Programs & Special Projects Coordinator

Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan; New York (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Paid Vacation Time

403(b) Retirement Savings Account

Professional development and mentoring

Access to all JCC cultural, learning,

Free fitness membership for pool and

Discounts on JCC programs

Job summary

The Marlene Meyerson Jewish Community Center Manhattan seeks a Programs & Special Projects Coordinator to drive ambitious cultural initiatives across the Lambert Center for Arts + Ideas. You will coordinate timelines, budgets, and communications with artists, partners, and leadership to deliver high-quality exhibitions, festivals, and public programs.

This role offers hands-on experience in producing arts programming within a leading New York City Jewish cultural institution, with opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1–2 years of professional experience in a cultural institution or nonprofit setting.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities with multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Held interest in arts, culture, and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project timelines, work plans, and deliverables across concurrent initiatives.
• Support planning and execution of exhibitions, performances, festivals, and programs.
• Serve as primary contact for artists, vendors, and partners, coordinating logistics.
• Conduct research on artists and potential partnerships to support initiatives.
• Assist with grant administration, tracking deadlines and reporting requirements.
• Prepare materials, agendas, budgets, and leadership-level documents.
• Track budgets, invoices, and vendor payments with Finance and Operations.
• Maintain project management systems and calendars for efficient workflow.
• Provide on-site coordination and production support for events, including evenings/weekends.
• Take on additional projects to support Lambert Center priorities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Written and verbal communication

Research

Relationship building

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Marlene Meyerson Jewish Community Center of Manhattan is seeking a highly organized, collaborative, and enthusiastic Programs & Special Projects Coordinator to coordinate and help deliver ambitious cultural initiatives across the Lambert Center for Arts + Ideas. Reporting to the Director of the Lambert Center, the Coordinator will play an integral role in bringing complex projects to life, working closely with artists, partner organizations, vendors, and colleagues across the institution.

This position supports cross-departmental initiatives that combine visual arts, performing arts, public programming, exhibitions, festivals, and community engagement. The Coordinator will help manage project timelines, facilitate communications, conduct research, coordinate logistics, and support the production of high-quality cultural experiences that reflect the JCC's mission and artistic vision.

Initial priorities for this position include supporting the JCC's upcoming 25th Anniversary celebration, a year-long series of artistic commissions, exhibitions, performances, and public programs, as well as the Israel Culture Project (ICP), an initiative designed to strengthen connections between Israeli artists, cultural organizations, and Jewish communities throughout North America.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an early-career arts professional to gain hands-on experience producing exhibitions, festivals, public programs, and institution-wide initiatives while working directly with artists, cultural organizations, and senior leadership. The position offers broad exposure to every stage of project planning and execution within one of New York City's leading Jewish cultural institutions.

The Marlene Meyerson Jewish Community Center of Manhattan

Together with our community, the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan creates a welcoming and vibrant environment where individuals from all walks of life come together to connect, grow, and learn. Rooted in Jewish values, it is a cornerstone of the Upper West Side that provides something for every stage of life through a multifaceted array of offerings, spanning comprehensive children's and family programs, cutting-edge health and wellness, thought-provoking arts and culture, and vital social services. It imagines Jewish life that is inclusive and diverse, creating a supportive space for people of all backgrounds to engage, nurture their well-being, and find a deep sense of belonging.

Please note that this job description is not intended to cover or list in full the activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate project timelines, work plans, and deliverables across multiple concurrent initiatives, ensuring projects remain on schedule and milestones are achieved.
• Support the planning and execution of exhibitions, performances, festivals, artist residencies, public programs, and other special initiatives.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for artists, speakers, vendors, consultants, and institutional partners, coordinating communications, contracts, schedules, travel, and project logistics.
• Conduct research on artists, cultural organizations, grants, and potential partnerships to support new and ongoing initiatives.
• Assist with grant administration, including tracking deadlines, maintaining documentation, and supporting reporting requirements.
• Prepare project materials, presentations, meeting agendas, research summaries, budgets, and other administrative documents for leadership.
• Track project budgets, invoices, purchase orders, and vendor payments in collaboration with Finance and Operations.
• Maintain organized project management systems, calendars, files, and databases to support efficient workflow across multiple initiatives.
• Provide on-site coordination and production support for exhibitions, events, and public programs, including occasional evenings and weekends.
• Take on additional projects and responsibilities in support of the Lambert Center's artistic and institutional priorities.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1–2 years of professional experience in a cultural institution, nonprofit organization, Jewish communal organization, or a related environment.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong research, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
• A genuine interest in the arts, culture, and community engagement.
• Familiarity with Hebrew and Israeli culture is a plus, but not required.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Supportive, mission-driven work environment.
• Health Benefits such as Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance + more.
• Paid Vacation Time + a generous offering of Federal and Secular Holidays.
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Account.
• Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
• Access to all the JCC's cultural, learning, arts, and film programs.
• Investment in professional development and leadership skills.
• Free fitness membership for the pool and health club.
• Discounts on other JCC programs.

Work Schedule: This role is in person, five days a week, on the Upper West Side.

Compensation: The position offers an annual salary of $67,000.

The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, marital status and civil partnership/union status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other characteristic as established and protected by applicable federal, state or local law.