Cultural Programs Curator at the Brooklyn Public Library
Job Title: Cultural Programs Curator
Job Status: Full-time
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Salary: $76,000 to $78,000
Compensation Package:
Healthcare & Insurance
- All new hires are eligible to enroll in NYC Health Plans
- Dental and optical benefits
- Flexible Spending Account: for childcare and medical expenses
- Long Term Disability & Term Life Insurance
Retirement & Savings
- Participation in the New York State Local Retirement System (NYSLRS): where employees make a contribution of their gross salary, starting at 3% with a cap of 6%
- Several Tax Deferred Annuity Options: 457 plan (New York State Deferred Compensation) and 403b plans (TIAA-Cref and Valic)
Time Off
- Minimum of 3 weeks of paid vacation
- Paid sick time
- Paid holidays
Other Benefit Highlights
- Pre-tax transit and parking benefits
- Education Assistance Program
- Discounts on gym memberships, electronics, rental cars, entertainment and more
Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) is one of the nation’s largest library systems and among New York City’s most democratic institutions. As a leader in developing modern 21st-century libraries, we provide resources to support personal advancement, foster civic literacy, and strengthen the fabric of community among the more than 2.7 million individuals who call Brooklyn home. BPL provide nearly 60,000 free programs a year with writers, thinkers, artists, and educators—from around the corner and around the world. And we give patrons millions of opportunities to enjoy one of life’s greatest satisfactions: the joy of a good book.
BPL’s Arts and Culture branch is a library and performance venue situated in the heart of the downtown cultural district and within walking distance of two historic BPL branches – Walt Whitman and Pacific. An ever-changing collection and unique programming output will reflect the dynamism of the neighborhood.
This unique cultural hub housing a branch of Brooklyn Public Library in addition to the Museum of African and Diasporic Arts (MOCADA), 651 Arts, and Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) archives and film theaters and adjacent to The Center for Fiction, Mark Morris Dance, Theater for a New Audience, and the main cultural campus of BAM.
The Cultural Programs Coordinator is an exciting and unique full-time position within Brooklyn Public Library’s cultural programming department, BPL Presents, reporting to the Vice President of Arts and Culture. The Coordinator is responsible for curating and hosting the library’s public programs at the Arts & Culture Library, which will be related to, and expand upon, the artistic offerings of the neighboring cultural institutions. The Coordinator is responsible for designing relevant and inspiring programs together with the BPL Presents department and building collaborative relationships with other institutions. The Coordinator works with the library staff to help connect programs to library collections. The Coordinator also participates in producing large-scale projects and high-profile events at Central Library and other sites. This position is required to work evenings and weekends as required to produce and host events.
Responsibilities
- Work with neighboring cultural institutions and BPL Presents to curate programs
- Plan artist and author talks, including schedule, budget, and all aspects of event production
- Create a full season of programming at the branch
- Responsible for project management of the events
- Work with the VP of Arts and Culture and the Development office on fundraising ideas
- Work with BPL Presents` social media team on marketing events.
- Communicate with Office of Neighborhood Services, Marketing and Development departments
- Collaborate with Programming department on large scale productions
Qualifications
- B.A. and experience in the arts field required, relevant advanced degree welcome
- Strong interest in literature, visual art, and the performing arts
- Excellent oral and written communications abilities
- Attention to detail
- Strong time management skills
- Familiarity with local artists and arts institutions
- A commitment to customer service
- Ability to lift more than 30 lbs
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
This is a non-union, exempt position with a salary range of $76,000-78,000.
Click on the job link to review the description and apply: https://careers-bklynlibrary.icims.com/jobs/2789/cultural-programs-curator/job