Careers

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 Re-granting 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 20 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.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Development Assistant is a full time non-exempt role and a key part of LMCC’s Institutional Advancement team with primary responsibility for supporting the development team’s administrative operations and events. The Development Assistant will also work closely with LMCC’s President and the Director of Institutional Advancement on all administrative aspects pertaining to LMCC’s Board of Directors, acting as a main point of contact to the Board members. The Assistant will work closely with the Institutional Advancement team to support the department with all day-to-day functions. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Development Assistant is responsible for the following tasks and projects in addition to any other work as assigned by their manager, the Director of Institutional Advancement:

Development-Specific Duties and Responsibilities (75%)

• Processes all contributed income on a weekly basis, including grant payments, donations, sponsorships, and in-kind support from all stakeholders. Records all income in Salesforce and prepares and sends donation acknowledgement letters. 
• Acts as a main, organization-wide point of contact for the Salesforce database, and provides integral data support, including donor record upkeep, list management and analytical reporting, with a focus on pristine data integrity.
• Works closely with the Director of Institutional Advancement, Grants Manager, and Institutional Advancement staff on the implementation of LMCC’s fundraising events, including the annual gala, The Downtown Dinner. Duties include:
  • Liaising with vendors and tracking guest contributions and RSVPs
  • Supporting all aspects of guest and production logistics, including check-in lists, seating, and honoree correspondence 
  • Assisting with day-of logistics, including event setup and strike, vendor and guest liaisons, etc.
  • Conducting research on prospective and current supporters 
• Supports the Director of Institutional Advancement and IA staff in the implementation of all direct-mail and email campaigns for individual and Board donors, including the annual calendar and fiscal-year-end appeal campaigns:
  • Assists in developing the mailing theme, language, and design
  • Prepares all mailing logistics, creates and maintains solicitation lists 
  • Tracks giving and communicates directly with donors to facilitate payment
  • Tracks expenses for all campaigns, as necessary
• Provides key administrative support to department staff, including maintaining and updating contact details for grant portals, submission of any grant compliance materials, scheduling meetings, preparing materials and correspondence, and reconciling income and expenses with the Finance and Operations department on a regular basis.

Executive Department-Specific Duties and Responsibilities (25%)

• Provides scheduling / calendaring support for LMCC’s President and facilitates communications between the President and internal / external stakeholders as needed.
• Facilitates communication with LMCC’s Board of Directors including scheduling of committee meetings, all sub-committee and task force meetings, and Board meetings.
• Coordinates all logistics for board meetings and receptions including creating agendas and information packets, managing hospitality, and ensuring the smooth execution of the meetings and events. 
• Assists in matters pertaining to Board compliance such as Conflict of Interest forms, special votes for authorization, annual elections/ballots. Role is expected to attend all Board meetings and take minutes.
• Schedules meetings with prospective Board candidates as well as existing Board members to request support.
• Prepares packets for new Board members and other packages related to Board cultivation as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-2 year(s) experience in nonprofit administration, marketing or fundraising. Bachelor's Degree preferred. 
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Internet, Salesforce (or other CRM database), Mailchimp, and Google Suite
• Excellent organizational and written skills with the ability to multi-task and stay focused, with keen attention to detail. 
• Excellent time management, task prioritization, and efficiency. 
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate professionally, effectively, and discreetly with donors and colleagues. 
• Specific experience in database management, financial reporting, correspondence, and contact management is a plus.

COMPENSATION

The salary for this position is $48,000.00 and includes an attractive benefits package including health coverage, dental and optional vision plans, life insurance, four (4) weeks of annual vacation, plus generous personal and sick days. Health benefits begin three (3) months after the first date of employment. 

We maintain a hybrid work schedule, requiring Tuesday - Thursday in-office at the Arts Center at Governors Island with remote work on Monday & Friday. This is a non-exempt position and will require night and weekend availability.

HOW TO APPLY

• Please email a resume and cover letter as a single PDF to jobs@lmcc.net. The cover letter should outline your qualifications and interests in the position and be addressed to the Hiring Team.
• In the subject line of your email please put “Development Assistant: YOUR NAME.” 

We encourage a diverse pool of applicants to apply, including those who may not meet every qualification but are enthusiastic about growing into this role. We are committed to mentoring and developing the right candidate to thrive as part of our team and positively contribute to our organizational culture.

