Emergent Artist Initiatives Program Manager (Part-Time)

Position: Emergent Artist Initiatives Program Manager (Part-Time)

Department: Lincoln Center Education

Role Overview: Education is integral to Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts' mission and purpose, engaging educators, teaching artists, emerging artists, families, and audiences of all ages. Our foundational approach in Aesthetic Education focuses on specific works of art, inquiry, reflection, and research. The Emergent Artist Initiatives' portfolio focuses on the intersection of equity and agency within the arts in education space for teens and young adults, providing equitable opportunities for arts learning and exploration.

Under the guidance of the Director, Emergent Artist Initiatives (EAI), the part-time program manager will be responsible for managing and executing the day-to-day administrative needs of its projects and programs. The part-time Program Manager will be an integral member of the Education team, focusing their time and attention to achieving the overall strategic goals of the Young Artist Pipeline program and other EAI initiatives.

Part-Time Temporary Position (29 hours per week)

Hourly Wage: $35-40/hr

Start date: 3/3/26

End Date: 12/31/26

What you'll get to do here:

• Ensure all communications with assigned teaching artists are consistent and clear
• Ensure LCE team is informed of overall program needs and updates
• Organize and manage all correspondence with students' parents and guardians
• Develop and share a monthly family newsletter
• Manage all surveys needed and field trip logistics
• Be on-site for all Saturday sessions scheduled, as the primary contact representing the program for students and families
• Support the needs of the end-of-semester Open Studio and other events in the Emergent Artist portfolio
• Ensuring items are purchased, stored and ready for use on each Saturday.
• Coordinate with LCE Assistant Line Producer on evaluating logistical needs for the Saturday sessions

You'll be a fit if you bring:

• 2-5 years of experience with arts in education programs, specifically working with direct service programs focusing on equity and positive community impact
• Familiarity with budgeting parameters
• Project management acumen
• Ability to multitask
• Professional and personable demeanor

What is Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts?

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. (LCPA) is a cultural and civic cornerstone of New York City. We believe the arts play an important role in our lives: they nourish our hearts and minds, teach us valuable lessons and critical skills, and help us create community. We are resolved not to lose sight of what connects us, and we hope you will consider joining our talented, diverse team.

We are:

1. The manager of the 16-acre Lincoln Center campus

-We are one of eleven amazing resident arts organizations

2. A leading Arts Presenter.

-We curate numerous programs and performances, showcasing music, dance, and more

3. An Education Hub.

-We have reached 20 million students, educators, principals, and community members

Who are our people?

LCPA is a team of dreamers, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who use unique platforms in the heart of New York City and beyond to advocate for the transformative impact of artistic experiences.

Lincoln Center People imagine and create in concert with this mission by founding President John D. Rockefeller III - "The arts are not for the privileged few, but for the many. Their place is not on the periphery of daily life, but at its center."

We welcome applicants from all sectors who agilely solve problems, show up as they are, and can't stop innovating.

What's the news?

Recent and Upcoming Programming

• Lincoln Center Reveals 25/26 Season Featuring Jeanine Tesori as Visionary Artist
• Kyle Abraham's 20 Years of Urgency at Lincoln Center Rose Theatre

Campus Happenings

• Lincoln Center Gets $50 Million Gift to Promote Contemporary Dance
• The new JFK terminal will show iconic artworks from MoMA, the Met and Lincoln Center

Legacies of San Juan Hill

• WNYC: Lincoln Center Celebrates 'Legacies of San Juan Hill
• Lincoln Center Launches San Juan Hill Project Digital Hub To Remember the Lost Urban Neighborhood

Who is our President and CEO?

Dr. Mariko Silver

Join us!

It is the policy of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc., to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, marital or civil partnership/union status, familial or caregiver status, alienage or citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, military or veteran status, genetic information, predisposition, or carrier status, unemployment status, domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. LCPA is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

If you require reasonable accommodation in locating open positions, completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Abigail Worsnip at (212) 875-5324.

Client-provided location(s): New York, NY

Job ID: Lincoln-1743

Employment Type: PART_TIME

Posted: 2025-12-30T19:59:34