Government Relations Coordinator

Government Relations Coordinator

Peter Jay Sharp Building - Brooklyn, NY 11217

Overview

Salary Range

$60,000.00 - $60,000.00 Salary

Position Type

Full-Time

Category

Government & Community Affairs

Description

Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) is a multi-disciplinary arts center located in Brooklyn, New York. For more than 150 years, BAM has been the home for adventurous artists, audiences, and ideas—engaging both global and local communities. With world-renowned programming in theater, dance, music, opera, film, and much more, BAM showcases the work of emerging artists and innovative modern masters. 

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.

Essential Duties and 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
• Occasional evening and weekend work is required

Qualifications

• 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

Brooklyn Academy of Music is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BAM recognizes that historic institutional practices lead to a non-inclusive environment and is working to address diversity and inclusion in all forms. Individuals in BAM are experiencing their own pace during this process, which is not uncommon when addressing power and privilege. The Advancement division supports and continues to take part in this process. 

Must complete an online application through BAM's website  - no phone calls, emails or walk-ins, please.