Director, Public Programs

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $90,000.00 To $ Annually

Studio in a School (Studio) is seeking an experienced Director, Public Programs (Director) to lead external facing, large-scale programs, events, and exhibitions. The Director will provide leadership and oversight of Studio's Public Programs, which include events celebrating organizational milestones, at least two, large-scale exhibitions annually, oversight of the permanent collection and gallery space, and development, in collaboration with the Chief Program Officer, of the first-ever Studio in School symposium.

In addition, the Director will serve as a leader within the Programs Team and work collaboratively with our Development and Marketing departments. The Director must be a strong event planner with production expertise, public-programming experience, and knowledge of the visual arts and cultural landscape in New York City. The Director should be an experienced project manager and event producer who is equally comfortable developing a program concept, managing a complex production timeline, coordinating vendors and stakeholders, overseeing an event budget, and ensuring a successful guest experience.

The Director will serve as a thought-partner to the Chief Program Officer (CPO) and the Chief Development Office (CDO) in developing a suite of programs to celebrate organizational milestones, such as our upcoming 50 th anniversary, and highlight our impact, as well as creating a sustainable model for the inaugural Studio Symposium. Our ideal candidate has a proven ability to conceive and implement public-facing programs, events, and experiences, as well as content knowledge in the visual arts.

The Director, Public Programs will report to the Chief Program Officer. This is a full-time, exempt, non-union position.

Studio in a School fosters the creative and intellectual development of young people through quality visual arts programs, directed by professional artists, arts and cultural internships, and apprentice-based learning in the arts. The organization also collaborates with and develops the ability of those who provide or support arts programming and creative development for young people both in and outside of schools.

Primary

Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership & Vision

• In collaboration with the Chief Program Officer, develop and steward Studio's public programs, events, and exhibitions.
• Develop innovative, mission-aligned public programs and event experiences that elevate Studio’s visibility and strengthen the organization’s position as a leader in arts education.
• In collaboration with Senior Leadership, develop programs and events that celebrate organizational milestones, engage key stakeholders, and communicate Studio’s impact.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with artists, cultural institutions, community organizations, vendors, event partners, funders, and other external stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for strategic partnerships and collaborations that expand Studio’s reach and audience.

Planning & Execution

• Plan, develop, produce, and execute Studio’s annual slate of approximately 6–12 public programs, events, and exhibitions, including large-scale organizational, donor, community, and milestone events.
• Own the full event lifecycle, from initial concept development and event objectives through planning, production, execution, evaluation, and post-event follow-up.
• Develop and maintain a multiyear calendar of public programs, events, and exhibitions in collaboration with Programs, Development, and Marketing departments.

Budget & Operations Management

• Draft, manage, and monitor departmental budgets.
• Ensure responsible resource stewardship and cost control.
• Manage contracts with vendors, contractors, and service…