Assistant Director, Public Programs
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Posting Details
Position Information
| Position Title |
Assistant Director, Public Programs |
| Department |
Education (Pblic Prgrms) - 051 |
| Position Summary |
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition.
The Education department's Public Programs team is seeking an Assistant Director. The Assistant Director works closely with the Director to carry out the day-to-day operations of the Public Programs department. This includes, but is not limited to: conceptualization around Special Events and Festivals; cross-departmental consulting (i.e., with Science, IA, Education, others); budget management; onsite event management and event logistics.
Job duties include:
- Plan strategic direction for Public Programs work, in alignment with the Museum's mission, in coordination with the Director, Communications and the Public Programs Committee.
- Scout and explore innovative content for consideration in the Public Programs slate. Review and participate in the implementation of Public Programs' slate to ensure program content quality and alignment with goals.
- Lead and sustain key external partnerships to support programming. Research and identify potential partner organizations and key internal/external talent.
- Stay current in the fields of science and public programs through research, attending relevant programming from peer institutions and attending relevant conferences.
- Collaborate with the Director to run general department administration and maintain the overall budget. Establish and support standard operating procedures to create efficiencies.
- Work across departments to fulfill proposals for funding opportunities, including writing private/public grant narratives. Provide reporting back to funders.
- Lead internal evaluation and reporting of programs. Create and deliver presentations to Museum leadership on Public Programs work.
- Produce, host and supervise operations and delivery of Public Programs.
- Supervise the Public Programs Associate role and provide guidance on project execution.
- Coordinate across departments to integrate Public Programs with exhibitions and educational initiatives.
- Support Institutional Advancement with programming for IA events.
- Assist in securing and managing grants and sponsorships.
- Strategize and implement marketing and outreach to ensure program participation by broad and diverse audiences.
The expected salary range for the Assistant Director is $85,000/annual - $100,000/annual. The
AMNH offers an extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community.
Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization and depth and scope of experience. |
| Minimum Qualifications |
- Bachelor's degree in event management, anthropology, museum studies, business, writing, journalism or cultural management, finance, math, an artistic discipline or another related field.
- Five years relevant work experience in event management.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Relevant experience in budget management and tracking.
- Relevant professional writing experience.
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| Physical Demands |
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for prolonged periods.
- Must be able to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
- Must be able to move about the Museum campus.
- Positioning/change of positioning: Must be able to frequently position oneself/body to accomplish job duties.
- Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling.
- Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force frequently. May include any of the following:
- Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
- Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
- Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.
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| Category |
Full-Time |
| Total Number of Scheduled Hours Per Pay Period |
70 |
| Union Status |
Non-Union |
| FLSA |
Exempt |
| Expected Salary Minimum |
$85,000/annual |
| Expected Salary Maximum |
$100,000/annual |
| EEO Statement |
The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Museum does not discriminate with respect to employment, or admission or access to Museum facilities, programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, gender (including sexual harassment), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy and lactation accommodations, alienage or citizenship status, current or former participation in the uniformed services, status as a veteran, caregiver, pre-employment marijuana testing, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, national or ethnic origin, height, weight, or on account of any other basis prohibited by applicable City, State, or Federal law. Additional protections are afforded in employment based on arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, unemployment status, and credit history, in each case to the extent provided by law. |
| Quick Link |
https://careers.amnh.org/postings/4585 |
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number |
GS925P |
| Open Date |
09/09/2025 |
| Close Date |
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| Open Until Filled |
Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher in event management, anthropology, museum studies, business, writing, journalism or cultural management, finance, math, an artistic discipline or another related field?
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Do you have five years of relevant work experience in event management?
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
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American Museum of Natural History
Sep 09, 2025