Weekend Public Programs Supervisor – Museum Events

Children's Museum of Manhattan; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

CMOM seeks on-call staff to support the Public Programs department with a mix of early childhood, arts, and science programs for children (birth–10) and families, mainly on weekends. This role assists in daily operations of public and family programs, including setup/breakdown, visitor interaction, and supporting and supervising Museum Educators.

Work with Senior Coordinators of Early Childhood Programs and the Director of Public Programs on performances and workshops with guest artists, with a

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in a supervisory role.
• Experience in retail, cultural centers, community-based organizations, performing arts organizations, or museums.
• Proficiency with MS Office and Excel, and scheduling software.
• Excellent judgment, professionalism and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive matters.
• Ability to receive and provide feedback in a professional and respectful manner.
• Ability to engage with children and adults in a welcoming, friendly, and professional manner.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor CMOM’s team of Museum Educators and ensure events and daily programs begin on time and that museum policies are being followed.
• Run events, workshops, and performances, as well as larger cultural holiday festivals, with visiting and guest collaborators, along with the Public Programs staff.
• Provide oversight and support in the set-up and break-down of all family programs.
• Engage visiting families and children in a variety of programs and activities, including artmaking, STEAM activities, storytelling, facilitated play, movement, and music activities.
• Assist with the documentation of all programs, as needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Professional discretion

Warm and welcoming demeanor

Engage with children and adults

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Scheduling software

Job description

CMOM seeks on-call staff to support the Public Programs department with a mix of early childhood, arts, and science programs for children (birth–10) and families, mainly on weekends. This role assists in daily operations of public and family programs, including setup/breakdown, visitor interaction, and supporting and supervising Museum Educators.

Work with Senior Coordinators of Early Childhood Programs and the Director of Public Programs on performances and workshops with guest artists, with a