Senior Public Programs Coordinator

Farnsworth Art Museum•Rockland, ME

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Public Programs Coordinator produces vibrant public programs, including lectures, workshops, films, concerts, studio art classes, and partnership programs at the Farnsworth Art Museum and nearby sites. The role develops and delivers programs for in-person and online platforms, drawing on creativity, organizational and problem-solving skills, and the ability to address issues diplomatically and find solutions that support visitors, guest speakers, and contracted artists. The coordinator identifies opportunities to deepen engagement and expand audiences and collaborates across museum teams and departments. This is a full-time, in-person position based in Rockland, Maine, with some travel to area programs. The coordinator reports to the Phyllis Wyeth Director of Learning and Engagement. Some evening and weekend programming is required. Experience with both adult and youth programs is preferred.

Requirements

Experience planning programs and/or public events.
Ability to provide excellent customer service.
Strong desire to work with members of the public of all ages and backgrounds in an environment supportive of an inclusive program roster.
Experience administering online Zoom and webinar programs, and comfort with technology.
Creativity, organizational and problem-solving skills, and willingness to address issues diplomatically and seek new solutions.
Ability to collaborate across staff and departments.
Ability to be on-site in Rockland and travel to some area programs.
Availability for some evening and weekend programming.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with both youth and adult programming.
Understanding of CRM databases and/or Asana.
Experience with shared museum cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

Design, plan, and deliver public and studio programs for in-person and online platforms, including guest lectures, workshops, concerts, and art camps or workshops.
Develop program content based on current and future exhibition and collection schedules and museum priorities, working across teams to support the museum’s mission.
Balance program earned-revenue goals with accessibility goals when setting ticket prices.
Source and contract with teaching artists for art studio programs.
Collaborate with community nonprofits, arts centers, and local partners.
Organize the program schedule and communicate across the team and with departments including Curatorial, Advancement, Communications, and Visitor Services.
Update shared museum calendars for public programs.
Create program listings in the shared museum database and coordinate marketing listings and content for press releases.
Meet program deadlines and submit contractor invoices to support prompt payment.
Schedule Public Programs meetings with department and staff members.
Follow up with visitors or participants and provide customer service as needed.
Strategize with the supervisor and department about public program offerings.
Coordinate program logistics through email, Zoom, and phone, including communications with artists and performers, community partners, class participants, and venues.
Produce work orders for event setup and breakdown for lectures, public programs, studio workshops, films, and concerts.
Coordinate staffing and run-of-show details to help programs run smoothly.
Schedule debrief meetings after major programs to review opportunities and challenges.
Monitor art supplies and inventory materials, and maintain studio inventory.