Legacy Survivor Relations & Public Programs Lead

Holocaust Museum Houston; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Holocaust Museum Houston seeks a dynamic Survivor Relations and Events Coordinator to lead survivor and descendants initiatives, plan commemorative events, and develop public programs connected to galleries and exhibitions.

The role collaborates with Jewish institutions, partners with the community, coordinates events across the city, and supervises logistics, speaker engagements, and budget development. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in history, Holocaust studies, Jewish studies, or related field.
• Experience in organizing community events, public programs, and workshops for diverse audiences.
• 1–3 years of experience in program management and partnership development.
• Familiarity with Jewish history, culture, and religious customs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Survivor relations, events, and liaison for Survivor/Descendants communities.
• Research, organize, and facilitate public programs around galleries/exhibitions.
• Supervise administrative details of events: speakers, travel, contracts, logistics, budgets.

Skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in history/Holocaust Studies/Jewish Studies or related field

Master’s degree in history/Holocaust Studies/Jewish Studies or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google programs

Zoom

Canva

Job description

Holocaust Museum Houston seeks a dynamic Survivor Relations and Events Coordinator to lead survivor and descendants initiatives, plan commemorative events, and develop public programs connected to galleries and exhibitions.

The role collaborates with Jewish institutions, partners with the community, coordinates events across the city, and supervises logistics, speaker engagements, and budget development. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.