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Seattle Art Museum seeks Teen & Family Museum Education Fellow<\/strong><\/h5>\n

ABOUT THE ROLE<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Teen & Family Museum Education Fellow supports SAM programs for children, caregivers, and teens while receiving training and mentorship and taking on increasing responsibility. This fellowship is designed for emerging museum educators who have completed a bachelor\u2019s degree or developed comparable experience through employment, internships, artistic practice, teaching, youth programs, community work, or another relevant pathway. A degree in a specific field and prior museum employment are not required.<\/p>\n

This paid fellowship advances racial equity and diversity at SAM and across the museum field. We encourage applicants from communities historically underrepresented in museums and cultural institutions.<\/p>\n

What you’ll learn:
\nProgram planning, coordination, facilitation, and evaluation in a museum context
\nInclusive strategies for engaging children, caregivers, and teens through art-making, close looking, conversation, and leadership
\nCollaboration with teaching artists, volunteers, community partners, curators, visitor-facing teams, and other museum colleagues
\nHow to use observation and participant feedback to improve programs and create effective museum-education resources
\nPotential career pathways in museums, education, nonprofits, youth development, and the arts
\nApplications are due at 11:59 pm Pacific Standard Time Sunday, September 6, 2026. Candidates invited to interview will be asked to provide two professional, academic, or community references.<\/p>\n

ABOUT SAM<\/strong><\/p>\n

As SAM heads into its second century, we are boldly reimagining what we can and should be. Our goal is to be a model for the future of museums – a bold, dynamic hub of creativity, belonging, and cultural leadership, shaping the future of art and community. Embracing new ways of engaging communities and seeking innovative partnerships – all while keeping art and community at the center of what we do. This ambitious effort represents a transformative shift and radically redefining how art museums operate. This is a pivotal moment for SAM, and we are seeking great talent to join us on our journey. Working at SAM is not just a job\u2014it’s a chance to be part of a vibrant, creative community.<\/p>\n

RESPONSIBILITIES<\/strong>
\nFamily Programs \u2013 50%<\/p>\n

Help plan and implement recurring Family Saturdays, including Third Saturdays at the Seattle Asian Art Museum and Chase Open Studio on First Saturdays at the Seattle Art Museum
\nSupport major community celebrations and events, including D\u00eda de los Muertos, Diwali, Lunar New Year, and Baby Rave at the Olympic Sculpture Park
\nContribute to Community Family Fun Workshops, family tours, community partnerships, early learner programming, and other on-site and off-site family experiences
\nAssist with the reopening and ongoing use of the third-floor Family Room and with multilingual self-guides and other resources for families
\nPrepare and test art materials; support teaching-artist and volunteer coordination; and assist with setup, visitor welcome, program facilitation, registration, breakdown, documentation, evaluation, and post-program reporting
\nDevelop and facilitate a defined Family Programs component and provide limited support for early planning for SAM Camp 2027<\/p>\n

Teen Programs \u2013 40%<\/p>\n

Attend and support weekly Teen Arts Group (TAG) meetings on Thursday afternoons and evenings from October through May
\nAssist with TAG agendas, art-making activities, attendance, communications, food, supplies, culminating projects, and spring recruitment for the next cohort
\nContribute to Teen Night Out, Teen Art Lab, teen workshops, and meetings with other teen programmers in the city through planning, promotion, production, facilitation, volunteer support, and evaluation
\nCo-plan and co-facilitate at least one TAG workshop, teen art-making activity, or defined Teen Night component
\nHelp develop roles and orientation materials for teen volunteers or peer leaders and provide limited outreach or planning support for SAM\u2019s summer teen program 2027
\nProfessional Development \u2013 10%<\/p>\n

Complete a structured museum-education training sequence covering equity, accessibility, youth development, family learning, gallery teaching, program design, safety, and evaluation
\nEstablish a learning plan, participate in regular mentoring meetings, and complete three observed facilitation experiences with feedback
\nContribute to developing practical resources and recommendations to strengthen future Teen & Family programs
\nBuild a professional portfolio featuring family and teen program plans, reflections on facilitation, and resources developed during the fellowship, and share a final presentation with SAM colleagues<\/p>\n

