Learning and Engagement Specialist

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in museum studies, education, fine art, art history, arts administration, or a related field
• 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience supporting learning and engagement initiatives, experiential learning, museum education, community engagement, or related work within museums, cultural institutions, nonprofits, or similarly complex organizations
• Experience supporting proposal development, partner engagement, project coordination, and learning and engagement programming required; experience planning and executing wellness programming in a museum or cultural institution setting preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of current best practices and emerging trends in museum education, community engagement, arts programming, and wellness initiatives
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate multiple initiatives simultaneously, and maintain organized, accurate work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify challenges, develop practical solutions, and exercise strong attention to detail and sound judgment
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to support project goals, timelines, and programmatic objectives in a collaborative environment
• Enthusiasm for expanding access to American art and engaging communities across a wide range of backgrounds and experiences
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including SharePoint, Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint, along with experience using project management and collaboration platforms such as Asana, Salesforce, or similar systems
• Experience with or the ability to quickly learn specialized software systems and content development tools such as Canva, Workday, Trainual, or similar platforms
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, remaining adaptable and resilient
• Travel ability and willingness to occasional evenings/weekends as needed
• On-site work in Bentonville, AR required

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in museum studies, education, fine art, art history, arts administration, or a related field
• Master’s degree preferred
• 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience supporting learning and engagement initiatives, experiential learning, museum education, community engagement, or related work within museums, cultural institutions, nonprofits, or similarly complex organizations
• Experience supporting proposal development, partner engagement, project coordination, and learning and engagement programming required; experience planning and executing wellness programming in a museum or cultural institution setting preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of current best practices and emerging trends in museum education, community engagement, arts programming, and wellness initiatives
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate multiple initiatives simultaneously, and maintain organized, accurate work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify challenges, develop practical solutions, and exercise strong attention to detail and sound judgment
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to support project goals, timelines, and programmatic objectives in a collaborative environment
• Enthusiasm for expanding access to American art and engaging communities across a wide range of backgrounds and experiences
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including SharePoint, Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint, along with experience using project management and collaboration platforms such as Asana, Salesforce, or similar systems
• Experience with or the ability to quickly learn specialized software systems and content development tools such as Canva, Workday, Trainual, or similar platforms
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, remaining adaptable and resilient
• Travel ability and willingness to occasional evenings/weekends as needed
• On-site work in Bentonville, AR required