Job Openings

School and Community Programs Manager (F/T)

To apply, send letter of interest and resume/CV to info@morrisjumel.org. Deadline: August 15, 2026

Position Description
The School & Community Programs Manager leads educational initiatives at Morris-Jumel Mansion, including school, family, and community programs. This public-facing role works closely with the Executive Director to develop and implement creative programming that advances MJM’s mission, increases school and community participation, raises the organization’s visibility, and celebrates the museum’s collection and historical significance.

The Manager oversees the full execution of programming for school and community audiences. Responsibilities include targeted outreach to local schools, after-school programs, and community organizations; collaboration with peer historic house institutions; coordination of school tours and family days; and supervision of part-time educators and program volunteers. Because this role engages directly with diverse audiences, Spanish-language fluency is extremely important.

School and community programming at MJM is designed to bring history to life, reach diverse audiences, and support the organization’s mission. The School & Community Programs Manager reports to the Executive Director.

Qualifications

  • 2+ years experience in museum education
  • Bilingual Spanish-English
  • Bachelor’s degree in museum studies, education, history, arts or related field

Duties & Responsibilities: The School & Community Programs Manager will:

  • Manage programming relating to history, architecture, and decorative arts through academic, school, family, and community offerings.
  • Oversee program logistics, including calendars, educator scheduling, program setup, vendor and contractor coordination, supply ordering, demographic tracking, and other administrative tasks related to programming.
  • Oversee community programs and partnership events.
    • Conduct outreach and develop new Spanish-language programming.
  • Be a critical part of the Mansion’s opening team by working closely with staff and volunteers to uphold and exceed established safety protocols.
  • Coordinate the development and dissemination of program marketing materials, such as e-blasts, social media, press releases, event listings, etc.
  • Recruit, train, and supervise educators and volunteers who deliver programming.
  • In partnership with the Executive Director, uphold MJM’s commitment to welcoming and inclusive content and experiences, while staying current with best practices in museum education.
  • Work with the museum staff to ensure school and community programming coordinates with the organization’s mission and vision and complements curatorial, educational, and community engagement initiatives.
  • Engage museum patrons, significant stakeholders, the immediate neighborhood, and the broader community to create a welcoming, inviting, and relevant educational environment.
  • Work with Visitor Services staff to greet visitors and provide interpretation as needed.
  • Ensure proper opening and closing procedures for the Mansion and park.
  • Assist with special events, fundraising, visitor services, exhibition development, and other projects assigned.

Rate, Hours, and Schedule: 

The School & Community Programs Manager is a full-time non-exempt position, working Sunday – Thursday with occasional flexible hours as directed by the museum’s schedule. The salary is $56,000 for 40 hours per week, 9:00am-5:00pm. This position is eligible for healthcare, retirement, and PTO benefits, as outlined in the Morris-Jumel Mansion Employee Handbook.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Morris-Jumel Mansion (MJM) is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the Museum’s workforce, programs, and activities. It is the policy of MJM to provide equal employment opportunities, to administer its personnel practices, and to maintain an environment free of discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, actual or perceived physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender including gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, citizen status, or other protected status as required by applicable City, State or federal law. The Morris-Jumel Mansion is an equal opportunity employer and as such provides equal opportunity to all contractors, employees, and applicants without unlawful discrimination and bases all employment-related decisions solely on relevant criteria such as training, experience, and suitability.

Diversity and Inclusion Morris-Jumel Mansion reflects the values of, and is a microcosm of, the communities it serves. Each representative of the organization will work individually and collectively to keep the promise of diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. The museum’s team encourages and celebrates differing opinions, strives for agreement on broad issues as a foundation for building consensus, and works together in the interests of the organization as a whole.