Lilly Fellow in K-12, Community, and Church Outreach

Reporting to the director of the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art at Pepperdine University, the Lilly Fellow will lead the development and implementation of educational partnerships with regional K-12 schools, community groups, and houses of worship as part of the Museum’s Lilly Endowment-funded initiative “Passages.” The Fellow will build on existing programs and relationships to create a more ambitious and sustainable approach to arts education at the Center for the Arts, which houses the museum as well as facilities for music, dance, and theater.

The ideal candidate will be versant in contemporary art and museum arts education, with a passion for making art accessible to diverse multigenerational audiences. The candidate must possess a familiarity with the major world religions and a high level of comfort and ease participating in and leading discussions about faith, religion, and spirituality. The ability to work well within a small team, in a fast-paced environment (sometimes under pressure), while remaining professional, flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient, is crucial to this role. Advanced written and verbal communication skills, strong decision making ability, and attention to detail are equally important.

Duties

• Manage the existing ARTSReach program, including scheduling schools, supervising the bus grant program, confirming transportation and logistical details with the schools, and conducting post-performance evaluations with teachers and administrators. 
• Deepen and broaden the arts outreach email and mailing list. Facilitate the registration process for the ARTSReach program. 
• Prepare copy for ARTSReach brochure with assistance from Managing Director.
• Track attendance and demographic statistics on the ARTSReach program and prepare regular reports on these statistics for internal and external purposes. 
• Work with CFA Managing Director, Museum Director, and Museum Assistant to develop and execute a plan for expanding the scope of ARTSReach and integrating curriculum into the existing structure of the program. 
• Work with Museum Director, Educational Consultant, and Web Designer to develop a website for the documentation and dissemination of curriculum. 
• Work with Educational Consultant to adapt K-12 curriculum to meet the needs of religious groups. 
• Work with Museum Director to identify additional community partners (community groups, cultural institutions, and houses of worship); conduct outreach to gauge interest, needs, and resources; and pilot programs on- and off-site. 
• Attend a wide range of public programs at area cultural institutions to develop ideas and form relationships with colleagues.
• Work with Museum Director and Museum Assistant to plan, supervise, coordinate, and advertise programs and special events for the Weisman Museum. 
• Work with Pepperdine's Integrated Marketing and Communications staff to publicize arts education and outreach successes. 
• Work with Museum Director and Publicity Manager to plan, create, and execute social media in relation to community partnerships and educational programming. 
• Work with Museum Assistant to collect reservations and deposits for bus-ins, and receive and arrange for payment for transportation invoices as appropriate.
• Attend Center for the Arts Guild meetings and report on ARTSReach programs on a regular basis. Recruit Center for the Arts Guild volunteers. 
• Work with Museum Director and Educational Consultant to research, design, implement, and circulate K-12 curriculum within local and regional schools. 
• Organize and staff Family Art Day events, including planning art activities, purchasing supplies, supervising and evaluating events. 
• Other duties as assigned. 
• Uphold University mission through work performed.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Skills and Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• At least two years of general office experience.
• Familiarity with basic retail procedures.
• Ability to work well under pressure, juggle multiple responsibilities, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work as a team member and as a self-starter.
• Must be able to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays to support museum programs and Center for the Arts operations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment while maintaining a customer-service attitude and a sense of humor.
• Desire and willingness to mentor Pepperdine students.
• Willingness and ability to support Pepperdine University's Christian mission and dedication to value-centered education.
• Active participation in a community of faith.
• Maintains either current practice or vision for integrating faith and arts education.
• Strong computer skills and keen understanding of social media.

Preferred:

• Bachelor of Arts in arts-related field.
• Museum experience- especially in arts education.

Qualified individuals should be able to articulate a strong commitment to diversity, and have the ability to work effectively with individuals from different backgrounds.

Apply through the Pepperdine University jobs portal: https://jobs.pepperdine.edu/jobs/lilly-fellow-in-k-12-community-and-church-outreach-malibu-campus-california-united-states. This position remains open until filled; application review begins August 1.

07/31/2025