Artistic Programming Coordinator

Snug Harbor is an expansive culture park on Staten Island where arts, nature, education, and history converge to offer dynamic programming, events, and festivals to our diverse community. Located less than 1.5 miles from the Staten Island Ferry and easily accessible by public transportation, Snug Harbor welcomes nearly 500,000 visitors each year. Visitors can explore multiple museums, performances, festivals,a farm, and 83 acres of gardens, parkland, woodland, and wetlands.

Founded in 1976 as a nonprofit organization, Snug Harbor is one of the largest adaptive reuse projects in America, transforming a 19th-century charitable rest home for sailors into a vibrant hub of contemporary culture and community connection. Today, Snug Harbor’s mission is dedicated to creating a vibrant culture park in Staten Island offering arts, nature, history, education and events for all.

THE POSITION
TheArtistic Programming Coordinator (APC)works closely withSnug Harbor’sDirector & Senior Curator of the Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art in theplanning,development,and implementation of exhibitions, residencies, performances, and relatedprograms.The APCisacreative, intrepid,organized,andintellectually curious individual who is committed to the arts on Staten Islandand beyond.

The ideal candidate will have experience organizing arts programming inthe visual and performing arts intraditional andnon-traditional venues,and enjoys working with artists, guest curators,staff,and organizational partners. TheAPCis knowledgeable about broad contemporary art subjects andpractices andis adept at working on multiple projects simultaneously.The ideal candidate will feel comfortable and confident moving between administrative work and hands-on production work.This positionworks collaboratively within the Arts & Events team, as well aswithother departments including Community Impact, External Affairs,Finance & Administration,and Operations & Facilities.

TheAPCis a dynamicindividualadept at administration as well as hands-on production work,with an interdisciplinary approach toartsprogramming.Candidates should be enterprising and self-motivated,withstrong communicationskills andthe ability to work independently and collaborativelyin a deadline-drivenandfast-pacedworkplace.Candidatesshould have experienceproducing exhibitions, performances, panel discussions, artist talks, workshops, and residencies.This position requiresflexibilitytoworkweekends and evenings tofacilitateand/or represent the organization at events and community programming.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide administrative assistance in all areas: program development and implementation, catalogue/brochure, wall textandsignage,production,anddocumentation

Execute public programming in conjunction with Director & Sr. Curator, artists, and partners including residency programs, performances, gallery talks, and special events

Support the Director & Sr. Curator in conducting research, including budgets, timelines, and program design, to support the planning and development of departmental programs and organizational initiatives

Facilitate object loans for exhibitions, including condition reporting, object care, packing and logistics, labels and documentation with the oversight of the Director & Sr. Curator

Support with basic gallery and venue maintenance, including changing and adjusting light bulbs, painting, basic art handling and installation, and other responsibilities as assigned

Support in the coordination of live/work artist residencies including scheduling, contracts, accommodations, facilities maintenance, and public engagement

Schedule and supervise, and when necessary, assist, production personnel for exhibitions, performances, and other programming including art handlers, sound engineers, production assistance, and visitor services staff

In coordination with the Director & Sr. Curator, plan and supervise special events such as opening receptions, performances, gallery talks, including set up and break down of seating, front of house, and production related items, run of show, and managing reception staff

Support in departmental marketing and promotion efforts including social media, print and digital promotion

Assist with expense tracking, inventory, final reporting, and impact assessment across program portfolio

Liaise with artists on contracts, scheduling, and logistics for exhibitions, artist residencies, performances and programs

Coordinate communications between the department and artists, art handlers, organizational partners, and per-diem production staff

Provide communications support for arts programs including social media, print and digital outreach

Work collaboratively across departments to improve visitor experience, build partnerships, and strengthen community relations

Conduct studio visits and represent the organization at approved off-site industry events

Assist the Arts & Eventsteam with additional administrative and production tasks as assigned by supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in arts, arts administration, or related field preferred

2-3years of experience within a role that combines administrative and hands-on production capacity within the visual and/or performing arts

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Fluency in English; additional language competencies a plus

Ability to work independently and with a team; to be adaptable, exercise diplomacy, and make independent decisions

High attention to detail, exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills

Notable ability to implement and manage multiple projects and timelines with precision, transparency, and accountability

Demonstrated experience working with artists and community partners in cultural settings, familiarity with the diverse cultural communities of Staten Island a plus

Foundational knowledge of industry standards in sound and lighting production for the visual and performing arts

Solid understanding of best practices and trends within the arts and cultural sector and willingness to increase knowledge

Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office, Mac and PC operating systems, and social media platforms

Demonstrated experience in event management, expense tracking, customer service and hospitality, preferably within a cultural non-profit setting

Ability to work weekends, evenings and special events as needed

Valid NYS driver’s license and access to a vehicle is a plus

Ability to lift up to 30lbs.

SALARY AND BENEFITS
This is afull-timeposition.Hourlywage iscommensuratewith experience, ranging from $22.50 to $24.50 per hour. Snug Harbor offers a generous vacation/holiday schedule and participation in the Cultural Institutions Retirement System pension plan.

This position is scheduled for workingapproximately35 hours per week, with weekend and evening work regularly required.

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