Program Manager, World Faiths Initiative

National Museum of Wildlife Art; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance & AD&D

Long Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Volunteer Time Off

Retirement Savings Plan (5% match)

Job summary

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH) seeks a Project Manager for the World Faiths Initiative to advance religious and cultural programming across the museum’s encyclopedic collection. The role guides planning, research, and coordination with curators, learning teams, and conservators.

The successful candidate will hold a humanities Ph.D. or M.A., have five years’ related museum or university experience, and demonstrate inclusive communication with diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.A. in humanities or social sciences; five years’ work experience at a museum, university, or relevant organization preferred.
• Broad knowledge of world religions and knowledge of art and/or cultural history.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-departmental collaboration skills.
• Accessible and inclusive oral and written communication with diverse audiences.
• Motivated team player with ability to meet deadlines in a museum setting.
• Excellent organizational and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with WFI co-directors to implement all aspects of the WFI initiative, including research, writing, management, and coordination.
• Bring expertise in religious and cultural studies to all WFI activities.
• Coordinate with MFAH staff across departments to ensure scope, schedule, and budget adherence.
• Partner with universities and faith organizations for programming and interpretation.
• Oversee interdepartmental coordination, public programming, label writing, interpretive assets, and staff training.

Skills

Ph.D./M.A. in humanities

Religious studies

Museum experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Ph.D. or M.A. in humanities or social sciences

Job description

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH) seeks a Project Manager for the World Faiths Initiative to advance religious and cultural programming across the museum’s encyclopedic collection. The role guides planning, research, and coordination with curators, learning teams, and conservators.

The successful candidate will hold a humanities Ph.D. or M.A., have five years’ related museum or university experience, and demonstrate inclusive communication with diverse audiences.