Government Relations Coordinator

BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC INC•New York, NY

4d•$54,000 - $64,800•Hybrid

About The Position

Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) is seeking a Government Relations Coordinator. The ideal candidate will implement tactics to support government funding strategies, including proposal development, funding reports, application submissions, and other related activities. This role involves assisting in developing and filing government grant proposals and reports, handling administrative duties for the department, attending meetings with government officials, and representing BAM at community and government events.

Requirements

1-2 years of administrative experience working in an office environment
Strong interest in government and civic issues
Excellent verbal, written and communications skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Experience with Tessitura or database applications
Reliable and self-motivated
Knowledge of government, local community issues, and organizations
Ability to work independently as well as be a team player
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong initiative
Ability to multi-task
Highly organized with attention to detail

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and filing government grant proposals and reports to secure government funding and partnership
Handle all administrative duties for the department, including writing meeting minutes, delivering materials to elected officials and commissioners, and arranging tickets for performances, among other essential duties
Attend meetings with key government officials and their representatives to facilitate an understanding of BAM programs and audiences
Invite key community stakeholders, elected officials, and government staffers to performances, cinema screenings, educational programs, and receptions to cultivate awareness and interest in BAM’s mission
Attend and represent BAM at community and government events, like community board meetings, rallies, hearings, and other events
Assists with advocacy efforts for routine government and community support for BAM initiatives and ventures as well as city-wide arts and culture funding
Update and manage government contact details, plans, and gifts in Tessitura
Compile education and community program data
Develop documents with focused research and data relevant to government and community leaders
Process government funding through various city, state and federal portals and record this data in Tessitura
Develop internal and external documents that detail BAM programs and services, like newsletters, cultural district maps, budget hearing testimony, and other materials
Assist with the management and coordination of advancement projects as needed
Staff BAM’s patron table on select evenings and support select special events like the annual MLK Breakfast and fundraising events