LMCC is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a culturally diverse, inclusive, equitable, and safe environment for its staff. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who self-identify as BIPOC and/or women. LMCC prohibits any kind of discrimination on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, protected veteran status, economic status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Founded in 1973, Lower Manhattan Cultural Council champions and makes space for artists and  community throughout the borough and beyond, and as NYC’s largest regrantor of city and state  funding, awarding nearly 2 million to Manhattan based artists and art organizations. Through a  unique model of private-public partnerships, LMCC creates opportunities for artists to advance in  their careers and practices, providing grants, artists’ residencies, and exhibition and presentation  opportunities. LMCC also produces public programming such as the River To River Festival,  Open Studios, and curates and operates the newly renovated and expanded Arts Center at  Governors Island, a 40,000 square foot arts space for residency programs, public presentations,  and exhibitions.  

LMCC seeks a permanent full-time Venue & Operations Manager to join immediately.  Reporting to the Vice President of Administration and Operations, this person will have primary  responsibility for supporting the space needs and logistics for a variety of programming and  administrative activities at LMCC’s Arts Center at Governors Island and other public venues and  satellite spaces.  

Values and Qualities 

• A can-do approach to problem solving 
• An interest in the arts and LMCC’s mission to serve artists
• A pleasant demeanor when interacting with constituents and visitors
• Attention to detail with regard to building functions and cleanliness
• Works well on teams
• A desire to build leadership skills

Responsibilities Include 

Venue Management 

• Works with the VP of Administration and Operations, to coordinate site activation, move ins and move-outs and improvements of all spaces, including the Arts Center, our office  at Maiden Lane, and satellite spaces  
• Serves as point of contact with landlord, building management and related vendors,  including café operator at LMCC’s Arts Center at Governors Island  
• Conducts regular space walk-throughs and check-ups to ensure cleanliness and  appropriate and safe usage of all LMCC spaces and shared equipment  
• Schedules facilities maintenance, cleaning, repairs, inspections, improvements and  security  
• Works with IT team to troubleshoot and ensure smooth functioning of LMCC’s technology infrastructure, including its network, software, hardware, printers, phones and  other tools  

Production Support 

• Acts as support staff for all LMCC spaces including productions, rentals, events,  exhibitions, meetings, and other forums at LMCC’s Arts Center at Governors Island. 
• Serves as support staff for offsite organization-wide events as needed 
• Oversees organization, tracking and maintenance of the A/V equipment storage room at  LMCC’s Arts Center at Governors Island and provides support of the A/V equipment 

storage room at LMCC’s office  

• Responds to equipment requests in a timely manner and provides guidance in production  planning for LMCC events, residencies, and space rental activities  

Administrative Support 

• Assists in creating office procedures and systems and space use guidelines; and  maintaining Office Guidelines Manual  
• Generates independent contract agreements as needed (based on experience)  
• Serves as support staff for organization-wide events as needed  
• Direct oversight of LMCC’s internship program; review internship applications,  recruiting new interns from diverse backgrounds; orienting new interns  
• Other duties as assigned  

Key Qualifications 

• 2-3 years of experience in production, performing arts venues, art space  exhibitions, gallery installations, or museums  
• 1-2 years of experience preferred in the production and execution of live  events 
• Knowledge of general A/V equipment such as projectors, TVs, VCRs,  DVD/CD players, speakers, and other sound equipment  
• Working knowledge of IT systems and management is a plus.  
• Valid driver’s license. Must be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs  
• A pleasant and collaborative demeanor when working with various stakeholders 
• Excellent organizational, written, verbal and analytical skills  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while maintain effective working  relationships with collaborators and coworkers 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information 
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, prioritize workload and meet deadlines,  as well as manage details while being graceful and diplomatic 
• Strong interest and/or knowledge of the diverse artistic disciplines LMCC presents and  the communities we serve 
• Proficiency using Mac OS, Salesforce or equivalent database and Asana or task  management tool  

To Apply 

Please email your resume and a thoughtful cover letter, stating how you heard about the position  and your qualifications to Emma Montoya Hills at jobs@lmcc.net. Please title the email  “Production & Ops Manager: YOUR NAME.” No phone calls please. Only those we wish to  interview will be contacted.  

The starting annual salary for this position is 60K and includes an attractive benefits package  including health insurance, optional dental and vision plans, life insurance, four (4) weeks of  annual vacation, plus generous personal and sick days. Health benefits begin three (3) months  after the first date of employment.  

General hybrid work policies at LMCC include 3 days onsite, 2 days remote, 10am-6pm.  However, by virtue of this position, more onsite work is often required. Some weekend work will  be required.  

