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About the Role
El Museo del Barrio seeks an organized and collaborative Coordinator, Public Programs to support the planning, production, and execution of public-facing cultural initiatives. The Public Programs Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring that performances, conversations, participatory programs, and festivals are delivered with care, clarity, and professionalism.
Responsibilities
- Support the coordination and execution of public programs, including performances, talks, workshops, and festivals.
- Assist in managing production timelines, program calendars, and internal planning processes.
- Coordinate logistical needs such as space preparation, technical requirements, materials, and vendor relationships.
- Support the preparation and distribution of program-related materials.
- Assist in coordinating communication with artists, presenters, and other collaborators.
- Support contracting processes and logistical arrangements for program participants.
- Help facilitate presenter needs related to program delivery.
- Provide production support for major institutional festivals and large-scale cultural initiatives.
- Assist with day-of coordination, participant management, and audience experience.
- Contribute to planning processes that ensure effective cross-departmental collaboration.
- Maintain accurate program records, participation data, and production documentation.
- Assist with program evaluation, reporting, and grant-related documentation as needed.
- Support the refinement of internal systems related to program planning and delivery.
- Serve as an on-site support presence during public programs, helping ensure smooth execution and positive audience experiences.
- Troubleshoot operational issues in collaboration with colleagues across departments.
Requirements
- 2–4 years of experience in cultural programming or live-event production working with artists in an art organization.
- Experience supporting large-scale cultural events or festivals preferred.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Interest in artist-centered cultural public programming.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends as required.
- Background in Latinx, Latin American, Caribbean, or diasporic cultural contexts.
Skills
- Spanish/English bilingual skills highly desirable.
Location
- New York
Work Type
- Full Time
- Exempt
Experience Level
- 2-4 years
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Arts Administration, Cultural Studies, Performing Arts, Museum Studies, or a related field.
Salary/Compensations
- $60,000-$65,000
Benefits
- Medical (up to 100% employer-paid plans available), Dental, and Vision insurance.
- Additional coverage for self and/or family available at a low cost.
- Cultural Institutions Retirement System (CIRS) 401(k) Savings Plan.
- CIRS Group Life & Welfare Benefits Plan.
- TransitChek/MetroCard commuter plan offered to eligible full-time employees.
- 10% discount on museum shop merchandise.
- Paid time off includes thirteen (13) holidays, ten (10) vacation days, two (2) personal days, and ten (10) sick days.
About the Company
- El Museo del Barrio, founded by a coalition of Puerto Rican educators, artists, and activists, is the nation’s leading Latino and Latin American cultural institution.
- The Museum welcomes visitors of all backgrounds to discover the artistic landscape of these communities through its extensive Permanent Collection, varied exhibitions and publications, bilingual public programs, educational activities, festivals, and special events.
Equal Opportunity
- El Museo values diversity in backgrounds and in experiences. El Museo’s commitment to a diverse workforce has been a key to our success. In accordance with that commitment, El Museo provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic information, gender identity and/or expression, military, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and/or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.