Location: Bengaluru
Experience: 2–3 years’ experience in accessibility, Deaf/ISL inclusion, or community engagement
Compensation: Competitive, based on experience
Museum of Art & Photography
The Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) in Bengaluru is a vibrant cultural hub dedicated to showcasing South Asia’s rich visual heritage. Housing over 60,000 works—from ancient art to contemporary design—MAP offers immersive exhibitions, a research library, auditorium, and learning spaces. Since its 2020 digital-first launch, it has connected global and local audiences through online exhibitions, talks, and educational resources. MAP blends tradition with technology, making art accessible, engaging, and relevant to people of all ages.
Role
The Inclusion Coordinator will play a vital role in advancing the Museum of Art & Photography’s (MAP) mission of accessibility and inclusion. A key focus will be on integrating Indian Sign Language (ISL) into exhibitions, programs, public engagement, and internal communications—ensuring meaningful access for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (HH) communities. This role combines strategic input, community engagement, and on-the-ground programme delivery to build a more inclusive cultural space.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Inclusion team to develop and run workshops and walk-throughs.
- Coordinate with other departments to design outreach programmes for specific communities.
- Support the creation of MAP’s Inclusive and Accessible Research Framework.
ISL-Specific
- Contribute insights and lived experience to shape MAP’s Inclusion goals from a Deaf/HH perspective.
- Identify and improve services that enhance access for Deaf/HH visitors.
- Build partnerships with Deaf/HH organisations, schools, and networks.
- Create ISL-based content for MAP’s digital platforms.
- Ensure ISL translations and interpreted content are accurate and clear.
- Schedule and manage ISL interpreters for meetings, events, and public programmes.
- Lead ISL-accessible tours, walkthroughs, and events for Deaf/HH audiences.
- Plan and deliver ISL programming for initiatives like the International Week of Deaf People (IWDP).
Administrative & General Support
- Maintain documentation, records, and vendor communications.
- Support the Inclusion Department’s wider efforts beyond ISL as required.
Requirements
- This role is primarily intended for a Deaf candidate with lived experience, but other applicants with the ability to deliver ISL-related responsibilities will be considered.
- 2–3 years’ experience in accessibility, Deaf/ISL inclusion, or community engagement.
- Proficiency in Indian Sign Language (native user or strong fluency preferred).
- Strong organisational skills for managing interpreters, events, and content schedules.
- Comfortable working across teams and with external partners.
- Experience collaborating with Deaf/HH organisations and schools.
- Basic digital literacy (email, file sharing, virtual meetings).
- Good written/typed communication skills in English.
Benefits
- Opportunity to shape accessibility in a leading cultural institution.
- Collaborative, inclusive work environment.
- Professional development opportunities.
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MAP is an equal opportunity employer. The organisation opposes all forms of discrimination and believes that all people, regardless of their identity or membership of any group deserve to be treated equally, consistently and fairly.