Lower Manhattan Cultural Council is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a  culturally diverse and equitable environment, and strongly encourages applications from people of  color and women. To learn more about LMCC, visit www.LMCC.net.

Founded in 1973, Lower Manhattan Cultural Council champions and makes space for artists and community throughout the borough and beyond, and as NYC’s largest re-grantor of city and state funding, awarding nearly 2 million to Manhattan based artists and art organizations. Through a unique model of private-public partnerships, LMCC creates opportunities for artists to advance in their careers and practices, providing grants, artists’ residencies, and exhibition and presentation opportunities. LMCC also produces public programming such as the River To River Festival, Open Studios, and curates and operates the newly renovated and expanded Arts Center at Governors Island, a 40,000 square foot arts space for residency programs, public presentations, and exhibitions.

LMCC seeks a permanent full-time Finance Associate to join immediately. The Finance Associate is an integral part of the Finance team working closely with the Director of Budget & Finance and Finance & HR Manager in all activities involving the accounting and financial management at LMCC.

Values and Qualities

• A can-do approach to problem solving
• An interest in the arts and LMCC’s mission to serve artists
• Attention to detail
• Works well on teams
• A desire to learn

Responsibilities Include

 FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS AND RECORD KEEPING

• Process and record all financial transactions, including accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in compliance with organizational policies and accounting standards.
• Review check and credit card request forms and their backups for correct cost codes, cost allocations and ensure their completeness.
• Files and maintains backup documentation for all bills, invoices, and contracts
• Keep an account of all incoming and outgoing bank account transactions to record expenses and income accurately
• Enters contact information into QuickBooks and Salesforce as needed

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

• Processes check requests, bills, and invoices
• Creates weekly account payable reports
• Prints and processes weekly checks, ACH, or Wire and prepares for signatures; sends/distributes checks as needed
• Keep track of uncleared payments and proceed according to policy for reissue/ adjustment
• Create payment records and update departments as needed

AUDIT SUPPORT AND FINANCIAL REPORTING

• Track actual expenditures against budgeted amounts and provide variance analysis.
• Assist with monthly department budget vs actual reports
• Assist in the annual Audit process
• Assist with processing year-end 1099 forms, and 1096 form
• Assists in reconciling all bank accounts, and credit cards(monthly)

ADMINISTRATION

• Maintains relationships with general LMCC vendors
• Corresponds with vendors regarding bills and other items
• Communicate with internal and external staff and vendors regarding changes and services
• Files statements, vendor correspondence, and insurance documents
• Assist with COI requests and insurance renewals
• Maintains an organized and efficient file system (both physical and electronic)
• Works closely with all LMCC departments to facilitate internal communication with the Director of Finance & Budget and handles documents requiring their approval
• Prepares correspondence and responds to email and phone inquiries
• Screen mails weekly for invoices, potential income, and other official correspondence.
• Other duties as assigned

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, Arts Administration, Nonprofit Management, or related fields
• 1-2 years of experience in the field
• Excellent organizational, written, verbal and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in financial software (e.g., QuickBooks, Excel)
• Knowledge of accounting principles, bookkeeping and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, prioritize workload and meet deadlines, as well as manage details while being graceful and diplomatic.

To Apply

Please email your resume along with a cover letter, stating how you heard about the position and your qualifications to Shushant Tuladhar at jobs@lmcc.net. Please title the email “Finance Associate: YOUR NAME.” No phone calls please. Only those we wish to interview will be contacted.

The starting annual salary for this position is 45-48K and includes an attractive benefits package including health insurance, optional dental and vision plans, life insurance, three (3) weeks of annual vacation, plus generous personal and sick days. Health benefits begin three (3) months after the first date of employment.

General hybrid work policies at LMCC include 3 days onsite, 2 days remote, 10am-6pm. However, by virtue of this position, more onsite work is often required.

Lower Manhattan Cultural Council is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a culturally diverse and equitable environment, and strongly encourages applications from people of color and women. To learn more about LMCC, visit www.LMCC.net.

Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC) seeks Visitor Services Associates (VSAs) for The Arts Center at Governors Island (ACGI), a multidisciplinary arts space developed, programmed and operated by LMCC. The Visitor Services Associates are the first point of contact for our audiences and provide a crucial role in ensuring visitors have a well informed and positive experience at The Arts Center. VSA will staff the gallery, provide information to visitors about the exhibitions, The Arts Center, LMCC, and assist with public programming. VSA’s will also lead short bi-monthly exhibition tours for the public. The VSA will work across various programs and initiatives within the Artist Programs department at LMCC and will report directly to the Exhibitions and Public Programs Manager and Audience Services Manager for the River To River Festival.

