Government & Community Relations Coordinator

Socket.dev; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. invites applications for a Government and Community Relations Coordinator. The role reports to the Senior Director and supports data integrity, meeting logistics, materials preparation, and cross‑functional tasks across GCR.

Responsibilities include minutes, ticketing, Tessitura usage, Excel tracking, and developing research and outreach materials for government meetings and partnerships. Some evenings and weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1+ year related experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written and communications skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
• Experience with a CRM or donor database like Tessitura.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and Canva.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and deliver to elected officials and commissioners.
• Maintain data integrity and organize department records and contacts.
• Use Tessitura for stakeholder details, track interactions, and report on appropriations.
• Track tickets, attendance, budgets, and metrics in Excel.
• Coordinate event and ticketing logistics with other departments and partners.
• Draft internal and external materials for government meetings and hearings.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Tessitura

MS Office

SharePoint

Canva

Job description

Position: Government and Community Relations Coordinator

Department: Government and Community Relations (GCR)

Role Overview: Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Government and Community Relations, the Coordinator would support needs across the cross-functional team. Coordinator would be responsible for data tracking, maintaining data integrity, handling events and ticketing logistics, support in preparation of materials, and providing general administrative support.

This is a full-time salaried position with benefits.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Handle administrative responsibilities for the department, including writing meeting minutes, delivering materials to elected officials and commissioners, and arranging tickets for performances, among other essential duties
• Systems maintenance of all documents, databases, and contacts used by Government and Community Relations, and updating information, as necessary.
• Use Tessitura consistently for stakeholder contact details, tracking interactions, plans, and listing awarded government appropriations at the city, state, and federal levels in the system; Research and establish the most efficient way for each GCR team member to make updates in Tessitura
• Track tickets, attendance, performance metrics, and budgets in Excel
• Coordinate event and ticketing logistics, including communications with other departments and external partners
• Develop documents with focused research and data relevant to government and community leaders
• Develop initial drafts of internal and external materials, like newsletters, collateral for government meetings, budget hearing testimony, and other materials
• Manage the robust calendar of community and government events and partner meetings, as well as the schedule for prep deliverables
• Research support on prospect and partnership pipeline
• Assisting with Lincoln Center’s submission of various city and state reports and applications; Compile raw data across various departments
• Other duties and special projects as assigned by the Senior Director, Government and Community Relations
• Occasional evening and weekend work is required

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred with a minimum of 1-year related experience
• At least 2 years of administrative experience working in an office environment
• Excellent verbal, written and communications skills
• Demonstrated organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills
• Experience with a CRM or donor database like Tessitura
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.) and Canva
• Knowledge of government, local community issues, and organizations
• Ability to work independently, reliably, and be self-motivated
• A can-do spirit of collaboration, communication, and roll-up-your-sleeves flexibility of attitude as a valuable team player
• Ability to work efficiently and with accuracy in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Bilingual and literate in Spanish and/or Mandarin is a plus, but not required

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.