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 Youth Corps Manager is a student-centered youth educator who will help shape the next iteration of the High School Internship program through teaching and planning that aligns with the Armory mission and Arts Education department goals. Since the High School Internship program is a student’s first experience as member of staff at the Armory, this position plays a key role in students’ foundation for success, as well as fosters their unique perspective across their multiple years in the program, which can extend beyond high school, with the goal of creating a strong intergenerational student community and advocating for youth voice within and beyond the Armory.

Key responsibilities include teaching and program management, with a focus on high school students; student development and mentorship, from one-on-one support to training and ongoing communication; and proactively managing administrative systems that support the Youth Corps community. We are looking for a skilled teacher who is motivated by both day-to-day relationship building with students and intentional long-term planning, and is energized by the opportunity to evolve the High School program to cultivate students’ ongoing involvement at the Armory, as well as their career and leadership skills for future success.

The Youth Corps Manager reports to the Director of Youth Corps, is an integral part of the Arts Education Team, and works closely with other Armory departments. The Youth Corps Manager oversees part-time Youth Corps interns and works closely with the Youth Corps Coordinator.

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

• 3-5 years’ experience in youth programming of any kind, with a commitment to student-centered teaching and reflective practice.
• Proven ability to build relationships with and among public high school students, particularly in an urban setting.
• Experience with or significant personal interest in the creative process.
• Comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where experimentation and pivoting is often necessary.
• Proven excellence in organizational skills, time management, attention to detail, and ability to synthesize information and feedback.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, adapt to changing priorities, and proactively manage multiple projects with concurrent deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written), and ability to work both as part of a team and independently.
• Sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion in handling confidential information and sensitive matters.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• 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.

All applications should include a resume, cover letter, and sample lesson plan, and be emailed to HR@ARMORYONPARK.ORG with “Youth Corps Manager” in the subject line. Only applications submitted in this format will be reviewed. No phone calls, please.

The lesson plan can be about any subject, in any format, is ideally aimed at high school or post-high school audiences, and should demonstrate a student-centered approach. Do not write a new lesson plan—feel free to use an existing plan that shows your teaching style. The lesson plan will not be shared, and will only be used for hiring purposes.

The hiring process for this position will include a phone interview followed by an in-person session for qualified candidates, including interviews with multiple staff and a teaching demonstration for current Youth Corps students. Please note that Park Avenue Armory employees are required to present proof of Covid-19 vaccination, including booster as soon as eligible.