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Under the direction of the Director of Education, this role ensures guided tour content is inclusive, relevant, and connected to the collection and exhibitions across the Indianapolis Museum of Art and Lilly House. The Educator advances docent learning, fosters a cohesive and well-supported docent corps, and positions the program as a vital part of Newfields’ educational mission, engaging audiences from PreK-12 through adult learners.\nRESPONSIBILITIES\nProvide strategic oversight for the docent program in partnership with the Associate Director of Education.\nRecruit, train, and mentor docents to grow program capacity, diversify perspectives, and meet increasing demand.\nDevelop and lead docent continuing education that integrates art historical scholarship with pedagogical best practices, in collaboration with curators, educators, and external experts. \nServe as the primary liaison between the docent corps and Newfields team members.\nImplement and uphold policies established in collaboration with the Director of Education. \nMonitor national trends in docent programming and museum education to position Newfields at the forefront of practice.\nDevelop docent trainings and new tour formats for exhibitions, gallery rotations, cultural celebrations, holidays, and commemorative milestones. \nDevelop and maintain docent teaching resources aligned with institutional standards and informed by industry best practices. \nLead evaluation and assessment of the docent program, using visitor feedback and data to refine training, tour design, and visitor engagement. \nTrack and steward program budgets with fiscal responsibility, in coordination with the Associate Director of Education. \nMaintain accurate records, including docent engagement statistics, program attendance, and evaluation data. \nKEY QUALIFICATIONS\nCommunication: Clear, effective communication with docents, colleagues, and museum audiences. \nFacilitation: Skilled in leading docent training sessions, workshops, and continuing education programs. \nMentorship: Ability to provide individualized guidance and support to docents, fostering growth and confidence. \nArt Historical Knowledge: Strong grounding in art history with skill in connecting scholarship to public engagement. \nCollaboration: Demonstrated success working with curators, educators, and external experts to enrich docent learning. \nDiplomacy: Ability to navigate strong personalities, build consensus, and cultivate trust across teams and volunteers. \nJudgment: Proven capacity to exercise sound judgment in balancing docent needs, institutional priorities, and visitor experience. \nAccessibility & Inclusion: Commitment to equitable, accessible, and inclusive museum practice that welcomes varied perspectives. \nOrganization: Strong organizational and record-keeping skills, with attention to detail and accountability. \nEDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE\nMaster’s degree in Museum Education, Art History, Education, or related field, or equivalent experience.\n5 years of experience in docent program management, volunteer leadership, or museum education within an art museum or cultural institution.\nPrior experience developing and evaluating docent training programs that integrate art historical scholarship and pedagogical best practices.\nExperience with program evaluation and data-driven refinement of museum tours and educational offerings.\nProficiency with Volgistics or comparable volunteer management systems used in museum contexts. \nPHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE WORK ENVIRONMENT\nPhysical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. 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