AMP: Artists' Meeting Place and Resource Collective

The Fowler begins 2012 with two exciting opportunities. We're looking for dynamic, creative people to fill the following positions:
Curator of Public Programs
Education Manager

The Fowler Museum at UCLA - a beloved Los Angeles institution of international repute with a renowned collection of art and objects - explores global arts and cultures with an emphasis on cutting-edge contemporary art. Nestled in the heart of UCLA's beautiful north campus, the Fowler enhances understanding and appreciation of the diverse peoples, cultures, and religions of the world through acclaimed exhibitions, public programs, and publications.

The following positions are open:

Curator of Public Programs
We seek a dynamic individual to serve as Curator of public Programs. Under the supervision of the Director of External Affairs and working with senior museum staff, the Curator of Public Programs will research, develop, and implement the Museum's programmatic offerings to enhance and broaden engagement with the Museum for the general public and the UCLA community. The successful candidate will be a highly creative thinker capable of conceptualizing wide-ranging, exciting, and informative programs that consider the Fowler Museum's collections and exhibitions, as well as of the global issues around which the Museum's mission has evolved. Additionally, the Curator of Public Programs must be efficient and detail-oriented in order to produce events and manage their myriad details. A broad spectrum of programs is to be offered, including lectures, symposia, music, dance, workshops, tours, festivals, artist and scholar dialogues, and artist residencies. The Curator of Public Programs reports to the Director of External Affairs and works closely with curatorial, education, and communications staff to help strategize the museum's outreach and marketing efforts for public programs. Apply online here: https://hr.mycareer.ucla.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp...

Education Manager
Under the supervision of the Director of Education and Curatorial Affairs and working closely with other staff and students, the Education Manager will plan, implement, and evaluate services for school communities, youth and families, and university faculty and their students. The Manager serves as a member of the external affairs and education division, and collaborates closely with colleagues to expand and deepen the Museum's mandate for arts and humanities education. The successful candidate will be highly creative and energetic and have a background in world arts, experience working in museum education, and the ability to oversee an active school visit program and lively family program agenda. The candidate is expected to develop and present teacher training programs centered on ideas and issues related to the museum's collections and exhibitions, as well as initiate and carry forward meaningful interactions and ongoing partnerships with campus faculty. The training and supervision of a small group of student educators who also serve as gallery teachers is a key responsibility of this position. A flexible schedule is required, as the position involves some weekend responsibilities.

Apply online here:
https://hr.mycareer.ucla.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp...

from LA Culture Net