Cultural Programs & Partnerships Lead

Evolving Solution Services; Hockanum (CT); On-site; USD 57,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wadsworth Hartford is seeking a Public Programs & Partnerships Manager to design, produce, and evaluate welcoming programs that connect diverse audiences with art, history, and civic life. This role works across departments and with community partners to create talks, workshops, and campus collaborations.

You will lead partnerships with colleges and community organizations, manage internship programs, and help shape program descriptions and promotions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three to five years of experience in developing public programs, cultural events, community engagement, learning experiences, audience engagement initiatives, or related work.
• Experience working with artists, educators, performers, community partners, college/university collaborators, or cultural organizations strongly preferred.
• Foundational knowledge of art history.
• Ability to work well with a large team across departments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, produce, and evaluate public programs that welcome diverse audiences.
• Collaborate with curatorial, learning and engagement, marketing, visitor experience, development, and operations colleagues and external partners.
• Design a balanced mix of formats including talks, performances, workshops, and campus collaborations.
• Manage program logistics, including schedules, budgets, contracts, travel, and documentation.
• Develop assessment strategies and document program outcomes for growth.
• Support internship program recruitment and partnerships.

Skills

Public program development

Public speaking

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Hospitality and visitor experience

Audience engagement

Cross-team collaboration

Budgeting & administration

Event production

MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Grant writing & fundraising

Evenings & weekend flexibility

Art history knowledge

Community engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

The Wadsworth Hartford is seeking a Public Programs & Partnerships Manager to design, produce, and evaluate welcoming programs that connect diverse audiences with art, history, and civic life. This role works across departments and with community partners to create talks, workshops, and campus collaborations.

You will lead partnerships with colleges and community organizations, manage internship programs, and help shape program descriptions and promotions.