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The New York Public Library Program Manager, Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers in New York, New York
Program Manager, Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers
Application Deadline: 17 May 2024
Department: Research Libraries
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
Reporting To: Paul Delaverdac
Compensation: $65,000 - $75,000 / year
Description
Overview
The Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers is an internationally renowned fellowship program open to people whose work will benefit directly from access to the collections at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building—including academics, independent scholars, and creative writers. The Center appoints 15 Fellows each year for a nine-month term at the Library, from September through May. In addition to working on their own projects, the Fellows engage in ongoing exchanges of ideas within the Center and in public forums throughout the Library.
Under the supervision of the Deputy Director of the Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers, the Program Manager curates, develops, manages, and executes all aspects of CSW public programs; stands in for the Director in his absence during public programs; creates Cullman Center social media content and manages all Center social media presence; recruits interlocutors; strategizes outreach and develops relationships with other cultural institutions to ensure robust audiences for public events; collaborates with Public Relations and Public Programming Departments; assists with aspects of fellowship competition; helps coordinate CSW Institute for Teachers; and manages Center’s practical daily office needs.
We are looking for someone we can count on to:
Own :
Cullman Center public programming
Post-Conversation and other receptions
Teach :
- Themselves about the ongoing new works of current and past Fellows
Learn:
Coordination of Cullman Center practices with other departments at the Library
NYPL catalog to assist Fellows with their daily research needs
Improve :
Public awareness of Fellows’ books
Growth in institutional outreach
Some expectations for this role are that within:
1 month , this person will:
- Have met and developed relationships with colleagues elsewhere in the Library working in parallel and complementary roles
3 months , this person will:
- Have familiarized themselves with past Fellows and their works-in-progress
6 months and beyond , this person will:
- Be able to assist Fellows with specific research needs
Responsibilities
Curate, develop, manage, and execute 8–12 public evening programs per year, coordinating with Public Programming, Public Relations, and Library Shop to ensure quality events and avoid scheduling conflicts
Create partnerships and co-hosting opportunities with other New York City cultural institutions, authors, and publishers; develop and organize post-event activities; work to attract media attention to CSW events and people
Create content for CSW social media, posting about Fellows and events, monitoring activities of current and former Fellows’ publications, awards, and readings; notify other NYPL departments of important CSW news; create CSW content for NYPL blog
Manage daily administration of CSW: ordering supplies and meals, performing office upkeep, and providing general administrative support
Maintain CSW records, library of Fellows’ publications, and lists of Fellows’ accolades
Assist Deputy Director in organizing and planning seminars for high school and middle school teachers in the Cullman Center Institute for Teachers
Strategize and execute plans to bring public attention to Cullman Center at large
Monitor budget operations throughout the year and work with Deputy Directory to assist in preparing budget for the upcoming fiscal year
Perform other job-related duties as necessary
Required Education, Experience & Skills
Required Education & Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Arts or Humanities
Required Experience
3+ years of relevant work experience
Required Skills
Accountability and professionalism: demonstrate enthusiasm for and commitment to the position and accept responsibility for personal actions
Strong interpersonal skills
Efficiency, ability to stay on track with many projects at once
Computer fluency and related technology skills
Ability to take initiative, self-start, and follow through
Ability to work collaboratively with other members of small staff and with institutional colleagues
Exceptional written and oral communication skills
Experience with social media
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to work well under pressure with short deadlines and changing priorities as needed
At least one foreign language
Familiarity with contemporary media and publishing marketplace
Tact
Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities
N/A
Preferred Qualifications
2+ years of experience in publishing or other media industry
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Core Values
All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values:
Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues
Be Resourceful in solving problems
Be Curious in all aspects of your work
Be Welcoming and Inclusive
Work Environment
- Office environment
Physical Duties
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
Pre-Placement Physical Required?
No
Union/Non Union
Non-Union
FLSA Status
Exempt
Schedule
This job description represents the types and levels of responsibilities that will be required of the position and shall not be construed as a declaration of all of the specific duties and responsibilities for the role. Job duties may change if Library priorities change. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description as needed.
The New York Public Library Salary Statement
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