Public Programs Coordinator Job at The Trustees of Reservations (Lincoln)

Job Description

As the Public Programs Coordinator at deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, you will help connect people to contemporary art and nature, through programs rooted in place, creativity, and shared experience. Your work will support meaningful engagement with the sculpture park and museum, fostering community connections and inviting visitors to see art and landscape in new ways.

Job Responsibility

Coordinate programs currently on the calendar, including special exhibition programming, deCordova Summer Performance Series, Solstice Evenings, Picnic Nights, Yoga in the Park, classes and workshops
Collaborate with the Senior Regional Engagement Manager for the MetroWest and coordinate and communicate programming plans with deCordova’s on-site team
Plan and implement events and programs, including tasks such as setting up event space, welcoming participants, coordinating teachers and/or performers, supervising volunteers, and event break-down
Provide exceptional customer service by welcoming visitors, answering questions, and offering directions
Assist with event listings and actively promote programs via social media, online platforms, and print materials
Track ticket sales and registration for events and communicate with attendees in advance of events
Be familiar with and enforce property rules and regulations

Requirements

3-5 years of experience in the arts, non-profits, event planning, educational programming, and/or customer service, with museum experience preferred
Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred
Enthusiasm and understanding for the mission of The Trustees and deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum
Curiosity about contemporary art and museums. Ability to shape programs in ways that elevate art and the natural world
Outstanding customer service skills, with the ability to remain confident and calm when confronted by challenging visitors and when handling emergencies
Strong written and verbal skills, including public speaking
Ability to juggle and prioritize projects while meeting deadlines
Extremely reliable and able to work independently, as well as the ability to work within a close-knit team
Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to learn new technology systems including acme ticketing
Availability to work weekends, evenings, and occasional holidays
Current authorization to work in the United States
A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check

Nice to have

Museum experience
Advanced degree

What we offer

Sick time: 15 days per year
Vacation time: 20 days per year (prorated)
12 observed holidays, 3 floating
Health insurance via Blue Cross Blue Shield
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave
Life Insurance
401k with 5% match after 1 year of employment
Employee Assistance Program
Reciprocity: free and discounted admission to museums
Discounts: free entry to Trustees properties, discount event tickets, discounted merchandise
Day of Wonder: one workday per year exploring a property
Day of Service: one workday per year helping with a project

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