About Weeksville Heritage Center

Weeksville Heritage Center (WHC) is a historic site and cultural center in Central Brooklyn that uses education, arts, and a social justice lens to preserve, document and inspire engagement with the history of Weeksville, one of the largest free Black communities in pre-Civil War America, and the Historic Hunterfly Road Houses. Founded in 1838, Weeksville was the second largest of approximately 100 independent African-American communities established before the Civil War.

When a group of community activists rediscovered three remaining original homes 1968, they purchased, rehabilitated, and restored the Hunterfly Road Houses, re-opening its doors as the Weeksville Heritage Center in 1973. In 2014, WHC opened its new Cultural Arts and Education Center and campus, including a visual arts gallery, performance space, resource center, and administrative offices. WHC is now poised for a bright new era, with the resources and vision in place to fully activate our history and expand our education, preservation, and public programming.

Position Summary

The Program Associate (Part-Time) plays a central role in connecting visitors and community members to our mission. This position is responsible for, supporting public programs, and coordinating logistics for cultural and community events. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, passionate about African American history and culture, and eager to engage audiences of all ages.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain and update the internal program calendar to ensure alignment across teams.
  • Coordinate scheduling for walkthroughs, site visits, onsite meetings, and public programs.
  • Prepare, distribute, and archive meeting agendas, notes, and reminders.
  • Manage program logistics, including registrations, RSVPs, guest check-ins, and visitor communications.
  • Maintain organized digital and physical records of programs and assets (photos, materials, documents).
  • Order and track catering, hospitality needs, and workshop/event supplies.
  • Support operational logistics such as supply runs, supply deliveries, event setup, and breakdown.
  • Organize bookings, contracts, or payments related to program activities.
  • Assist with the planning, coordination, and implementation of public programs (lectures, workshops, performances, family/youth activities).
  • Represent Weeksville at public events, community fairs, and partner convenings.
  • Provide administrative support, including recordkeeping, processing bookings, and assisting with program evaluation.
  • Collaborate with staff to develop program content, supporting materials, and promotional assets for public events.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in African American Studies, History, Museum Studies, Cultural Studies, Education, Arts Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 1–3 years of experience in education, public programming, event coordination, or community engagement (museum, cultural, or nonprofit setting preferred)
  • Strong public speaking and facilitation skills; ability to connect with audiences of all ages
  • Knowledge of African American history and culture; interest in Brooklyn history a plus
  • Strong organizational and administrative skills, including comfort with scheduling, recordkeeping, and digital tools (Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Zoom, Eventbrite, etc.)
  • Availability to work weekends and some evenings for programmatic related events

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience leading tours or teaching in museum, cultural, or educational settings
  • Familiarity with Brooklyn communities and historically marginalized populations
  • Bilingual or multilingual skills

Work Schedule

  • The position is part time with 20 hours per week. Work on select evenings and Saturdays will be required. 

Compensation

  • $25 per hour

How to Apply

Submit a resume and cover letter to: inquiries@weeksvillesociety.org. Please include Program Associate in the subject line and include where you found this job posting in the body of your email. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in the position.

Weeksville Heritage Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates for employment are considered without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.