SCHOOL & COMMUNITY PROGRAMS MANAGER

SCHOOL & COMMUNITY PROGRAMS MANAGER

10/4/2023

Morris Jumel Mansion ( MJM)65 Jumel Terrace NY, NY 10032 www.morrisjumel.org 212-923-8008

Position Description: The School & Community Programs Manager is responsible for facilitating educational initiatives at the Mansion, including family, school, and community programming. This public-facing position works with the Executive Director to develop and implement innovative, creative programming that advances MJM’s mission, increases school and community attendance, raises the visibility and awareness of the organization, and celebrates the museum’s collection and historical significance. The School & Community Programs Manager is responsible for the full execution of the Mansion’s vibrant programming for school and community audiences. This individual will perform targeted outreach to local schools, after school programs, community organizations, and collaborate with fellow historic house institutions, as well as activate school tours, and family day programming. This individual will work closely with a small team of museum staff and supervise a team of part-time educators, and program volunteers. School and community programming at MJM seeks to bring history alive, reach diverse audiences, and support the organization’s mission. The School & Community Programs Manager reports to the Executive Director.

Duties & Responsibilities: The School & Community Programs Manager will: ● Manage programming relating to history, architecture, and decorative arts through academic, school, family, and community offerings. ● Oversee program logistics, including setting calendars of programs, scheduling educators, managing program set up, coordinating program vendors and contractors, order supplies, track demographics, and perform other administrative tasks as it relates to programmatic functions. ● Oversee and manage community programs and partnership events o Conduct outreach and develop new Spanish-language programming for NYSCA grant ● Be a critical part of the Mansion’s opening team by working closely with staff and volunteers to uphold and exceed established safety protocols. ● Coordinate with Administrative Assistant for the development and dissemination of program marketing materials, such as e-blasts, social media, press releases, event listings, etc. ● Recruit, train and oversee the delivery of programming by educators and volunteers; ● In conjunction with the Executive Director, uphold organizational commitment to make content and experiences more welcoming and inclusive; stay abreast in best practices of the museum education field. ● Work with the museum staff to ensure school and community programming coordinates with the organization's mission and vision and complements curatorial, educational, and community engagement initiatives. ● Engage museum patrons, significant stakeholders, the immediate neighborhood, and the broader community to create a welcoming, inviting, and relevant educational environment. ● Work in conjunction with Visitor Service staff to greet visitors and provide interpretation as needed during open hours. ● Ensure opening and closing procedures for mansion and park. ● Assist with special events, fundraising, visitor service functions, and other projects as assigned.

Rate, Hours, and Schedule: The School & Community Programs Manager is a part-time non-exempt position, working Monday - Wednesday with occasional night and weekend hours required as directed by the museum’s schedule. The rate of pay is $25 per hour for 21-28 hours per week, 10:00am-5:00pm. This position is eligible for part-time benefits, as outlined in the Morris-Jumel Mansion Employee Handbook.

Application Deadline

Sun Dec 31 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

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