The Director of Public Engagement leads the strategic direction, development, and performance of innovative, accessible, and engaging public engagement programs for adult and intergenerational audiences across all SAM sites.
- Establish and execute a multi-year public engagement strategy aligned with SAM’s institutional priorities, audience goals, and commitment to equitable, visitor-centered experiences with art
- Direct the department’s portfolio of public programs, setting priorities, quality standards, resource allocations, and measures of success across all museum sites
- Develop and implement strategies to broaden participation, deepen audience engagement, and expand community awareness and appreciation of art
- Lead, coach, and evaluate department staff; establish performance expectations, develop talent, and foster a collaborative, accountable team culture
- Provide strategic direction for lectures, discussions, gallery talks, symposia, performances, film series, late-night events, outdoor programs, and exhibition-related experiences
- Bachelor's degree in education, art history, museum studies, arts management, cultural studies, public history, or related field
- Nice to have: Master’s degree
- Nice to have: Three years supervisory experience in a museum or similar environment
- Nice to have: Expertise with project management, community engagement, and culturally responsive programming
- Employer paid HMP medical plan or employee contribution PPO plan
- Dental
- Vision
- Basic life insurance/LTD/AD&D
- Flexible Spending Account
