Job & Internship Opportunities

Job Description: Teaching Artists and Art Historians

Reports to: Director of Education and Community Engagement

Position Summary
The Hunterdon Art Museum is seeking experienced teaching artists who will bring creativity, great
teaching skills, and a positive attitude to our education program for adults and kids. We employ
outstanding staff and instructors who will support and enhance our mission. Resumes are accepted on
an ongoing basis, but we are looking to hire several new teachers for the fall term, starting Sept. 9th.

Work Schedule
Days, evenings, and weekend positions are available.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Education Coordinator and Director of Education and Community Engagement to create
new, exciting studio art classes as well as art appreciation classes.
• Create a positive, welcoming, inclusive atmosphere in the classroom.
• Be creative in your approach to teaching.
• Responsible for setting up and cleaning up your classroom/space as well as maintaining the studio
organization system.
• Create lesson plans, materials lists, and program descriptions.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent teaching skills in one or more of the following mediums and/or processes: drawing, painting,
sculpting, printmaking, jewelry design, fiber arts, collage, and art history. Other arts-related areas
considered.
•Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to work independently
•Must be a team player, friendly, and have the ability to work with students with varying skill levels.

We are particularly seeking instructors who have experience working with older adults/seniors.

Job Type: Part-time
Salary: $32.00 per hour, plus an incremental raise for each student above 6.
• Teaching Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• Education: Art-related Degree (Preferred)

Work Location: HAM and sometimes at community organizations and schools offsite.

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and letter of introduction to:

Donna de Ville, Director of Education and Community Engagement
7 Lower Center St., Clinton, NJ 08809

[email protected]

 

Applications are accepted year-round, and by Jan. 5th for winter/spring terms
Hunterdon Art Museum (HAM) seeks to recruit and employ outstanding staff and instructors who will
support and enhance our mission. In accordance with that goal, final candidates must successfully
complete a background check prior to being employed. Background checks, which may include
verification of employment history, Social Security number, and a criminal records search, are normally
completed before an offer of employment is made. HAM will keep confidential all information gathered
in background checks and will use the information solely for the purpose of establishing suitability for
employment in a particular position.

The Hunterdon Art Museum provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Dear Camp Volunteer Candidate,

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Hunterdon Art Museum. HAM Summer Camp Volunteers are a key ingredient of our summer art program in a number of important ways that range from offering encouragement and support to younger children to specific activities such as daily clean-up. The role of a Camp Volunteer is challenging and requires an individual who is responsible, dependable, and self-motivated. We are looking for volunteers to act as studio assistants and staff liaisons; therefore, your application and correspondence must come from you, the potential Volunteer. HAM Camp Volunteers must be capable of being responsible for and working with children as well as acting as a positive role model. Please note that applications are due by the end of the day, May 20, 2025.

In order to learn about you and your specific talents and skills, please complete the following forms and email them to [email protected] or send by mail to Hunterdon Art Museum, 7 Lower Center St, Clinton, NJ 08809, Attn: Amy L. Brown

1. HAM Camp Volunteer Application
2. HAM Camp Volunteer Contact Information *
3. HAM Summer 2025 Camp Schedule*
4. (2) HAM Camp Volunteer Reference Forms

*If you were a HAM Camp Volunteer (formerly called HAM Helpers) last year, please just complete the contact information and schedule forms.

Applicants who best fit the requirements of the program will be contacted for an orientation and informed of their eligibility as a HAM helper as soon as possible.

If you would like more information before applying, please email [email protected]. Thank you for your consideration and your efforts to participate in the HAM Camp Volunteer program.

The Hunterdon Art Museum provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.