Program Manager

Worried about the world? We are, too! We are a small but mighty team, tapping into our superpowers to meet the challenges of an increasingly lonely, disconnected, and unhealthy society. To do that, we need a savvy, driven, and entrepreneurial Program Manager. The Foundation for Art & Healing (FAH) develops innovative, creative expression-based programs that alleviate urgent personal and public health issues. We’re best known for our signature initiative, Project UnLonely. Project UnLonely is a recognized and respected name in fighting the global crisis of loneliness. The Project UnLonely portfolio includes programs that raise awareness, reduce stigma, and offer easily deployed and scalable solutions for community-based organizations, employers, colleges and universities, health systems, and insurers.

We have a lot going for us. With the successful launch of our Founder and President, Dr. Jeremy Nobel’s highly praised book, a tested portfolio of compelling programs that are ready to scale, and increasingly recognized as thought leaders in the emerging field of loneliness, we are effecting profound change.

We are looking for a talented and energetic Program Manager to grow with our team. You will be hands-on in the ideation, implementation, and evaluation of our diverse portfolio of programs. This is a position best suited for an “ambidextrous” type - someone who is both a disciplined project manager and also an empathic, creative thinker. After all, we create programs that use the power of creative expression as a path to connection, health, and wellness - we need someone who can help create arts-based programs that engage, inspire, empower, and connect participants.

We’re a close-knit team, but you’ll be working remotely.

You’ll report directly to the Senior Director of Programs and work in close harmony with our entire team. Here’s more detail on what you’ll bring:

Program Manager Job Description

The Program Manager is a critical member of the Programs Team and plays a central role in the successful development, management, and delivery of all FAH programs. This position requires an individual who is comfortable working in two equally important modes: traditional project management and creative engagement, both of which align with this role to enable a powerful innovative approach to individual and community health.

With regard to project management, the position requires close collaborative work with the organization’s internal team, external content development experts, and a diverse group of community clients. The Program Manager takes ownership of and drives strategic program delivery partnerships, tracks program deliverables and outcomes, ensures excellent program outcomes, maintains high client satisfaction, and meets contractual obligations. They will also contribute to the advancement of the overall goals of the organization by identifying opportunities to increase client reach and impact.

With regard to creative engagement, the position requires an individual with deep empathy, creative ideas, and problem solving skills. The Program Manager must be a flexible thinker who can generate dynamic solutions that will - ultimately - inspire, engage, empower, and connect program participants.

The Program Manager works specifically on projects related to younger adults (Campus UnLonely), older adults (Aging UnLonely), workplace populations (Workplace UnLonely), and other populations as opportunities develop. The Program Manager also supports educational campaigns like Project UnLonely Films, our Direct-to-Consumer activities web page, and more.

The Program Manager reports to the Senior Director of Programs and works collaboratively with all team members.

Responsibilities:

Program Delivery and Impact Optimization

• Manage projects including tracking the status of program deliverables and next steps, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
• Help plan, deliver, and report on program outcomes for existing grants and contracts.
• Help plan, deliver, and report on program outcomes for core FAH programs.
• Implement and lead trainings and webinars that support the FAH mission.
• Evaluate efficacy of programs on an ongoing basis.
• Make recommendations and implement methods to improve program delivery.
• Support organizational priorities outside the Programs department as necessary.

Program Development

• Provide programmatic expertise and direction in new program design from initial concepting, to piloting, market entry, and successful delivery.
• Manage external content experts in developing new high-quality programs.
• Support the design and development of digital/web-based program components ensuring seamless integration and excellence in user experience.
• Identify critical program improvements during path to market; develop and implement action plans.

Program Funding & Relationship Management

• Collaboratively identify potential opportunities for funding and expanding programs.
• Provide content for grant writing and proposal development.

Experience & Skills

• An entrepreneurial, problem-solving mindset
• Minimum of 3 years of program/project management experience
• Experience delivering arts-based programming or a demonstrated passion for arts-based programs
• Specific experience serving older adults and/or younger adults preferred but not necessary
• Undergraduate degree required.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills, including experience organizing complex, multifaceted project work plans.
• Demonstrated experience effectively managing outside consultants/contractors
• Ability to prioritize, streamline, and execute on strategy
• Excellent presentation skills
• Able to define and introduce program/project management processes
• Collaborative results-oriented management style
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Flexible thinking and an ability to navigate ambiguity
• Experience and confidence in using a variety of digital-technology platforms

Candidates must be within a few hours of travel distance from New York City.

Salary

Commensurate to experience. Range: $55K - $75K

To Apply

If you think you’ll wake up each morning excited to work for a mission like ours, send us a cover letter and a resume (in one PDF, please) to recruitment@artandhealing.org.

Please put Program Manager in the subject line and save your file with your full name.

DEADLINE

• There is no deadline for this recruitment
• Applications will be accepted and considered until the position is filled
• Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible
• Only short-listed candidates will be notified of their standing in the recruitment

The Foundation for Art & Healing embraces diversity and equal opportunity.

We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, skills, and challenges.