Manager, Arts in Public Health
hace 2 días
New York
Position: Manager, Arts in Public Health Reports to: Director of Arts in Public Health Location: New York City (hybrid role, with regular site-based work in healthcare and community settings; requires in-person presence in the five boroughs at least three days per week, with support for work-related travel between boroughs as needed) Salary: $75,000 per year + benefits (health, dental, vision, 401k with employer match) Application Closing Date: November 14, 2025 About Sing for Hope Sing for Hope harnesses the power of the arts to create a better world. Our creative programs bring hope, healing, and connection to millions of people in hospitals, schools, care facilities, and public spaces worldwide. A non-profit organization founded in New York City in response to the events of 9/11, Sing for Hope partners with hundreds of community-based organizations, mobilizes thousands of artists in creative service, and produces artist-created Sing for Hope Pianos across the United States and around the world. About the Role Through our Public Health & Wellbeing (PHWB) program, we co-create research-based arts interventions that foster wellness and connection in partnership with hospitals, care facilities, community centers, and public spaces. Designed for systemic impact, our work supports individuals, organizations, and communities. The Manager, Arts in Public Health, will play a central role in managing and delivering Sing for Hope’s Healing Arts and Creative Workforce Development programs. Guided by Sing for Hope’s mission to harness the power of the arts to build happier, healthier communities and foster wellbeing and connection for all people, the Program Manager will: Program & Production Management • Coordinate, schedule, and manage arts-in-health programs across NYC and beyond., • Provide site management/facilitation for hospital and community-based programming, ensuring smooth operations and high-quality delivery., • Support program design and curation of music programming responsive to community needs., • Ensure logistics, staffing, and technical requirements are met for each activation., • Support the recruitment, orientation, and training of Artist Partners., • Implement training sessions (in collaboration with partners such as the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University and the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function)., • Support data collection and program evaluation processes; familiarity with evaluation concepts (e.g., logic models) is helpful but not required, • Maintain accurate program records and reports for funders, partners, and internal review., • Assist with case studies, storytelling, and documentation that demonstrate program outcomes. Communications & Partnerships • Draft/edit internal and external communications (e.g., artist updates, partner notes, brief newsletters)., • Assist in capturing impact stories (photo/video/interviews/social media) in collaboration with SFH Communications, ensuring respectful and accurate representation. About the Candidate This role is ideal for a detail-oriented arts professional with strong music programming experience, excellent facilitation and organizational skills, and a passion for connecting artists with communities in ways that enhance health and wellbeing. The position also requires flexibility to occasionally support creative placemaking activations in transit hubs and civic spaces. Essential Experience & Skills • Demonstrated experience in music programming or arts program management., • Proven ability to coordinate or site-manage performances/events., • Strong organizational skills; able to balance multiple priorities and deadlines., • Clear, professional communication (written and verbal) with colleagues, artists, and partners., • Ability to collaborate effectively with artists, healthcare partners, and community stakeholders., • Professional or academic experience in music performance or arts in health., • Multilingual skills commonly used in NYC communities (especially Spanish or Chinese)., • Passion for the role of the arts in public health and community wellbeing., • Professional, creative, and reliable; strong problem‑solving abilities., • Self‑starter who can work independently and as part of a collaborative team., • Flexible and adaptable across healthcare/community programming and public‑realm activations., • Commitment to upholding Sing for Hope’s Safeguarding Policy, Anti‑Discrimination Policy, and Ethical Storytelling Standards, including respectful image use, accurate representation, and consent‑forward documentation. Benefits • Health, dental, and vision insurance, • 401 (k) with employer match, • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, • Professional development opportunities, • A collaborative and inclusive work environment, • Local travel support is provided per SFH policy (e.g., company-provided MetroCard; rideshare/taxi are permitted only when public transit is not feasible and in accordance with SFH approval/reimbursement procedures). Equal Opportunity Sing for Hope is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, accessible, and equitable workplace for all employees. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact , and we will work with you to meet your needs. To Apply Please upload resume and cover letter.