Public Programs Manager

About this Position:

A newly created position, the Public Programs Manager will be instrumental in the development, planning, and execution of compelling public events for Kidspace Children’s Museum, a leading nonprofit cultural institution in Pasadena, CA. We are seeking an imaginative live event producer to help us create the next generation of inclusive music, art, and educational events for families in the Los Angeles region, leveraging our 3.5-acre campus and 200-seat amphitheater, and supporting our exhibitions and seasonal themes.

This is a full-time, exempt position and requires weekend and occasional evening work hours. Kidspace is a hybrid workplace.

Managers at Kidspace are expected to drive results in their assigned areas of responsibility, give thoughtful and relevant feedback in a conscientious and timely manner, and meaningfully contribute to and support the ongoing team-building efforts at the museum.

This position reports directly to the Chief Experience Officer.

About Us

Kidspace Children’s Museum is a top-rated cultural institution in Pasadena that serves nearly 400,000 visitors every year with exhibits, programs, and experiences that invite children to learn, grow, and thrive.  For over 40 years, Kidspace has been a welcoming place for exploration and discovery, serving millions of children and their families.

About You

You are a talented, creative professional with a flexible, collaborative spirit. You understand the power of children, curiosity, and imagination, and how to celebrate their creativity through unique events and experiences. Your work and life experiences demonstrate a commitment to the engagement and inclusion of culturally diverse audiences. 

Job Responsibilities

• Develops a strategic calendar of cultural events that support our annual themes and mission.
• Identify, develop, and produce original events designed to appeal to existing and new family audiences.
• Plans and produces public events of varying scales including on-site, day-of-show production needs.
• Partners with internal and external stakeholders to deliver experiences that attract diverse audiences and position Kidspace as an innovative and appealing venue for both performers and audiences.
• Develops relationships with external cultural partners to ensure events are authentic, inclusive, and appealing to all.
• Grows Kidspace’s network of diverse performers, artists, and partners.
• Collaborates effectively across teams to ensure programming uplifts museum efforts and goals.
• Actively contributes to our culture of inclusivity, welcome, collaboration, and play.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• 3–5 years of experience developing family programming, including vendor selection and management.
• Bachelor’s degree in performing arts administration, theatre arts management, or equivalent work experience.
• A track record of successful public programming in a museum setting with links to past programs provided with your application.
• Practical fluency in verbal and written Spanish or Mandarin is preferred.
• Connections to an existing network of performers in Los Angeles County is a strong plus.

Please Note: Along with your submission for the position, please provide details about past programs you have developed, with links where possible. Submissions without information regarding past programs will not be considered. 

Compensation & Other Benefits: 

This is a full-time, exempt position. The salary for this position is $70,500 per year. There is an array of benefits available, including medical and dental, vision, 403(b), and more.

Kidspace is an equal opportunity employer and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to building a culture of play on a foundation of anti-racist policies and practices.

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