Programs and Community Engagement Manager

Reporting to the Senior Curator & Associate Director of Communications, the Programs and Community Engagement Manager (PCEM) develops, manages, and implements inclusive public programs and community engagement activities that advance the Rose Art Museum’s mission and support its exhibitions, collections, and strategic priorities. Working collaboratively with curatorial staff, the Museum Educator, and campus and community partners, including Brandeis students, faculty, staff, and members of the broader public. The position is responsible for fostering meaningful connections through innovative programming and strategic outreach efforts that increase participation, deepen engagement, and expand the museum’s reach. The Manager also supports the museum's communications and audience development efforts through digital marketing initiatives, including social media, email marketing, website content, and promotional campaigns. Success in this role requires strong project management, communication, and relationship-building skills, as well as the ability to create and track budgets and manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment. Regular on-site presence is required to support the Museum's public-facing activities. Evening and weekend hours are periodically required for programs, events, and outreach initiatives, with appropriate advance notice.

Responsibilities

Develops, manages, and implements inclusive public programs and community engagement activities that advance the Rose Art Museum's mission; Collaborates with curatorial staff, Museum Educator, and campus/community partners; Supports communications and audience development through digital marketing initiatives including social media, email marketing, website content, and promotional campaigns; Manages all aspects of program planning and execution including scheduling, speaker coordination, registrations, logistics, and day-of-event management; Coordinates outreach efforts to increase participation in exhibitions and programs; Cultivates and participates in community engagement initiatives such as tabling at festivals, orientation events, and local gatherings; Coordinates and executes events, creates logistical schedules, and manages space needs; Serves as main point of contact for program participants, presenters, and audience accessibility needs; Maintains records, calendars, and databases related to programs and engagement activities; Tracks expenses, administers program evaluations, and completes assigned reporting; Identifies potential sources of funding or sponsorship to help grow academic and public programs

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent work experience; 3-5 years of work experience required; Experience in event production, project management, budgets; Knowledge of modern and contemporary art; Excellent written and oral communication skills; Strong collaboration skills; Commitment to DEIA and experience working with diverse people and groups; Ability to present information at all levels; Self-directed with excellent time management skills; Mission-oriented, collaborative, patient, innovative, adaptive; Ability to generate original and engaging content; May supervise interns, contractors or event staff; This position works 100% on site

Nice to have

Master's degree or equivalent work experience preferred; Prior experience managing budgets is helpful