BackProgramming Manager
@ Vermilionville
Overview We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Programming and Education Manager to support Vermilionville’s mission by designing, implementing, and evaluating engaging educational programs and cultural events that reflect the region’s diverse heritage. This role emphasizes inclusive interpretation, hands-on learning, and community collaboration rooted in museum best practices. The Manager will oversee public programs, school initiatives, folklife interpretation, and educational partnerships that center accuracy, accessibility, and visitor engagement.
Responsibilities Program and Event Development
- Design and implement culturally responsive public programs and special events aligned with Vermilionville’s mission and interpretive goals.
- Curate and coordinate seasonal demonstrations, traditional craft workshops, and hands-on activities that reflect regional heritage.
- Enhance guided tours with interactive and sensory-friendly components tailored for diverse audiences.
Music and Cultural Interpretation
- Schedule, contract, and coordinate musicians for weekly Sunday dances and special cultural events.
- Oversee the quality and consistency of interpretation in the historic village, working closely with artisan interpreters and curatorial staff.
- Support interpreters with research-backed content and training rooted in ethical storytelling and living history interpretive best practices.
Education and Outreach
- Responsible for booking, organizing, and greeting all tour groups; complete monthly motor coach tracking reports; and update tour database. Should be familiar with the tour, and capable of acting as a guide in emergency situations.
- Develop Louisiana state standards-aligned lesson plans, digital content, and activity kits for K–12 field trips, outreach, and virtual learning.
- Coordinate with the Director of Museum Operations to schedule and support school and group programs.
- Maintain educator communications and databases, acting as a pre- and post-visit resource.
- Organize professional development workshops and in-service opportunities for educators.
- Assist with summer camp activities and learning-centered festivals.
Partnerships and Collaboration
- Represent the museum’s educational voice in grant initiatives, sensory-accessible programming, and folklife collaborations.
- Co-lead educational components of folklife grant projects with the Senior Director, contributing to narrative development and evaluation.
Evaluation and Communications
- Design and implement tools to assess educational program impact; use feedback to inform improvements.
- Coordinate with the Marketing Director to create timely, accurate promotions for educational offerings.
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Qualifications:
Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Museum Studies, Folklore, Public History, or a related field.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in museum education, public programming, or related field.
- Familiarity with Louisiana cultures, folklife, and bilingual (French/Creole) interpretation a plus.
- Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills.
- Experience with standards-based curriculum design and community engagement.
- Knowledge of accessibility and inclusive education practices. Experience in project management within an educational setting is essential.
- Experience writing grant proposals and securing funding for educational programs is a plus.
- Excellent writing skills are essential for documentation, reporting, and communication purposes.
How to Apply:
Please apply online at: https://www.indeed.com/
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Location: Lafayette, LA
Date Posted: October 09, 2025
Application Deadline: November 10, 2025
Job Type: Full-time