Position: Learning and Engagement Specialist

Department:  Learning & Engagement

Reporting to: Learning & Engagement Manager

Location: Bentonville, AR

Salary Range: $60,000 – $70,000

Status: EXEMPT

Art Bridges Foundation seeks a driven, enthusiastic, and detail-oriented emerging professional to join our growing team. The Learning & Engagement Specialist will act as both a liaison to a growing portfolio of museum partners and a project manager within the Learning & Engagement team. They will also support the creative work of developing Art Bridges Learning & Engagement projects.

About Art Bridges Foundation

Art Bridges Foundation is the vision of philanthropist and arts patron Alice Walton. Since 2017, Art Bridges has created and supported projects that bring outstanding works of American art out of storage and into communities. Art Bridges partners with a growing network of over 240 museums of all sizes on nearly 900 projects—impacting more than 5.3 million people across 49 states and Puerto Rico—to provide financial and strategic support for exhibition development, collection loans, and programs designed to educate, inspire, and deepen engagement with local audiences. The Art Bridges Collection represents an expanding vision of American art from the 19th century to present day and encompasses multiple media and voices. For more information, visit artbridgesfoundation.org.

About the Position

The position requires an outgoing, innovative, collaborative, and diplomatic professional who can combine independent work such as consulting on proposal development, reviewing application materials, and managing project timelines, with collaborative work such as communicating with applicants, preparing content to share with external stakeholders, and managing projects with colleagues across the Foundation. Preferred candidates will be passionate about expanding access to art with skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, research, writing, and building interpersonal relationships. The Specialist should possess intellectual curiosity, imagination, flexibility, and openness to giving and receiving feedback. They will be interested in American art, community engagement, education, and DEAI. The Learning & Engagement Specialist will have the ability to work with diverse partners, listen, ask questions, adapt, and collaborate.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise and guidance to external partners applying for Learning & Engagement funding.
• Recommend, review, provide constructive feedback, and approve planned programming and outreach for a substantial portfolio of museum partners receiving Art Bridges supported Partner Loan Network groupings or loans from the Art Bridges Collection.
• Interpret and communicate award letter terms to stakeholders and ensure external compliance.
• Run project meetings, prepare agendas in advance and facilitate positive, productive collaboration.
• Manage project budgets and invoicing
• Create written, video and/or audio-based museum education resources and other professional development resources for partner toolkits
• Train, mentor and manage department interns
• Plan on- and off-site convenings that bring partners and Art Bridges staff together for project development and professional development
• Manage the organization and storage of project files and documentation in Asana, Media Valet, and Salesforce
• Travel independently as a representative for Art Bridges, presenting at public meetings and conferences
• Visit museum partners for site visits
• Provide support on new initiatives as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Attributes that Support Your Success

• Enthusiasm to join an organization that’s evolving and poised to have a major impact on the museum field
• A commitment and passion for the power of art to transform lives
• Positive attitude, collaborative spirit, and sense of humor
• Creativity, flexibility, and curiosity
• Ability to anticipate and solve problems proactively
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to mediate diverse opinions to address shared needs
• High degrees of initiative and discretion

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in museum studies, education, a visual arts-related discipline, arts administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with experiential learning in an art museum or arts-related institution is highly desirable
• Passion and interest in American art, museum education and community engagement
• Demonstrated knowledge of organizational practices and field-wide trends in the arts, museum education and community engagement
• Superior written and verbal communication skills; excellent analytical, critical thinking, and organizational skills with precise attention to detail
• Ability to work with minimal direct supervision and manage multiple projects in a high-volume and fast-paced environment to complete assignments on regular deadline
• Ability to anticipate and solve problems proactively; willingness to learn from mistakes
• Demonstrated capacity to work as part of a team, as well as independently
• A high degree of competency in the MS Office suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Experience with or ability to quickly learn specialized project management software including Asana, Salesforce and Media Valet
• Ability to travel regionally and/or nationally 3-5 times a year

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands: Position requires utilizing a computer and telephone for prolonged periods of time, good eye/hand coordination, verbal and written conversation with others, and lifting/carrying up to 10 lbs. Vision abilities required by the job include close vision.

Work environment: Work will be performed in an office environment full-time. The noise level in the work environment is typically low to moderate. Some overnight travel may be necessary on occasion.

Art Bridges and DEAI

At Art Bridges, diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are central to all work and decisions made within our organization. We support our colleagues and partners in learning and growing together to make this important work part of our daily lives.

Art Bridges is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building and maintaining a culturally diverse workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. We encourage all qualified applicants including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

All offers of employment are contingent on your successful completion (where permitted by state law) of a confidentiality agreement and background check. In addition, you will need to provide proper identification verifying your eligibility to work in the United States on your first day of work.

