Magic Box Productions, a non-profit media arts education organization that brings media arts programs (video, animation, and photography) to New York area schools, is seeking a Programs Manager.

Reporting to the Deputy Director, and the Operations Director, the Programs Manager will work with the office staff, the media teaching artists, and the school administrators in planning and coordinating the daily logistics and activities at multiple program sites in partnering schools and community centers. The Programs Manager will manage the scheduling and implementation of programs, workshops, and events to ensure the smooth operation of our educational activities.

Interested candidates should have the following qualifications:

– Project management experience
– Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
– Strong organizational skills, with a sharp eye for details and good ‘follow-through’ ability
– Solid computer skills, primarily Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
– Self-initiative: must be collaborative, flexible, able to juggle multiple priorities, and be willing to work independently
– Time flexibility (many program meetings and events happen after school hours)
– Media arts background (with iMovie HD, FCP and Photoshop experience) a plus
– Experience with social media management is a plus

Integrity and good humor are required

Specific duties and responsibilities of the position will include, but are not limited to the following:

– Serve as a liaison between Magic Box Administration, Teaching Artists, schools, and school staff
– Organize, maintain, and disseminate program schedule and contact information for programs at multiple sites to program sites, teaching artists, and teachers
– Attend and lead administration meetings with the school and residency meetings with the school and the teaching artist
– Help plan and coordinate culminating events
– Lesson plan review
– Observe and evaluate residencies
– Document classroom in action with photo & video
– Develop and foster positive and collaborative relationships between Magic Box and school staff

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and two professional references to pl@magicboxproductions.org. Please include “Programs Manager Application” in the subject line.