The Shed is a new cultural institution of and for the 21st century. We produce and welcome innovative art and ideas, across all forms of creativity, to build a shared understanding of our rapidly changing world and a more equitable society. In our highly adaptable building on Manhattan’s west side, The Shed brings together established and emerging artists to create new work in fields ranging from pop to classical music, painting to digital media, theater to literature, and sculpture to dance. We seek opportunities to collaborate with cultural peers and community organizations, work with like-minded partners, and provide unique spaces for private events. As an independent nonprofit that values invention, equity, and generosity, we are committed to advancing art forms, addressing the urgent issues of our time, and making our work impactful, sustainable, and relevant to the local community, the cultural sector, New York City, and beyond.

The Shed’s Program Manger, Civic Programs and Visual Arts plays a critical role in all aspects of the planning, management, execution, and evaluation of a robust, yearly, multidisciplinary, and artist-led programming calendar. This role will provide administrative, logistical, operational, artist services, producing, and project management support for The Shed’s Civic Programs and Visual Arts exhibitions, community events, and interpretive and public programming, including the commissioning program Open Call (performing art productions), civic artist residencies, civic engagement programs, and social impact initiatives among others. This role is best suited for someone with events, production, theater, festival, gallery, and/or stage management experience.

This role reports to the Director of Civic Programs and is a key member of a larger team tasked with supporting, commissioning, and amplifying NYC artists who reflect a diverse range of disciplines, backgrounds, identities, abilities, and sensibilities at every level of their careers while developing programs and practices that engage NYC audiences, centering representation, inclusion, and equity in relevant and meaningful ways.

Compensation:
The salary range for this position is $65,000 to 70,000 annually. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Work Environment: 
Time will be spent in an office with a quiet to moderate noise level and in our gallery and our live performance space with often loud and amplified noises. The office environment requires using a computer, phone, and other routine office equipment. The majority of the work will be performed inside at room temperature.

Hours of Work:
This position works a standard 40-hour week. At times you may be required to work more than 40 hours in a week.

Travel: 
Travel will be required from time to time.

Work Culture: 
We seek to create a work culture that sets us apart from other arts organizations by committing to providing an innovative, healthy, respectful work and creative culture for everyone who moves through The Shed.

Other Duties:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

• Oversee and manage day-to-day administrative support of Civic Programs, including research and development (artists, collaborators, partners, mentors, etc.), budget creation, project checklists, timelines, production schedules, database management, etc.
• Manage all logistical and production needs related to Civic Programs, including artist agreements, tech riders, floor plans, stage plots, equipment rentals, and any other needs in collaboration with Production, Facilities, and Operations teams
• Track and update civic program goals, tasks, and timelines
• Be the main point person to advance project management and artist services, logistics, correspondence, communication, and scheduling
• Request and track payments and financial records for all associated artists, collaborators, and production expenses, in close collaboration with the Finance Department
• Liaise as needed with other Shed departments including but not limited to Marketing and Communications, Visitor Experience, Facilities, Finance, Development, Human Resources, and Curatorial, in consultation with the Director of Civic Programs
• Design and manage evaluation tools and reporting systems as needed
• Schedule, be on site for, and lead as needed meetings, rehearsals and performances/exhibitions for the individual programs
• Other duties as assigned

Interested candidates should complete an application and submit a résumé, writing sample, and cover letter through our Career Center page here. In your cover letter, please share in detail a campaign you’ve worked on in your career. Only résumés and cover letters submitted in this format will be reviewed.