Public Programs Coordinator

Job Details

• Location:
  
  Walters Art Museum - Baltimore, MD 21201
• Position Type:
  Full Time
• Education Level: High School/GED
• Salary Range: $45,425.00 annually
• Shift: Day Shift
• Job Category:
  Education

The Public Programs Coordinator works within the Learning, Experience & Community Engagement (LECE) Division to support the development, implementation, and assessment of programs for multigenerational and adult audiences. The coordinator collaborates with colleagues and external talent to deliver a range of on‑site experiences that expand community engagement and align with the Walters’ mission.

• Provide administrative and logistical support for public programs.
• Support programs onsite during events.
• Research and develop program themes that align with museum mission and DEAI goals.
• Plan accessibility needs into programs.
• Communicate event logistics to internal stakeholders and update event databases.
• Facilitate requests for materials from external talent to meet internal deadlines.
• Draft correspondence for external and internal inquiries.
• Create and manage registration pages on ticketing and event management software such as Altru and monitor attendance.
• Collaborate with the Senior Manager of Public Programs and Marketing & Communications to design marketing strategies and write program descriptions.
• Assist with administrative tasks and maintain departmental records.
• Draft, execute, and facilitate agreements with external talent and organizations.
• Coordinate hotel, travel, and related expenses.
• Order and organize supplies.
• Maintain program records, tracking quantitative and qualitative data for planning and archival.
• Process payment requests and track expenses.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• HS/GED diploma required; AA or BA preferred.
• Demonstrated organization, administration, and collaboration skills.
• At least 1 year of experience planning and executing events (preferred).
• Customer service experience required.
• Interest in art and museums and bringing people together.
• Commitment to equity, anti‑racist pedagogy, and inclusive practices.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills across varied audiences.
• Proficiency with Google Suite, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of event management software and Altru.
• Familiarity with audio‑visual technical equipment (preferred).
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work across teams and departments with strong information sharing and respectful collaboration.
• Ability to speak more than one language (preferred).
• Active participation in Baltimore’s creative community (preferred).

Regular work week:
Monday to Friday, with occasional evening and weekend work required.

$45,425.00 per year.

The Walters Art Museum offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, prescription, vision, subsidized transportation and parking, museum membership, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, life insurance, FSA (flexible spending account), 457b retirement, and free professional financial management counseling.

All employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The museum does not sponsor work visas. This position is part of the AFSCME‑WWU collective bargaining unit.