Programs Producer (Part-Time) | New York, NY (Hybrid)

About Eyebeam 

Eyebeam is a New York City-based nonprofit arts organization dedicated to supporting artists who make radical, independent work with technology. Founded in 1998, Eyebeam has spent more than twenty-five years at the forefront of art and technology, providing residencies, fellowships, and public programming that center artistic inquiry as essential to understanding the systems that shape our present and future. Operating at the intersection of creative practice, emerging technology, and society, Eyebeam empowers artists to pursue experimental, risk-taking work that pushes the boundaries of what technology can mean and do. 

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About the Role 

Eyebeam is seeking a part-time Programs Producer to lead the design and delivery of its core programmatic offerings, including its signature artist residencies as well as public events and community convenings. This is a creative and connective role at the heart of what Eyebeam does. This person shapes the intellectual and social life of the organization, stewards relationships with artists and alumni, and brings rigorous curiosity and genuine warmth to everything they touch. 

The ideal candidate is deeply embedded in the art and technology cultural ecosystem and is knowledgeable about the artists, organizations, thinkers, and issues that are shaping the field. They're passionate about supporting artists and interdisciplinary research, as well as translating that work for a wider public through dynamic events and programs. Most importantly, they are a skilled and empathetic facilitator who is energized by creating spaces where interesting people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives can come together to do interesting things. 

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Hours & Compensation 

This is a part-time position (3 days/week, $60,000/year), well-suited to someone whose broader practice includes independent work in the field alongside an institutional role. 

Working hours are 10am – 6pm. One day onsite is preferred. Occasional late nights for special events. 

Location 

Distributed Hybrid: Eyebeam offers flexible co-working space options throughout New York City, supporting a distributed work model with prime locations for team collaboration, meetings, residency, and public programs. 

Benefits Package

Part-time employees are not eligible for company-sponsored healthcare benefits; however, they do receive paid time off (PTO), including accrued vacation and holiday PTO, as described in the organization's policy.

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Key Responsibilities 

Residency Programs 

• Manage Eyebeam's annual artist residency cohorts. For FY27 this includes one virtual and one in-person residency 
•  Lead all phases of residency delivery: open call and juried selection, artist onboarding, cohort facilitation, community-building, liaising and coordinating guest critics and mentors, documentation, and close-out 
• Work with the ED, staff and alumni to develop and evolve residency themes, structure, processes, and selection criteria over time 

Public Programs & Events 

• Conceive, develop, and produce a year-round calendar of public programs: talks, panels, workshops, exhibitions, hackathons, dinners, salons, and other gatherings 
• Bring genuine intellectual and curatorial investment to program themes, identifying relevant conversations, practitioners, and questions at the intersection of art and technology 
• Manage all logistics end-to-end: venues, speakers, budgets, timelines, A/V, documentation, and follow-up \

 Community & Relationships 

• Serve as a primary relationship-holder for Eyebeam's alumni network and extended art/tech community in NYC and internationally 
• Maintain active connections with artists, technologists, researchers, educators, and cultural organizers across the field 
• Identify and steward partnerships with peer institutions, universities, festivals, and other organizations 

Operations & Administration 

• Organize and lead open call application and review process in Submittable (or similar) 
• Maintain program records, budgets, timelines, and contact databases using Notion, Google Docs and other organizational tools 
• Track program outcomes and support reporting for funders and the board 
• Collaborate closely with the ED, Development, and Communications staff to align programs with organizational priorities and storytelling 

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Qualifications 

• 5+ years of experience in arts programming, residency management, cultural production, or a closely related field 
• Deep familiarity with art and technology practices and the communities around them 
• A track record of conceiving and producing compelling programs, events, exhibitions or convenings 
• Experience leading and/or serving on arts juries or academic admissions committees 
• Strong facilitation skills; comfortable holding space for diverse groups and creating conditions for meaningful exchange 
• Excellent project management instincts: good with timelines, budgets, and systems 
• Experience working with software tools such as Submittable (applications), Mailchimp (newsletter), Notion (admin), Google Workspace (admin), and Are.na (research) 
•  A natural connector — you know a lot of people and you love introducing them to each other 
• Collaborative, curious, and communicative; you work well in a small team and can operate independently 
• Genuine enthusiasm for Eyebeam's mission and the broader questions it inhabits 

To Apply 

Please send a cover letter, resume, and a brief description of a program or event you're proud of, initiated, or managed. 

Equity and Inclusion 

Eyebeam aims to create a hub for conversation and practice-sharing that is aware and responsive to systemic inequities in technology and invests in the meaningful inclusion of historically marginalized groups and voices. Eyebeam is committed to and values diversity in its organization and programs as defined by gender, race, ethnicity, disability-status, age, sexual orientation, immigrant status, and socioeconomic status. With a history rooted in innovation and collaboration, Eyebeam’s programs are grounded in artist-community dialogue. Eyebeam supports meaningful access to technology for everyone. 

We will accept and review applications on a rolling basis, but will be prioritizing applications submitted before the deadline, Friday July 17. Only applications completed via Submittable will be considered. 

Please send a cover letter, resume, and 2-3 descriptions of a program/project you're proud of, initiated, or managed through the Submittable link below.