Please direct your responses to: rwlevy@paloaltojcc.org
OSHMAN FAMILY JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
Job Opening for: Adult Program Manager
(Reports to: Director of Arts and Culture)
About the OFJCC:
The Oshman Family Jewish Community Center (OFJCC) on the Taube Koret Campus for Jewish Life serves the South Peninsula through educational, social, cultural, fitness, sports and other wellness programs. The OFJCC aspires to be a multi-generational Jewish neighborhood where all are welcome and which fosters new personal and community connections through rich and rewarding experiences. The OFJCC provides a common ground for Jewish institutions, other local groups, organizations and individuals to work, learn and play together for the betterment of the whole community. For more information, visit www.paloaltojcc.org or call 650.223.8600.
About Arts and Culture:
The OFJCC Arts and Culture department provides world class cultural arts programming and events of both Jewish and the broader community interest. The department contributes to a high quality of life by supporting lifelong learning and pursuit of knowledge and entertainment. Our main goal is to create a community on the OFJCC campus that supports a variety of visual and performing arts programs, author talks, speakers and large scale events.
Overview of the Role:
The OFJCC seeks a candidate who will curate events in a way that supports the Jewish and inclusive nature of the OFJCC authors and political speakers� series. The Adult Program Manager reports to the Cultural Arts Director, and will develop, enhance and administer a broad cultural arts program. In addition to managing the authors and speakers� program, the position requires large event coordination skills.
Primary Responsibilities:
� Curate, develop, coordinate, and administer high quality adult events and programs. Specifically authors and speakers and other adult cultural events.
� Develop and administer division budgets and monitor program expenditures.
� Negotiate, prepare, administer and monitor contracts and agreements with book publishers, speaker's agents, authors and others involved in the delivery of adult cultural arts programs and activities.
� Tap into an important network of cultural arts-based non-profits, organizations and artists to leverage their collective strengths through strong partnerships.
� Evaluate the variety and mix of programs offered by the organization directly and in the community to promote and create cultural program opportunities that are strategically aligned with the interests of the adult community in the South Peninsula.
� Coordinate cultural arts programming and activities with other OFJCC departments and divisions as well as outside agencies.
� Be a key player in creating audience development strategies.
� Plan, organize and facilitate large cultural events at the OFJCC.
� Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
� Prepare and present complete reports both verbally and in writing.
� Communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.
� Exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs.
� Work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
� Provide information for marketing.
� May be required to work odd hours per event days.
� Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
� Principles of arts organizations, artists� management agencies, artists booking, administration, budgeting and contracting.
� Knowledge of practices and procedures for planning, implementing, managing and evaluating artists, speakers, authors, performers, media and others associated with the delivery of cultural arts programs.
� Considerable knowledge and proven experience working with a wide variety of book publishers, speakers, authors, and general cultural events for adults.
� Ability to recruit and retain exemplary speakers and authors of Jewish orientation for participation in arts programs, to research and provide recommendations on season programming strategy.
� Skill in establishing and maintaining effective, collaborative working relationships with others.
� Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, supervise, and direct the activities of personnel and volunteers involved in conducting arts programs.
� Ability to perform the full range of supervisory tasks including planning, directing, training, supervising, and evaluating employee performance.
� Ability to make effective public presentations and to solicit and integrate community interests.
� Ability to effectively utilize computer applications and technology related to the work, including Microsoft Office Suite.
Requirements:
� M.A in liberal arts or M.L.S preferred
� 5 years in public programming.
� Background in literature and performing arts, humanities and contemporary affairs.
� Excellent writing and communication skills.
� Must be available to work nights and weekends as needed.
� Ability to work in a team environment.
� Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
To be considered for this position, please email resumes and cover letter tailored to this particular job opportunity to rwlevy@paloaltojcc.org. Include "Adult Program Mgr" in subject line.
OSHMAN FAMILY JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
Job Opening for: Adult Program Manager
(Reports to: Director of Arts and Culture)
About the OFJCC:
The Oshman Family Jewish Community Center (OFJCC) on the Taube Koret Campus for Jewish Life serves the South Peninsula through educational, social, cultural, fitness, sports and other wellness programs. The OFJCC aspires to be a multi-generational Jewish neighborhood where all are welcome and which fosters new personal and community connections through rich and rewarding experiences. The OFJCC provides a common ground for Jewish institutions, other local groups, organizations and individuals to work, learn and play together for the betterment of the whole community. For more information, visit www.paloaltojcc.org or call 650.223.8600.
About Arts and Culture:
The OFJCC Arts and Culture department provides world class cultural arts programming and events of both Jewish and the broader community interest. The department contributes to a high quality of life by supporting lifelong learning and pursuit of knowledge and entertainment. Our main goal is to create a community on the OFJCC campus that supports a variety of visual and performing arts programs, author talks, speakers and large scale events.
Overview of the Role:
The OFJCC seeks a candidate who will curate events in a way that supports the Jewish and inclusive nature of the OFJCC authors and political speakers� series. The Adult Program Manager reports to the Cultural Arts Director, and will develop, enhance and administer a broad cultural arts program. In addition to managing the authors and speakers� program, the position requires large event coordination skills.
Primary Responsibilities:
� Curate, develop, coordinate, and administer high quality adult events and programs. Specifically authors and speakers and other adult cultural events.
� Develop and administer division budgets and monitor program expenditures.
� Negotiate, prepare, administer and monitor contracts and agreements with book publishers, speaker's agents, authors and others involved in the delivery of adult cultural arts programs and activities.
� Tap into an important network of cultural arts-based non-profits, organizations and artists to leverage their collective strengths through strong partnerships.
� Evaluate the variety and mix of programs offered by the organization directly and in the community to promote and create cultural program opportunities that are strategically aligned with the interests of the adult community in the South Peninsula.
� Coordinate cultural arts programming and activities with other OFJCC departments and divisions as well as outside agencies.
� Be a key player in creating audience development strategies.
� Plan, organize and facilitate large cultural events at the OFJCC.
� Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
� Prepare and present complete reports both verbally and in writing.
� Communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.
� Exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs.
� Work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
� Provide information for marketing.
� May be required to work odd hours per event days.
� Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
� Principles of arts organizations, artists� management agencies, artists booking, administration, budgeting and contracting.
� Knowledge of practices and procedures for planning, implementing, managing and evaluating artists, speakers, authors, performers, media and others associated with the delivery of cultural arts programs.
� Considerable knowledge and proven experience working with a wide variety of book publishers, speakers, authors, and general cultural events for adults.
� Ability to recruit and retain exemplary speakers and authors of Jewish orientation for participation in arts programs, to research and provide recommendations on season programming strategy.
� Skill in establishing and maintaining effective, collaborative working relationships with others.
� Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, supervise, and direct the activities of personnel and volunteers involved in conducting arts programs.
� Ability to perform the full range of supervisory tasks including planning, directing, training, supervising, and evaluating employee performance.
� Ability to make effective public presentations and to solicit and integrate community interests.
� Ability to effectively utilize computer applications and technology related to the work, including Microsoft Office Suite.
Requirements:
� M.A in liberal arts or M.L.S preferred
� 5 years in public programming.
� Background in literature and performing arts, humanities and contemporary affairs.
� Excellent writing and communication skills.
� Must be available to work nights and weekends as needed.
� Ability to work in a team environment.
� Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
To be considered for this position, please email resumes and cover letter tailored to this particular job opportunity to rwlevy@paloaltojcc.org. Include "Adult Program Mgr" in subject line.
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