Community Engagement Manager | Dallas, TX

Community Engagement Manager | Dallas, TX

Community Engagement Manager, Dallas Museum-in-Residence Program
National Women's History Museum

Location: Dallas, Texas (Hybrid)
Position Type: Part-Time (25 hours per week with flexible schedule), Three-Year Term-limited Position
Salary: $65,000 annually, Benefits Not Included

The Community Engagement Manager serves as the National Women’s History Museum’s on-the-ground representative for its Museum-in-Residence program at the Dallas Public Library. This position is a three-year, term-limited, part-time position expected to conclude following completion of the Dallas residency and related project activities.

The Community Engagement Manager is responsible for coordinating, implementing, and evaluating educational and public programming related to the Museum’s future exhibition, Until We Are All Free:
Faith, Women, and Social Justice, intended for a January 2027 opening, while supporting the day‑to‑day stewardship of the exhibition throughout its 18‑month residency.

Working closely with National Women’s History Museum staff, Dallas Public Library personnel, local educators, community organizations, scholars, and other stakeholders, the Community Engagement Manager will help transform the exhibition into a vibrant hub for learning, dialogue, and community engagement. The Manager will cultivate strategic partnerships, facilitate educational experiences, and ensure the residency advances the Museum’s mission of uncovering, interpreting, and celebrating women’s diverse contributions to society.

The successful candidate must have access to a reliable internet connection. Occasional travel to the Museum’s administrative offices in Washington, D.C., or other locations may be required.

• Build and maintain relationships with local schools, colleges and universities, DPL branches, cultural organizations, faith communities, nonprofit organizations, and community groups.
• Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships that expand audience engagement and support the goals of the Museum-in-Residence program.
• Serve as the primary community-facing representative of the National Women’s History Museum in the Dallas region.
• Support the integration of local stories, perspectives, and community voices into residency programming.
• Foster awareness of the Museum’s mission, educational resources, and programs throughout the Dallas‑Fort Worth community.
• Identify opportunities for collaborative programming that deepen community engagement and broaden audience reach.

• Develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate educational and public programs related to the exhibition and its broader themes.
• Facilitate learning experiences for diverse audiences, including students, educators, families, young adults, and lifelong learners.
• Coordinate lectures, workshops, panel discussions, performances, tours, community conversations, and special events.
• Adapt and utilize National Women’s History Museum educational resources to support local programming initiatives.
• Collaborate with Museum staff, Dallas Public Library personnel, and community partners to create inclusive, accessible, and engaging learning experiences.
• Support the development of new programming opportunities that connect local stories to broader national narratives in women’s history.

• Serve as the primary liaison between the National Women’s History Museum and Dallas Public Library for day‑to‑day residency activities.
• Monitor the visitor experience and support the ongoing stewardship of the exhibition throughout its residency.
• Coordinate exhibition-related logistics as needed, including program scheduling, stakeholder communications, and event planning.
• Maintain regular communication with Museum staff regarding residency activities, opportunities, challenges, and emerging partnerships.
• Support exhibition opening, closing, and special exhibition-related events.
• Assist in identifying and addressing operational issues to ensure a positive visitor experience.

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