Public Programs Host & Community Liaison

Sbnature; Santa Barbara (CA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History is seeking a Public Programs Specialist to support the Guest Experience Division in planning, coordinating, and delivering public and community programs at the Museum campus and occasional off-site locations.

This part-time, non-exempt role (20–28 hours per week) focuses on hosting programs, coordinating logistics, processing payments, and generating reports, while ensuring engaging, inclusive experiences for diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Experience planning, coordinating, hosting, and evaluating public programs or events.
• Ability to manage multiple projects including scheduling, logistics, and stakeholder communications.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication; ability to collaborate with partners and volunteers.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills for varied audience sizes.
• Experience hosting and coordinating speakers, instructors, and community partners.
• Ability to analyze program data and prepare reports for leadership and grants.

Responsibilities

• Own planning, scheduling, promotion, and execution of public programs, hosting to ensure engaging experiences.
• Coordinate and facilitate on-site and off-site educational experiences, including events and lectures.
• Serve as host and point of contact for participants, presenters, and partners; ensure welcoming experiences.

Skills

Public programs

Guest services

Job description

The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History is seeking a Public Programs Specialist to support the Guest Experience Division in planning, coordinating, and delivering public and community programs at the Museum campus and occasional off-site locations.

This part-time, non-exempt role (20–28 hours per week) focuses on hosting programs, coordinating logistics, processing payments, and generating reports, while ensuring engaging, inclusive experiences for diverse audiences.