Public Events Manager

About Us: The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is the largest and most interactive science museum in the Western Hemisphere. Griffin MSI exposes guests of all ages to awe-inspiring exhibitions that spark curiosity and bring science to life. Griffin MSI's mission – to inspire the inventive genius in everyone – is realized through its world-class exhibits and engaging guest experiences. The Museum provides programs and experiences that deepen the engagement of students and teachers in science and science-related disciplines, with a vision to inspire and motivate our children to achieve their full potential in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math.

We offer a creative, collaborative, and innovative environment for our employees. Our employees get great perks such as: benefits starting on day one of employment, a progressive employee wellness program, hybrid work modality for eligible positions, free parking in Griffin MSI's garage, free admission to Griffin MSI for family and friends, free admission to other museums, and more! If you are equally passionate about our vision and want to be surrounded by a team of dynamic, smart and innovative people, the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is the right place for you!

• Develop guest-centric thematic events utilizing programming, exhibit features, science connections and music (when applicable) that drive revenue, increase audience base or feature the Museum brand.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure seamless execution of events including partner outreach and management, design and communications, operations and logistics, budget planning and revenue strategy.
• Coordinate with marketing and communications teams to develop timely, seamless marketing campaigns that align with business objectives.
• Create compelling event content and messaging that resonates with target audiences and drives interest and attendance.
• Manage event and campaign budgets and timelines ensuring all deliverables are completed on time and within budget. Strategize revenue and spending to create new revenue targeted activations.
• Analyze event performance metrics, provide recommendations and implement changes for future improvements and optimizations.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including staff, volunteers, sponsors, partners, and vendors.
• Stay up to date on industry trends and best practices and incorporate them into event marketing strategies to stay ahead of market competition.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Five (5) to seven (7) years of events and/or programming project management experience.
• Bachelor's degree is a plus.
• Proven and successful project manager in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work under occasional pressure while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient.
• Must possess expert-level written and verbal communication skills, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
• Proactive, creative thinker with a keen ability to execute efficiently; excellent organizational skills needed to stay on track and pursue solutions without constant supervision.
• Must be proficient in MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and possess the ability to quickly learn new systems.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is preferred.
• Asana or similar project management software experience is a plus.
• Experience managing budgets.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for events.
• Language:
  • Ability to read and interpret documents, write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees of the organization.
• Mathematical:
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as basic math, percentages, etc.​​​​​​

• Reasoning:
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.
• Physical:
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
  • The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
  • The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch.
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Work Environment:
  • The employee is occasionally exposed to humid and/or outside weather conditions.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Our DEAI Mission

The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is committed to advancing diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion across our workforce, experiences, and day-to-day operations. As Griffin MSI employees, we are each responsible for making the Museum a welcoming place externally for guests and internally for our colleagues within the scope of our roles.

Griffin MSI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, which includes providing equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.