Senior Manager, Programs & Tours at Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation
Job Title: Senior Manager, Programs & Tours
Job Status: Full-time
Location: New York, NY
Salary: $80,000 – $90,000
Summary
The Exhibits & Programs Department celebrates the creative, innovative, and industrial legacy of the Yard through a series of public programs, tours, exhibitions, public art projects, and special events that emphasize the continued economic and cultural impact of the Yard.
We are seeking a Senior Manager, Programs & Tours, who will oversee the organization’s programming calendar for visitors of all ages and its touring program. They are responsible for creating strategies with the department head to implement programmatic goals. The position will manageone full-time program assistant and coordinate with program partners throughout the year
.Areas of Responsibility
Public Programs & Tours 55%
Conceive, develop, and maintain a robust set of public programs and tours for general audiences, including developing a refined strategy for programming tied to workforce development and master plan developments
Enhance open houses and low barrier access programs for the public and the Yard’s neighbors
Lead tours for corporate groups;
Prepare materials for groups including PowerPoints and impact reports
Work with curatorial team on developing programs for rotating exhibitions and public art projects
Liaise with Turnstile Tours, the Yard’s official tour provider. This includes confirming tour schedule, tracking data, and developing new themes and ways to engage the public
Oversee production of outreach, promotional, and marketing materials in coordination with EA team and graphic designer
School, Youth & Family Programs 35%
Maintain educational offerings for K 12 students with an emphasis on STEAM themes and the legacy of the Yard past and present
Generate curricula & develop strategy for engagement for K 12 audiences
Curate and support family-friendly programming for signature programs with
Engage and manage community partners and consultants as needed, which includes check-in, contracts, and data collection
Oversight/Administrative 10%
Manage Program Assistant, Coordinator, and external partners
Ensure programs have proper marketing and communication materials in place
Track data and visitor satisfaction through surveys, focus groups, and observation
Maintain up-to-date records and process documents with the Archives team
Oversee program budgets and expenses
The above duties and responsibilities are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of this position. It is not intended to limit in any way the authority of supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.
Required Skills And Abilities
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups of people
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Demonstrated competence working across all phases of program development, from idea inception to implementation
Experience managing budgets and creating program plans and timelines
Skilled in organization and attention to detail
Ability to multitask and create effective systems for follow up
Ability to drive results in a fast-paced environment, working through ambiguity independently
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in art education, museum education, arts administration, art history, design, or related fields required
5-7+ years of experience in education, youth programs, public programs, and tours
2+ years of experience writing curricula and/or teaching in a cultural setting
2+ years of supervisory experience
2+ years of experience managing budgets and/or handling invoices, payments, and relationships with vendors
Experience working with audiences of varying ages, backgrounds, interests, and abilities
High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required; Photoshop, Illustrator an added benefit) and other administrative tools
Must be able to work some nights and weekends
BNYDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including actual or perceived sex, gender, gender identity, self-image, appearance, behavior or expression) sexual orientation, genetic trait, actual or perceived status of a victim of domestic violence, or a victim of sex offenses or stalking, unemployment status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, military status, handicap, disability, or any other legally protected classification.
Benefits
BNYDC is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees. Some of the highlights include:Employer-funded pension plan, with annual contributions up to 14% of your salaryFull medical, dental, and vision coverage optionsAnnual HRA (health reimbursement arrangement) of $6,000 to cover out-of-pocket medical expensesEmployer-funded Basic Life/AD&D coveragePaid parental leaveTeledoc & TotalCare EAP membershipsTransit/Commuter & Let’s Ride NYC (Citi Bike) benefitsDiscounted pet insurance through MetLife4 weeks of PTO, paid sick leave, and Summer Fridays!