Public Programs Specialist

Museum of Flight Foundation; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 63,370,000 - 85,962,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

The Museum of Flight is seeking a Public Programs Coordinator to support a diverse calendar of events across multiple spaces. You will work under the Public Programs Manager, coordinate lectures, panels, book signings, fly-ins, performances, and more, ensuring smooth communication with departments and partners.

Ideal candidates bring at least two years of program and event planning experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and a passion for aviation, space, science, and

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of two years' experience in program and event planning and sales.
• Experience leading event staff/volunteers and vendors.
• Experience in public attractions or museums is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute the public programs calendar.
• Coordinate events from inception to completion, including bookings and scheduling.
• Serve as liaison among event participants, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Handle contracts, invoicing, and program data entry.
• Assist in developing annual programming strategies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal & customer service

Verbal & written communication

Public speaking

Data entry accuracy

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

The Museum of Flight is seeking a Public Programs Coordinator to support a diverse calendar of events across multiple spaces. You will work under the Public Programs Manager, coordinate lectures, panels, book signings, fly-ins, performances, and more, ensuring smooth communication with departments and partners.

Ideal candidates bring at least two years of program and event planning experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and a passion for aviation, space, science, and