Reporting to the Programs Manager and working closely with the Private Event Rentals Manager, the Weekend Family Events Coordinator will lead weekend family programs and rentals for children’s parties. They will help plan and host educational programs, school visits, and special tours. They will also assist with regular weekend museum events, educational programs, and rentals. This is an exciting entry level position that will give the successful candidate the opportunity to learn about museum education, event management, marketing, and the operations of a cultural institution based in an 1806 Mansion on a 50-acre working farm. 

Responsibilities

• Develop a children’s birthday party program exploring the working farm at Gore Place and the history of farming in New England
• Work with staff to market and promote Gore Place as a site for birthday parties and family events
• Work with the Programs Manager to plan and host educational programs on the weekends, including but not limited to crafts programs, Story Time in the Barn, and Saturday Family Time (“Explore and learn with your family at Gore Place. Activities change each week but will include hands-on activities, visits to the farm, learning about our sheep, and more.”)
• Work with Program Manager to plan and host school visits
• Help the Private Event Rentals Manager with set up for weddings, memorial services, bar/bat mitzvahs, and other events
• Assist with special events, including but not limited to special tours of the 1806 Gore Mansion, traditional skills workshops, programs for intellectually curious adults, and development events.

Qualifications

• Ability to remain highly organized while managing disparate tasks
• Customer service experience
• Successfully passing a CORI certification
• One to two years’ experience in event management
• Interest in museum education, K-12 Education, or early childhood development
• Knowledge of museum practices and events in a museum setting
• Effective written and oral communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
• An interest in and knowledge of American history, farming, or material culture a plus 
• Bachelors degree a plus

Compensation

• Part time, 24 hours a week

• $18-$23 per hour, based on experience