Manager of Public Programs

Job Posting Title:

Manager of Public Programs

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Hiring Department:

Jack S Blanton Museum of Art

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

The Blanton Museum of Art at the University of Texas at Austin is known for its bold vision, from a dynamic reinstallation of the collection galleries in 2017, to the opening of Ellsworth Kelly’s monumental work of art, Austin, in 2018, and redesign of its grounds by Snøhetta in 2023, and the exhibitions and educational programs that define the museum’s role in the community.

There is even more to come for the Blanton and the thousands of school and university students and visitors we serve.  With a proven track record as a museum that is deeply relevant, and where education is embedded into everything we do, we have put The University of Texas at Austin, and the city of Austin, on the forefront of the visual arts.

Benefits eligible Blanton Museum of Art staff enjoy the same competitive benefits, programs and services available to the University of Texas at Austin employees.  Blanton staff also have access to complimentary admission to the museum, selected museum events, and a 20% discount at the Museum Store. 

The Blanton is home to a vast array of roles matching a wide range of interests and talents.  No matter the staff position at the Blanton, all contribute to the preservation of culture and history for the entire community.  We invite you to view and apply for this professional opportunity.

Purpose

The Manager of Public Programs is responsible for managing all necessary logistics and the implementation of the Blanton’s existing broad range of community-focused programs that cultivate new and existing audiences, enhances the visitor experiences with the museum, and generates income.  The ideal candidate must be welcoming, skilled with advance planning, demonstrate exceptional organization and project management skills, able to work in a collaborative environment, and a pro-active and effective communicator.  This position reports to the deputy director of operations and will maintain direct communication with museum director.

Responsibilities

• Manage museum’s public programs, working in concert with Director, Deputy Director of Operations, and other staff with the goals of engaging new and existing audiences and generating admissions and membership income.

• Pro-actively cultivate and identify programmatic connections to exhibitions and institutional goals that drive audience participation and generate interest in the museum.

• Manage process for developing programs, including identifying/proposing themes, activities, and talent/partners; serve as the museum-wide hub for this planning; review/respond to ideas and proposals cross-departmentally; ensure ideas and schedule align with the departmental and museum budget.

• Oversee and monitor schedules, including the program series annual calendars, the individual event schedule/description that support museum-wide planning and deadlines (including communications), and the day-of production schedule and show flow.

• Schedule and manage Public Programs Committee meetings; participate in logistics and planning meetings and earned income meetings.

• Manage communication with and booking/reserving of talent and outside vendors, including sound, stage, caterers, etc.

• Oversee technology and production requirements, including sound systems, projectors, lighting, etc.

• Oversee all program-related paperwork, including drafting, negotiating, and processing public program contracts and vendor verification, coordinating internal reviews, and working with Director of Finance and Administration to secure university approvals.

• Coordinate with development team to assist in efforts to secure sponsors and donors for programs; ensure accuracy in sponsor or donor recognition.

• Oversee on-site management of events, including staffing event with the appropriate members from the public programs team, from other museum departments, or volunteers.

• Develop and oversee evaluation of programs to ensure success and visitor satisfaction, working in concert with visitor services and communications teams. Create final reports to assist in evaluation and planning.

• Supervise one full-time Public Programs Production Assistant and a small pool of contract workers (Managers on Duty/MODs for day of program); responsible for hiring and annual evaluations, as well as planning and delegating of strategic departmental goals.