POSITION SUMMARY

The Developer of Learning, Experience and Programming is responsible for coordination and implementation of large-scale cultural celebrations and public programs that support OMCA’s brand as a museum, garden and gathering place and advance its social impact of building trust, understanding, and connection between people and communities. The position collaborates with staff, partners, and community members to develop OMCA’s annual Lunar New Year festival and Dia de los Muertos celebration and support public program offerings that connect audiences to the Museum’s exhibitions, core galleries, and collections. The position works in partnership with a unit of Program Managers and Program Developers who work cross-functionally and support a cohesive slate of programming, learning, and experience activities. The position is full-time and temporary for 6 months.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Development & Implementation

●      Research, develop, and implement cultural celebrations and support other public programs that explore and amplify the big ideas & key messages of OMCA’s exhibition and collection gallery programs, contribute directly to the Museum’s business and social impact goals and targets, and foster deep community relationships. 

●      Work directly with cross-functional and project teams to brainstorm and identify program formats, community collaborations, and subject expertise.

●      Research, contract, and manage program participants (e.g. artists, historians, scientists, businesses, libraries, schools, community centers, and organizations, etc.) for deepening and broadening the museum’s civic engagement and participation of diverse communities.

●      Manage the timeline, expenses, and all pre-planning duties for Lunar New Year and Dia de los Muertos cultural celebrations, with support from Project Management.

●      Schedule and attend partner planning meetings and site walk-throughs and serve as primary point of contact for all partners and vendors.

●      Coordinate internal logistics across multiple departments and work closely with Facilities and Safety staff, Engineers, Custodial, Security and AV to ensure smooth set up, implementation, breakdown and final cleanup of programs.

●      Develop staffing plan and lead an orientation for staff and volunteers assisting with cultural celebrations, with support from the Volunteer Programs team.

●      Provide staffing, setup and load-in/out support for other public programs, including Friday Nights, at least twice a month.

●     Supervise volunteers as needed.

Research & Evaluation

●      Support the development of program rationale and audience outcomes, implementation and evaluation plans. Manage internal stakeholder input; maintain current and accurate program data.

●      Collaborate with evaluators to develop and execute formative, front end, remedial and summative evaluation of Lunar New Year and Día de los Muertos cultural celebrations ;

●      Incorporate visitor research and evaluation findings—both from OMCA and the broader field—into exhibition and programming projects.

EXPERIENCE

●      Ability to display and encourage visitor and internal customer service, take and share responsibility and treat others with respect.

●      3-5 years of related experience.

●      B.A. degree in related field preferred.

●      English language proficiency in both spoken and written form; second language (particularly Spanish or Chinese) is desirable.

●      Experience in program planning and management for diverse intergenerational audiences.

●      Arts administration experience particularly in developing and managing large-scale public programs and cultural celebrations.

●      Demonstrated cultural competence and a history of building equitable and inclusive programming.

●      Works well in a deeply collaborative, highly fluid culture.

●      Knowledge of partnership and contract negotiations and management.

●      Proficiency in computer systems and applications including Google Suite and MS Office.