About Us

Bloomberg Philanthropies works to create catalytic change across five areas of focus: arts and culture, education, the environment, government innovation, and public health. Our mission is to ensure better, longer lives for the greatest number of people. Our approach is rooted in Mike Bloomberg's unique experience and success across the field of business, government, and philanthropy.

THE POSITION

The Arts program supports artists and cultural organizations and improves audience experience to strengthen the creative landscape and quality of life in cities around the world. These efforts include facilitating collaborations between artists and local governments to address civic issues, building capacity for small and mid-sized cultural institutions, and increasing and enhancing visitor engagement through the integration of digital technology.

The Program Manager will manage projects and programs under supervision of the Arts Program Lead. Early assignments may include the Bloomberg Arts Internship, a program that provides job readiness for high school students through paid summer internships at cultural organizations. Currently active in 5 U.S. cities, the program is poised for expansion.

The role is based in New York and may require occasional travel.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage complex programs under supervision of the Arts Program Lead
• Collaborate with and support the work of colleagues on the Arts team, and across Bloomberg Philanthropies as needed
• Build and manage relationships with external partners, including grantees, city and nonprofit leaders, and consultants
• Use project management and administration skills to:
• Assess grant proposals and reports
• Refine program objectives and develop clear timelines
• Provide regular updates to internal stakeholders
• Coordinate work with a range of consultants
• Support program evaluation and use program data to inform ongoing program refinement
• Develop and execute special events and program convenings for grantees
• Maintain and grow expertise in the cultural sector, including familiarity with grantee programs and field-wide trends and issues, to assist in developing Arts initiatives
  
  

Qualifications

• 7+ years of work experience, with demonstrated project management experience
• Knowledge of the non-profit cultural sector in the U.S.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Experience in research, data collection, analytics and interpretation
• Resourceful, motivated, efficient, proactive and ability to multitask
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and the demonstrated ability to effectively develop and maintain strong relationships with all levels of staff, partners, and consultants
• Must be a team player and enjoy working in a collaborative environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  
  

Bloomberg Philanthropies is an equal opportunities employer, and we value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Bloomberg Philanthropies provides reasonable adjustment/accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable adjustment/accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable adjustment/accommodation include but are not limited to making a change to the application process work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. If you would prefer to discuss this confidentially, please email humanresources@bloomberg.org.

We’re proud to provide all full-time employees with comprehensive healthcare coverage, as well as programs and services to help them and their families manage their health and well-being. In addition to health, dental, and vision coverage, we offer disability and life insurance, a retirement savings plan (complete with a generous company match), and an array of wellness programs. We also have perks including fitness and gym reimbursement, commuter savings programs, and discounts on products and services.

The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level.

Annual Salary Range

$120,000—$150,000 USD