Manager, Public Programs [Newark Museum, Newark, NJ]

Description

Position Overview:

The Manager of Public Programs develops, coordinates, and implements public programs for visitors of all ages at the Newark Museum, including museum-wide festivals, Second Sundays, community events, film screenings, performances, and planetarium programs.  S/he is responsible for developing dynamic programs that reflect the opportunities of a unique urban museum that specializes in art, science and the humanities, and ensure an ongoing and productive conversation with a diverse and growing audience.  The ideal candidate will demonstrate commitment to working in a team-based environment that values innovation, creative learning, risk taking and experimentation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with the Education Leadership Team to define learning goals and audience objectives for engaging public programs that relate to the Museum’s mission, temporary exhibitions, and permanent collection galleries, and are built on a commitment to excellence and innovation
• Develop and plan a wide range of large and small-scale programs that provide access to the Museum and appeal to Greater Newark’s growing and diverse communities
• Identify trends in contemporary culture, focusing on art, technology, science and the humanities, and create a dynamic forum to explore these developments
• Research, identify and build relationships with potential presenters and performers, including artists, scholars and other specialists
• Work with community partners to develop events that connect to the Museum’s educational and engagement missions
• Maintain communication with a network of arts and community organizations and represent the Museum at select community meetings
• Work collaboratively with other colleagues in the External Affairs/Marketing and Communication Departments to analyze target audiences, develop appropriate outreach strategies, and ensure effective promotion of all public programs using both print and electronic media
• Contribute to the development and implementation of evaluative tools to measure, interpret, and analyze the outcomes of public programming efforts relative to strategic goals
• Prepare budgets and monitor associated expenses, including organizing and supervising registration and purchasing materials necessary for programs
• Prepare monthly reports of events and attendance including narrative and/or budget reports when appropriate
• Attend and supervise most public programs, interfacing with the public, including weekends and evenings, as necessary
• Keep up to date with best practices in museum programming, and seek to strengthen the Museum’s position as a thought leader for progressive education
• Maintain contact with the broader network of museum professionals through participating in conferences, professional networks and organizations

Interested candidates should submit resume and letter of interest to:
HumanResources

Newark Museum
49 Washington Street
Newark, NJ  07102
Fax:  973.642.0459
Email:  humanresources@newarkmuseum.org

The NewarkMuseum is an equal opportunity employer.  Please be advised that due to the high volume of applicants, we can only contact those candidates whose qualifications meet the requirements of this position.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• B.A. or B.S. degree required (Masters a plus) in art, art or science education, museum education, or a related field
• 3-4 years of successful experience in the development and implementation of adult programming in a museum or similar arts education institution
• Experience working with diverse groups of adults and communities
• Strong organizational and effective communication skills