{"id":5104,"date":"2021-10-27T13:25:02","date_gmt":"2021-10-27T20:25:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/advis104\/?p=5104"},"modified":"2021-10-27T13:25:02","modified_gmt":"2021-10-27T20:25:02","slug":"mohai-seeks-public-programs-developer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/advis104\/2021\/10\/27\/mohai-seeks-public-programs-developer\/","title":{"rendered":"MOHAI seeks Public Programs Developer"},"content":{"rendered":"

Position Title:<\/strong> Public Programs Developer
\nReports to:<\/strong> Public Programs Manager
\nLocation:<\/strong> MOHAI, at Lake Union Park\u2019s historic Armory building
\nRate of Pay:<\/strong> $24 \u2013 $26 an hour, DOE
\nClassification:<\/strong> Non-Exempt, Hourly, Full-time (regularly scheduled 37.5 hours per week)
\nSchedule:<\/strong> Tuesday \u2013 Saturday; occasional evenings and Sundays.
\nBenefits include:<\/strong> Medical and dental insurance and eligible for participation in 403 (b) savings plan<\/p>\n

The primary role of the Public Programs Developer is to create, coordinate, and deliver high-quality history programs to broad and diverse audiences of all ages, primarily adults. The Public Programs Developer collaborates on interpretive content and creates programs that deepen audience engagement with exhibit materials. This position includes collaborating with historians, artists, performers, and other participants to design engaging and thought-provoking experiences, building relationships with community organizations, and assisting in the evaluation of departmental programs.<\/p>\n

Key Responsibilities<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Present well researched, high-quality history programs to diverse adult audiences, including but not limited to gallery talks, lectures, tours, panel discussions, workshops, and performances, both in-person and online.
\n\u2022 Ensure that all interactions are culturally responsive, respectful, and based on a foundation of MOHAI\u2019s commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility.
\n\u2022 Efficiently coordinate program activities and details, including guest presenters, event spaces, budgets, communication materials, contracts and other logistics; from early concept to day-of implementation.
\n\u2022 Communicate effectively with museum staff from across the institution and volunteers to coordinate and present museum programs.
\n\u2022 Work with the Public Programs Manager to maintain, grow, and create community partnerships with other organizations, corporations, and\/or community groups.
\n\u2022 Collaborate with the Public Programs Manager to create and manage systems for tracking and evaluating programs, ensuring that and departmental goals are achieved.
\n\u2022 Creatively utilize MOHAI resources to create compelling programs that meet institutional goals
\n\u2022 Write copy for program descriptions and work with Marketing and Communications team on production of quarterly program brochure, online media, and other printed marketing materials.
\n\u2022 Design programs that address the needs of visitors with disabilities and additional access needs.
\n\u2022 Participate in ongoing departmental planning and evaluation.
\n\u2022 Introduce speakers at in-person and virtual programs. Serve as a public ambassador for MOHAI at events, as needed.
\n\u2022 Provide gallery assistance and supervision, as needed.
\n\u2022 Opportunity to serve on IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility) Committee.
\n\u2022 Other duties as assigned.<\/p>\n

Qualifications:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 At least three years\u2019 experience in museum, heritage, arts, cultural programming or related field, non-profit experience preferred.
\n\u2022 Demonstrated experience with creating, coordinating, and delivering high-quality innovative programs.
\n\u2022 Reliable, friendly, and authentic communication style. Comfortable with public speaking and representing an organization in large groups virtually and in person.
\n\u2022 Exceptional customer service, organizational, and multi-tasking skills, with strong attention to detail.
\n\u2022 Ability to work to work collaboratively as well as independently. Creative problem solving and brainstorming.
\n\u2022 Ability to work under pressure, anticipate needs and quickly adapt to changing circumstances.
\n\u2022 Familiarity with social media, web-based learning experiences, and digital program platforms.
\n\u2022 Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with customer relationship management software.
\n\u2022 Outreach experience working with diverse communities and individuals.
\n\u2022 Able to work evening and Sunday hours as needed.
\n\u2022 Bilingual and multilingual skills valued.
\n\u2022 Enthusiasm for MOHAI\u2019s exhibits, programs, and mission.<\/p>\n

Museum Overview:\u00a0<\/strong>For nearly 80 years, MOHAI has been dedicated to enriching lives by preserving, sharing, and teaching the diverse history of Seattle, the Puget Sound region and the nation. With a collection of nearly 4 million artifacts, photographs, oral histories and archival items, and an expansive schedule of exhibits and programs, MOHAI is the region\u2019s premier history center. MOHAI now operates a dramatic and award-winning museum in Lake Union Park in Seattle\u2019s vibrant South Lake Union neighborhood, and a Resource Center in Seattle\u2019s Georgetown neighborhood. MOHAI also hosts the Bezos Center for Innovation, focusing on the history and future of innovation in the Puget Sound region.<\/p>\n

MOHAI is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and is an official affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution. For more information, please visit www.mohai.org.<\/p>\n

To Apply (no phone calls, please):<\/strong><\/p>\n

Please e-mail letter of interest, resume, and three references by Friday, November 5, 2021, 12:00 p.m. to:\u00a0Human.Resources@mohai.org<\/a><\/p>\n

MOHAI is a 501(C)3 organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility and building a diverse staff. We encourage candidates of color to apply.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Position Title: Public Programs Developer Reports to: Public Programs Manager Location: MOHAI, at Lake Union Park\u2019s historic Armory building Rate of Pay: $24 \u2013 $26 an hour, DOE Classification: Non-Exempt, Hourly, Full-time (regularly scheduled 37.5 hours per week) Schedule: Tuesday \u2013 Saturday; occasional evenings and Sundays. Benefits include: Medical and dental insurance and eligible for […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":2714,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"aside","meta":[],"categories":[4],"tags":[1427,441,36,895,175,241,458,16,349,1218,25],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/advis104\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5104"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/advis104\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/advis104\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/advis104\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/advis104\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5104"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/advis104\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5104\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5105,"href":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/advis104\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5104\/revisions\/5105"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/advis104\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2714"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/advis104\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5104"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/advis104\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5104"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/advis104\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5104"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}