Part American palace, part industrial shed, Park Avenue Armory is dedicated to supporting unconventional works in the visual and performing arts that need non-traditional spaces for their full realization, enabling artists to create, students to explore, and audiences to experience epic, adventurous, relevant work that cannot be mounted elsewhere in New York City.

The Armory’s Arts Education Program immerses students from New York City public schools in the creative process of world-class artists and fosters students’ own creative instincts. The program has three main components: (1) Production-based Programming, in which students experience works of music, theater, dance and visual art, and participate in workshops with Teaching Artists; (2) Partner School Program, in which deeper relationships with schools are created through customized residencies; and (3) the Armory Youth Corps, a paid and closely mentored internship program for students ages 16-25+ with nearly 100 participants annually.

The School Programs Coordinator plays a central role in all production-based and partner school programs, directly supporting workshops and artistic experiences that reach approximately 5,000 students annually. The School Programs Coordinator provides coordination and key administrative support for all school-based programs, as well as facilitation assistance during multi-disciplinary in-school and onsite Armory workshops and education events, helping provide a welcoming and creative space for students and their ideas. We are looking for an early-career educator interested in balancing behind the scenes planning and organization with active student engagement at the Armory and in the classroom. Key responsibilities include workshop preparation, research, data management, and supporting teaching artist facilitation through modeling activities, participating in group discussions, and connecting with students one on one.

The School Programs Coordinator reports to the Director of Education and is an integral part of the Arts Education team, working closely with the Associate Director of Education, School Programs and the Armory Teaching Team.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function to a satisfactory professional standard. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Commitment to the potential of unconventional art to spark conversation and build community among young people, and an enthusiasm for centering student voice.
• Experience with or significant personal interest in the creative process.
• Interest in both administrative logistics and directly engaging with young New York City public school students in creative and educational settings
• Experience in teaching and/or education programs of any kind
• Ability to take initiative, adapt to changing priorities, and manage multiple projects with concurrent deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills, excellent time management, meticulous attention to detail, and ability to synthesize information and feedback.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written), and ability to work both as part of a team and independently.
• Ability to take initiative, adapt to changing priorities, and manage multiple projects with concurrent deadlines.
• Comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where experimentation, flexibility, and changing the plan is often necessary.
• Sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion in handling confidential information and sensitive matters.
• Computer proficiency, with experience using Microsoft Office suite. Graphic design and video editing skills a bonus
• Fluency in more than one language a bonus, especially Spanish.
• Graduate of New York City public schools a bonus.
• Availability to occasionally work nights or weekends, as needed

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter in a single Word or PDF document saved as candidate’s first and last name. All submissions should be emailed to HR@ARMORYONPARK.ORG with “School Programs Coordinator” in the subject line. Only applications submitted in this format will be reviewed. No phone calls, please.

The hiring process for this position will include a phone interview followed by an in-person session for qualified candidates. Please note that Park Avenue Armory employees are required to present proof of Covid-19 vaccination, including booster as soon as eligible.