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Join to apply for the Associate Director, Public Programs role at Milken Institute This range is provided by Milken Institute. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $88,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr About The Milken Institute The Milken Institute is a globally minded, publicly supported, non-partisan, and nonprofit think tank headquartered in Santa Monica, with offices in Washington, DC, New York, London, Abu Dhabi, and Singapore. For the past three decades, the Milken Institute has served as a catalyst for practical, scalable solutions to global challenges by connecting human, financial, and educational resources to those who need them. About The Center For Advancing The American Dream The Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream (MCAAD) at the Milken Institute seeks a seasoned public program professional to join the team as an Associate Director of Public Programs. When the center opens in 2025, this position will provide public programming and community engagement. About The Position YOU are an accomplished museum programs specialist with a passion for providing innovative and creative public programs for various audiences. You are skilled at synthesizing ideas and content into audience-appropriate experiences. You deftly navigate institutional interests and audience needs to create compelling and relevant public programs. Responsibilities Planning and Operations In partnership with the Director of Public Programs, spearhead the development of dynamic experiences and programming with a new cultural organization. Synthesize content into compelling, audience-centered programmatic experiences for diverse ages, interests, and motivations. Build and maintain strong professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders to align public programming with organizational and community needs and interests. Develop intentions, clear goals, expectations, and measures for program resources and programs that align with institutional goals. Determine the best space for evergreen and specialized programming for intergenerational and general audiences. Collaborate with the visitor experience team and the Director of Public Programs on developing and iterating policies and protocols for welcoming various audiences to public programs. In consultation with the Director of Public Programs create processes and protocols to lay the foundation for successful programs. Program Development and Implementation Develop and implement programming for serving all audiences, including intergenerational, teens, and generational Z audiences onsite, to deepen engagement around the MCAAD’s pillars, mission, and strategic plan, as well as the museum’s opening in 2025. Create a welcoming space where all visitors and audiences feel included. Contribute and execute activities and engagement for museum-wide special programs. Collaborate with the visitor experience team, operations, partnerships, communications, and other colleagues to successfully message and execute evergreen, signature, and special programs. This role may supervise contractors, facilitators, vendors, and interns for public programs. Manage and coordinate public programming and quarterly programming schedules. Ideate, brainstorm, and execute programming to celebrate the nation’s semi-quincentennial in 2026. Facilitate programs, tours, and workshops as required. Evaluation and Reporting Reflect on and evaluate public programs and work with the Director of Public Programs and Visitor Services to gather visitor and audience data to improve evergreen and signature programs. Duties as assigned. Requirements The ideal candidate has a can-do attitude and a healthy sense of humor, doesn’t shy away from a challenge, and isn’t afraid to think out of the box. Must have at least 5 years of experience developing and working on public programs at museums, history centers, science centers, or public-facing cultural organizations. A 4-year degree in a related field of study-- American Studies, History, Art History, and English is required. Has a strong sense of attention to detail, time management, and ability to manage and adhere to budgets. Exhibits a high level of adaptability to support the changing needs of audiences and the organization. A successful completion of a security background check. Working Conditions & Travel Requirements We work in a professional office in Washington, DC, adjacent to our public Visitor Center opening in 2025. This role requires occasional evening and weekend programming as scheduled. Note The statements herein are intended to describe the overall nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Our Culture The Milken Institute is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran. Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan - 403b (5% match) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Personal, Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Family Leave (Maternity & Paternity) Fertility Support Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Account (FSAs) Pet Insurance Discount Training & Development: LinkedIn Learning – over 15,000 self-guided classes offered Annual Mentor Program Wellness Resources: Employee Assistance Program CALM app membership Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Business Development and Sales Industries Think Tanks #J-18808-Ljbffr Milken Institute

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