Artist Programs Administrative Assistant

Benefits

* Dental insurance * Health insurance * Vision insurance Lower Manhattan Cultural Council New York, NY

ABOUT LMCC

LMCC is Manhattan’s Arts Council—a dynamic non-profit organization with a 50 year history of supporting and connecting artists and communities throughout Manhattan.

Founded in 1973, LMCC serves hundreds of artists and tens of thousand of audiences each year through robust Grantmaking and Artist Residency Programs as well as a dynamic calendar of free public art events throughout Manhattan and at the Arts Center at Governors Island—a 40,000 square foot arts center that is activated year round with public programs and art exhibitions.

We are a 15 person team of passionate and devoted arts leaders and administrators, providing funding, studio and rehearsal space, professional development, and leadership in cultural planning and advocacy. All activities and operations are supported by a $6M budget and the leadership of an engaged Board of Directors.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Administrative Assistant, Artistic Programs, is an essential role of the Artistic Programing team, primarily responsible for communication, coordination, and cross-program department support. This includes direct support of the Program Manager as well as management of backend systems and data management tools. The ideal candidate thrives in a highly collaborative, fast-paced fluid environment, adapting to shifting administrative priorities while maintaining seamless communication across all teams.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Administrative Assistant, Artistic Programs is responsible for the following, in addition to any other projects assigned by their supervisor, the Program Manager.

Departmental Administrative Support (20%)

* Create and maintain comprehensive department records, including electronic files, calendars, databases, and other administrative systems, ensuring all information is organized, up to date, and...