92nd Street Y · 3 months ago
Director, Jewelry and Design Programs
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$90K/yr - $100K/yr
8+ years exp92nd Street Y is a leading organization known for its extensive jewelry program, and they are seeking a Director of Jewelry and Design Programs. This role involves strategic leadership and development of the jewelry and craft programs, enhancing visibility and engagement, and ensuring high-quality educational experiences for students while managing operational and financial aspects.
Non Profit
Responsibilities
Provide strategic direction for the jewelry program and related craft programs, curating semesterly in-person and online classes, workshops, visiting artist programs, residencies, and public talks with leading artists and professionals
Oversee and expand existing design and craft programs—including textiles, shoemaking, and wearable arts—ensuring they thrive and integrate meaningfully within the Art Center
Enhance visibility and engagement through student and faculty exhibitions, special events with visiting artists and industry leaders, and promotional platforms that highlight the programs’ prestige and educational impact
Develop and lead travel experiences that connect students to global craft and design traditions, fostering cultural exchange and broadening the reach of the programs
Collaborate with the Director of Education and Youth Programs to design and deliver youth initiatives across the Art Center, ensuring jewelry and craft programs play an active role in interdisciplinary learning and jointly leading the Teen Gems initiative, which provides jewelry education, mentorship, and internships to NYC high school students while ensuring excellence and equitable access
Recruit, mentor, and evaluate a high-caliber faculty, engaging teaching artists skilled across both traditional and emerging practices
Ensure inclusive, supportive, and high-quality educational experiences for students across all formats, guiding them from foundational study to advanced independent work
Establish and maintain safety standards, developing training for students and faculty on studio and equipment use
Oversee financial planning for Jewelry and Design Programs, ensuring budgets support sustainable growth and innovation
Manage all aspects of studio operations—including procurement, maintenance, and equipment repair—to maintain safe and efficient learning environments
Supervise the Jewelry Studio Technician and align operational systems with program goals set by Executive Director
Collaborate with Marketing and Web teams to promote all program formats, both in person and online, through digital and print campaigns
Cultivate relationships with donors, sponsors, and community stakeholders to support residencies, youth initiatives, and program expansion
Position the Jewelry and Design Programs as cultural and educational beacons through community outreach and public engagement
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in studio art, jewelry design, arts administration, or a related field—or equivalent professional experience
8+ years in arts program leadership or education, with a strong foundation in jewelry or craft
Experience overseeing and scaling in-person and online educational programs
Knowledge of and ability to maintain specialized studio equipment and tools for jewelry and craft programs, ensuring safe and efficient operations
Demonstrated ability to lead youth and scholarship programs in collaboration with other departments
Proven track record of supervising faculty, students, and staff effectively
Strong organizational and financial budgeting expertise
Excellent communication and presentation skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with digital content creation
Active, meaningful connections within the jewelry, craft, and design communities
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as programming requires
Company
92nd Street Y
92nd Street Y facilitates a cultural and community center that focuses on culture, art, entertainment, and conversation.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Bloomberg Philanthropies
2021-07-14Grant
Leadership Team
Jody Gottfried Arnhold
Founder - Dance Education Laboratory
Wendy Mazo
Chief Development Officer (CDO)
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