About the Organization
The Alice Austen House fosters creative expression, explores personal identity, and educates and inspires the public through the interpretation of the photographs, life and historic home of pioneering American photographer, Alice Austen (1866-1952).
A vibrant cultural center, the Alice Austen House keeps the bold spirit of the early American photographer alive by presenting changing exhibitions of Alice Austen’s pioneering historic photographs and of contemporary photography, providing education programs for students, offering a range of cultural programs for the public. A charming Victorian Gothic Cottage that was Alice’s home serves as the museum and is located in a lovely park on the shore of Staten Island near the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge with sweeping views of Brooklyn and Lower Manhattan. Alice Austen House and grounds are owned by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, operated by the Friends of Alice Austen House Inc 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and a member of Historic House Trust. The Alice Austen House is a New York City and National Landmark, on the Register of Historic Places and a member of the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s distinctive group of Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios. In 2017 we updated our designation to become a National site of LGBTQ History. Learn more at www.aliceausten.org.
Job Openings
The Alice Austen House currently has the following employment opportunities available:
Full-Time Education Manager
The Alice Austen House is seeking a Full-time Education Manager to provide interactive experiences for school children both at the museum and in schools. The position involves curriculum development, teaching museum educational initiatives, co-teaching after-school programs, and leading our education programs for school groups at the Alice Austen House.
Responsibilities
Work with the Executive Director to develop new programs and generate and cultivate relationships with NYC schools.
Generate and report on grants for education programs in collaboration with the Development Director.
Manage a small team of part-time educators.
Schedule Museum classes and in school programs.
Implement the museum education programs by engaging students in discussion, inquiry, and hands-on activities using digital cameras.
Set up before and clean up after your group’s visit.
Prepare materials and maintain cameras and equipment for future visiting groups.
Upload students’ photographs after each program.
Work with the Education staff to plan curriculum, re-order supplies and materials, refine programs, evaluate programs and develop education grant initiatives.
Qualifications
BA or BFA in education or related field or equivalent experience
Previous teaching experience with students grades K-12
Knowledge of Digital SLRs, Photoshop and digital photo printing
Excellent communication skills and enthusiasm for working with school children
Familiarity with photographic history and NYC history
Self-motivated and detail-oriented
Creative and imaginative
Ability to be flexible and work collaboratively
Grant writing and reporting experience
Must have a car or access to a car for off-site programs
Schedule: Start date-immediate
Compensation: Competitive non-profit salary and health insurance stipend
To Apply: Please email your resume and cover letter with Education Manager in the subject line to amy@aliceausten.org. Please, no phone calls.
Part-Time Educator
Position
The Alice Austen House is seeking a Part-time Educator to provide interactive experiences for school children both at the museum and in schools. The position involves teaching museum educational initiatives, co-teaching after-school programs, and leading our education programs for school groups at the Alice Austen House.
Responsibilities
Implement the museum education programs by engaging students in discussion, inquiry, and hands-on activities using digital cameras.
Set up before and clean up after your group’s visit.
Prepare materials and maintain cameras and equipment for future visiting groups.
Upload students’ photographs after each program.
Work with the Director of Education to plan curriculum, re-order supplies and materials, refine programs, evaluate programs and develop education grant initiatives.
Qualifications
BA in education or related field or equivalent experience
Knowledge of Digital SLR cameras, Photoshop, and digital photo printing
Previous teaching experience
Excellent communication skills and enthusiasm for working with school children
Familiarity with photographic history and NYC history
Self-motivated and detail-oriented
Creative and imaginative
Ability to be flexible and work collaboratively
Grant writing and reporting experience a plus
Must have a car or access to a car for off-site programs
Schedule: Start date-immediate
Current programs include Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon and school groups visit in the morning as scheduled.
Compensation is a competitive non-profit hourly rate
To Apply: Please email your resume and cover letter with PT Educator in the subject line to amy@aliceausten.org. Please no phone calls
Friends of Alice Austen House, Inc is an equal opportunity employer.