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We're Hiring: Public Engagement Coordinator

Preserve Rhode Island
18 minutes ago
3 min read

Title: Public Engagement Coordinator (Full-Time)

 

Communications & Public Engagement

 

  • Serve as a primary point of contact for inquiries about Lippitt House Museum, including questions about public, private, and special-interest tours; programs; events; and collaborations.

  • Promote Museum programs and events through social media, online event calendars, community calendars, and other appropriate outlets.

  • Write and/or copy edit donor thank-you letters and other development-related communications.

  • In collaboration with Preserve RI’s Communications and Development Director:

    • Manage and update the Museum’s online presence, including Lippitt House website and blog through Wix.

    • Develop and maintain content for social media and other digital channels, finding, training, and working with social media interns as appropriate. Report on Social Media stats, progress.

    • Write and distribute press releases and other public relations materials for tours and special programming.

    • Develop communications strategies that increase visitation, participation, and public awareness of the Museum.

  • Collaborate with Museum Director on graphic design and copy for Museum materials.

  • Occasionally represent the Museum at public functions, ceremonies, roundtables, conferences, and community events.

  • Support special events and public programs at Lippitt House.

 

Tours, Programs, & Volunteer Coordination

 

  • Develop a volunteer program that will train volunteers to serve as Museum tour guides, to include:

    • Recruit, train, schedule, and coordinate volunteers, initially focusing on support for special events and programs.

    • Build relationships with volunteers and provide ongoing guidance, training, and support.

  • Work to expand and strengthen Lippitt House Museum’s regular-season tour offerings, to include:

    • Help develop new tour themes and interpretive approaches that connect the house, its collections, and its history to a range of visitors.

    • Develop and offer additional private and customized tour opportunities for individuals, organizations, schools, and other groups.

 

Administrative & Director Support

 

  • Work collaboratively with the Director on Museum plans, priorities, programs, and special projects.

  • Assist with routine Museum and organizational reporting, including recording and submitting NEMA statistics and other required data collection.

  • Coordinate administrative requirements related to Museum operations, including ASCAP licensing and web-domain management.

  • Assist with scheduling and coordinating routine maintenance and services for the historic house (i.e. house cleaning, carpet cleaning, piano tuning, and other specialized services).

  • Coordinate with PRI Events Manager on scheduling, communications, and logistics for private event rentals/hosted events as needed.

  • Maintain organized records and documentation related to Museum programs, vendors, volunteers, and administrative activities.

  • Take on other administrative and operational projects as needed to support the Museum.

 

Research & Collections

 

  • Conduct research related to Lippitt House, its collections, occupants, architecture, and historical context.

  • Assist with collections research, documentation, and organization.

  • Contribute historical information and research to tour development, exhibitions, public programs, grant applications, and communications.

  • Assist with documenting and updating institutional knowledge about the Museum and its collections.

 

Anticipated Salary: $50,000 annually

 

Benefits: This position is eligible for benefits, including a 401(3)b plan with employer match (after 1 year of service), health benefits, and paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick leave). A full list of benefits will be made available during the interview process.

 

Job Qualifications and Professional Skills (please apply even if you do not meet all criteria):

  • Bachelor’s degree in Museum Studies, History, or related field

  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills

  • Ability to balance multiple deadlines and time-sensitive tasks

  • Historical research skills

  • Experience in museum field or in teaching environment

  • Ability to lead and foster a team environment

 

Eligibility Criteria

  • Current authorization to work in the United States - a candidate must have such authorization by their first day of employment.

  • A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check.

  • Must be able to stand, walk, reach and bend for more than 50% of working hours.

  • Must be able to lift upwards of 40 pounds.

 

To apply, please send a copy of your resume and a cover letter (addressed to Jane Bird) to jobs@preserveri.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority given to those submitted prior to November 15, 2026.

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