Public Programs Manager [The Wolfsonian]

The Wolfsonian­ at Florida International University, a museum and research
center located in the heart of historic south Miami Beach, seeks a Public
Programs Manager to join its Education team. The Wolfsonian uses objects to
reveal the persuasive power of art and design, to explore what it means to
be modern, and to tell stories of social, historical, and technological
changes that have transformed our world. It encourages people to see the
world in new ways and to learn how objects from the past shape the present
and influence the future. The collection focuses on North American and
European decorative, propaganda, and fine arts of the 1885­1945 period. (
www.wolfsonian.org)****

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The ideal candidate is a highly motivated, organized individual with a
passion for modern art, design and architecture; demonstrated ability to
think creatively and strategically; excellent communication skills,
especially the ability to speak and write about the museum, its collection,
and program activities in a manner comprehensible to diverse adult
audiences; a positive work outlook; high energy, strong motivation, and a
hands-on work ethic; the personality to enjoy social and community
interaction; a professional demeanor; diplomatic, and comfortable in
dynamic or challenging situations; and the ability to work under pressure
and meet deadlines.

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Works with the supervision of the Assistant Director for Education and
Public Programs, the Public Programs Manager:****

**·        **Manages details of public programs, including organizational
aspects related to business office procedures (travel, payment);
development of related collateral and press materials; Creates and oversees
program budgets; and develops materials for fundraising.****

**·        **Works collaboratively with Assistant Director for Education
and Public Programs, curatorial staff and other museum staff; maintain
extensive contact with the general public, FIU community, and scholars and
professionals of design, architecture, art, art history, and fields related
to The Wolfsonian collection to formulate public programs.****

**·        **Arranges and provides tours for the general public, program
partners, featured guests, and others on a regular basis. Works with
supervisor to train Wolfsonian staff to conduct guided tours of temporary
and permanent exhibitions.****

**·        **Participates in overall program development with other staff
of other division¹s through bi-weekly program meetings.****

**·        **Participates in planning interpretation for improving
visitor¹s experience of the museum and its collection, and evaluating
strategies implemented in collaboration with education and curatorial
department staff.****

**·        **Stays current with educational practices and scholarship
through a network of colleagues in the field, other disciplines, and
literature reviews; represents the museum at public forums, including
public talks and other presentations.****

**·        **Prepares, conducts, and compiles audience survey reports for
public programs using available software such as Survey Monkey.****

**·        **Maintains inventory of audio-visual archives; works with
website coordinator to make public program content available through the
museum website and through FIU and other content providers.****

**·        **Interprets State, University and Board of Governors policies
to ensure compliance. Recommend changes in policies and procedures to the
Assistant Director for Education and to the Museum Director.****

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*Minimum Requirements*: Master’s degree in an appropriate area of
specialization and two years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor’s
degree in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of
appropriate experience****

*Specific training/licensure/