The Leventhal Map & Education Center at the Boston Public Library seeks a Gallery & Visitor Services Coordinator who will help us create a welcoming and engaging experience for visitors. This role is central to the day-to-day life of the Center, ensuring our exhibition spaces run smoothly while helping connect audiences to our work. The staff member in this role will combine strong organizational skills with initiative and curiosity, balancing gallery operations with opportunities to support and shape public programs and visitor engagement.
This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional who enjoys balancing logistical and creative work to connect audiences to institutions through exhibitions, ideas, and events.
Gallery Operations
Coordinate the day-to-day operation of the Leventhal Center’s gallery and public spaces to support a positive visitor experience, including scheduling and staffing the visitor information desk
Develop opportunities for visitor engagement for a diverse public audience (both Boston locals and visitors to the area), while anticipating and responding to the needs of these audiences
Maintain clear scheduling and communication systems for all Leventhal Center staff, including part-time gallery attendants
Respond professionally and clearly to questions and requests from visitors in person, by email, and through other communication channels
Maintain gallery supplies and interpretative materials to ensure exhibitions remain welcoming, organized, and accessible to visitors
Identify and implement opportunities for dynamic connections between visitors and the Leventhal Center mission
Supervise co-op or other part time staff with a focus on continuous, professional, and welcoming visitor experiences in the Leventhal Center gallery
Public Programs
Assist with the planning and implementation of adult public programs including tours, lectures, and events connected to exhibitions and the Leventhal Center's broader mission
Coordinate program logistics including communication with speakers and event participants, scheduling AV and facilities support, and other event needs
Provide day-of event coordination and support to ensure programs run smoothly for speakers, staff, and attendees
Audience Engagement
Assist with the development and delivery of an engaging social media presence for the Leventhal Center with a clear and welcoming public voice
Identify opportunities and contribute ideas for connecting new audiences to the Leventhal Center
Create opportunities for structured and semi-structured adult group interactions with Leventhal Center gallery and learning spaces
Operational Coordination
Work closely with colleagues across the Leventhal Center to support exhibitions, programs, and visitor engagement initiatives
Provide organizational and administrative support that helps the Center’s public-facing work run effectively
Take initiative on projects and contribute to a collaborative, mission-driven team environment
Bachelors degree preferred, or equivalent professional experience
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and responsibilities with a strong attention to detail
Excellent communication skills and comfort interacting with a wide range of audiences
Strong organizational skills and the ability to develop clear systems for managing schedules, information, and logistics
Demonstrated reliability and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a small team
This is a full-time, non-exempt, benefits-eligible position. The selected candidate will be expected to work in-person at the Central Library in Copley Square on Tuesdays to Saturdays. After an initial onboarding period, one day of remote work per week may become possible depending on supervisory approval and staffing needs.
The per annum wage for this position will range from $50,000–$60,000, depending on experience. The position is eligible for a full suite of health benefits, including medical and dental coverage, commuter benefits, employer contributions to a 401(k) retirement plan, and paid time off.
There is no City of Boston residency requirement for this position. Leventhal Map & Education Center employees report to the independent Leventhal Map & Education Center and are not covered directly by human resource policies pertaining to the Boston Public Library or City of Boston municipal employees.
This position is subject to a CORI background check.
Candidates must be able to begin work by May 1 or sooner. An earlier start date in early or mid-April may be possible if desired.
The Leventhal Map & Education Center is an independent, self-governing nonprofit organization in a long-term strategic relationship with the Boston Public Library. The Center stewards a quarter million geographic objects in the Library’s collections, and works to make them freely available to the public for research, interpretation, and engagement. Our collections range from fifteenth-century atlases to modern-day geospatial data sets. The Center creates original exhibitions hosted in its gallery space at the Central Library in Copley Square and promotes education on topics that explore the relationship between people and places.
As a mission-driven organization, the Center endorses the following values:
Commit to integrity, excellence, respect in all our relationships, and professional library ethics (including the ALA’s Code of Ethics and the ACRL Code of Ethics for Special Collections Librarians)
Listen to and include community voices, especially those who have been less represented
Increase diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organization and our work with others
Work to advance a more just and equitable society
Keep our spaces and community services open, welcoming, and “free to all”
The Center places great value on an organizational culture in which staff members have the flexibility and openness to work with a diverse group of audiences, constituencies, and colleagues. Our work is committed to public service and to innovation that fosters positive change in the world.
Applicants should submit the following materials:
A cover letter of no more than two pages (PDF preferred, DOCX accepted)
A résumé (PDF preferred, DOCX accepted)
An example of public engagement work for a cultural, educational, public-service, or similar organization in which you have played a key creative or organizational role. This could include a description of a program, a social media post, or a self-guided activity for a general audience.
A list of 3 professional references, including telephone numbers and email. We will not contact references before notifying candidates in the final round.
Additional material may be requested from semifinalist candidates.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will remain open until filled. Early submission is encouraged. For full consideration, please submit application materials by Friday, March 20 by 12:00 pm ET.
Contact info@leventhalmap.org for more questions about this job vacancy, or visit leventhalmap.org for more information about the Leventhal Center.