Public Programs Supervisor (Fill-In)

Children’s Museum of Manhattan•New York, NY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Children’s Museum of Manhattan seeks an on-call Public Programs Supervisor to support the Public Programs department with early childhood, arts, and science-based programs for children ages birth to 10 and their families, primarily on select weekends. The role supports daily public and family program operations, including setting up and breaking down program spaces, engaging museum visitors, supporting and supervising Museum Educators, and working with the Senior Coordinators of Early Childhood Programs and the Director of Public Programs on performances and workshops with guest artists. The supervisor helps ensure programs run on time and museum policies are followed, and maintains a supportive environment for staff and visiting artists. The role also welcomes families, guides them through activities, prepares materials, monitors exhibition condition, responds to incidents, and helps clean and maintain program and exhibition spaces. This is a part-time, nonexempt, per-diem fill-in position scheduled primarily on weekends, with additional work during heavy programming periods in December, February, and April. The hourly wage is $26.

Requirements

At least one year of experience in a supervisory role.
Experience working in retail, cultural centers, community-based organizations, performing arts organizations, or museums.
Proficiency with MS Office, Excel, and scheduling software.
Excellent judgment, professionalism, and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive matters.
Ability to receive and provide feedback professionally and respectfully.
Ability to engage with children and adults in a welcoming, friendly, and professional manner.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

Supervise and monitor the Museum Educators team, ensuring events and daily programs begin on time and museum policies are followed.
Maintain a supportive environment for Public Programs staff and visiting artists.
Run events, workshops, performances, and larger cultural holiday festivals with guest collaborators and Public Programs staff.
Oversee and support setup and breakdown for family programs.
Engage families and children in artmaking, STEAM activities, storytelling, facilitated play, movement, and music activities.
Assist with program documentation as needed.
Greet children and caregivers, guide them through activities, and provide materials and information to help them navigate the space.
Evaluate the condition of museum exhibitions, including manipulatives and mobile pieces.
Prepare materials for future family programs and keep storage spaces clean and organized.
Respond quickly and effectively to missing children or adults and accidents on the floor.
Communicate museum policies, including food guidelines, to guests.
Assist the Clean Team with disinfecting, cleaning, and maintaining program and exhibition spaces.
Perform other duties as assigned.