Description
Educator, Adult Programs
Learning & Engagement Division
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art | Kansas City, Missouri
Starting Salary Range: $53,766 - $60,533 (commensurate with experience and qualifications)
Inspire Lifelong Learning Through Art
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is seeking an innovative, collaborative, and community-minded Educator, Adult Programs to create meaningful learning experiences that connect adults with art, culture, and one another. This position plays an important role in developing engaging programs that encourage curiosity, creativity, dialogue, and lifelong learning while advancing the Museum's mission of making art accessible to everyone.
Working closely with the Director, Civic Engagement and Community Programs, you'll collaborate with colleagues, artists, educators, and community organizations to develop and deliver inclusive programming that reflects the interests and needs of our diverse audiences.
What You'll Do
As the Educator, Adult Programs, you will:
Design, coordinate, implement, and evaluate engaging adult learning programs and public experiences.
Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, artists, educators, and cultural partners.
Collaborate across the Museum to support successful planning, promotion, and delivery of programs.
Coordinate program logistics, contracts, schedules, and assigned budgets.
Evaluate program success using participant feedback and performance metrics.
Stay informed about emerging trends and best practices in adult learning and community engagement.
Represent the Museum at community meetings and events, helping strengthen connections between the Museum and the communities we serve.
Requirements
What You'll Bring
We're looking for someone who is passionate about lifelong learning and believes museums can create meaningful community connections.
Qualified candidates will have:
Bachelor's degree in Museum Studies, Education, Art History, Arts Administration, Visual Art, or a related field.
Two or more years of progressively responsible experience developing, coordinating, and implementing educational or community programs, preferably within a museum or cultural arts organization.
Knowledge of adult learning principles and community engagement best practices.
Experience building collaborative relationships with diverse community partners.
Strong organizational, communication, and project coordination skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
What Makes You Successful
You'll thrive in this role if you are:
A creative thinker who enjoys developing engaging educational experiences.
An excellent communicator who builds authentic relationships.
Organized and detail-oriented while managing multiple projects.
Adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
Passionate about serving diverse audiences through arts education.
Committed to continuous learning and professional growth.
Schedule
This is a full-time, exempt position. The normal work schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays to support Museum programs and events. Some local travel may be required.
Why Join The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art?
We are a vibrant, free-admission museum with a world-class collection spanning 5,000 years of global creativity. We are committed to scholarship, accessibility, and diversity—and to creating a sense of belonging for all. Here, you’ll join a team that believes art can inspire, challenge, and transform—and that every visitor should feel welcome to explore and be moved by what they see.
Compensation
Our compensation philosophy values both market competitiveness and internal fairness, ensuring that every employee’s contribution is recognized and rewarded.
Health & Wellness
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Onsite wellness center and fitness classes
Paid parental leave or family leave
Work-Life Balance
Generous paid time off and ten calendar holidays
35-hour work week for most positions (M-F)
Professional Growth
Paid professional development opportunities
Conference attendance or travel support
Free access to exhibitions and reciprocal admission to partner museums
Access to continuing learning with our Learning Management System
Financial Security
Employer retirement contributions
Life and disability insurance
Culture & Mission
An inspiring, art-filled work environment where creativity and collaboration thrive
Opportunities to attend exclusive exhibition previews, lectures, and community events.
The chance to make a tangible impact on access to the arts and cultural engagement.
A creative, inclusive culture that values scholarship, collaboration, and balance
Apply Today
If you're excited about creating engaging adult learning experiences and building meaningful community connections through art, we'd love to hear from you.
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants.
We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please contact the People & Culture division at people&[email protected]
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art conducts pre-employment background checks as part of our selection process.
Salary information is a general guideline only. The Museum considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
