Public Programs Coordinator

The South Carolina State Museum is a premier cultural institution dedicated to showcasing the rich history, natural history, art, and science of South Carolina. This is an exciting moment for the South Carolina State Museum as it embarks on its Reimagine the Experience campaign to revolutionize the museum experience for our visitors and expand our impact state-wide. This collaborative campaign will allow the museum to share more of its extensive collection of over1.1 million objects and specimens and renew over 150,000 square feet with updated permanent exhibitions and immersive multimedia experiences which highlight fascinating stories and people throughout South Carolina’s history.

Through these revitalized spaces, the museum will offer our guests the opportunity to connect with each other and the many communities that call our state home.

Come be a part of our team “reimagining” what the South Carolina State Museum can be for our next generation of visitors, students, and scholars.

Overview

The SCSM Public Programs Coordinator supports the museum’s goal of offering innovative and creative public programming that highlights the Museum’s Reimagine the Experience initiative and other key Museum community engagement efforts. Specifically, the Public Programs Coordinator serves as the primary lead for event planning and the successful execution of community engagement programs. This work includes logistical coordination, vendor communication and coordination, and administrative tasks. When needed, this position will provide logistical support for educational public programs, including Accessibility Mornings and Disability Celebration Day, and volunteer and staff programs, and work alongside, and meet regularly with, other corresponding coordinator positions in other departments, including the Membership Coordinator, Special Events Coordinator, and the Foundation Assistant/Coordinator. This position will report to the Head of Community Engagement. 

Responsibilities

Public program planning and execution:

• Serve as primary event manager and coordinator; coordinate interdepartmental planning and staffing for community engagement programs
• Communicate and coordinate with program vendors and partners
• Field and submit invoices
• Identify, procure, and organize event supplies and materials
• Serve as the primary event manager responsible for the successful execution of SCSM community engagement programs. 
• Coordinate and assist in event setup and breakdown
• Event troubleshooting
• Work as handler for partners and VIPs
• All other duties as assigned

Museum support

• Volunteer event support
• Staff event support
• All other duties as assigned

• A high school diploma and work experience that is directly related to the area of employment
• At least two years of experience with event planning and execution
• At least two years of experience coordinating with event vendors including scheduling and fielding invoices
• Experience using the Microsoft Office Suite in a business setting
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Some after-hours, weekend, and/or holiday work hours required

• Must be able to access work areas
• Able to lift file boxes weighing up to 35 pounds
• Ability to climb stairs, and push carts
• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.

• Flexibility and adaptability, including a willingness to take positive action in a changing environment and to effectively analyze situations and problem solve.
• Demonstrated ability to work under deadlines and both work with a high degree of autonomy and participate effectively on a team.
• Excellent time management, organizational, and prioritization skills, with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to work well with a diverse staff.

• College degree in a related field
• Experience working in museums or other cultural institutions

Salary : $45,300 - $50,000