Manager, Public Programs, Pocantico Center; RBF

Founded in 1940, the Rockefeller Brothers Fund (RBF) advances social change that contributes to a more just, sustainable, and peaceful world. The RBF’s grantmaking is organized around three themes:
Democratic Practice, Peace building, and Sustainable Development.

The Fund supports efforts to expand knowledge, clarify values and critical choices, nurture creative expression, and shape public policy. The Fund’s programs are intended to develop leaders, strengthen institutions, engage citizens, build community, and foster partnerships that include government, business, and civil society.

The Pocantico Center is a venue for conferences and meetings on critical issues related to the mission of the RBF. It also serves as a community resource and offers public access through a visitation program, lectures, and cultural events.

The Rockefeller Brothers Fund seeks a Manager for its Public Programs at Pocantico Center who is responsible for overseeing all aspects of public programming on the Estate and represents the Fund in its relationships with a wide variety of partners.

• Identify and contact potential partners within the cultural ecosystem of Westchester County and New York City.
• Curate the residency and performance programs at The Pocantico Center.
• Manage the production of The Pocantico Arts Collaborative programs.
• Develop diverse public programs that are compatible with the RBF’s mission and broad program objectives.
• Issue necessary contracts to partners for specific programs.
• Schedule and manage calendar for all public programs.
• Coordinate with Pocantico staff and manage the two local school collaboratives.
• Oversee the documentation and evaluation of the Pocantico public programs.
• Manage public program related budget.
• Review and edit all interpretive material associated with the tours.

• Knowledge of cultural ecosystem in Westchester County and/or familiarity with community leaders.
• Proven organizational skills and orientation to detail.
• Strong managerial skills and the ability to communicate clearly to a diverse group of individuals and organizations.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

The Rockefeller Brothers Fund is an equal opportunity employer and invites applications from candidates regardless of race, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability or religion.