WE ARE LOOKING FOR<\/strong>
\nRequired Qualifications<\/strong>
\nBachelor\u2019s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
\nAt least 1 year of experience working with children, families, and\/or teens in an arts, educational, museum, youth development, or community setting
\nExperience planning or facilitating a workshop, tour, art activity, youth program, community event, or comparable learning experience
\nAbility to manage multi-step assignments, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
\nStrong written and oral communication skills and the ability to represent SAM with professionalism, sound judgment, tact, and integrity
\nAbility to work independently and collaboratively, seek support, receive feedback, and revise work
\nBasic proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Drive, email, and general computer use
\nAvailability for weekly Thursday afternoon\/evening TAG meetings, selected Saturday programs, and identified major-program dates<\/p>\n

\nPreferred Qualifications<\/strong><\/p>\n

Study or experience in fine arts, art history, cultural studies, education, museum studies, youth development, community engagement, or another humanities field
\nExperience working with both family and teen audiences
\nExperience with gallery teaching, object-based learning, or hands-on art facilitation
\nExperience with program evaluation, reflective documentation, or coordination with teaching artists, volunteers, community partners, or peer leaders
\nMultilingual or cross-cultural communication experience<\/p>\n

FLSA Status: Fellow\/Temporary, Non-Exempt
\nReports To: Senior Manager of Teen & Family Programs
\nWork Location: Onsite, Seattle Downtown, Volunteer Park, and Olympic Sculpture Park
\nWork Schedule: Approximately 13 hours per week from Tuesday, October 6, 2026, through Wednesday, June 30, 2027. The standard weekday schedule is Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10 am\u20132 pm, and Thursdays, 1:45\u20136:45 pm. The Fellow will also work First Saturday programs at SAM Downtown and Third Saturday programs at the Seattle Asian Art Museum in Volunteer Park, from 10 am\u20131 pm. During those weeks, the three Saturday hours will replace three hours from the standard weekday schedule. Hours may be reduced during holiday periods or adjusted for other required weekend and evening programs. These program hours will replace weekday hours, and schedule changes will be communicated in advance. Required major-program dates currently include Diwali (October 17, 2026), D\u00eda de los Muertos (November 5, 2026), Lunar New Year Community Celebration (January 30, 2027), and Baby Rave (May 15, 2027). Additional dates will be communicated in advance.<\/p>\n

WORK CONDITIONS<\/strong>
\nPrimarily in climate-controlled museum environments, with occasional off-site or outdoor activities
\nApproximately 60% seated or working at a desk and 40% moving within galleries or program spaces
\nExtended standing may be required during programs and events
\nClear and effective communication with children, caregivers, teens, staff, volunteers, partners, and the public is essential.
\nAbility to move program materials and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds occasionally
\nRegular use of computers, phones, and other office equipment<\/p>\n

BENEFITS<\/strong>
\nTemporary SAM Staff\u202fhave\u202faccess to\u202fan onsite\u202ffitness facility\u202fand SAM\u2019s museum library,\u202fcan access a no-cost Employee Assistance Program resource, enjoy\u202fa 20% discount at the\u202fSAM Museum Shop and\u202fa 15% discount at SAM\u2019s\u202fMARKET cafe,\u202freceive\u202f2 SAM guest passes per quarter worked,\u202fcan access 8 Home Free Guarantee cab rides home\u202fper\u202fyear,\u202fand\u202faccrue paid sick leave at a rate of .0385 per hour worked.<\/p>\n

ACCOMODATION<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Seattle Art Museum will consider reasonable accommodations for all employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions\/duties of this position. If you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact hr@seattleartmuseum.org. For candidates, we ask that, if possible, you wait until you’re invited to a screen, online technical assessment or interview before requesting an accommodation.
\nSAM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming workplace for all employees and volunteers. Guided by our mission to connect art to life and engage diverse communities, we strive to create a sense of belonging for all of the communities we serve. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, military status, or any other protected characteristic<\/p>\n

Not sure you check every box? Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often only apply if they meet 100% of the criteria. If you believe you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply!<\/p>\n

How to Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n

Apply here: https:\/\/jobs.lever.co\/seattleartmuseum\/090095cc-d0df-4537-a825-31a9a4550f8d<\/p>\n

Deadline to Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n

9\/6\/2026<\/p>\n

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