CURRENT OPENINGS
Public Programs Coordinator
The Times Square Alliance is currently seeking an energetic, detail-oriented events coordinator to help us grow the role of Times Square Arts, the public art program of the Alliance and other Alliance public programs that activate Times Square and its district throughout the year. This position involves all processes of public programs, including: creative development, funding, communications, implementation through to documentation and evaluation. Working with a dynamic Alliance team and significant cultural partners to realize the programming, this individual thrives in a collaborative environment.
The Coordinator, Public Programs will report to the Director of Public Art and VP, Events & Programming and will also support others in the department, which includes events and sponsorships.
Qualifications:
- Energetic, creative, detail-oriented multi-tasker
- A problem solver and logistics lover
- A future leader who takes ownership of projects and sees them through to completion
- Ability to remain calm, professional and diplomatic under pressure
- Self-starter with strong collaboration skills
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Experience or strong familiarity with the arts in NYC
- Excellent communication, administrative and organization skills
- BA or equivalent
- 2-5 years arts/production/events experience
The Coordinator, Public Programs will have the following responsibilities:
- Support the Director of Public Art and the VP of Events & Programming in the planning and execution of public programs
- This includes the procedures for permitting, planning, budget-tracking, contracting, production, as well as archiving and evaluating projects.
- Coordinate the communications and marketing materials for print, online and social media with the Director of Public Art
- Coordinate with VP of Events & Programming and Operations for the pre-production and day of logistics for all installations and events
- Administer all planning and strategic documents for the Public Art program, including programming, funding, strategic communications as well as Review Committee and Advisory Committee needs
- Coordinate daily needs of partner relationships for the public programs
- Handle day to day updates of all Times Square Arts and other programming pages on the website, tumblr and TSqArts twitter account
- Input and process programming contacts and mailings
- Manage part-time staff and interns at programs and events
- Recruit and manage department intern
- Work all public programs including events in the Times Square Museum and Visitor Center
- Assist Director of Partnerships & Marketing and Sponsorship Manager with materials and project details
- Research and provide support for grant giving opportunities
- Other projects as assigned
- Expected to work extended hours and weekends as needed for all events
Interested candidates should send cover letter and resume to:
Attn: HR – MAR – Coordinator, Public Programs
E-mail: hr@timessquarenyc.org