Manager, Arts in Public Health

• Location:
  
  New York City - Hybrid, with regular site-based work across the five boroughs
• Compensation: $77,500 per year + benefits
• Report to:
  Director of Arts in Public Health

Sing for Hope harnesses the power of the arts to create a better world. Our creative programs bring hope, healing, and connection to millions of people in hospitals, schools, care facilities, and public spaces worldwide. A non‑profit organization founded in New York City in response to the events of 9/11, Sing for Hope partners with hundreds of community‑based organizations, mobilizes thousands of artists in creative service, and produces artist‑created Sing for Hope Pianos across the United States and around the world.

Sing for Hope's Public Health & Wellbeing program co‑creates research‑based arts interventions that foster wellness and connection in partnership with hospitals, care facilities, community centers, and public spaces. Designed for systemic impact, our work supports individuals, organizations, and communities.

Reporting to the Director of Arts in Public Health and working closely with program, communications, and operations teams, the Manager of Arts in Public Health coordinates and delivers PHWB programming across hospitals, care facilities, community centers, and public spaces. Primary activities include scheduling and site facilitation, logistics and production, data and reporting, and communications with partners and Artist Partners. This role is ideal for a detail‑oriented arts professional with strong music programming experience, excellent facilitation and organizational skills, and a passion for connecting artists with communities in ways that enhance health and wellbeing.

The position also requires flexibility to occasionally support creative placemaking activations in transit hubs and civic spaces.

• Coordinate, schedule, and manage arts‑in‑health programs across NYC and beyond.
• Provide site management/facilitation for hospital and community-based programming, ensuring smooth operations and high‑quality delivery.
• Support program design and curation of music programming responsive to community needs.
• As needed, support creative placemaking activations in transit hubs and civic spaces.
• Ensure logistics, staffing, and technical requirements are met for each activation.
• Support data collection and program evaluation processes; familiarity with evaluation concepts (e.g., logic models) is helpful but not required.
• Maintain accurate program records and reports for funders, partners, and internal review.
• Assist with case studies, storytelling, and documentation that demonstrate program outcomes.
• Draft/edit internal and external communications (e.g., artist updates, partner notes, brief newsletters).
• Assist in capturing impact stories (photo/video/interviews/social media) in collaboration with SFH Communications, ensuring respectful and accurate representation.
• As needed, provide backup production and on‑site support for Sing for Hope activations, including at Moynihan Train Hall, assisting with setup, breakdown, and movement of program materials and equipment.

• Demonstrated experience in music programming or arts program management required.
• Proven ability to coordinate or site‑manage performances/events required.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Clear, professional communication (written and verbal) with colleagues, artists, and partners.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with artists, healthcare partners, and community stakeholders.
• Proficiency with standard digital tools for scheduling, reporting, documentation, and communication, such as Google Workspace, , Slack, or similar…