Education & Engagement Coordinator

Job Title: Education & Engagement Coordinator

Agency: Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department: South Texas Institute For The Arts

Job Type: Staff

Location: Corpus Christi, Texas

TAMU-CC’s Art Museum of South Texas seeks an enthusiastic and creative Education and Engagement Coordinator to join our dynamic team.

This position is responsible for developing and implementing engaging educational programs for teens and adults that align with the Museum’s exhibitions and community initiatives.

Working collaboratively with the Curator of Education, the Museum’s curatorial staff, and community partners, the coordinator will design programs that expand access to the arts, foster lifelong learning, and strengthen the Museum’s role as a regional resource for South Texas.

Percent Effort: 45%

• Develop innovative teen and adult programs that complement exhibitions and reflect AMST’s mission and educational philosophy
• Lead AMSTeens, the Museum’s teen arts council, fostering youth leadership and creative expression
• Build partnerships with TAMU-CC, school districts, and community organizations to expand arts access and engagement

Percent Effort: 15%

• Co-develop and manage teen and adult education budgets with the Curator of Education
• Purchase, organize, and maintain art and digital studio supplies, ensuring safe and efficient operations

Percent Effort: 25%

• Collaborate with Marketing Coordinator to promote educational programs through digital, print, and social media channels
• Create interpretive and educational materials, including gallery guides, lesson plans, and multimedia content

Percent Effort: 15%

• Assist with writing grants and reports to secure and document funding for education and engagement programs
• Conduct evaluations and collect feedback to measure program success and guide continuous improvement

• Bachelor’s degree in Art Education, Museum Studies, Art History, Studio Art, or a closely related field
• Two (2) years of related experience
• Demonstrated experience teaching visual art lessons in a classroom or community environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with various groups of people
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Master’s degree in Art Education, Museum Studies, Art History, or related discipline
• Experience developing and implementing art education or engagement programs for teens and/or adults in a museum, school, or regional setting
• Experience supervising staff, interns, or volunteers
• Experience writing or managing grants
• Knowledge of TEKS standards and experience developing TEKS-aligned art curriculum
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or other digital design and learning platforms
• Experience in program evaluation and data collection

Up to $3,666.67 Monthly ($44,000 Annual, Approximately)

Medical coverage with up to 83% of premium covered by the university, Dental & Vision, Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Day Care Spending Account.

Dual Career Partner Program, On-Campus Wellness Opportunities, Work Life Solutions, Tuition Benefits.

Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan.

8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month, 8 hours of sick leave time off every month, 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave, 12-15 paid holidays each year.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.