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About The Position

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience in cultural programming, project management, and event delivery.
• Established network across the arts and culture sector.
• Strong creative and strategic thinking, with experience developing innovative programming concepts.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach to designing programming and audience experiences.
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills, with experience delivering internal and external pitches.
• Results-oriented approach, with experience measuring ROI and improving processes.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Team-oriented approach and keen interest in supporting departmental growth.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated interest in the arts and active engagement with cultural events and exhibitions.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Arts Education, Cultural Institutions, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage execution of the monthly, annual, and bespoke New York engagement program calendar, including conferences and panels, Lates, Kids & Family, and exhibition education.
• Design and deliver programming that grows and retains audiences, celebrates Sotheby’s expertise, facilitates knowledge exchange, and secures noteworthy guests.
• Coordinate with internal teams, including Marketing, Events, Global Fine Art, and Luxury, to deliver cross-departmental audience initiatives.
• Work with Front of House, Security, and Facilities to create a seamless and consistent client journey, including fulfilling client-facing duties.
• Lead on-site delivery of New York programming and events, directing internal teams, external staff, suppliers, catering, and AV.
• Develop and maintain production schedules, run-of-show documents, staffing plans, technical briefs, and other event documentation with the Events team.
• Contribute on occasion to consigner pitches with unique programming opportunities.
• Maintain standard operating procedures, templates, and best practices, and apply lessons from event debriefs to future delivery.
• Monitor milestones, budgets, and project readiness; maintain ownership of actions and deadlines; and support project meetings and accurate monthly performance reporting.
• Support the Programming Operations Manager for In Residence and private exhibitions during peak season, including on-site coordination, logistics, and marketing.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus
• Competitive benefits package