The Paul Robeson Galleries was founded in 1979 at the Robeson Campus Center at Rutgers University – Newark. Named after one of the University’s most famous alumni, the galleries’ mission and programming embody Paul Robeson’s life-long commitment to unfettered artistic freedom, cultural democracy, and transnationalism manifested through a network of exhibition spaces on campus, and extensive community outreach programs, education programs and an active public programs series including happenings, lectures, panels, symposia, readings, receptions, and performances.Rutgers University - Newark (RU-N), an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, is seeking a Head of Programs (Public & Education). Reporting to the Director & Chief Curator of the Paul Robeson Galleries, the PRG Head of Programs (Public & Education) will work on all aspects of the conceptualization, implementation, evaluation, and coordination of education and public programs for the Paul Robeson Galleries. They will manage a team of Artist Educators who execute the programming. The Head of Programs will be responsible for generating budgets, seeking funding, writing reports and applying for grants. They will work with a small core team of Gallery staff, within the larger administrative system of the University. They will be working with communities both on campus (faculty, staff and students) and off campus. All information about the position can be found in the listing: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/261153Requires Bachelor’s degree preferably in visual art, art theory, art history or a related field; or a combination of education and experience.It is essential that the candidate have a minimum of two years of administrative experience in a museum environment with both public programs and education programs. Must have experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Photoshop, Illustrator
