Senior Specialist, Himalayan Arts & Culture
Company: The Rubin Museum of Art
Location: New York
Posted on: February 25, 2021
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Job Description:
The Rubin Museum of Art in Chelsea, New York City, explores and
celebrates the diversity and uniqueness of Himalayan art, ideas and
culture across history and into the present. With its globally
renowned collection of nearly 4,000 objects largely centered around
the Tibetan Plateau and spanning 1,500 years, the Rubin fosters
understanding and appreciation of this region by relating its art
and ideas to our shared human experience today. The Rubin offers
innovative exhibitions and programs that examine provocative ideas
across the arts and explore the mind. Through this work, the Rubin
serves as a space for reflection and personal transformation,
opening windows to inner worlds so visitors can better navigate
outer ones. The five gallery floors feature several long-term
rotating installations drawn from the permanent collection as well
as frequent short-term exhibitions that are more broadly conceived.
Now in its second decade, the Rubin welcomed around 170,000
visitors last year and has a growing membership of more than 4,000
households. About the Position The Senior Specialist, Himalayan
Arts and Culture, is a self-starter and manager who works across
the Museum to contribute ideas and subject matter expertise to
support the interpretation of the Rubin's collection and
exhibitions throughout the Museum and online. This key position
advises and supports the development of content and experiences
through digital materials, in-gallery experiences, and staff and
volunteer trainings. This position oversees the Assistant Manager,
Docent and Access Programs, to help guide the development of
volunteer docent trainings and accessibility offerings. Working in
collaboration with the Chief Experience Officer (CXO), the
incumbent will use their expertise to create educational content
and training curricula that is dynamic and relevant for diverse
audiences. A strong understanding of the arts and cultures
represented in the Rubin Museum of Art's collection is required.
This is a full-time exempt position reporting to the Director of
Visitor Experience and Interpretation/Chief Experience Officer
(CXO). Responsibilities: --- Oversees Assistant Manager, Docent and
Access Programs, and supports the development of training curricula
and programs for the Museum. --- Supports the CXO in the
development and execution of exhibition and permanent collection
interpretative strategies online and onsite. --- Drafts written
content and contributes to the development of digital offerings
including social media, blogs, e-mails, videos, and other
collateral. --- Collaborates with the Curatorial and Interpretation
teams to brainstorm content connections and produce written content
and exhibition-related materials as needed. --- Works closely and
collaborates with the Programs & Partnerships, Marketing &
Communications, and Development teams to identify ideas and
philosophies in the Museum's collection to develop
visitor-centered, relevant offerings. --- Works with the Editorial
& Publications Department as needed to produce written content. ---
Collaborates with the Visitor Experience & Interpretation team on
initiatives to create a visitor-centered Museum experience. ---
Develops and produces tour and training materials. --- Leads
trainings for staff and volunteers as needed. --- Leads tours for
diverse audiences online and in-gallery as needed. --- Communicates
with staff, volunteers, and visitors to answer questions regarding
content and current issues. --- Stays informed of current events
and topics impacting Himalayan regions. --- Develops processes and
workflows to facilitate collaboration as related to their role. ---
Supports the evaluation of departmental offerings and materials.
--- Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: --- Bachelor's degree
required. Master's in Art History, Museum Education, Religious
Studies or comparable preferred. --- Extensive knowledge of
Buddhist art and/or Asian studies required. --- 3 to 4 years of
experience working in an educational background a plus. --- Must be
well-informed on current events and pertinent issues within
Himalayan regions. --- Must have excellent verbal and written
communication skills. --- Must be a team player and comfortable
working in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment, and with
diverse groups. --- Experience with developing teaching or training
materials a plus. --- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
(Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) applications required. Salary: $70 to
$75k The Rubin Museum offers a generous and competitive benefits
package. Please provide the following as part of your application:
--- A cover letter addressing both your interest in the Rubin
Museum and your qualifications for this position. Application: ---
Please indicate Senior Specialist, Himalayan Arts and Culture, in
the subject line of email and in body of cover letter. ---
Application in electronic format preferred and accepted at
jobs@rubinmuseum.org. --- Send mail applications to The Rubin
Museum of Art, 150 West 17th Street, New York, NY 10011. Attention:
Head of Human Resources Dept. The Rubin Museum of Art 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
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