Full Time Positions

Performing Arts Coordinator

HOW TO APPLY: 

Please email Anika Taylor (taylor@thebakken.org) with the following information. 

  1. Two to three paragraphs in the body of the email detailing why you are interested in this position and how you meet the requirements described in this job description. Each paragraph should be between 3-7 sentences, for a total length of no more than 21 sentences. Do not attach a cover letter. 

  2. Your resume or work/skills/training history as an attachment or a link to your LinkedIn profile in your email response. We do not have a preference. Our aim is to understand where you have worked and the types of roles you have had. 

  3. OPTIONAL – Please consider filling out an optional, anonymous demographics survey, found here (https://thebakkenmuseum.formstack.com/forms/igm_applicant_demographic_survey). This survey will remain unattached to any application materials and is used only to determine patterns and opportunities for improvement. The hiring manager will not have access to the individual responses collected.  

Complete applications will receive confirmation of submission within 72 hours. Application deadline is August 25th. Applications will be reviewed as received. Please contact Anika Taylor if you have questions about this process. 


WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO: 

The Bakken Museum is a one-of-a-kind museum with a focus on innovation and the intersection of STEM and the humanities. The museum encourages curiosity through our exhibitions, events, and on and off-site education programs. Our purpose is to awaken the innovator inside each of us. 

OUR VALUES: 

Creativity - We believe that everyone has the ability to use their creativity to help make the world a better place. We aim to foster that creativity in each other and our audiences.  

Curiosity - We are always learning, growing, and asking questions. This curiosity is the lens through which we approach learning and making connections in unexpected ways.  

Uniqueness - We take pride in the ways we can be surprising or different from what might be expected. We encourage our staff and audiences to bring their full selves and embrace the strengths and connections in our differences.   

Adaptability - We acknowledge that change is constant and that we are made stronger by our ability to accept and understand change. We improvise with empathy and purpose, using change as an asset to adapt, grow, and develop in new ways that support the needs of our audiences and each other.   

Collaboration - We work to leverage our collective genius in service of our mission. We listen to each other, support one another, work to better understand each other, and as a result, grow and evolve together.  

Equity - We will strive to be a place where everyone is welcome, represented, and valued and will work to correct the structural imbalances which prevent that goal. 

 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: 

The Bakken provides equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, marital status, familial status, sex, gender identity and/or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. 

 

POSITION OVERVIEW: 

The Performing Arts Coordinator leads and supports dynamic educational programming across Minnesota, performing for students, mentoring staff, or managing logistics for high-energy STEM-focused shows and workshops. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to grow instructional skills, have an impact across the state, and help shape how students engage with science through the performing arts. Serves as a lead program educator, communicating and coordinating with sites, managing materials, and setting up all team members for success.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Outreach Programs Coordination- 80% (40% Teaching, 40% Coordination) 

  • Perform and lead interactive programs for students, teachers, and families. 

  • Set up, clean up, and manage logistics for program sessions. 

  • Support in the strategic development and expansion of performing arts-based Outreach Programs statewide. 

  • Support the hiring and training of program staff. 

  • Communicate with partner sites and stakeholders. 

  • Manages program materials, including purchasing, repairs, and tracking. 

  • Evaluate performing arts Outreach programs and provide feedback. 

  • Provide coaching and direction to performing educators 

Onsite Education Program Support - 25% (15% Teaching, 5% Other) 

  • Help develop and prepare onsite education programs. 

  • Deliver education programs at the museum. 

  • Support program evaluation and continuous improvement. 

  • Assist with Public Programs or events. 

Other duties as needed or required 

Perform other duties as needed or required which are within the position's scope. 

Diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion (DEAI) are core functions of all positions at the Bakken Museum. While some roles may have more specific responsibilities, the items below are a part of everyone's role at the museum: 

  • Demonstrate a commitment to DEAI through continuous personal development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias to help cultivate and promote a culture of inclusivity and belonging for all staff.  

  • Proactively work on your own and collaboratively with other museum staff to ensure equitable and representative experiences for all museum visitors and program participants. 


POSITION REQUIREMENTS: 

  • 2+ years of experience teaching K-12 youth in a formal or informal educational setting. 

  • 1+ year of experience supporting programs through materials management & data tracking. 

  • 2+ years of acting, directing, or similar performance experience. 

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

  • Ability to work some evenings and weekends. 

  • Ability to travel overnight for some work assignments. 

  • A valid driver’s license. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

  • Ability to sit and/or stand for up to 8 hours per shift. 

  • Ability to move through and access all areas of the buildings and grounds including stairs, indoor and outdoor areas, and small spaces. 

  • Ability to manipulate computers, office equipment, folding chairs and tables, and similar items related to an office environment. 

  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. 

  • Ability to drive a museum vehicle. 

TRAVEL: 

This position will require regular local and regional travel including multiple hour drives. Additional overnight travel for up to one week away is expected up to 6-8 times a year.  

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the staff member assigned to this position. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

 

The Bakken Museum is committed to pay equity. The Bakken Museum provides pay grade transparency, and benchmarks pay grades and compensation compared to market. In addition to salary, The Bakken Museum offers a comprehensive benefits package for full time staff and part time staff working over 20 hours including employer matched 403(b), employer sponsored health & dental insurance, paid parental leave, and PTO.