Museum Public Programs & Events Coordinator

The Walt Disney Family Museum; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco seeks a Public Programs Coordinator to support the Public Programs Manager in planning and administering educational programs and new initiatives. Programs are in-person and virtual, requiring flexible hours across evenings and weekends.

You will manage event logistics, develop program materials, and assist with revenue tracking while collaborating with Education, Marketing, Guest Experience, Store, Facilities, and Ticketing teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Two years of experience in public programming, museum and/or art education, or related experience
• Experience developing participatory experiences for adults and children

Responsibilities

• Strategize, plan, and execute public programs, screenings, community days, member events, and exhibitions.
• Coordinate family programs such as Storytimes, including guest instructors and day-of logistics.
• Collaborate with Education, Marketing, Guest Experience, Store, Facilities, and Ticketing.
• Select monthly films and schedule screenings with internal partners.
• Assist in planning programmatic opportunities tied to gallery content and museum exhibitions.
• Occasionally present or host public programs, moderate discussions, and convey interpretive content.
• Oversee guest speakers and staff/volunteer duties during weekend programming.
• Prepare presentation materials and assist with asset collection for programs.
• Support VR forms coordination and keep calendars up-to-date.
• Assist with contracts and itineraries for program presenters, and travel arrangements.
• Maintain department finances, monitor revenue and budgets, and produce monthly dashboards.
• Monitor program sales and website updates.
• Support back-end duties for virtual programs including Q&A, troubleshooting, and video editing.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Initiative

Detail oriented

Flexibility

Research skills

Video editing

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

2 years in public programming or museum education

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Adobe Premiere Pro

Job description

The Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco seeks a Public Programs Coordinator to support the Public Programs Manager in planning and administering educational programs and new initiatives. Programs are in-person and virtual, requiring flexible hours across evenings and weekends.

You will manage event logistics, develop program materials, and assist with revenue tracking while collaborating with Education, Marketing, Guest Experience, Store, Facilities, and Ticketing teams.