Programs & Special Projects Coordinator

Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Marlene Meyerson Jewish Community Center of Manhattan is seeking a highly organized, collaborative, and enthusiastic Programs & Special Projects Coordinator to coordinate and help deliver ambitious cultural initiatives across the Lambert Center for Arts + Ideas. Reporting to the Director of the Lambert Center, the Coordinator will play an integral role in bringing complex projects to life, working closely with artists, partner organizations, vendors, and colleagues across the institution. This position supports cross-departmental initiatives that combine visual arts, performing arts, public programming, exhibitions, festivals, and community engagement. The Coordinator will help manage project timelines, facilitate communications, conduct research, coordinate logistics, and support the production of high-quality cultural experiences that reflect the JCC's mission and artistic vision. Initial priorities for this position include supporting the JCC's upcoming 25th Anniversary celebration, a year-long series of artistic commissions, exhibitions, performances, and public programs, as well as the Israel Culture Project (ICP), an initiative designed to strengthen connections between Israeli artists, cultural organizations, and Jewish communities throughout North America. This is an exceptional opportunity for an early-career arts professional to gain hands-on experience producing exhibitions, festivals, public programs, and institution-wide initiatives while working directly with artists, cultural organizations, and senior leadership. The position offers broad exposure to every stage of project planning and execution within one of New York City's leading Jewish cultural institutions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
1–2 years of professional experience in a cultural institution, nonprofit organization, Jewish communal organization, or a related environment.
Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
Self-motivated, resourceful, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong research, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
A genuine interest in the arts, culture, and community engagement.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Hebrew and Israeli culture is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

Coordinate project timelines, work plans, and deliverables across multiple concurrent initiatives, ensuring projects remain on schedule and milestones are achieved.
Support the planning and execution of exhibitions, performances, festivals, artist residencies, public programs, and other special initiatives.
Serve as a primary point of contact for artists, speakers, vendors, consultants, and institutional partners, coordinating communications, contracts, schedules, travel, and project logistics.
Conduct research on artists, cultural organizations, grants, and potential partnerships to support new and ongoing initiatives.
Assist with grant administration, including tracking deadlines, maintaining documentation, and supporting reporting requirements.
Prepare project materials, presentations, meeting agendas, research summaries, budgets, and other administrative documents for leadership.
Track project budgets, invoices, purchase orders, and vendor payments in collaboration with Finance and Operations.
Maintain organized project management systems, calendars, files, and databases to support efficient workflow across multiple initiatives.
Provide on-site coordination and production support for exhibitions, events, and public programs, including occasional evenings and weekends.
Take on additional projects and responsibilities in support of the Lambert Center's artistic and institutional priorities.