Career Opportunities

At The Dali, you become part of a creative process: collaborating with colleagues across departments; balancing the experience you bring to work with new talents & skills honed on the job; and sharing ideas and input in a dynamic, ever-evolving artistic environment. The Museum offers engaging work, a healthy work/life balance, an array of cultural and educational opportunities; and avenues for personal & professional growth…all in an iconic, world-renowned setting, surrounded by masterpieces of the 20^th century.

Position: Education Program Associate

The Education Program Associate organizes all family-related programming, facilitates adult programming, and oversees the Museum’s participation in and presence at offsite education-related community events. H/She also assists with the facilitation of other Education programs. This position reports to the Curator of Education and serves as an integral part of the Education Team which is focused on providing superlative educational experiences to our visitors, community and the world at large. This position’s schedule is Tuesday-Saturday (including Thursday evenings).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and oversee Museum’s on-site Activity Room hands-on art projects and self-directed activities; change activities to align with exhibitions and/or introducing other new activities based on feedback & data
• Train volunteers to help facilitate Family Activity Room projects
• Oversee the monthly Morning at the Museum program, weekly Surrealism & Smiles tours and the Saturday DillyDally program for young visitors; review insights and optimize programs accordingly
• Coordinate the offsite summer Dali Museum Recreation Center Program including connecting with area Rec Centers, hiring and managing instructors, creating & directing weekly curriculum, and working with in-house Events team on the annual Rec Center reception
• Coordinate and lead the Blossom Montessori hearing impaired program partnership including creating hands-on art projects and working with in-house Events team on the annual Blossom Montessori reception
• Lead our participation in and presence at community events such as First Night, USF Science Fest, Hispanic Heritage Fest, Earth Day, Shorecrest School Day and similar community events.
• Coordinate family-related activities at Museum events such as Dali Museum Homeschool Day and St. Pete’s Arts Alive, collaborating with colleagues leading those events
• Upon completion of docent class, present weekly family-oriented gallery tours for school groups or public
• Assist Curator of Education with developing, coordinating, and facilitating adult-focused evening and weekend programs including films, lectures, workshops, concerts and special events
• Assist with writing education-focused grants and sponsorship proposals
• Assist Education team in the production and distribution of interpretive material for students and families
• Work with School Education Manager and Visitor Experience department to develop materials for docent outreach to schools and community organization
• Work closely with other departments, particularly Visitor Experience and InnovationLabs, to share visitor observations, respond to visitor feedback, and integrate strategies into family-related programming

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must be outgoing and friendly with a natural talent for customer service
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must have knowledge of school-related education tools including lesson plans, student direction and teaching goals
• Must be comfortable with using a variety of AV equipment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, basic photo editing
• Must be highly organized
• Must have reliable transportation for running errands and conducting offsite programming
• Must be able to work Thursday evenings and Saturdays (schedule is Tue-Sat + Thu evenings)
• Must be detail oriented while juggling multiple projects and timelines
• Must have ability to think creatively and innovatively
• Must work well both independently and in teams

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and TRAINING:

• A college degree in the arts or museum studies with arts education preferred
• Experience educating children in an active learning environment preferred.
• Museum or classroom education experience preferred

Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

TO APPLY:
Send your resume with a brief cover letter to HR@thedali.org. Please, no phone calls.

 Internships

Internships are seasonal, non-paying positions designed to provide college graduate and undergraduate students, recent graduates and beginning museum professionals with off-campus and/or on-the-job Museum experience. The program incorporates the opportunity to study the life and work of Salvador Dali while learning about the inner workings of an art Museum. The program also offers a challenging learning experience and promotes awareness of Museum careers. Students may be eligible to receive college credit (if applicable).

This program is informal and can be designed to work within the student’s schedule. Internships typically last for three months in the Fall and Spring starting in September and January, and 10 weeks in the Summer, starting in June. Internships typically require at least a two-day/week or 15-hour commitment.

Internships are offered in the following departments for qualified individuals:
Development
Facilities
Education
General Marketing/Public Relations
Graphic Design (Marketing)
Hospitality – Events
Human Resources Management
Information Technology
Innovation Programming
Library/Museum/Archival Studies
Museum Management
Video Production/Editing

Internship Eligibility
The Dali Museum accepts applications from both undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent graduates and beginning museum professionals. International students, especially from Spain, France, and Germany are also encouraged to apply.

Deadlines to apply for an internship:

• Fall Internship: July 1
• Spring Internship: November 1
• Summer Internship: April 1

Fill out an Intern Application, email internships@thedali.org or call  727.623.4706.

The Dali is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or political affiliation.

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