Arts Education Partnerships Manager (Residencies)

New Jersey Performing Arts Center Corporation; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

New Jersey Performing Arts Center Corporation in Newark seeks a Manager of Residencies & School Partnerships to renew and grow partnerships, match schools with Teaching Artists, and guide residencies from first conversation to culminating experience.

You will recruit, onboard and schedule Teaching Artists, ensure alignment with New Jersey Student Learning Standards, and maintain contracts, data and communications across teams. Expect travel up to 50% across New Jersey.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in arts education program management.
• Two or more years of experience working in or with schools.
• Bachelor's degree in the arts, arts education or related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Residency and Teaching Artist Management: recruit, match and assign teaching artists to residencies; onboard and support TAs; plan with teachers to align with standards; monitor curricula and learning goals; attend performances and partner events.
• Operations and Compliance: prepare LOAs and contracts; manage scheduling and logistics; maintain accurate residency data in Salesforce; approve TA hours; participate in budgeting and reporting.
• Partner Relationships and Renewals: conduct partner check-ins; pursue renewals and expansions; build multiple school relationships; assist with residency proposals and pipeline management.

Skills

Relationship-builder

Persuasive communicator

Highly organized

Culturally responsive

Google Workspace

Salesforce

Education

Bachelor's degree in the arts or related field

Tools

Google Workspace

Salesforce

Job description

New Jersey Performing Arts Center Corporation in Newark seeks a Manager of Residencies & School Partnerships to renew and grow partnerships, match schools with Teaching Artists, and guide residencies from first conversation to culminating experience.

You will recruit, onboard and schedule Teaching Artists, ensure alignment with New Jersey Student Learning Standards, and maintain contracts, data and communications across teams. Expect travel up to 50% across New Jersey.