Founded in 1972, the Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning (JCAL) is a multidisciplinary urban arts center based in Southeast Queens. Our mission is to offer quality visual and performing arts programs, and to provide accessible education programs to encourage participation in the arts. We operate two landmark buildings: the Jamaica Arts Center, with five floors of galleries, artist studios, rehearsal spaces, flexible spaces, a studio theater and office space; and the Jamaica Performing Arts Center, a 400-seat, flexible proscenium theater with offices and other spaces. In June 2024, JCAL adopted a new five-year Strategic Plan that establishes the following core goals:
Consistent with our Plan, JCAL is hiring an Education Manager. The Education Manager plays a crucial role in developing, implementing, and overseeing educational programs that align with the arts center’s mission and Plan. The position manages arts education initiatives for diverse age groups, develops curriculum, builds community partnerships, and ensures high-quality experiences. The Education Manager also collaborates across departments to support JCAL’s public programming and outreach efforts, focusing on community engagement and fostering a love for the arts.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
Program Development & Management:
Community Engagement & Partnerships:
Administration & Budget Management:
Qualifications
It is not necessary for a candidate to meet 100% of the qualifications for this role to be seriously considered. If you believe that you could excel in this position, we strongly encourage you to apply.
To apply, please submit in a single PDF: a one-page cover letter detailing your interest in this role, detailing your relevant professional experience; a professional resume no more than two pages; and three professional references, with contact information.
JCAL, an Equal Opportunity Employer, honors the values of its board-approved Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Plan, with the goal of building and nurturing a culturally diverse, community responsive team. We warmly welcome all eligible applicants; candidates who identify as BIIPOC (Black, Immigrant, Indigenous, People of Color) are encouraged to apply.
Founded in 1972, the Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning (JCAL) is a multidisciplinary urban arts center based in Southeast Queens. Our mission is to offer quality visual and performing arts programs, and to provide accessible education programs to encourage participation in the arts. We operate two landmark buildings: the Jamaica Arts Center, with five floors of galleries, artist studios, rehearsal spaces, flexible spaces, a studio theater and office space; and the Jamaica Performing Arts Center, a 400-seat, flexible proscenium theater with offices and other spaces. In June 2024, JCAL adopted a new five-year Strategic Plan that establishes the following core goals:
JCAL offers competitive compensation between $66,300 and $68,500 for this role, and a benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance as well as a Section 125 Plan; a defined-benefit pension through the Cultural Institutions Retirement System; a 401(k) plan; a yearly budget allowance for professional development; and 10 paid holidays, 15 PTO days in Year 1 (prorated to eligibility date), and generous sick time and bereavement leave. All JCAL employees work remotely on Mondays. (The Education Manager will work some Saturdays.)
JCAL offers competitive compensation between $66,300 and $68,500 for this role, and a benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance as well as a Section 125 Plan; a defined-benefit pension through the Cultural Institutions Retirement System; a 401(k) plan; a yearly budget allowance for professional development; and 10 paid holidays, 15 PTO days in Year 1 (prorated to eligibility date), and generous sick time and bereavement leave. All JCAL employees work remotely on Mondays. (The Education Manager will work some Saturdays.)
Multilingual always welcome.
Multilingual always welcome.
To apply, please submit in a single PDF: a one-page cover letter detailing your interest in this role, detailing your relevant professional experience; a professional resume no more than two pages; and three professional references, with contact information.