Manager of Public Programs and Activation, New Haven Green

Manager of Public Programs and Activation, New Haven Green

The New Haven Green Manager of Public Programs and Activation position has been created to activate the New Haven Green through year-round relationship building, collaborative programming, and consistent activation of the New Haven Green.  

Through the work of this individual, funded by the Proprietors of the New Haven Green and the New Haven Green Conservancy, in concert with the Staff and Board at the International Festival of Arts & Ideas, the following will be accomplished:  

• Regular communication with community groups and leaders, arts and arts organizations, non-profit and community-serving organizations, and individuals re: the opportunities to use the Green as a gathering space, community-serving space, learning space, and space of arts and cultural sharing. 
• The development of an annual activation plan that is complementary to the existing programming and engagement activities on the New Haven Green. 
• The formation of a communications strategy to support the New Haven Green-its current programming, opportunities for ongoing engagement, and future opportunities in the context of New Haven and its incredible communities. 
• Management and oversight of the budget and other resources to support community building and Green activation.
• Presence at community events and New Haven Green events to promote the Green as a community space.
• Administrative support for the Proprietors of the New Haven Green including (up to 5 hours/week):
  • Occasional event preparation
  • Coordinating and managing Proprietor’s meetings including technical aspects, creating agendas and minutes
  • Creating, managing and storage of work documents in Dropbox
  • Updating website

• Coordination of activities with city staff, including Mayor’s representatives, finance, and parks departments.
• In concert with Arts & Idea staff, coordination of any outside contacts, subcommittees, vendors, etc.
• Communication with partner groups and individuals.

Desired qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
• Knowledge of and embeddedness in the communities of New Haven 
• Experience and passion for working with, co-creating with, and supporting diverse constituencies
• Experienced & comfortable with working in multilingual settings
• Conversational in Spanish Preferred
• Experience in project management
• Experience in the activation of public spaces 
• Experience with marketing & communications strategies 
• Knowledge of and experience partnering with production of events
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• Experience working with youth and students 
• Experience with Microsoft Office 

Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Salary: $65,000/Year

Employment Dates: June 2024-June 2025 (with potential for extension upon mutual agreement between employee, Arts & Ideas and New Haven Green-Proprietors)

Benefits Eligible

About the New Haven Green-Proprietors

 Founded in 1638, New Haven, Connecticut is one of the oldest cities in the United States and also one of the most walkable cities in New England. 

The New Haven Green, a remarkable 16-acre site in the center of the downtown, is the central square in the original nine square design of the city. The Green is famous for its canopy of elm trees, free programs, and activities.

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The authority of the Committee of the Proprietors of Common and Undivided Lands at New Haven was given by the Connecticut General Assembly in 1810.  The five Proprietors act in the public’s interest to preserve the Green as an environmental and community resource and public forum for speech and assembly.

The New Haven Green is a National Historic Landmark and was named one of the country's top 10 public spaces by the American Planning Association. 

About the International Festival of Arts & Ideas 

The International Festival of Arts & Ideas is a year-round organization that presents an annual celebration of performing arts, lectures, and conversations in New Haven, Connecticut. Arts & Ideas programming convenes leading artists, thought leaders, and innovators from around the world for dynamic public programs to engage, entertain, and inspire a diversity of communities. In 2024, more than 85% of programs will be free to the public, including events that feature some of the most influential musical, dance, and theater artists and speakers of our time.

International Festival of Arts & Ideas is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate or permit discrimination against any person or group of persons on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, sex, transgender status, gender identity or expression, marital or pregnancy status, national origin, ancestry, present or past history of mental disability, intellectual disability, learning disability, military status, lawful source of income, sexual orientation or physical disability, or any other class of persons or categories protected by law. 

Arts & Ideas stands in solidarity with the communities, artists, and speakers with whom it collaborates and pledges that its support extends beyond performance dates. Arts & Ideas commits to working alongside the community to create transformative change in New Haven.