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Job Title: Arts Residencies Coordinator

Job Type: Full-Time

Reports to: Managing Director, Arts Residencies

Location: New York City

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday (Generally: 9:00am - 5:00pm)

Weekly Hours/ Week: 35

Salary: $57,000 (Non-negotiable)

Why You'll Love Working at LEAP

At LEAP, we don't just build great programs - we build a great place to work. You'll thrive here if you're excited to be part of a mission-driven, people-centered, and joy-filled team.

We are:

  Community-oriented, believing in a shared moral responsibility

  Creative, flexible, and open-minded
Collaborative and mission driven
Accountable to ourselves, each other, and our goals

  Committed to feedback and clear, consistent communication
Champions of a compassionate and inclusive culture

  Supporters of self-care and the well-being of others
And above all... FUN!

At LEAP, you'll be empowered to grow, lead, and make a lasting impact - all while being part of a community that values who you are and what you bring.

About the Role

The Arts Residencies Coordinator is a highly organized, self-motivated, and creative problem-solver who supports the implementation of LEAP's arts-integrated in-school and after-school residencies across New York City schools. Working closely with the Managing Director, Arts Residencies Manager, and Senior Coordinator, this role oversees residency scheduling, planning, and program quality for a portfolio of Arts Residency Programs. Reporting to the Managing Director, the Coordinator ensures the smooth operation of the Arts Residencies team. Success in this role requires strong time management, organizational skills, the ability to travel to school partners, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively to achieve departmental goals.

What You'll Do

Arts Residencies Program Services & Delivery:

• Manage delivery of all Family Engagement Workshops including: outreach, fulfillment, coordination, documentation, and pay approvals 

• Create and send all TA residency and workshop fulfillment outreach via Salesforce - manage responses

• Manage payroll reimbursements for Arts Residencies Team PT staff

• Create all Family Engagement Workshop and After School Residency flyers, as needed

• Manage all Salesforce assignment creations and schedule additions

• Support Arts Residencies event attendance

• Support Arts Residencies Manager and Senior Manager with time approvals, as needed

Arts Residencies Teaching Artist Growth & Development:

• Coordinate and support annual TA hiring needs for the Arts Residencies Team, as needed  

• Attend and support Arts Residencies staff orientation and additional professional learning community sessions for Teaching Artists  

• Support Arts Residencies Team with TA roster review processes on a biannual basis 

Arts Residencies Organizational Collaboration:

• Collaborate with Finance and Operations Team to track and manage Arts Residencies equipment orders 

• Strong commitment to LEAP's Mission and Culture Statement

• Attendance to organization-wide meetings and events as needed

• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information 

What You'll Bring

We are seeking a candidate with prior experience teaching or working in the arts and within K-12 NYC schools. The ideal candidate will also have strong administrative skills, including the ability to manage and organize large amounts of information, maintain thorough documentation, and demonstrate keen attention to detail. We're looking for a quick learner who can work independently and take initiative, while keeping a positive attitude.

Core Competencies & Strengths:

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Clear and efficient communicator both verbally and written

• A quick learner, with an open-minded perspective

• A problem solver with a positive attitude

• A self-starter; someone who is highly effective working independently and within a team

• Passion for inclusion and advocacy in the arts

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years relevant work experience in arts education and/or arts administration (required)

• Proficiency with Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms)

• *Not required but a plus: working knowledge and experience using Salesforce, Zoom, and Asana

• Ability to travel within the five NYC boroughs, as needed

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING

Pre-employment screening is required for this position, including but not limited to criminal history checks by regulating agencies as needed per placement. 

 

WE ARE AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Please note:  In accordance with organizational policy, LEAP does not sponsor individuals on O-1 visas.