Manager of Public Programs & Cultural Engagement

• Lead the design and implementation of a year-round calendar of public programs that align with exhibitions institutional priorities and cultural context.
• Develop program formats that foster artistic exchange public discourse and community engagement.
• Identify opportunities for convenings interdisciplinary initiatives and partnerships that position the Museum as a site of cultural dialogue and learning.
• Shape flagship festivals as anchor programs that deepen audience engagement and extend the Museums cultural and educational impact.

• Collaborate with curatorial colleagues to develop art- and artist-centered programs connected to exhibitions.
• Coordinate the contracting and logistical management of artists presenters and program contributors.
• Facilitate participatory cultural experiences that involve audiences through creative activities and dynamic conversation.

• Oversee the planning production and execution of public programs ensuring high-quality visitor experiences and effective cross-departmental coordination.
• Supervise staff contracted personnel and volunteers supporting professional growth and program consistency.
• Manage program budgets timelines and production logistics in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

• Represent El Museo del Barrio in cultural networks public forums and collaborative initiatives at local and international levels.
• Contribute to the Museums visibility as a platform for artistic dialogue and cultural leadership.

• Masters degree in Museum Studies Arts Administration Cultural Studies Humanities Performance Studies or a related field required
• Minimum of 5 years of experience producing public programs cultural events or artist-centered initiatives within a museum arts organization or similar context.
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with artists curators and cultural partners.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to lead complex initiatives from concept to execution.
• Commitment to culturally responsive programming and engagement with Latinx Latin American Caribbean or diasporic cultural contexts.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours including occasional evenings and weekends as required.
• Background in Latinx Latin American Caribbean or diasporic cultural contexts is preferred.
• Spanish/English bilingual skills highly desirable.

El Museo values diversity in backgrounds and in experiences. El Museos commitment to a diverse workforce has been a key to our 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.