Senior Program Officer, NYFA Learning, Career Advice and Training

Position: Senior Program Officer, NYFA Learning, Career Advice and Training

Reports to: Director of Earned Income

Status: Full-time permanent

Location: Hybrid (New York, NY)

Compensation and Benefits: $69,000

Subsidized Health/Dental/Vision insurance as well as full coverage of Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability. Three weeks paid vacation plus holidays. Pre-Tax Transit and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

About NYFA:

New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) is a 501(c)(3) service organization that empowers artists in all disciplines, as well as cultural workers, to achieve success on their own terms by providing critical support, resources, and opportunities. NYFA accomplishes this mission by offering financial and informational assistance to artists and organizations that directly serve artists, by supporting arts programming in the larger community, and by building collaborative relationships with others who advocate for the arts in New York State and throughout the country.

Position Objective 

The Senior Program Officer of NYFA Learning, Career Advice and Training manages the professional development programming areas affiliated with NYFA Learning, including Coaching and Consulting, Educational Partnerships, Artist as Entrepreneur, Workshops, On Demand Learning, and the Profitable Artist book. The Senior Program Officer reports to the Director of Earned Income and plays a key role in working collaboratively to identify and implement  revenue-generating opportunities for NYFA Learning, as well as offering programmatic insights, strategies, and solutions. 

NYFA Learning:

NYFA Learning serves as the organization's front-line of professional development, serving artists,

creators, arts and culture workers in New York City, statewide, nationwide, and internationally. From one-on-one consultations with industry professionals to intensive programs that foster communities and networks.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of work conducted by the Learning Program Officers, including the Learning Program Officer, Immigrant Artist Program and Learning Program Officer, Leadership Initiatives. This includes: 
• Approval of PTO in ADP, after receiving verbal approval from the Director of Earned Income
• Scheduling one-on-one meetings for project updates
• Providing support and training when needed
• Conducting annual performance reviews
• Other supervisory tasks as may be needed and/or assigned by the Director of Earned Income 
• Supervision of all consultants affiliated with the programmatic areas of oversight.
• Supervision and oversight of intern(s) as necessary working under NYFA Learning. 
• Compile monthly board newsletters and quarterly board reports capturing Learning department accomplishments and updates.
• Manage and facilitate the Artist as Entrepreneur program, a 1 - 4 day professional development intensive taking place at sites throughout New York State approximately 3x

annually, alongside additional partnering sites nationally and internationally

• Serve as point person for all Educational Partnerships with academic institutions and local artists organizations nationwide and internationally.
• Manage additional major Educational Partnerships as needed on a project basis: for

example, Creatives Rebuild New York.

• Spearhead and project manage new On Demand Learning initiative: develop and present coursework, liaise with contributing independent contractors to create and present content; develop all website content and written communication materials in collaboration with Communications.
• Oversee NYFA Coaching and Consulting program by managing a roster of NYFA staff as well as external consultants to provide one-on-one training to artists and arts leaders; onboard and train new consultants; design sessions and topics to meet constituents’ needs; serve as a coach.
• Oversee Doctor’s Hours program: identify and conduct outreach to external arts leaders; design and implement programs.
•  Manage The Profitable Artist book inventory, including processing sales, mailing books, and related communications.
• Support in the development of NYFA Advises, a proposed advisory and consulting practice, through collaborating and liaising with the Board Members spearheading the initiative.
• Design curriculum and implement professional development programming.
• Present and moderate programming for practicing artists and arts leaders on topics

such as strategic planning; artist statements; cover letter/resume development; public art; cultivating opportunities; and other topics as needed and proposed.

• Preparation of publicity materials and targeted outreach for programming.
• Manage communications from multiple stakeholders, including partners, participants,

and consultants, to implement programs and workshops.

• Facilitate events, meetings, and public programs (some evenings will be required).
• Evaluation, assessment, and reporting: as needed for applicable purposes.
• Travel: as required to facilitate programs.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications

• At least five years related experience in the arts nonprofit sector.
• Background and interest in the arts in all disciplines, as well as deep understanding of the lives and careers of artists and creatives.
• Experience with program design, implementation, and facilitation.
• Strong writing, communication, proofreading, and editing skills.
• Skilled presenter, facilitator, and coach. Comfortable moderating group sessions online and in person, both in one-on-one and group settings.
• Detail orientated, with an ability to prioritize tasks, work well collaboratively and
• independently, with a small level of error.
• Ability to handle confidentiality due to duties involving confidential board matters.
• Experience with Excel, Word, Google organization tools (docs/slides/forms, etc).
• Experience with online conferencing and webinar platforms.
• Experience with CRM databases, NEON, a plus.
• Application platforms and planning tools, i.e. Submittable and Asana, a plus.
• Foreign language skills and/or interest in translation, language access programming, a  plus.

Other (Marginal**) Duties:

● Other tasks and day-to-day operational support.

● Preparation of meeting spaces: including PA system, moving chairs, and temporary walls.

● Hospitality: purchasing and preparation for in-person meetings.

**Other Marginal Duties can be redesigned or reassigned to other employees, if necessary.

Office Policy

NYFA is currently practicing a remote work environment where employees can work from home if they choose to, subject to their immediate supervisor’s approval. Employees may also choose to work in person at our office (located at 29 W. 38th Street, 9th floor NY. NY 10018). NYFA’s CEO and Board hold the right to revise the remote work model at any time.

Diversity Equity Inclusion Accessibility:

The New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to supporting a more equitable arts sector. Our values of equity, diversity, inclusion, and access, are critical to our mission to serve all artists. Individuals of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. NYFA's offices are accessible.

Please email a cover letter and resume to [email protected]