[Michlib-l] [Employment Opportunity] Public Programming Coordinator

[Kelly Bennett]

Hi all,

I wanted to share a unique job posting with you: *Public Programming
Coordinator at the Arab American National Museum*. I am currently in this
position, but I have found an Executive Director opportunity that will take
me away from the beautiful Arab American National Museum.

Here is a little background on why I'm posting a museum job on a library
list. I worked in public libraries for 28 years, most recently at Ferndale
Area District Library. My public programming experience was a great fit for
what they do at AANM, and I think someone with library program experience
and public-facing experience looking for a full-time gig with benefits
would be a great addition to the Public Programming team at AANM. Speaking
of that team, they are wonderful, fun people, and I couldn't recommend them
enough as colleagues, along with the rest of the museum staff. They are
looking to fill the position quickly, so if you're interested, please apply
soon! If you have any questions on specifics, please feel free to reach out
(k.d.bennett79 at gmail.com).

Thanks,

Kelly Bennett

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*Job Listing (Application found at the link below)*

https://www.accesscommunity.org/node/762

Public Programming Coordinator
*Department:* Arab American National Museum
*Location:* Dearborn, MI

*Job Title: *Coordinator, Public Programming

*Job Status: Full-time*

*Job Summary: *Under limited supervision, the Coordinator of Public
Programming uses knowledge of the arts, humanities, as well as
administrative skills obtained through experience and/or formal training to
manage the logistics surrounding the Arab American National Museum’s (AANM)
various public programs. Work in close collaboration with relevant museum
staff and seek to extend AANM’s educational and cultural programming in the
community to provide an immersive gateway to explore and learn about our
communities.

*Essential Duties and Responsibilities:*

   - Liaise event tech needs between artists/speakers and production staff
   - Conduct guided walking tours for groups of students and adults
   - Conduct and oversee outdoor guided tours in and around the Arab
   American National Museum’s neighborhood in East Dearborn as part of the
   AANM’s Neighborhood Tours program. (Yalla! Eat, Spaces of Dearborn, and
   Dearborn Garden tours)
   - Coordinating the complex administrative functions of the Neighborhood
   Tours project, which include docent staff training, and community outreach
   - Vendor/host recruitment, and liaising project promotion, evaluation,
   and communication between project staff and leadership
   - Utilize the techniques of dialogue, inquiry, and storytelling while
   leading tour groups
   - Review current tour content and scripts, and regularly update and
   revise as needed to enhance tour experience
   - Distribute promotional materials to designated locations throughout
   the various target communities
   - Research communities and organizations to help build audiences for
   programs
   - Coordinate and monitor event timelines and ensure deadlines are met
   - Coordinate event set-up, tear down and follow-up processes
   - Assess event staffing and volunteer needs and recruit/communicate with
   staff/volunteers as necessary
   - Coordinate and oversee volunteers at events
   - Work at AANM public programs, including several evenings and weekends
   - Issue check requests, invoices, and other fiscal paperwork
   - Monitor event budgets, maintain event income, expense records, and
   ensure compliance with fiscal and grant requirements
   - Manage event ticket sales and monetary reconciliation process
   - Operates standard office equipment and uses required software
   applications
   - Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

*Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:*

Knowledge of:

   - Event planning and logistics
   - Performing arts
   - Arab American culture, arts, and/or Arabic language a plus

Skill in:

   - Working with artists and individuals of diverse backgrounds
   - Operating standard office equipment and using required software
   applications for program areas and other applications, including Microsoft
   Office

Ability to:

   - Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
   - Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives
   - Attend to detail while maintaining a big picture orientation
   - Provide a high level of customer service
   - Organize and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
   - Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
   - Work independently as well as collaboratively
   - Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels
   of the organization as well as with external partners

*Educational/Previous Experience Requirements:*

   - Minimum Degree Required:
      - Bachelor’s degree
   - Required Disciplines:
      - Public Programming, Humanities, Museum Studies or Education or
      equivalent education approved by Human Resources

~and~

   - At least two years of experience in event management or any equivalent
   combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human
   Resources

*Licenses/Certifications:*

   - Licenses/Certifications Required at Date of Hire:
      - None

*Working Conditions:*

*Hours: *Normal business hours, some additional hours may be required

*Travel Required: *Some travel may be required

*Working Environment: *Climate controlled office
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