Education Operations Coordinator

Socket.dev; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Center Education (LCE) is seeking an Education Operations Coordinator to provide administrative support, manage materials and scheduling across departments, and assist with school partnerships. This role emphasizes accuracy, proactive problem-solving, and warmth in interactions.

The team works within Lincoln Center's mission to enable arts education and community impact. The position supports multiple programs, coordinates event logistics, and ensures processes run smoothly behind the

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience working with databases and maintaining data accuracy.
• Familiarity with budgeting parameters and expense tracking.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask across several projects and platforms.
• A proactive, creative approach to problem-solving.
• Flexibility to shift priorities quickly and work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Proficiency in MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project management tools like Monday.com.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support across departments and manage digital file systems.
• Coordinate scheduling requests for Education Operations Team.
• Support NYC Public Schools partnerships and PETS background checks as needed.
• Take, file and distribute notes at team meetings and record-keeping events.
• Manage departmental external emails and mailing lists for LCE.
• Coordinate workshop materials, inventory, and event logistics, onsite and offsite.

Skills

Administrative coordination

Database management

Budgeting

Communication skills

Multitasking

Problem-solving

MS Office 365

Project management tools

Arts education passion

Job description

Position
Education Operations Coordinator

Department

Lincoln Center Education (LCE)

Role Overview

Reporting to the Associate Director, Education Operations, the Education Operations Coordinator is the connective tissue of the Lincoln Center Education (LCE) team: a reliable, resourceful, and people-centered presence that keeps multiple program teams running smoothly behind the scenes. Supporting multiple aspects of day-to-day administrative operations, this role is ideal for someone who finds genuine satisfaction in making other people's work easier, takes pride in the details, and brings warmth and professionalism to every interaction. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic, mission-driven environment and understands that great administrative support is ultimately about people.

What You’ll Get to Do Here:

Administrative Support:

• Support day-to-day administrative needs across the departmentsuch astracking general admin expenses, supportingthe overall management of digital file systems,trackingsurvey and participantdata record keeping, and handling correspondence with internal teams and external partners.
• Support the gathering of LCE Programs’ scheduling requestsfor theEducationOperations Team
• Provide general administrative support for our work with the New York City Public Schools, and other potential school partners, including monitoring and updating the NYCPS’ PETS background check system as needed
• Take, file and distribute notes at full-team weekly meeting and other significant meetings needing record keeping
• Manage departmental external email accounts and mailing lists for LCE
• Other administrative support as assigned

Workshop & Event Material & Supply Management

• Manage allarts materials and supply needs across the team such as storing, inventorying, purchasing, and organizing; serving as the central coordinator to make sure all programs are always stocked and ready; including LCE’s inventory of iPads, MacBooks and other digital tools which support our work
• Provide material preparation support for departmental events, including photocopying and collating handouts, designing and printing nametags, assembling packets, and coordinating supply orders, ensuring all materials are accurate, on-brand, and ready in advance of each event
• Support logistics and execution for onsite and offsite meetings and program events, including catering, handling registration lists, and general setup.
• Provide basic technical support at team meetings and workshops, as well as selected events by coordinating AV setup and troubleshooting any related issues; supporting virtual participants via Zoom or similar platforms, and ensuring all technology is tested and ready before attendees arrive
• Additional workshop support duties as assigned.

You’ll Be a Fit If You Bring:

• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Experience working with databases and maintaining data accuracy
• Familiarity with budgeting parameters and expense tracking
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask across several projects and platforms simultaneously
• A proactive, creative approach to problem-solving
• Flexibility to shift priorities quickly and work occasional evenings and weekends
• Proficiency in MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Project management platforms, eg. Monday.com
• A genuine passion for arts education and community impact

What is Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts?

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. (LCPA) is a cultural and civic cornerstone of New York City. We believe the arts play an important role in our lives: they nourish our hearts and minds, teach us valuable lessons and critical skills, and help us create community. We invite you to consider joining our talented, multi-faceted team.

We are:

1. The manager of the 16-acre Lincoln Center campus

-We are one of eleven amazing resident arts organizations

2. A leading Arts Presenter.

-We curate numerous programs and performances, showcasing music, dance, and more

3. An Education Hub.

-We have reached 20 million students, educators, principals, and community members

Who are our people?

LCPA is a team of dreamers, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who use unique platforms in the heart of New York City and beyond to advocate for the transformative impact of artistic experiences.

Lincoln Center People imagine and create in concert with this mission by founding President John D. Rockefeller III - "The arts are not for the privileged few, but for the many. Their place is not on the periphery of daily life, but at its center."

We welcome applicants from all sectors who agilely solve problems, show up as they are, and can't stop innovating.

What’s the news?

Recent and Upcoming Programming

• Lincoln Center Reveals 25/26 Season Featuring Jeanine Tesori as Visionary Artist
• Kyle Abraham's 20 Years of Urgency at Lincoln Center Rose Theatre

Campus Happenings

• Lincoln Center Gets $50 Million Gift to Promote Contemporary Dance
• The new JFK terminal will show iconic artworks from MoMA, the Met and Lincoln Center

Legacies of San Juan Hill

• WNYC: Lincoln Center Celebrates 'Legacies of San Juan Hill
• Lincoln Center Launches San Juan Hill Project Digital Hub To Remember the Lost Urban Neighborhood

Who is our President and CEO?

Dr. Mariko Silver

Join us!

It is the policy of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc., to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, marital or civil partnership/union status, familial or caregiver status, alienage or citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, military or veteran status, genetic information, predisposition, or carrier status, unemployment status, domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. LCPA is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

If you require reasonable accommodation in locating open positions, completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Abigail Worsnip at (212) 875–5324.