• Lead the design and implementation of a year-round calendar of public programs that align with exhibitions, institutional priorities, and cultural context.
• Develop program formats that foster artistic exchange, public discourse, and community engagement.
• Identify opportunities for convenings, interdisciplinary initiatives, and partnerships that position the Museum as a site of cultural dialogue and learning.
• Shape flagship festivals as anchor programs that deepen audience engagement and extend the Museum’s cultural and educational impact.

• Collaborate with curatorial colleagues to develop art- and artist-centered programs connected to exhibitions.
• Coordinate the contracting and logistical management of artists, presenters, and program contributors.
• Facilitate participatory cultural experiences that involve audiences through creative activities and dynamic conversation.

• Oversee the planning, production, and execution of public programs, ensuring high-quality visitor experiences and effective cross-departmental coordination.
• Supervise staff, contracted personnel, and volunteers, supporting professional growth and program consistency.
• Manage program budgets, timelines, and production logistics in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

• Represent El Museo del Barrio in cultural networks, public forums, and collaborative initiatives at local and international levels.
• Contribute to the Museum’s visibility as a platform for artistic dialogue and cultural leadership.

• Master’s degree in Museum Studies, Arts Administration, Cultural Studies, Humanities, Performance Studies, or a related field required
• Minimum of 5 years of experience producing public programs, cultural events, or artist-centered initiatives within a museum, arts organization, or similar context.
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with artists, curators, and cultural partners.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to lead complex initiatives from concept to execution.
• Commitment to culturally responsive programming and engagement with Latinx, Latin American, Caribbean, or diasporic cultural contexts.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends as required.
• Background in Latinx, Latin American, Caribbean, or diasporic cultural contexts is preferred.
• Spanish/English bilingual skills highly desirable.

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