Public Programs Coordinator

Public Programs Coordinator# Public Programs Coordinator Hot Job Scott Family Amazeum - Bentonville, AR 72712## Overview Salary Range $17.00 - $17.00 Hourly## Description

Position Title:

Public Programs Coordinator Classification Type: full-time, hourly, non-exempt

Reports to:

Sr. Manager, Guest Experience

Schedule:

40 hours per week with the ability to adjust to a flexible work schedule including weekdays, weekends, evenings and some holidays

Minimum starting hourly rate: $17

Scott Family Amazeum Overview The Scott Family Amazeum is a hands-on, interactive museum in Northwest Arkansas and recognized as a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. We create a fun environment where risk taking, imagining, problem solving, discovery, collaboration, and exploration bring children and adults together to learn and grow. Core

Purpose:

The Amazeum exists to spark and nurture the curious and creative spirit in all of us.

Through experiences with the Amazeum, individuals and the community are engaged in building relationships and developing identities as creative, curious, and innovative shapers for the region. Learning at the Amazeum is an active, playful exploration that inspires curiosity. It is rooted in inquiry-based discovery and involves an element of risk. The Education Department of the Amazeum is looking for team members who are enthusiastic about promoting Creativity, Curiosity, and Community.

The Amazeum facility includes approximately 50,000 square feet of indoor space and one acre of outdoor exhibition and activity space. Opening in fall 2026, the Hangout will feature interactive nature exhibits, spaces available to the community and the Early Learning Advancement Center (ELAC). The museum is located at the intersection of Museum Way and J Street in Bentonville, AR.Position Summary The Public Programs Coordinator is an energetic, organized individual with a passion for guest experiences and behind the scenes logistics.

In collaboration with the Sr Manager, Guest Experience, the Coordinator translates approved program priorities, educational expectations, budgets, and strategic goals into an organized calendar, clear project plans, engaging activities, community partnerships, and well-supported guest experiences.

The Public Programs Coordinator leads the logistical, creative and day-to-day coordination of  public programs, which include adult programming, sensory-friendly programs, community-partner activations, museum wide celebratory events, and relevant offsite experiences. The Coordinator also provides functional mentorship to Activators engaged in public program work. Essential Functions Public Program Development and Continuous Improvement
* Maintains the annual public program calendar and translates priorities, educational expectations, approved budgets, and strategic goals established with the Sr, Guest Experience Manager into coordinated program plans.
* Develops, prototypes, coordinates, and implements approved interactive programs; adapting activities and logistics to support guest needs, available resources, safety, and changing conditions.
* Uses guest, partner, and team feedback to assess accessibility, educational value, and impact; documents learning and recommends practical improvements and future opportunities.
* Monitors guest interests, community opportunities, and informal learning practices;recommends new ideas and seeks approval from the Sr Manager, Guest Experience for significant program changes or resources outside established authority.
* Serves as lead and/or support facilitator for public programs

Partnerships, Resources, and Program Operations
* Creates and maintains project plans, timelines, task assignments, resource plans, program documentation, and communication systems…