Museum Events & Outreach Lead

Maine Tasting Center; Ogunquit (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation

SIMPLE IRA

Job summary

The Ogunquit Museum of American Art seeks an Events Coordinator to support the planning, organization, and execution of Museum programs and events. The ideal candidate is a driven collaborator who can engage local businesses, organizations, and community members through events and outreach to help build relationships.

They will work closely with the Advancement and Education teams. Responsibilities include planning and executing events such as exhibition openings, public programs, member

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years of professional experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Friendly, professional demeanor and comfort interacting with the public and the OMAA community.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work cross‑departmentally.
• Reliable and dependable attendance.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Experience in events planning and in customer service, hospitality, data management, relationship building.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite; Canva and website updates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute Museum-sponsored events such as exhibition openings, public programs, member receptions, cultivation events, and community events.
• Assist with planning and logistics for education programs and initiatives, including school visits, artist-led classes, and pop-up events.
• Draft event overviews documenting timeline, staffing, and setup needs; coordinate across departments.
• Coordinate vendor, staffing, transportation, AV, catering, equipment rentals, décor, and other logistics.
• Serve as on-site lead for events, ensuring all aspects are executed professionally from setup to breakdown.
• Work cross-departmentally to ensure seamless event delivery.
• Provide support for large school visits and manage visitor flow and program logistics.
• Ensure cleanliness of venues and supplies after events.
• Manage and track individual event budgets and outcomes.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Public interaction

Reliability

Flexible hours

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CRM

Canva

Job description

The Ogunquit Museum of American Art seeks an Events Coordinator to support the planning, organization, and execution of Museum programs and events. The ideal candidate is a driven collaborator who can engage local businesses, organizations, and community members through events and outreach to help build relationships.

They will work closely with the Advancement and Education teams. Responsibilities include planning and executing events such as exhibition openings, public programs, member