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Program Coordinator, Spindletop Museum

Beaumont, TX • On-site

Lamar University
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 501 - 1,000 employees
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$33K - $43K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Lamar University rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 11 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

236th of 631 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Salary : $33,330.00 - $43,329.00 Annually
Location : Beaumont, TX
Job Type: Full-Time Staff
Job Number: 202600422
Home Org: Gladys City
Opening Date: 08/25/2026
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Job Summary
The Programming and Marketing Coordinator supports the daily operations, public engagement, and visitors experience of the Spindletop Boomtown Museum. This position is responsible for developing and implementing marketing and outreach initiatives, coordinating museum programs and special events, managing guest services and retail operations, supervising part-time staff and volunteers, and assisting with collections and exhibit support activities. The coordinator serves as a primary representative of the museum to visitors and the community, fostering public awareness and engagement through promotional efforts, educational programming, and community partnerships. This position also assists with facilities coordination, environmental monitoring of exhibits, and maintaining a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained museum environment. The coordinator works closely with the Director to support the effective, efficient, and successful operation of the museum and reports issues, concerns, and operational needs as appropriate.
Essential Job Functions
    • Develop and implement marketing, communications, and outreach initiatives through social media, website content, university communications, press releases, and community engagement activities to promote museum programs, events, and services.
    • Coordinate and support museum programs, events, and visitor services, including event logistics, community outreach, ticket sales, guest assistance, and representation of the museum at public and networking events.
    • Manage museum retail and financial operations, including gift shop and vendor sales, cash handling, reconciliation of transactions, and timely deposit of museum revenues.
    • Supervise and coordinate part-time staff and volunteers to support museum operations, public programs, special events, presentations, and visitor engagement activities.
    • Support museum operations, collections, and facilities management by assisting with object inventories, digitization projects, exhibit care, environmental monitoring, facility upkeep, and reporting operational issues and maintenance needs to the Director.

Minimum and Desired Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
    • Associate degree in a related field or administration, one (1) year of progressively responsible programming experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
    • A minimum of one year of relevant professional experience in a related field or organizational setting.

Desired Qualifications:
    • Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, public relations, museum studies, history, business administration or a related field.
    • Three (3) years of progressively responsible programming experience.

Supplemental Information
Key Competencies:
    • Demonstrated ability to follow directions and complete assignments in a timely and effective manner.
    • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively while maintaining a high level of productivity.
    • Flexibility to work varied schedules, including mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.
    • Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a dynamic environment with minimal supervision.
    • Ability to interact professionally and positively with children, families, and large groups in a public facing setting.

Physical Requirements: Able to lift 25lbs and be able to perform a variety of physical tasks.
Job Conditions: The work environment includes indoor and outdoor spaces, exposure to a wide variance of temperatures, exposure to dust and debris, exposure to cleaning agents.
Special Note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.
Who We Are:
Home to more than 18,000 students, Lamar University is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 120-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals. Lamar University strives to educate leaders, demonstrate excellence in student learning and career readiness, and pursue research with relevance.
Lamar University is committed to fostering an environment of teamwork where all students, faculty, and staff can learn, work, and become a part of our community.
Benefits:
Health, dental & vision insurance?
Life insurance
State of Texas Retirement plans
Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependents.
Paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays.?
To see more information about the available benefits, please visit:Benefits - Lamar University
Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer
Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
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