Museum Program Manager for Community Engagement and Wellbeing

$55,000 - $70,000/Yr

University of Oregon - Eugene, OR

Full-time - Mid Level

Eugene, OR

Educational Services

About the position

The Museum Program Manager for Community Engagement and Wellbeing coordinates the planning, administration, and implementation of wellness-centered and community-based educational programs for the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art (JSMA). These projects support the museum's mission to foster inclusive community engagement through the transformative power of art. This role involves managing various projects, overseeing programming, and building partnerships to deliver accessible and enriching art experiences that promote individual and community wellbeing. This position serves as the project manager for the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art's (JSMA) Education Programs, managing wellness and community-based arts initiatives, such as Art Heals, Decompress with Art, and many others. For each program, the person in this role will define scope, timeline, resources, milestones, coordinates resources and logistics, tracks project timelines, and more. This position is responsible for implementing project communication plans with stakeholders and community partners. This is a specialized role within museum education focused on integrating wellness principles and community outreach. The position is distinct from other project management roles due to its emphasis on arts and museum based educational programming designed to improve wellbeing, cultural understanding, and overall community engagement through art. The Museum Program Manager for Community Engagement and Wellbeing works independently in managing day-to-day operations and progress towards goals and outcomes. This position reports to the Director of Education.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the planning, administration, and implementation of wellness-centered and community-based educational programs.
• Manage various projects and oversee programming related to community engagement and wellbeing.
• Build partnerships to deliver accessible and enriching art experiences.
• Define scope, timeline, resources, and milestones for each program.
• Coordinate resources and logistics, and track project timelines.
• Implement project communication plans with stakeholders and community partners.
• Work independently to manage day-to-day operations and progress towards goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, skills and experience.
• 1 year of experience with Museums, Cultural Art Organization, or other Art related nonprofit environments, either paid or volunteer.
• 1 year of Program Management experience related to Art, Health, or Wellness.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree or certification in relevant fields like Art Therapy, Social Work, Public Health, or Museum Studies.
• Experience collaborating with health professionals, social workers, or community organizations.
• Experience in writing grants, securing funding, or building partnerships with community organizations and healthcare institutions.
• 5 years of experience in museum education, community engagement, or a similar role.
• Familiarity with museum artworks related to themes of wellness, mindfulness, or therapeutic art practices.
• Experience with developing and facilitating educational and wellness programs in museum or community settings.
• Experience working with diverse populations, including underserved communities.
• Experience in program evaluation and reporting.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off