Position Overview
- Title: Associate Director of Community Engagement
- Location: New York, New York (Hybrid)
- Type: Full-Time, Exempt
- Salary Range: $75,000 – $85,000
Lincoln Center Theater (LCT) has produced over 200 plays and musicals at the Vivian Beaumont, Mitzi E. Newhouse, and Claire Tow Theaters at Lincoln Center and other theaters on and off-Broadway, as well as touring productions nationally and globally. LCT is committed to developing and producing new works and classics with an emphasis on the work of new and emerging playwrights, directors, and designers. LCT’s education program, Open Stages, reaches thousands of public-school students annually through curriculum-based projects, teaching artist support, and tickets to LCT productions.
LCT Values
LCT is dedicated to fostering a theater representative of all the populations it serves. The organization is proactively committed to serving artists, staff, crews, audiences, and the broader community with values rooted in empathy, dignity, and care. Applicants who align with these values are encouraged to apply.
Summary
The Associate Director of Community Engagement helps shape the development and execution of initiatives that use LCT’s artistic programming as a framework for creative work, dialogue, and learning. The role will develop community partnerships, deepen audience relationships, and ensure LCT is a welcoming and dynamic space for all.
This position is part of a four-person Education team and reports to the Director of Education and Community Engagement. It is responsible for developing partnerships with cultural and community-based organizations citywide, using LCT’s artistic and educational resources to create programming with and for partners and stakeholders.
The purpose of these initiatives is to celebrate creativity through hands-on programming, spark curiosity through curated conversations, enhance belonging through inclusive programming, and promote theater as a tool for community well-being.
Responsibilities
- Cultivate equitable community partnerships aligned with LCT’s mission
- Collaborate on creative programming that resonates with LCT productions
- Serve as liaison between LCT and community partners
- Coordinate cross-departmental initiatives with Development, Marketing, etc.
- Manage program timelines and budgets
- Hire and supervise facilitators and teaching artists as needed
- Track budgets, process payroll, and maintain financial records
- Lead assessment of community engagement programs and contribute to grant reporting
- Source and purchase materials for programs
Qualifications
- Minimum five years of experience in community arts, education, or applied theater
- Experience in arts administration, budgeting, and grant writing
- Ability to prioritize, multitask, and complete projects independently
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace
- Spanish and/or Mandarin language skills desirable but not required
Compensation and Benefits
- Annual salary: $75,000 – $85,000
- Paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 403(b) with employer match
- Paid time off
Application Instructions
Detailed Description and Application Instructions
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, affectional preference, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health decisions, pregnancy, disability, genetic predisposition, age, military or veteran status, marital or family status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law.