Principal Function: The Project Manager is responsible for managing project timelines, resource allocation, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure marketing initiatives align with organizational goals and meet deadlines. This will be achieved through a forward-thinking approach that seeks out and organizes all requests to and from the Marketing and Guest Experience department. This role requires strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in managing complex marketing workflows. The successful candidate will be a key player in promoting Conner Prairie’s experiences, festivals, membership initiatives and other priorities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Duties include, but are not limited to:

Manage the project management software (ClickUp) to capture and oversee all incoming requests and delegate responsibility as needed.
Use ClickUp to ensure requests are categorized, prioritized, and assigned efficiently.
Report on progress and completion of projects weekly to the Marketing & Guest Experience team.
Serve as the point of contact for cross-functional teams to ensure seamless communication.
Serve as liaison between Conner Prairie and external vendors.
Serve as a copywriter when necessary for relevant projects.
Keeps event marketing items organized and in good condition.
Have a solid understanding of Conner Prairie’s brand and marketing strategy to align internal requests and projects with all external marketing efforts.
Continuously improve project management workflows to streamline task tracking and collaboration.
Train team members on how to effectively use ClickUp for task and project management.
Supervisory Responsibilities:  This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience: A college degree is required. Experience related to project management, communications, marketing or development is preferred.
Qualifications
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty according to the requirements of the organization. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Competencies: To perform this job successfully, all employees at Conner Prairie should demonstrate the following competencies:

Customer Service – Responds to requests for service and assistance; Manages difficult or emotional customer situations focusing on listening without interrupting and keeping ones emotions under control; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Maintains confidentiality and meets commitments; Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
Diversity – Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
Ethics – Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization’s goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Quality/Quantity – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to promote and improve quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality; Meets productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity and works quickly.
Safety/Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Attendance/Punctuality/Dependability – Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and events on time; Follows instructions; Responds to management’s direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternative plan.
Job-related Competencies – To perform this job successfully, employees in this job should demonstrate the following competencies:

Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
Technical Skills – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
Initiative – Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently will stand; walk; and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  The employee occasionally will climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and taste or smell.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point), depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships), and the ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is exposed to working in wet or humid conditions (non-weather), and outdoor weather conditions. The employee will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts, in high, precarious places, near fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold (non-weather), extreme heat (non-weather), risk of electrical shock, and work with explosives. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Conner Prairie is generally open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday, this position will be required to work beyond these hours and when open for special events.

Principal Function: The Community Curator of Lenape Kinship Experience is a five-year grant- funded position responsible for leading the community curation and development of the new Lenape Kinship guest experience. The position is guided by the descendent communities the experience will represent and reflects their input in the overall design of the experience. Funding is supported through December 31, 2029. Currently, there are no plans to extend this position beyond this date.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Duties include, but are not limited to:

Supports community conversations and input into the reimagined Lenape Experience area by identifying external stakeholders, facilitating discussion and consolidating suggestions to inform the experience’s development.
Works directly with Indigenous communities in identifying stories and history to share with Indiana audiences.
Collaborates with Conner Prairie’s research team, especially the Curator of Native American History.
Partners with Experience Division to identify core themes for the new Lenape Guest Experience that will guide the development of the physical space (exhibits and structures) and programming (interpretation, educational materials, and special events).
Researches, identifies and determines artists and objects for the experience, while keeping abreast of all related NAGPRA regulations and Conner Prairie policies.
Conducts original historical research on Eastern Woodland cultures and history in Indiana in support of the major interpretive goals of the Lenape Kinship experience at Conner Prairie.
Presents findings in reports, memos, or other appropriate venues to support the educational and interpretive goals of the exhibition.
Takes an active role cross-departmental meetings about exhibit and program design.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Telework and Travel:

This position is telework eligible for a hybrid schedule reflecting both onsite, remote and descendent community visitation.
Periodic travel from Indiana to federally recognized Lenape communities is required.
Education and/or Experience:

A master’s degree in history or a related field.
Excellent oral and written communication skills to public audiences.
Ability to develop and conduct original research projects and to perform work independently and as a member of the research team.
Demonstrated ability to conduct primary source research, familiarity with current historical literature, synthesize content, and knowledge of proper citation practices.
Familiarity with Eastern Woodland communities and the ability to represent Conner Prairie to external stakeholders.
Ability to read and synthesize information, including divergent or minority narratives preferred.
Ability to write on historical topics for public audiences is preferred.
Qualifications
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty according to the requirements of the organization. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Competencies: To perform this job successfully, all employees at Conner Prairie should demonstrate the following competencies:

Customer Service – Responds to requests for service and assistance; Manages difficult or emotional customer situations focusing on listening without interrupting and keeping ones emotions under control; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Maintains confidentiality and meets commitments; Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
Diversity – Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
Ethics – Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization’s goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Quality/Quantity – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to promote and improve quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality; Meets productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity and works quickly.
Safety/Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Attendance/Punctuality/Dependability – Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and events on time; Follows instructions; Responds to management’s direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternative plan.
Job-related Competencies – To perform this job successfully, employees in this job should demonstrate the following competencies:

Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
Technical Skills – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
Initiative – Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently will stand; walk; and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  The employee occasionally will climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and taste or smell.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point), depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships), and the ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is exposed to working in wet or humid conditions (non-weather), and outdoor weather conditions. The employee will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts, in high, precarious places, near fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold (non-weather), extreme heat (non-weather), risk of electrical shock, and work with explosives. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Conner Prairie is generally open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday, this position will be required to work beyond these hours and when open for special events.

Seeking an inspiring and strategic Chief Executive Officer to lead the organization into its next era of development and impact. Seven buildings, including the newly opened, 52,000-square-foot History Center Museum and Library/Archives. Operating budget $2.2 million, endowment of $9 million, 25 staff,
30 Directors, 30,000 visitors. Salary range $120,000 – $140,000 plus benefits. EA/EO. Apply by March 31, 2025 to SearchandRef@museum-search.com. Visit www.museum-search.com/open-searches. Apply early: candidates will be considered on a rolling basis. Nominations welcome.

This position will provide full-time continuing clerical support to the Jim Crow Museum.

• Perform any/all duties as defined in the Secretary, Level 1 position description.
• Responsible for answering routine correspondence including phones, emails, and social mediainquiries. Draft non-routine correspondence for review and approval of supervisor.
• Assist with the scheduling of museum tours.
• Prepare and maintain information for documents such as correspondence, memos, reports, etc.using computer software such as word processing, spreadsheet, database and file management.
• Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, especially in workingrelationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
Coordinate gate admission and ticketing..
• Assist with the supervision of student employees.
• Assist with the coordination of the museum membership program with other departments.
• Input, retrieve, download and output information utilizing a computer to access various softwareprograms and systems.
• Answer or refer inquiries from students, faculty, staff, and the general public regarding establishedpolicies and procedures.
• Coordinate activities with other departments.
• Maintain the established filing and documentation systems.
• Plan expenses and monitor travel budget for staff.
• Assist with the processing of gift paperwork.
• Participate in professional development activities, such as continued education and training insecretarial software skills, and museum related content.
• Participate in the hiring and on-boarding process other employees.
• Serve as the contact person for outgoing traveling exhibit loans.
• Communicate with borrowing institutions to schedule exhibit rental, contracts, payments, andshipping.
• Work with the collections manager to secure outgoing loan paperwork and coordinate maintenanceas needed.
• Manage the gift store inventory and sales.
• Manage monetary deposits and donations.
• Provide clerical support for budget management, tracking, and expense reports.
• Coordinate staff travel arrangements and expenses as needed.
• Event management for museum special events.
• Provide clerical support for museum daily operations as needed.
• Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.

The University of Northern Iowa’s Rod Library seeks applications for an Associate Director who will provide leadership in the units that comprise our special and unique collections including our University Archives, the UNI Museum, and our Institutional Repository. We are reorganizing these units in order to build more support for these important collections, including establishing a digital stewardship plan for digitized and born digital collections.

Responsibilities: Develops a vision and strategic direction and provides leadership for the Special Collections and University Archives, Museum, and Digital Scholarship units of the Library; advocates for the collective needs of the units and participates in planning and visioning with the library’s leadership team; sets goals in alignment with the library’s and university’s strategic plans; facilitates ongoing planning of scope and alignment of collections across the units, which collectively provide oversight of collections including University Archives, Manuscript Collections, Rare Books, Museum Collections, Center for Rural School, and the University’s entire Institutional Repository; leads the development of a digital stewardship program for digitized and born digital collections; and works closely with external partners including Advancement, Alumni Association, IT, and others.

Qualifications: Master’s degree in library/information science, museum studies, or related field; at least three years of progressively responsible experience leading an organization, unit, or initiative in library, museum, or archives; and supervisory experience required.

Application Instructions: Applications received by March 3, 2025, will be given full consideration. The following materials must be attached when applying:

1) Resume

2) Cover Letter

You will be presented with the opportunity to attach multiple documents when completing the application. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL required materials listed above have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email careers-support@uni.edu or call 319-273-2422.

Compensation:

$75,000 to Commensurate

Pay Grade: 121

Pay Basis: Salary

UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.

The University offers an excellent benefits package including a vacation plan, employer sponsored retirement plans, health and dental insurance, and life and disability insurance. Benefits package details can be viewed at https://careers.uni.edu/benefits. Application materials received by 3/3/2025 will be given first consideration. For more information or to apply, visit https://careers.uni.edu/. Criminal and other relevant background checks required. UNI is a tobacco free campus.