Senior Partnerships Leader — School & Education Programs

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

Job summary

Lincoln Center Education in New York seeks a Senior Manager, School Partnerships to lead and expand relationships with NYC schools, principals, teachers, and families. You will steward programming, professional development, and leadership initiatives that are culturally resonant and embedded in PreK-12 education.

This role requires strong relationship-building, organizational rigor, and a commitment to arts education.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years in roles with NYC public schools or similar networks.
• Strong knowledge of PD design and teacher professional development.
• Experience collaborating with teaching artists.
• Ability to manage multiple partnerships with warmth and equity.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and expand LCE's school relationships across NYC.
• Navigate NYCPS ecosystem and align programs with priorities.
• Collaborate on Teaching Artist assignments and logistics.
• Design onboarding systems for new partners.
• Lead partnership reviews and track metrics.
• Oversee contracts, budgets, and invoicing for partnerships.

Skills

Relationship building

Partnership management

Exceptional communication

Organizational skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Job description

Lincoln Center Education in New York seeks a Senior Manager, School Partnerships to lead and expand relationships with NYC schools, principals, teachers, and families. You will steward programming, professional development, and leadership initiatives that are culturally resonant and embedded in PreK-12 education.

This role requires strong relationship-building, organizational rigor, and a commitment to arts education.