Job Description

The historic Locust Grove Estate - a not-for-profit museum, education center, and nature preserve - is seeking a creative and energetic person to manage and expand programs for kids and adults. Founded in 1979, Locust Grove now includes 15 historic buildings on nearly 200 acres of gardens and protected open space overlooking the Hudson River. Nearly 100,000 visitors tour the buildings, walk in the gardens, hike on miles of trails, and attend programs each year. This full-time position will manage more than a dozen programs running from art exhibits, to wine and food events, to scavenger hunts for kids, and will develop new programs for new audiences.

Specifically:

· Create, develop and deliver outstanding events and experiences that attract, engage and retain visitors with the goal of increasing both attendance and net income

· Seek out new event sponsors to increase financial support for events

· Proactively manage budgets and deliver events within agreed costs

· Devise, develop and execute creative marketing and communications strategies to assist with events

· Create and develop both digital and print presentations and communications materials as part of ongoing campaigns

· Seek out new event partnerships and develop creative ways to bolster and diversify community engagement for each event by equitably working with local businesses, artists, and organizations

· Coordinate on all issues related to facility use, maintenance, and operation

· Create and present regular event marketing analytics reports and provide thoughtful recommendations based on data-backed insights and qualitative feedback

Flexible schedule, mainly Monday-Friday, but including some evenings and weekends as necessary to supervise programs.

Background in art, history, or environmental conservation a plus, 3-5 years experience managing similar programs a plus.