Program Production Associate

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego: Program ProductionAssociate
Department: Operations
Reports to: SeniorDirectorOperations
Employee Status: Full-time Non-exempt
Primary Work Location: La Jolla
Pay Range: $24.62 to $25.92 / hour
Apply By:COB August 14th 2026


JOB SUMMARY: The Program Production Associate is responsible for coordinating and facilitating high impact programming and events with a focus on public programs and community partnerships. Working across the museum with the Curatorial Events Earned Revenue Visitor Engagement and Marketing Communications teams this position will plan communication and collaboration with community partners artists vendors and staff to enhance the overall visitor experience through cross-disciplinary engagement. The position supports the mission vision and values of the Museum throughout the performance of duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• In collaboration with the Education and Curatorial teams produce public programs; manage event operationsand provide analysis and evaluation of audience engagement and attendance.
• In collaboration with the Events and Earned Revenue teams contribute to the development of and implement operations for public programming including but not limited to lectures symposia and convenings; screenings readings and festivals; and workshops and cross-disciplinary performances.
• Facilitate contracts and payments from vendors regarding programming.
• Work closely with the Museum managers and internal stakeholders including but not limited to the Marketing Communications Database Membership and Earned Revenue teams to report information for tracking reporting and communicating critical program data.
• Manage and evaluate program budgets and ticketing to ensure Museum programming is effectively utilizing Museum resources and partnerships to keep costs within budget and generating revenue when appropriate.
• Understand and work within Museum protocols and partnerships to ensure both the Museum and its partners have positive experiences.
• Partner with Marketing Communications and other applicable departments to ensure timely and ongoing promotion of programs.
• Collaborate cross-departmentally to develop strategies to drive MCASDs audience growth cultivate visitor loyalty and enhance MCASDs reputation and contribution to the value of community and overall visitor experience. Continuously monitor program data and utilize assessments of programs to feed back into visitor experience.
• Identify build and sustain meaningful relationships that foster engagement trust and collaboration between the Museum and like-minded organizations communities and artists.
• Follow policies and procedures to ensure a safe work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Proficient knowledge of event production internal and external communications administrative coordination and creating a high-quality visitor experience. Conversant in digital modes of programming as well as content delivery and social media platforms. Creative and collaborative thinker who can offer new ideas frame challenges highlight opportunities and provide practical solutions. Experience in implementing strategic initiatives with a focus oncommunity partnerships visitor experience and programming with audience-driven outcomes. Strong project management skills. Strong knowledge of contemporary art and visual culture. Strong interpersonal and soft skills with the ability to maintain professional decorum confidentiality and effectively communicate with all levels of employees vendors consultants and artists. Ability to ensure a positive representation of the Museum in regular communications with staff and stakeholders. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations. Strong technical skills including MS Office. Bachelors degree and three years recent relevant experience in programming production operations visitor experience or other related fields in an arts culture and/or nonprofit environment or any combination of equivalent education and experience.

OUR WORK CULTURE: The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) provides employees with a collaborative work culture where they can combine both their love and support of the arts and work in an enriching and diverse environment while further developing their specific professional knowledge skills and abilities.

ABOUT MCASD: It is an exciting time to join MCASD! Our La Jolla campus re-opened in April 2022 after a five-year expansion effort that doubled the buildings overall size. We are positioned to be a cultural beacon as the regions foremost forum devoted to the exploration and presentation of the art of our time. Beautifully located on the coast MCASD provides an unprecedented variety of exhibition spaces and experiences for the community showcasing an internationally recognized collection and a dynamic schedule of exhibitions and public programs.

BACKGROUND CHECKS: Professional references education check and consumer background checks.

EOE STATEMENT: MCASD prohibits discrimination and harassment against individuals based on race religion national origin sexual orientation gender gender identity and expression marital status age disability pregnancy medical condition covered veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.