The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement · 1 day ago
Director of Public Programs
Las Vegas, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expThe Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, is seeking a Director of Public Programs to develop and coordinate a dynamic schedule of public programming. This role involves creating educational programs, managing speakers, and promoting the museum's mission to enhance public understanding of organized crime's history.
Responsibilities
Identify and develop potential topics, historical and contemporary, for public programs
Identify and develop relationships with potential speakers for public programs
Negotiate and execute agreements with speakers within the Museum’s public program budget parameters
Work closely with other departments in the scheduling and execution of public programs
Create and implement public programs that educate guests, drive attendance, , and generate media interest
Build a diverse annual calendar of public programs that aligns with the Museum’s overall educational and marketing strategies. This calendar will feature a mix of programmatic activities, including but not limited to:
Large-scale events featuring headliner speakers and panel discussions
Author and expert talks
Daytime and weekend speakers and programs
Special programs to highlight new exhibits
Special programs to be conducted in the Starlight Plaza
Special events geared toward Museum members and donors
Educational programs geared toward professional development and general enrichment of staff
Introduce speakers and manage question-and-answer sessions with guests
Conduct Q&A programs and moderate panel discussions
Effectively represent the Museum in interviews with television, radio, print, and other media outlets
Quickly develop a strong familiarity with the history of organized crime and law enforcement, as well as Las Vegas history, through extensive reading and other research
Serve as the main point of contact for all public programs by maintaining communication with speakers, staff members, and guests, creating the run of schedule, and coordinating decisions on event logistics across the organization
Provide timely, detailed and well-written program descriptions to facilitate the creation of effective marketing materials to promote public programs
Lead meetings and disseminate information to ensure that public programs are well communicated within the organization
Take a lead role in the development and management of the annual public programming budget
Help identify potential sponsors and community partners for public programs
Explore ways to diversify the organization’s revenue streams through corporate, foundation, government, and other philanthropic funding sources
Participate in Director-level organization leadership and strategic direction setting with special advocacy for matters related to public programs, content, and education
Aid in fostering an organizational culture that values innovation, promotes inclusion, and inspires excellence in the work environment
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Strong public speaking skills are a must
Excellent written communication skills are a must
Able to manage people effectively in high-stress situations and to collaborate well across departments
Able to interact effectively with a broad spectrum of age levels and cultural backgrounds
Proven ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, vendors, community organizations, and the public
Proven track record of developing, motivating, training and supervising staff
Must be able to work evenings and weekends
Strong organizational skills and software competency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Flexible, innovative, self-motivated, and able to work independently
Able to constantly operate a computer or other office productivity machinery
Passion for creating a world-class museum that is unrivaled in content and recognized for a truly outstanding guest experience
Enthusiasm for working in an organization where change is frequent, structure is evolving, and flexibility, teamwork, and good humor are absolute necessities
A bachelor's degree is required, ideally in History, Public History, Museum Studies, Media, Education, Event Management, or a related field
Preferred
Minimum of 5 years of experience in event planning or program development in a museum, cultural center or entertainment attraction is preferred
Knowledge of and a passion for history and contemporary criminal justice issues is desired
A master's degree in one these areas is preferred
Company
The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement
The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, provides a world-class, interactive journey through true stories—from the birth of the Mob to today’s headlines.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Erika Senase
Special Assistant to President & CEO
Nakeesha McDowell, MS-HRM, PHR
Manager, People and Culture Business Partner I Employee Relations and Leadership Development
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