College Committee Member

NORTON MUSEUM OF ART INC•West Palm Beach, FL

6d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1941 by Ralph Hubbard Norton and his wife Elizabeth Calhoun Norton, the Norton Museum of Art is Florida’s largest art museum, renowned for its distinguished collection. The Norton Museum of Art welcomes visitors to experience the transformative power of art through intimate and creative encounters with wide-ranging collections and programs of the highest quality. With holdings spanning Contemporary, Early European, Modern, and Asian Art, as well as Photography, the Norton serves as a cherished institution within its community. Our Commitments: To uphold our mission and ensure the Norton’s relevance to our community, we are dedicated to the following principles: Art: We celebrate and share excellence in the arts in all its forms. Audience: We cultivate meaningful dialogues and relationships with a diverse and inclusive audience. Ambassadors: Our employees, Trustees, volunteers, and partners are the vital links connecting Art and Audience. Foundations: We are committed to preserving the Norton’s fiscal and physical legacy for future generations. Position Summary: The College Committee Members (CCM) report to the Director of Community Engagement and work closely with the CAP Coordinator, Learning and Community Engagement (LCE) museum staff, contracted teaching artists, and LCE audiences, including visitors participating in the Community Access Program (CAP). The CCM meets bi-weekly to discuss topics related to art and community engagement. Members assist with museum tours, lead and support art activities in the community, help raise awareness of the museum and its programming, and contribute to the publication of Palm Zine: College Students’ Perspective on Art + Community. The CCM serves as ambassadors for the museum, bringing its programs and mission into the community.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a college or university.
Demonstrated interest in art education, museums, or community-based programs.
Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
Reliable, organized, and collaborative.
Bring a positive attitude, enthusiasm, and a willingness to collaborate with co-workers and participants.
Show initiative, reliability, and a commitment to learning and growing in a museum environment.
Be open to feedback and actively engage in group discussions, workshops, and public events.
Be flexible and adaptable in dynamic, creative work settings.
Be willing to learn new software and creative tools (InDesign, Lightroom, digital cameras).
Have reliable transportation to commute to the museum and offsite program locations.
Have access to a laptop for assignments and meetings.
Be authorized to work in the United States and be able to pass a background check.
At the time of employment, employees are expected to be located within reasonable commuting distance of the museum.
Commuting Distance means they are located in South Florida, and able to commute to and from the Museum in a single day.

Nice To Haves

Having prior experience in arts, education, or public engagement is a plus but not required.
Be bilingual in English and Spanish and/or Haitian Creole (preferred, not required)

Responsibilities

Assist with tours and art activities for the Community Access Program (CAP) groups at the museum and off-site.
Represent the museum at internal and community-facing events as needed.
Complete bi-weekly assignments, including readings, written reflections, object research, art-making demonstrations, and oral presentations.
Prepare classroom areas and materials before art activity programs.
Clean up the classroom after art activities.
Aid in maintaining art supply inventory.
Assist with creating and scheduling content for social media, highlighting College Committee work.
Participate in workshops with teaching artists to use digital cameras, InDesign, and Lightroom software to design the Zine project.
Assist in data collection of program surveys.
Working with the Learning and Community Engagement Department staff and other programs.
Collaborate with docents to lead spotlight talks in the galleries.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Worksite plans & Additional Life Insurance
Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, employer paid
Short-term Disability Insurance, employer paid
Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
401(k) retirement plan and 2% employer match
Considerable paid time off, plus 4 additional discretionary days, and 9 recognized holidays
Flex Work options; hybrid & flexible schedule after an employee’s 90-day probationary period.
20% discount for staff in the Museum store
10% discount at The Restaurant
Membership to the ROAM Museum network