Careers

Phoenix Art Museum is looking for a Family Programs Manager to develop, coordinate, and evaluate Museum Education programs for intergenerational audiences to create and appreciate art together as a social learning experience; expand role and function of family programming at Phoenix Art Museum in response to the Museum’s strategic plan initiatives, and integrate the Museum’s collection and exhibitions with programming as part of the education department team.

Job Duties:

1. Develops and implements programs and interpretive materials for intergenerational audiences related to the Museum’s collection and exhibitions, with a clear plan for programmatic and pedagogical goals, including Family Fundays, Storytime in the Galleries, Second Saturdays, Create Playdate, and more.
2. Develops assessment for all intergenerational programs. Uses assessment results to determine areas of strength, opportunities for change, and strategic use of innovative and thoughtful development of new initiatives.
3. Recruit, manage, and provide specific training for contract staff, artists/performers, and Museum volunteers.
4. Organize and coordinate work, set priorities, and meet established deadlines; coordinate and plan program calendar in advance in collaboration with Museum Events department.
5. Write and develop scavenger hunts, education guides, and other materials to help improve the visitor experience and expand visitor’s understanding of and connection to both exhibitions and permanent collection.
6. Formalize partnerships with Phoenix-based artists practicing in different disciplines and Phoenix-based organizations serving intergenerational audiences with consideration of departmental and Museum goals and vision.
7. Collaboratively develop and implement pilot programs and strategies to connect with community partners throughout the Phoenix area.
8. Assist with long-term planning of intergenerational programs that further the Museum’s Strategic Plan by increasing attendance and engagement, improving visibility for community members across the Valley, and enhancing the participant experience.
9. Collaborates with Marketing and Communications Department on content for marketing materials related to intergenerational programs that maximize participation in activities to maintain existing audiences, and develop new audiences.
10. Oversee day-to-day operations including event logistics, budgets, reporting, contracts, timelines, calendars, and correspondence, among others.
11. Participate in strategic off-site events that promote the Museum to youth and family audiences.
12. Stay informed of innovative museum programs and trends nationally and internationally.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in art history, art education, museum education, or related field.
2. Minimum of two years’ experience teaching in a museum and/or classroom setting, and familiarity with teaching from museum objects.
3. Preferred experience working with intergenerational audiences in an educational capacity.
4. Experience in planning and executing large-scale events.

Knowledge of:

1. Working with creative communities local communities. Should be active in the arts community, with the ability to make connections, recruit, and work closely with artists in all disciplines.
2. Strong leadership, interpersonal, planning, and organization skills.
3. Intergenerational programming and practice in museums, preferably broad knowledge of culture, art, music, dance, performance, and public dialogue.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and professionalism, and skills teaching and presenting.
5. Event and project planning, strong decision-making capability, and organizational skills with attention to detail.
6. Project evaluation and evaluation techniques.

Skill and Ability to:

1. Communicate effectively in support of our diverse communities.
2. Present and teach effectively, both in small and large groups as well as formal and informal settings.
3. Manage and multitask on several assignments and projects and remain highly organized and detail-oriented, with consistent follow-up and an ability to handle shifting priorities with limited supervision.
4. Demonstrate a high-level of problem solving skills and diplomacy.
5. Oversee related project and program budgets.
6. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers, including Museum supporters, visitors, members, volunteers, and staff.
7. Must have flexibility in working hours; some evening and weekend work required as program schedule demands.

Please email cover letter and resume with job code PAM-FPM to HR@phxart.org

** Incomplete applications may not be accepted for review **

Job Status: Regular, full-time, exempt                                               EOE

Pay Range: $55,000 per year

Phoenix Art Museum is looking for a Communications and PR Manager to manage, develop, and execute day-to-day and long-term local and national PR strategies to strengthen the Museum’s brand. Serve as co-managing editor and writer for the biannual Members magazine and other donor-related publications in partnership with the Art Director, Brand; the Senior Manager of Interpretation; and the Senior Director of External Affairs. Provide copywriting support on select marketing materials, in partnership with the Marketing and Digital Content Manager. In collaboration with the Senior Director of External Affairs, create and manage communications and PR budget and assist with crisis communications.

JOB DUTIES:

1. In collaboration with the Senior Director of External Affairs, develop short and long-range PR strategies to expand media coverage, local and national reputation, and audiences and revenue.
2. Oversee the strategy of and implement media relations campaigns, including writing press releases, pitching to media outlets and journalists, securing coverage, responding to media inquiries, coordinating interviews, and building new relationships with journalists to expand coverage.
3. Perform PR research and regularly report on efficacy of media outreach and pitching.
4. Develop evergreen PR materials to promote the PhxArt brand, including press kits, institutional messaging, and other materials as assigned by the Senior Director of External Affairs.
5. Manage local third-party PR firms the Museum contracts and, in collaboration with the Senior Director of External Affairs, work with a national third-party PR firm to secure national coverage of Museum exhibitions and initiatives.
6. Develop materials to educate and support staff on communications and PR practices, including institutional style guides, media trainings for designated spokespeople, and talking points for media interviews.
7. In collaboration with the Senior Director of External Affairs, develop effective crisis communications procedures and materials, including PDQs, frontline talking points, and other materials as assigned.
8. Provide copywriting support for select marketing materials, such as brochures, flyers, emails, and advertisements that build brand awareness and expand audience and donor engagement.
9. Collaborate with the Senior Director of External Affairs on the annual donor impact report and the annual State of the Museum.
10. Collaborate with the Senior Director of External Affairs in developing and overseeing the Museum’s annual communications and PR budget of approximately $200,000+ annually.
11. Support internal communications functions, including drafting memos, staff updates, and other communications in support of Human Resources.
12. Represent Phoenix Art Museum in the community with professionalism.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or related field preferred.
2. Minimum three years’ progressively responsible communications and PR experience, with a proven track record of success in a highly dynamic environment.

Skill and ability to:

1. Build and manage communications and PR campaigns.
2. Write press releases and media alerts.
3. Pitch to and build relationships with journalists that lead to regular secured coverage.
4. Communicate effectively and present complex ideas in a clear and compelling manner, both verbally and in writing.
5. Write communications materials on tight deadline with high attention to accuracy and detail.
6. Work some early mornings, evenings, and weekends, as press requests require.
7. Represent Phoenix Art Museum in a professional manner among community partners, visitors, staff, and volunteers.

Knowledge of:

1. Crisis communications best practices.
2. Managing multiple projects in a timely manner and within budget, while building strong and collaborative working relationships with individuals across the organization.
3. Budgeting and project management practices.
4. Managing contractors and third-party agencies through various channels of communication, including but not limited to telephone communications, personal interaction, and written communication.

To apply submit cover letter and resume with job code PAM-PRM to HR@phxart.org

** Incomplete submissions may not be accepted **

Job Status: Regular, full-time, exempt

Pay Rate: $60,000 – $65,000/year

EOE