Public Programs Specialist

Public Programs Specialist (Regular, Full-Time)

Education & Public Programs

Reporting to the Director of Adult Public Programs, the Public Programs Specialist is responsible for working collaboratively with curators and colleagues across the Education department to develop and implement programs and written materials related to exhibitions and the museum's permanent collection. The Public Programs Specialist will partner with internal departments and colleagues to conceptualize and implement innovative and timely public programming content and logistics to ensure successful events that engage diverse audiences. The candidate will also work closely with other departmental staff and their supervisor to conduct meaningful assessments of public programs, drawing on quantitative data and qualitative feedback from program stakeholders, participants, and attendees. Responsibilities also include providing general administrative support and processing payments to speakers and vendors for the public programs department.

Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements programs for a general audience, including lectures, artist conversations, symposiums, workshops, series, performances, and related public initiatives in alignment with exhibitions, identified themes, and initiatives of Education and Public Programs at LACMA.

• Develops, plans, and monitors program schedules and budgets, in coordination with department supervisors.

• Facilitates all logistics involved in the implementation of programs, including but not limited to engaging speakers, securing assets, talent, venue or virtual platform, gathering assets, developing event copy, listing events, and preparing contracts.

• Serves as on-site lead during program execution, including greeting and supporting speakers, overseeing vendors, setup, coordinating with visitor services and security, and serving as a visible, visitor-facing presence. Ensures smooth, professional program delivery from setup through breakdown.

• Collaborates with internal and external partners, including artists, experts, and institutions, to inform programming content.

• Negotiates contracts with experts, artists, partnering institutions, and external vendors participating in public-facing programs.

• Develops and reviews written materials for public programs, including program descriptions and other audience-facing content.

• Works closely with other departmental staff and supervisors to conduct meaningful assessments of public programs, drawing on quantitative data and qualitative feedback from program stakeholders, participants, and attendees.

• Demonstrates a deep commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and access, both within and with the communities of diverse cultures, backgrounds, and gender identities served.

• Performs other duties or special projects as assigned.

• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time

Benefits:

• The expected annual salary for this Los Angeles, CA-based position is $65,000.00- $73,000.00, subject to change, and the position is eligible for LACMA's comprehensive benefits package, including pension plan.

• LACMA is committed to providing its employees with valuable and competitive benefits as a core part of a strong overall employee experience.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Art History, Art Education, Museum Studies, or a related field is preferred; a combination of relevant education, training, and applicable experience will be considered.

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in programming or arts administration in a museum or comparable cultural institution.

• Experience monitoring and tracking budgets.

• Candidates must have strong communication skills and the ability to work with people at multiple levels of the organization.

• Be effective collaborators.

• Thinking creatively and developing innovative strategies to expand engagement and program impact.

• Possess knowledge of discipline-specific arts practice, artist communities, and creative resources.

• Proficient in Google Workspace and able to learn different procedures, as well as internal databases and software.

• Comfortable reporting on/representing work to the larger organization through various formats.

• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

This position is represented by AFSCME District Council 36 and the terms and conditions of the role are subject to what may be negotiated with the union.