Senior Manager, School Partnerships & Arts Education

Lincoln Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Center Education (LCE) seeks a Senior Manager, School Partnerships to steward relationships with NYC public, private, and charter schools and ensure LCE’s programs align with school and district priorities. The role involves collaborating with educators, district offices, and program teams to deliver high-quality professional development and learning experiences for PreK–12 students.

The position requires strong relationship-building, organizational skills, and a deep belief in arts

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant professional experience, including familiarity with NYC public schools.
• Experience working with NYCPS, school leaders, and educators.
• Strong written and verbal communication with diverse audiences.
• Ability to build authentic, lasting partnerships across institutions.
• Experience with project management and program coordination.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate, manage, and expand LCE's portfolio of school relationships across NYC.
• Serve as the primary contact for principals, teachers, and parent leaders.
• Collaborate with Teaching Artistry Program teams on assignments and service delivery.
• Support planning and delivery of LCE programs and professional development.
• Design onboarding systems and track engagement across partnerships.
• Lead partnership reviews, track metrics, and synthesize feedback.
• Oversee school contracts and government forms in coordination with teams.
• Manage budgets, expenses, and invoicing for school partnerships.
• Travel regularly to schools and events, with some evenings/weekends.
• Contribute to Summer Forum and educator recruitment.

Job description

Lincoln Center Education (LCE) seeks a Senior Manager, School Partnerships to steward relationships with NYC public, private, and charter schools and ensure LCE’s programs align with school and district priorities. The role involves collaborating with educators, district offices, and program teams to deliver high-quality professional development and learning experiences for PreK–12 students.

The position requires strong relationship-building, organizational skills, and a deep belief in arts