MoPOP Seeks Public Engagement Producer
Position Summary
The Public Engagement Producer’s primary responsibilities are to plan and execute inspiring, creative public programs (both in-person and online) in support of MoPOP’s exhibitions and mission. Our programs serve the public, including diverse communities of fandoms, artists, creators, collaborators, and the pop culture curious. This includes coordinating and ensuring smooth implementation of various on‐going programs for all ages at the museum and administering daily operations within the department. This position works collaboratively with other departments to contribute public programming components for institution-based exhibits and signature events. At the core of the public programs team’s work, we strive to put the following ideals front and center:
- Involving community in the collaborative authorship of our programs.
- Innovative approaches to programming.
- That audiences leave feeling connected to the content and the community.
- Inclusion and accessibility.
- Quality presentation and clear point of view.
- Fiscal responsibility.
The Ideal Candidate is:
- An expressive, creative thinker and risk-taker.
- A flexible, supportive team player capable of bringing the fun to even the most stressful of moments.
- Organized and thorough in planning and execution; calm under pressure.
- An efficient and clear communicator capable of working with individuals with diverse work styles.
- Passionate about pop culture and its ability to bring people together.
- Inclusive of diverse points of view and perspectives.
Essential Job Functions (other duties assigned)
- Conceive of and plan compelling museum public programs inspired by music, science fiction, horror, video games, and other exhibit themes
- Manage multiple public programs in collaboration with other departments and community partners from initiation to execution, including planning, budgeting, artist management, contracting and coordination of vendors, scheduling, venue layout and decor, staffing schedules, funding, and resources.
- Organize activities and tasks of program and support personnel, including interns, volunteers, and MoPOP staff, to ensure each program or event progresses on schedule, within prescribed budget, and with its desired impact on visitors.
- Build and sustain relationships in the community with external partners, artists, donors, sponsors, and program participants.
- Provide administrative support for Public Programs and Education, including billing, budgeting, contracting, reimbursements, account management with external vendors and artists.
- Support in development of marketing and promotion of museum and community public programs.
- Create and implement a consistent system of tracking visitor experience feedback and recommending improvements in terms of program quality and administrative process.
- Work as part of interdepartmental teams within MoPOP to identify needs and develop new programs and/or support initiatives.
- Budget planning and management of various public programs.
- Regular/predictable attendance, including some weekend and evening hours.
- Support our internal culture which inspires and empowers our staff to live our mission to its highest standards.
- Contribute to a consistent customer service standard across all departments.
- Work to ensure customer service is ingrained at the core of the team and is reflected outward to our guests and other staff.
- Commitment to participating in anti-racism work, learning about the ways institutional racism impacts the workplace, and supporting teammates in operationalizing DEIA strategies in the department.
Desired Qualifications (Education/Experience/Certifications)
- 2‐5 years’ experience working in a related field with an emphasis on creating, developing, organizing, and sustaining programs with a public and/or customer serviced based mandate, including but not limited to arts outreach, educational programming or community events.
- Excellent communication skills required.
- Experience juggling multiple projects and effectively prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines.
- Thorough understanding of working within non‐profit arts organizations and arts related institutions.
- Knowledge of Seattle‐area arts and/or community institutions and the kinds of programs involved with community outreach, educational or public programming.
Benefits
This full-time position includes a generous benefits package that we will share during the hiring process.
