Senior Producer of Events and Programming
Company: Computer History Museum
Location: Mountain View
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY
Now is an exciting time to join the programming team in this new
role to expand the scope and scale of the Museum's reach and
impact. CHM is seeking a creative, collaborative, productive, and
passionate Senior Producer of Events and Programming to help
design, develop, execute on programming and related strategic
museum programs. Working closely with the VP of Innovation &
Programming, and the programming team, the Producer will lead a
portfolio of programming focused on the public, community lifelong
learners, young professionals, families, and youth.
The Senior Producer of Events and Programming will be responsible
for the full lifecycle of their programming portfolio, spanning
ideation, research and development, planning, speaker and
participant invitations and management, partnership development and
stewardship, event production, companion content development and
distribution, evaluation, and reporting. The Senior Producer will
collaborate with stakeholders and manage cross-functional teams to
drive day-to-day activities through the entire program life cycle,
so that programs deliver excellent targeted results and advance on
time and in budget.
The Senior Producer will lead a portfolio of programming that
involves new initiatives as well as priority events on the 2022
roadmap, such as:
Speaker Series, including leading thinkers and authors speaking on
topics at the intersection of tech, economy and society, ranging
from health and the environment to privacy and the future of
work.
Tech and Creativity series, including for rotating exhibition
openings, featuring artists, technologists, and others
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access series, including public
education events, networking for young professionals
Student and educator workshops
Weekend film screenings and interactive technology demos
Event formats will range from lectures, panel discussions, demos,
interactive workshops to film screenings, exhibition openings,
festivals, and more. Events will be offered onsite at CHM in
Silicon Valley, offsite in other locations, as well as through
virtual and hybrid formats.
While events are a major focus, program elements span the museum's
core activities, including collections, exhibitions, events,
education, research, publications, and content. As a member of the
programming team, additional related workstreams will support CHM's
Prize programs, thought leadership initiatives, and education
programs.
Partners and participants will include a diverse area of people
across sectors and geographies, such as tech executives, scholars,
artists and performers, journalists and book authors, community
leaders, educators and others. Collaboration within the programming
team and across the organization as well as with a diverse array of
stakeholders, partners, and participants is key to success and
impact.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Support overall programming initiatives that advance CHM's mission,
strategy, brand, and financial sustainability as a physical museum,
creator of content and experiences, and forum for thought
leadership
Create and execute on programming tailored to engage, delight,
inform, and impact local and global target audiences with a focus
on the public, community lifelong learners, young professionals,
families and youth.
Build audiences-both repeat and new--that develop into Museum
community members, subscribers, members, and patrons.
Craft programming concepts and requirements with executive team
members; develop briefs, target outcomes, detailed implementation
plans, project documentation, budgets
Execute an array of on-site, off-site, in-person, digital, and
hybrid programming, e.g. forums, workshops, demos, film screenings,
exhibition openings, festivals and more for 10-1,000+ people.
Work to secure speakers, partners, and participants; manage
communications throughout engagement
Develop and implement programming that fosters community inclusion
and incorporates community voice; promote activities and programs
that attract under-served and diverse audiences
Manage event operations with colleagues, partners, and vendors,
from guest lists to production, set up and take down.
Collaborate with stakeholders and team members across the Museum,
such as in marketing, media, curatorial, content, collections,
exhibits, fundraising, operations, and finance-to develop and
execute on programming roadmaps and work streams
Facilitate, host, and lead meetings; represent programming in
meetings within and outside the organization
Serve as point of contact for assigned portfolio of programs. Act
as a consultant to executive leadership for decisions
Manage project schedules and communication. Drive progress/status
updates and deliverables with cross-function team members. Identify
risks, escalate issues as necessary, and solve problems
Develop, negotiate, monitor agreements with talent, vendors,
contractors
Respond to Museum or public inquiries, serving as front-line
contact for the programming team.
Work with marketing team to shape promotion and messaging strategy,
draft event and initiative descriptions, create promotion assets or
other audience-facing materials
Contribute to development, collection, and analysis of quantitative
and qualitative metrics. Track metrics, monitor potential gaps,
propose actions as needed, and report on key metrics in partnership
with programming and business analytics team.
Work with the Vice President of Innovation & Programming,
fundraising team, and others to develop and steward relationships
with partners and donors, including through proposals,
presentations, and reports
Work on programming administration, such as with finance team for
tracking budget, resources, and revenue
Stay up to date on programming best practices and trends; work with
VP of Innovation & Programming and others to develop and test
prototypes to inform ongoing innovation
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
BA or BS degree in related field; graduate degree preferred
Minimum of 4 years of experience in developing and producing public
programming and events for adults and youth. Exceptional candidates
with other experience will be considered.
Knowledge and experience with in-person, virtual and hybrid
programming practices and methods, including experience design
Strong planning, project management, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and to work
proactively and with flexibility in a dynamic, fast-paced
environment
Track record for delivering target outcomes on-time, within-budget
to a high degree of excellence
Demonstrated skills for collaboration, teamwork, problem-solving
and an ability to work with diverse staff at all levels
Ability to effectively build relationships with external
stakeholders, partners, and funders, including from major
corporations, foundations, universities, non-profits, publishers,
and PR firms
Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written; excellent
public speaking and presentation skills, including for interactions
with thought leaders and executives
Domain knowledge or intellectual curiosity about history and
contemporary issues of technology, economy, and society
Commitment to building equitable and inclusive programming and
workplace culture and practices
Knowledge of partnership and contract negotiations and
management
Experience with budget development, management, and reporting
Growth mindset and ability to contribute to culture of ongoing
evaluation, learning, innovation
Proficiency in computer systems and applications including
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) required;
willingness to learn and use Microsoft Teams, Sharepoint and other
applications.
Experience (or willingness to learn and use) databases (such as
Salesforce) or other IT tools as needed
Ability to participate in events during evenings and weekends as
needed
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks
Frequently sitting
Occasionally stand/walk, reach/work above shoulders, use a
telephone, writing by hand, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh
up to 20 pounds
Periodically travel to programming or partner off-site locations,
and other travel as required by position responsibilities
Museum environment involves both indoor and outdoor working
conditions
HOW TO APPLY
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must
include a cover letter, resume, and a list of 3 professional
references and email to jobs@computerhistory.org. Please be sure to
add the job title you are applying for in the subject line of your
email.
CHM is dedicated to inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to age,
race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, ability/disability status, protected veteran
status, or any other characteristic protected by law. CHM is
committed to diversity among its employees and encourages qualified
candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
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