Youth and Community Engagement Coordinator

Youth & Community Engagement (YCE) Coordinator, Full-Time (Non-Exempt)

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Youth & Community Engagement (YCE) Coordinator helps make the Denver Art Museum (DAM) a welcoming and engaging place for young people and families every day of the year. A key support to both the School Programs and Family Programs teams, the YCE Coordinator will gain experience across a broad range of museum functions: from operations and communications to program development, facilitation, and evaluation. This position is a perfect jumping-off point for a career in Learning & Engagement as it supports diverse experiences (installed vs live, facilitated vs self-led) and audiences (students and teachers v children and families) at the DAM.

This position reports to the Manager of School Programs & Teacher Resources, Learning & Engagement while also working closely with the Senior Manager of Family Programs and with other intra- and interdepartmental partners.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct event planning activities for key Youth & Community programs, such as Educator Night and Creativity in Practice (both professional development for educators)
• Communicate with and coordinate School and Family volunteers, particularly school docents, to ensure a positive experience for visitors and volunteers alike
• Ensure the smooth operation of artmaking workshops, including ordering and stocking supplies and participating in monthly inventory and cleaning days
• Maintain spaces and supplies for installed Family Programs in coordination with Visitor Operations and volunteers, including ordering and stocking supplies, tidying, and managing repairs
• Train and supervise the volunteer cohorts that supports with Family programs, spaces, and rounding responsibilities
• Work with the Senior Manager of Family Programs to design and implement the annual self-guided journal for summer groups, supporting an unfacilitated art and creativity experience for kids of all ages
• Contribute to the quality and effectiveness of all Youth & Community programs by, for example, partnering with managers to create compelling marketing collateral, inform annual work planning and budgeting, track attendance and other statistics, train staff and volunteers, etc.
• Help deliver various live programs across Youth & Community as needed
• Assist with the evaluation and development of Youth & Community experiences and programs as needed
• Collaborate across departments to leverage Youth & Community experiences, spaces, and programs in ways that support the museum's broader audiences and goals
• Consistent usage of the Racial Equity Lens in day-to-day operations.
• Yearly goal setting to support Racial Equity Roadmap initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience, Skills, etc.):

• Excitement about serving young people, families, and teachers
• Proactive, organized, observant, and thoughtful
• Ability to operate in a matrixed organization
• Skilled at receiving and giving feedback outside of formal reporting structures
• Internal and external customer service skills and attitude
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred
• Basic computer skills required (Outlook Email and Calendar; MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• BA or equivalent in a related field, e.g. Education, History, Literature, Art History, Studio Art, Anthropology, etc.
• 1-2 years' experience working in informal learning settings
• Willing to work variable weekend days and evenings as needed, about 1-2 times per month

Position type: This position will be covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement with AFSCME-CWU.

Pay: The hiring pay range for the position is $20-$25/hour based on experience. A $0.50 language differential is available for hours worked for candidates who have Spanish speaking proficiency.

Benefits: A comprehensive medical/dental/vision plan, that can be extended to domestic partner, spouse, and children. DAM 100% paid Life Insurance, and Short/Long Term Disability. Generous sick and vacation paid time off and one personal day. Ten paid holidays. 403(b) Retirement Plan with immediate eligibility to contribute and those who meet the requirements after one year will qualify for the 3% non-elective contribution and 2% match program. A free RTD Eco Pass. Free Telehealth and Employee Assistance Program. Access to Headspace. Two weeks Paid Parental Leave. A free DAM Family Membership and perks. This position is based at the Denver Art Museum, which only has a pay to park option.

NOTE: The DAM prioritizes adaptability and a human-centered work environment. We are happy to consider accommodations to the position. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. We believe in cultivating an environment where there is diversity of perspectives, in hopes that we can all thrive in an inclusive environment.

We know that searching for a job can be stressful so we would like to give you an overview of the process to manage expectations. This role may require a phone screen and interviews with hiring manager and/or a panel that will be held in-person at the DAM and/or on video. This position will close 5/21/25.

DENVER ART MUSEUM:

As an institution, we believe the Denver Art Museum is both a platform for and an amplifier of the voices of people of all races. We acknowledge that Black lives matter and communities of color - Latinx, Indigenous, Black, and others - have been underrepresented in art museums over decades, both internally and externally. We are committed to elevating all voices, artworks and perspectives and strive to support racial equity inside and out.

We prohibit discrimination against any person or organization based on age, race, sex, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, political service or affiliation, genetic information, or disability, as well as any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

We strive to provide a professional and positive work environment for our employees. The Museum expressly prohibits any form of employee harassment on the basis of age, race, sex, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, political service or affiliation, genetic information, disability or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law. Actions based on these or any legally protected characteristic will not be tolerated.

We encourage the freedom of gender expression and/or gender presentation. As an institution, we do not create barriers that may prevent any employee from expressing behaviors, mannerisms, interests, and appearances that represent their authentic personality or culture. Qualified candidates are expected to exemplify the DAM's internal values, which include being dynamic, respectful, inclusive, creative, and curious. The ability to maintain effective and positive working relationships with visitors, employees, volunteers, representatives of public and private entities, policy making bodies, and contractors is critical to the success of this position.