Program Manager, World Faiths Initiative

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance + AD&D

Long Term Disability

Retirement matching

Job summary

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston seeks a Project Manager for the World Faiths Initiative to advance research, programming, and inclusive displays across the museum's collections.

The role focuses on engaging diverse faith traditions, coordinating with curatorial, learning, conservation and HR teams, and partnering with universities and faith organizations to realize grant goals within schedule and budget.

Qualifications

• The candidate will hold a Ph.D. or M.A. in a humanities or social sciences field with expertise in religious and cultural studies.
• Broad knowledge of world religions and knowledge of art and/or cultural history.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with museum departments, partners and volunteers.
• Accessible and inclusive oral and written communication with diverse audiences is essential.
• Motivated team player with the ability to meet deadlines and work in a museum.
• Excellent organizational and computer skills with keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Work with WFI co-directors to implement all aspects of the initiative, including research, writing, management and coordination.
• Bring expertise in religious and cultural studies to all aspects of the program.
• Coordinate with internal MFAH staff to ensure projects adhere to scope, schedule and budget.
• Coordinate with community partners to plan programming and interpretation.
• Manage interdepartmental coordination and production of deliverables, including programming and staff training.
• Collaborate with curators, learning staff and conservators to integrate inclusive practices into the initiative.
• Participate in annual grant planning and adjust scope as needed.

Skills

Religious studies

Cultural history

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

PhD/MA in humanities

Job description

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston seeks a Project Manager for the World Faiths Initiative to advance research, programming, and inclusive displays across the museum's collections.

The role focuses on engaging diverse faith traditions, coordinating with curatorial, learning, conservation and HR teams, and partnering with universities and faith organizations to realize grant goals within schedule and budget.