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Location: Onsite in Washington D.C at the Museum of the Bible

Job Title: Public Program Manager

Employment Status: Full time, Salaried Exempt

Salary: $58000

Salary is adjusted for local market rates

Position Summary

The Museum Education Public Program Manager efficiently coordinates the daily operations of museum education programs and events.

The Public Programs Manager will plan and coordinate logistics for all public programs offered through the education department. Coordination of activities for these programs includes facilitating ongoing daytime events in the museum such as curator gallery talks, as well as event operations for unique daytime or evening programs. They will also coordinate the program development and implementation of college seminars hosted by the museum. They will also coordinate the implementation of all programs with museum departments such as customer service, marketing, facilities and others. They will maintain a schedule of all programs. They will maintain a positive working relationship with scholars and internal collaborators to invite them to continually engage guests with the Bible through presenting at the museum. Following all programs, they will compile post-event reports regarding ticket sales, number of attendees, online views, revenue and expenses and other salient items. They will compile the results of the assessment of programs and report the results to the Director of Education.

Duties & Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and implement all public programs offered at Museum of the Bible through the Education Department including, but not limited to, Speaker Series, Lunch and Learns, Conferences, etc. Implement initiatives, according to the Annual Calendar of Education Programs, working towards the growth of the number of participants in each program and the growth of revenue. Research topics as needed for public programs and other museum programming for implementation of new ideas and content. Lead weekly floor programming like Did You Knows and Pop-Up Sessions. Work with external scholars and collaborators to support diverse programming on the history, stories, and impact of the Bible. Work with other Museum Departments including, but not limited to, Marketing, Creative, Events, AV/IT, Facilities, to implement programming. Work collaboratively with School and Family Programs, Tours, and Audience Engagement to create immersive daily and monthly programming. Meet with Director of Education weekly to discuss the status of Public Programs. Support Department Initiatives set by Director of Education. Attend and support department meetings, department lead meetings, and all-curatorial meetings. Develop learning outcomes and evaluation metrics for each public program offered by the museum and ensure that these outcomes are met through ongoing assessment. Ability to use technology to stream programs (like Zoom, Teams, Vimeo and other platforms). Communicate the needs for PTO or time-off for the Director of Education, taking in consideration the schedule of events to not compromise the achievement of any event’s goals. Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications & Requirements

Knowledge

Education: bachelor’s degree in museum education, museum studies or related field. Master’s Degree preferred.

Experience:

Two to four (2-4) years of immersive program development in a museum or non-traditional classroom setting Two to four (2-4) years of scheduling and coordination experience Two to four (2-4) years of project coordination or management experience Two to four (2-4) years of communicating complex and nuanced ideas with a diverse group of individuals Background, or be interested, in biblical studies.

Skills / Core Competencies / Abilities / Attributes

A dedicated teammate who is respectful, ethical and values connecting with his/her team. A good listener who can demonstrate empathy for others’ needs including the direct team, indirect teams, the visiting scholars and the museum’s guests. Flexible and must relate well with others and cooperate with a wide variety of people. Values interactive and experiential education. Flexible and adaptable to the last-minute changes or needs, including staying longer hours at work (when/if needed). Must demonstrate personal responsibility and be a self-initiator who can begin projects and see them through without having to be asked. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), and be able to learn additional software packages essential for museum operations (SmartSheet, , Tessitura, Wrike, etc.) Exceptional attention to detail and be able to work in a fast-paced environment with constantly shifting priorities. Must be a team player who enjoys improving organization, communication, and programming, and is willing to assist with problem-solving. The ideal candidate is collaborative and willing to assist where needed. Able to work evenings and weekends as needed. Travel to conferences as needed by the Director of Education. Stand for extended periods of time and be able to lift 50 lbs. Champion the Museum of the Bible’s mission to invite all people to engage with the transformative power of the Bible. As required, inclusion in official or incidental photographs and videos for MOTB and/or guests. Seniority level Seniority levelEntry level Employment type Employment typeFull-time Job function Job functionProject Management and Information Technology IndustriesMuseums, Historical Sites, and Zoos Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Museum of the Bible by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Public Program Manager” roles.Sr. Program Manager North America, Worldwide Operations, Social ResponsibilityProgram Manager Senior - TS/SCI, Washington, DCSr. Program Manager, Selling Partner Communications & Content Arlington, VA $104,100.00-$185,000.00 20 hours ago Federal Relations, Senior Program Manager District of Columbia, United States $147,958.39-$227,994.89 2 weeks ago Sr. Program Manager, EV In-Life Services, AMZL Field Support Arlington, VA $104,100.00-$185,000.00 1 day ago Rockville, MD $83,500.00-$106,250.00 3 days ago Arlington, VA $104,100.00-$185,000.00 1 week ago Germantown, MD $150,300.00-$192,050.00 1 week ago Senior Workforce Planning Program ManagerSenior Manager, Program Services- Hotel Operations Arlington, VA $70,000.00-$80,000.00 3 weeks ago Washington, DC $155,000.00-$172,000.00 1 day ago Stormwater Management Facility Program ManagerSenior Program Manager of Security Assurance - CTJ - TS/SCI Reston, VA $119,800.00-$258,000.00 1 week ago Stormwater Management Facility Program Manager Washington, DC $120,000.00-$140,000.00 1 day ago Operations Maintenance Assistant Superintendent Washington, DC $150,000.00-$200,000.00 2 days ago Department of the Army Financial Management Specialists District of Columbia, United States $89,000.00-$148,000.00 4 days ago Tysons Corner, VA $95,000.00-$115,000.00 3 days ago Complex Chief Engineer - Moxy DC & Courtyard Dupont Circle DC Washington, DC $100,000.00-$110,000.00 1 week ago Technical Program Manager (Cyber), Public SectorSenior Program Director - Risk, Issue and Opportunity Manager Washington, DC $167,400.00-$314,500.00 10 hours ago Washington, DC $110,000.00-$120,000.00 4 months ago Arlington, VA $82,000.00-$92,000.00 2 weeks ago Sr Mgr, Retention Programs (Internal Consulting) Arlington, VA $106,000.00-$145,000.00 1 week ago Outreach Manager (VA, Prince William County) Prince William County, VA $70,000.00-$85,000.00 1 week ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

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