Education and Community Engagement Manager

El Museo Latino; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

El Museo Latino in Omaha, NE seeks an Education and Community Engagement Manager to develop, coordinate, and implement educational programming and outreach for diverse audiences. You will plan tours, class visits, and group experiences while cultivating school and community partnerships.

Collaboration across departments, docent training, and alignment with exhibitions are essential. The role supports grant reporting, content creation for communications, and program scheduling to enhance visitor

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Art History, Museum Studies, Art Education or a related field.
• Experience developing curriculum and/or educational materials;
• Experience working with diverse audiences;
• Experience supervising students and docents/volunteers;
• Team-building skills with a collaborative management style;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends;
• Ability to perform essential job functions that require mobility within the facility;
• Bi-lingual preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs for diverse audiences, including K–12 and community groups.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for scheduling tours, class visits, and educational group experiences.
• Collaborate with museum staff to design and deliver programs that align with El Museo Latino’s goals.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with local schools, community organizations, and regional partners.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for community engagement, including off-site programming.
• Coordinate and facilitate public programs such as workshops, lectures, gallery talks, and events.
• Create educational materials and interpretive resources, including lesson plans and activity sheets.
• Train, schedule, and support docents, student educators, and volunteers.
• Work across departments to align education with exhibitions and collections.
• Track participation and analyze audience engagement to inform planning.
• Assist with marketing and communications for education initiatives; maintain calendars and documentation.
• Assist with planning and execution of events and use of museum spaces; coordinate with partners.
• Support grant-related activities, including data collection and reporting.
• Ensure education processes are documented and followed; represent the museum at events.
• Maintain knowledge of best practices in museum education and public engagement.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team building

Leadership

Diversity outreach

Bilingual

Education

Master’s degree in Art History, Museum Studies, Art Education or related field

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Education and Community Engagement Manager will develop, coordinate, and implement educational programming and community engagement initiatives for El Museo Latino.

Primary responsibilities include: planning and facilitating educational programs, cultivating community partnerships, coordinating outreach initiatives, and supporting meaningful visitor experiences that connect audiences with the museum’s exhibitions and collections. The Education and Community Engagement Manager will work closely with the Museum Director, and key staff in the planning and expanding the museum’s educational programs.

Essential Duties:

• Develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs for diverse audiences, including, K–12 students, community groups, university students and groups, and local and regional community members.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for scheduling and coordinating tours, class visits, and educational group experiences.
• Collaborate with museum staff to design and deliver programs that align with El Museo Latino’s goals.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with local schools, community organizations, and regional partners to expand museum outreach and participation.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for community engagement, including off-site programming and partnerships that extend the museum’s presence throughout the Greater Omaha Area and our region.
• Coordinate and facilitate public programs such as workshops, lectures, gallery talks, and special events in support of exhibitions and collections.
• Create educational materials and interpretive resources, including lesson plans, activity sheets, and program content that enhance visitor engagement.
• Train, schedule, and support docents, student educators, and volunteers involved in tours and public programming.
• Work collaboratively across museum departments to align educational programming and lesson plans with exhibitions, collections, and institutional priorities.
• Track and report participation in educational programs and outreach efforts; conduct periodic analysis of audience engagement and demographics to inform planning and improve impact.
• Assist with marketing and communications efforts related to education and engagement initiatives, including contributing content for newsletters, social media, and promotional materials.
• Maintain program calendars, schedules, and related documentation to ensure effective coordination and communication.
• Assist with planning and execution of events and use of museum spaces, coordinating with internal staff and external partners.
• Support grant-related activities for education and outreach initiatives, including data collection and reporting as needed.
• Ensure all education and engagement processes are well-documented and consistently followed.
• Represent the museum at community events, serving as an ambassador for programs and initiatives.
• Sustain working knowledge of museum field best practices and maintain American Alliance of Museums standards related to education and public engagement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Art History, Museum Studies, Art Education or a related field required. A minimum of 2 years working in Art Education, Museums, or Public Programming.
• Experience developing curriculum and/or educational materials;
• Experience working with diverse audiences;
• Experience supervising students and docents/volunteers;
• Team-building skills with a collaborative management style;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends;
• Ability to perform essential job functions that require mobility within the facility;
• Basic computer proficiency (Google Suite, or Microsoft Office);
• Bi-lingual preferred