Organization: 

Established in 1991, Long Island Traditions is a cultural arts nonprofit dedicated to promoting, supporting, and documenting the arts and lifeways of the many communities who live on Long Island. Our program areas include singing, dance, and storytelling as well as costume and craft; educating and preserving architectural sites that tell the story of the people who build and maintain them; culturally responsive school programs in partnership with teaching artists; and grants to individual artists who are building on ancestral knowledge to create new work about life in their unique place and time.

Position:

Long Island Traditions is seeking a Program Manager to assist the Executive Director in developing programs and partnerships that reflect the interests and expertise of cultural communities on Long Island. The aim is to grow this position over time, so skills in fundraising and grant writing would be advantageous. Above all, the organization is looking for individuals who are passionate about their work and are eager to learn and grow alongside the position and the organization.

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Skills & Qualifications

• B.A. degree or higher in folklore, anthropology, history, American studies, art history or related field
• Computer competency with knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and comfort with social media
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills and ability to work independently
• Flexibility
• Reliable vehicle or transit to our remote program sites across Long Island

Primary Responsibilities/Duties:

• Assist with exhibit and school program development
• Mailings of newsletters and artist contracts;
• Arranging schedules for artist visits and sending reminders to school teachers and administrators;
• Creating summaries of field interviews (audio and video)
• Responding to book and video sales orders
• In addition, the program coordinator will respond to public requests for information, including press and media inquiries, membership, teachers interested in arts-in-ed programs, and persons interested in historic preservation.

Compensation:

• $25/hour
• Health Insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible hybrid schedule

How To Apply:

To apply, please email a resume, a description of a public program you developed (or relevant equivalent work), and two references to info@longislandtraditions.org

DEADLINE TO APPLY IS NOVEMBER 16, 2024