Museum Educators of Southern California

?? Join the MESC Board! ?? Open Position: Community Engagement MESC is now accepting nominations for the 2025-2027 Board of Directors, and we want YOU to be a part of it! MESC’s Community Engagement Board Member forms strategic partnerships with educators, community advocates, and museums to further MESC’s reach and develop innovative programming. This position collaborates with DEAI, Membership Engagement, and Innovation & Outreach Board Members to engage museum education directors and encourage staff participation in MESC events. The Community Engagement Board Member provides support for emerging museum educators, consults with previous board members for advisory input, and partners with MESC Digital and Web chairs to promote events and resources for educators. This role also spearheads outreach efforts to connect with professional groups and museum education leaders while leveraging MESC’s digital platforms to share critical resources with the broader community. ?? Interested in applying? Learn more at https://lnkd.in/grNtuZ7R. Our application deadline is March 24, 2025 at 11:59 PST. Questions and inquiries may be directed to [email protected].

?? Join the MESC Board! ?? Open Position: Treasurer MESC is now accepting nominations for the 2025-2027 Board of Directors, and we want YOU to be a part of it! As Treasurer, you’ll oversee MESC’s finances by managing MESC’s budget, financial records, annual tax filings, banking, accounts payable, and executing account reconciliation. The Treasurer works closely with Advancement to develop financial reports for grant application and ensures funding transparency while ensuring our budget supports our mission and cultural equity statement. By collaborating with Membership Engagement, Innovation & Outreach, and Community Engagement, the Treasurer sustains revenue-neutral or positive programming through ticket sales and membership dues. ?? Interested in applying? Learn more at https://lnkd.in/grNtuZ7R. Our application deadline is March 24, 2025 at 11:59 PST. Questions and inquiries may be directed to [email protected].

?? Calling all museum educators! MESC is launching its first-ever Annual Institute Poster Session at the 2025 Institute. Got research, case studies, or big ideas around Action & Accountability? Submit a proposal to share your work in a visually engaging way! ?? Info Session: March 25? ?? Deadline: March 30? ?? Announcement: Late April Apply or learn more at: https://lnkd.in/eZwQtp5v #MuseumEducation #CallForProposals #MESC2025 #ProfessionalDevelopment

?? Join the MESC Board! ?? Open Position: DEAI Board Member MESC is now accepting nominations for the 2025-2027 Board of Directors, and we want YOU to be a part of it! As DEAI Board Member, you’ll lead MESC’s efforts to diversify our expanding membership, programming, and advance equity in the field of museum education. The DEAI Board Member actively examines who MESC serves in order to formulate a clear strategy on reaching out to underrepresented communities, and spearheads efforts to promote inclusivity of museum educators beyond the art world. This position works closely with Membership Engagement, Community Engagement, and Outreach & Innovation to further MESC’s impact, mission, and institutional practices through advocacy and action. ?? Interested in applying? Learn more at https://lnkd.in/grNtuZ7R. Our application deadline is March 24, 2025 at 11:59 PST. Questions and inquiries may be directed to [email protected].

Reminder: Our Lunch & Learn Community Check-in is happening next Thursday, March 13th, from 12:30 - 1:30PM. Join us in communal discussion as we share how the recent LA wildfires have impacted our communities, museums, and non-profits across SoCal. This supportive and welcoming virtual platform will hold space for us to connect and reflect on ways we can uplift one another with resilience and compassion in order to process and heal, collectively and individually. Together, we’ll share available resources for museum educators, staff, artists, and other individuals affected by the fires. This Community Check-in offers an amazing opportunity for museum educators to come together, share, and brainstorm ways to continue standing in solidarity with our communities. All are welcome to join. Register at: https://lnkd.in/gYYa6vtq

Our Annual Institute Volunteer Scholarship application is now live! MESC will award up to 8 free volunteer positions for our Annual Institute on May 19th at the Autry Museum. Volunteers will assist with day-of duties and will gain access to the keynote address and Institute breakout sessions. Tickets will also include morning refreshments and lunch. MESC will review all submissions after March 31st, 2025. Scholarship awardees will be contacted on a rolling basis and will not be announced publicly. To apply, or for more info on our selection process, volunteer expectations, and terms and conditions, visit: https://lnkd.in/dNRFh_V4

DEADLINE TODAY! Our Request for Proposals deadline is today, March 3rd at 11:59 PM. Request for Proposals - Strategic Planner Applicants should submit materials to [email protected] by 11:59 PM today. MESC is eager to partner with a strategic planning consultant who demonstrates a deep understanding of the unique needs of volunteer-led nonprofit leadership. As our membership base continues to expand, we seek to develop a comprehensive strategic plan covering 1, 3, and 5 years. This plan will be formulated to address the evolving needs of our members while strengthening our commitment to cultural equity and inclusion. Preference will be given to SoCal applicants. For more info, visit: https://lnkd.in/dSwjha2q

Introducing Anaís (she/her), our Digital Board Member! Anaís is a growing museum educator with local and nationwide experience, having served cultural institutions such as the Getty, Fowler Museum at UCLA, and the Smithsonian Institution. Her experiences in museum education, project management, and public programming have allowed her to cultivate a clear vision for evolving museums into transformative, collaborative spaces that inspire and welcome individuals from all backgrounds. Want to learn alongside leaders like Anaís and be part of a community shaping the future of museum education? Join MESC today! https://lnkd.in/gk4rvnCN Yearly membership includes: ? Free/low-cost programming? ? Exclusive opportunities? ? In-person and online professional development, networking, and learning at all career levels! Join now and invest in your professional growth! ??

Join us for a heartfelt and timely discussion on how the recent wildfires have impacted museums, nonprofits, and communities across Southern California. This special Lunch & Learn session will provide a space to connect, reflect, and explore ways to support one another during the recovery process. Together, we’ll discuss available resources for artists, museum educators, staff, and others affected by the fires. This is an excellent opportunity to share our experiences and brainstorm actionable ways museum educators can contribute to healing and uplifting our communities. Let’s come together in solidarity, compassion, and resilience. All are welcome. Register Today: https://lnkd.in/gYYa6vtq

?? Reminder! Join MESC’s BIPOC Space for Museum Educators on February 27 from 3-4pm on Zoom. ?? MESC’s BIPOC space is a virtual platform designed to support Black, Indigenous, and People of Color in discussing and navigating the unique challenges faced by BIPOC professionals in the field of museum education. This session highlights the theme of empowerment. Our goal is to center BIPOC educators as they gather to reflect on critical issues and collectively contribute to a journey that creates transformative pathways for individuals of all backgrounds to build strength and move forward together. ? Join us as we create these systems of support in a time where fostering community is crucial now more than ever. ?? Thursday, February 27, 3-4pm on Zoom. All are welcome to join! Register at: https://lnkd.in/dkGR-dJT MESC is grateful for the support of the LA County Department of Arts & Culture and the California Arts Council, who are generously underwriting this event.?