Community Programs & Education Manager

Framinghamhistory; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare stipend

Paid sick leave

Vacation & holidays

401(k) with match

Paid lunch break

Job summary

Framingham History Center in Framingham, MA is seeking a Programs and Education Manager to plan, coordinate, promote, and implement public programs, events, and education initiatives. The role involves timelines, logistics, staff coordination, and ensuring inclusive, accessible programming for all ages.

The position reports to the Operations Director, may supervise interns and volunteers, and requires evening/weekend availability as needed for events. Salary range $50,000–$55,000 with benefits.

Qualifications

• Bilingual and/or bicultural proficiency.
• Strong organizational, planning, and follow‑through skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and details at once.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence working with children, families, volunteers, community partners, and the general public.
• Confidence using Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office.
• A growth‑oriented mindset when approaching new skills and projects.
• Ability to work independently while keeping supervisor informed and keeping FHC mission in the forefront.
• A practical, collaborative, flexible approach to work.
• Interest in local history, public history, museums, or community engagement
• Commitment to inclusive, accessible, and community‑centered programming.
• Note: Museum experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement public programs, lectures, workshops, tours, exhibition programs, and community gatherings.
• Coordinate major annual events, including the House Tour, Haunted Trolley Tour, Trivia Night, and other special programs.
• Create timelines, task lists, supply lists, budgets, registration plans, and day‑of schedules.
• Coordinate staff, volunteers, speakers, performers, vendors, committees, and community partners.
• Track attendance, expenses, supplies, participant feedback, and follow‑up needs.
• Coordinate education initiatives for all ages, including school partnerships, tours, ESL‑related programs, and special education projects.
• Lead or assist with school programs, youth and family programs, tours, and onsite learning experiences.
• Train, recruit, and support docents, volunteers, interns, and temporary staff assisting with education programs.

Skills

Bilingual

Organizational skills

Project management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Google Workspace

Growth mindset

Independent work

Collaborative approach

Local history interest

Inclusive programming

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Framingham History Center in Framingham, MA is seeking a Programs and Education Manager to plan, coordinate, promote, and implement public programs, events, and education initiatives. The role involves timelines, logistics, staff coordination, and ensuring inclusive, accessible programming for all ages.

The position reports to the Operations Director, may supervise interns and volunteers, and requires evening/weekend availability as needed for events. Salary range $50,000–$55,000 with benefits.