Apply by: October 30, 2014

Worcester Art Museum has a part-time opportunity (24 hours/week) for a Public Events Coordinator to plan and implement exhibition events and educational programming to engage broad audiences.   As part of the Audience Engagement team, the Coordinator will develop thorough understanding of event requirements within a unique and historic venue and assist in producing events such as  exhibition openings, Holidays at WAM, Flora in Winter,  artist talks, and Master Series, among others.

The Coordinator will  process event requests, enter events into database, communicate event needs to collaborating departments, confirm event details with other staff and outside vendors, performers and the public.  On the day of the event, the Public Events Coordinator will assist in set-up, breakdown, and cleanup as needed.   Event follow up will include producing spreadsheets, reports, and statistics for exhibition programs and events in an organized and timely manner to evaluate the success of the event in achieving its goals.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have the ability to work on various projects simultaneously, work with minimal supervision and meet deadlines.  The position requires an Associate’s degree or equivalent plus experience working in programming or event planning; knowledge of art is helpful.  In addition, position requires excellent interpersonal communication, customer service, and organizational skills as well as proficiency with Microsoft Office.  This position requires the ability to work a flexible and varied schedule often including nights and weekends.

How To Apply:

Interested candidates please forward a resume and cover letter indicating work availability tohumanresources@worcesterart.org or Director of Human Resources, 55 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609.

The Museum is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.

Apply by:
October 30, 2014