Community Engagement and Outreach Manger

Museum of Science, Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

T accessibility

23 vacation days

12 holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee discounts

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A community-focused science museum in Boston is seeking a Manager of Community Engagement and Outreach. This role will involve leading partnerships that enhance science education accessibility, developing bilingual programs, and executing various outreach initiatives. Candidates should have strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with experience in community settings being preferred. Join a passionate team dedicated to promoting inclusion in science learning.

Qualifications

• Experience in museums or community settings.
• Fluent in English and Spanish preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate partnerships to enhance science education access.
• Analyze data to assess outreach program success.
• Plan and market Heritage Month events.
• Develop bilingual educational products.
• Support external groups using community space.
• Implement strategies for public engagement.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Project coordination

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Smartsheet

Salesforce

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

Job description

Join the Museum of Science, Boston, and be a driving force in connecting our community with the wonders of science!

WHO WE ARE

The Museum of Science is dedicated to inspiring a lifelong love of science in everyone. We are committed to inclusivity, innovation, and education, serving diverse communities through our exhibits, programs, and outreach efforts.

Join the Museum of Science, Boston, as our Manager of Community Engagement and Outreach, where you’ll lead initiatives that build meaningful and lasting connections with diverse communities. In this role, you’ll drive impactful partnerships and foster inclusive access to science learning, directly contributing to the Museum’s mission of inspiring a love of science in everyone.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Community Partnership Building: Cultivate and maintain 30-50 partnerships annually with external organizations and community groups to provide access to science education.
• Data and Impact Analysis: Collaborate with the Research and Evaluation team on 5-10 data collection initiatives annually to assess the impact and success of our outreach programs and identify community needs.
• Heritage Month Celebrations: Assist in planning, recruiting, and marketing for 6-8 Heritage Month Weekend Celebrations each year, ensuring these events are impactful and well-attended.
• Bilingual Program Development: Work closely with the MOS en Español team to develop 20-25 bilingual products that make our programs more accessible to Spanish-speaking communities.
• Community Use Space Support: Host and support 25-40 external groups using the Museum’s community space, ensuring these collaborations are fruitful and align with the Museum’s goals.
• Strategic Outreach and Communication: Collaborate with teams across the Museum to develop and implement strategies that increase public engagement, retention, and communication, focusing on 2-4 key spotlight areas annually.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail with a demonstrated ability to coordinate and Professional experience in museums, cultural or community settings, diversity, equity, inclusion, and access; social justice; civil rights; social work; youth development; or other related fields.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with diverse communities.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing effective engagement strategies.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects.
• Proven communication skills, written, verbal, and digital in both English and Spanish preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours, which may include evenings and/or weekends.
• Demonstrated experience working in Microsoft Office Suite Ability to lift 30-50 pounds of equipment/supplies as needed.

EXTRA CREDIT

• Experience working in diverse communities, including multiple generations (seniors, youth, working adults), as well as across ethnic and racial communities
• Content knowledge in a STEM field
• Proficiency in Smartsheet, Salesforce, and Salesforce Marketing Cloud preferred.

WHY JOIN US?

At the Museum of Science, Boston, you’ll be part of a team that is passionate about making science accessible to all. You’ll have the opportunity to shape our community engagement efforts, ensuring that everyone, regardless of background, can participate in and benefit from our programs. Join us in creating a Museum experience that inspires curiosity, learning, and inclusion for all.

BENEFITS

Benefits for full‑time, exempt (salaried) staff include free parking, T accessibility, commuter spending account, 23 vacation days, 12 holidays, 10 sick days, medical, dental, and vision insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, retirement and savings plan, health care/dependent care flex spending plan, a Museum Membership, employee discounts, employee referral program, tuition assistance, professional development, direct deposit, free admission, free Duck Tours, discounted movie passes, and much more!