Ideal candidates for the role will have a passion for connecting and engaging with the public through various modes of creative practice such as: performance, dance, curating, painting and sculpture. Education, teaching, sales or gallery experience is a plus. Long periods of standing may be necessary. 

VSAs will have the opportunity to participate in enrichment and professional development opportunities, such as talks with curators and artists, peer-to-peer knowledge sharing opportunities, and discussions, etc.

This is a part-time, temporary position. Candidates must be available to work on Saturdays and/or Sundays until September 29, 2024

The opportunity for additional hours to accommodate LMCC’s other programming and special events may also be available. 

Responsibilities:

• Welcome guests and ensure a safe, pleasant, inclusive, and informative experience.

• Serve as point person for information about the Exhibitions, The Arts Center, LMCC’s full calendar of programming, as well as safety protocols within The Arts Center.

• Replenish exhibition printed materials as necessary.

• Assist visitors with digital ticket reservations on-site and check reservations at the entrance to the gallery space.

• Track visitor count and maintain safe social distancing capacity in the space.

• Ensure visitors understand and comply with the COVID-19 safety protocol and social distancing guidelines.

• Assist with set-up, break-down, and facilitation of public programs.

• Maintain general upkeep of the space, including minor cleaning and trash removal.

Qualifications: Strong candidates for this position will have:

• A personable demeanor, comfortable with speaking to the public. 

• A passion for connecting and engaging with visitors and the general public

• An ability to problem solve and think on their feet.

• Arts education, Museum education, gallery, teaching, customer service or sales experience a plus, but not required.

Compensation: Visitor Service Associates are independent contractors and will receive an hourly rate of $20/hour for shifts worked August - October 2024. 

To Apply: Please email your resume with a concise cover letter to Marquita Flowers, Public Engagement Manager, at jobs@lmcc.net. Make sure to include within your cover letter your schedule availability, and brief responses to the following questions: 

Why do you feel art is important to our society at this moment in time? 

Briefly describe your ideal service experience when you visit a museum or art gallery? 

Please use the subject line in the email “Visitor Services Associate: [YOUR FIRST AND LAST NAME] No phone calls please. 

Lower Manhattan Cultural Council is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity. LMCC is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are dedicated to hiring employees who reflect the communities we serve, including  women, people of color, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, and people with disabilities. LMCC will provide accommodations in all aspects of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

To learn more about LMCC, please visit www.LMCC.net

ABOUT LMCC
Founded as Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, LMCC serves, connects, and makes space for artists and community.

Since 1973, LMCC has been the champion for independent artists in New York City and the cultural life force of Lower Manhattan.

We envision New York City as a place in which artists and communities are in dialogue to create a more just, equitable, and sustainable society.

 

ABOUT The Arts Center at Governors Island

The Arts Center at Governors Island is a creative incubator featuring artist residency programs, and a space for exhibitions and public engagement. Work developed and presented at The Arts Center at Governors Island focuses on questions of ecology, sustainability, and resilience. Minutes away from Manhattan by ferry and located on the arcadia of Governors Island, The Arts Center offers artists a environment to create and develop work that is multifaceted in its uses and its programming, at once serene and contemplative, dynamic and exploratory. The Arts Center at Governors Island is programmed and operated by LMCC.

Ideal for those interested in office management, human resources, Board relations, non-profit finance, vendor management and IT. Interns have a bird's-eye view of the organization and contribute to supporting day-to-day office administration as part of the Finance & Operations departments. Primary responsibilities: Interns will assist Finance & HR Manager with day-to-day administrative tasks, such as scanning documents and uploading in the server, monthly credit card reconciliations, in addition to regular filing and upkeep of contact and Board records. Interns will also have the opportunity to learn more about LMCC's financial internal controls, budgeting process, gift processing, and support in data entry and manipulation as part of financial document preparation, in advance of our Board meetings. Interns will assist in preparation of administrative and financial materials for these Board meetings. Interns will learn our accounting software, QuickBooks and our institutional database, Salesforce. Qualifications: Ideal candidates are knowledgeable in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and interested in non-profit finance and administration. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, possess excellent time management and organizational skills, and are comfortable representing LMCC to the public and on the phone.