Brooklyn Public Library Vice President of Arts and Cultural Programs

Brooklyn Public Library seeks a Vice President of Arts and Culture Programs. The Vice President will direct programming at the Central Library and oversee efforts at the 60 neighborhood branch sites. Successful candidates will possess diverse literary and performing arts program experience. The Vice President of Arts and Cultural Programs is a new position reporting to the Library’s President. A full position profile may be found at http://ift.tt/1nMHOae

Brooklyn Public Library
Vice President of Arts and Cultural Programs

Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) is the nation’s 5th largest public library system and committed to providing the borough’s 2.5 million residents a vibrant learning environment with free access to quality programs, services and resources. BPL seeks an experienced, well-connected, and dynamic Vice President of Arts and Cultural Programs to lead programming at the Central Library and oversee efforts at the 60 neighborhood locations including the Culture Commons at South Site, a new branch library planned for the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) Cultural District. Founded in 1892, BPL today has over 789,000 active cardholders and annual circulation of over 15.7 million materials, attendance of over 780,000 at educational and cultural programs, and over 8 million visits to its 60 locations (including over 1 million at Central Library).

Position Overview:
The Vice President of Arts and Cultural Programs is a new position reporting to the Library’s President. The Vice President will oversee a team of 5 as well as the part-time program staff and volunteer support.

Responsibilities:
The Vice President will set the strategic direction for arts and cultural programming at BPL, including the Central Library, 58 neighborhood libraries, and the Culture Commons at South Site, a new branch library planned for the BAM Cultural District. Along with developing a strong, system-wide cultural vision, the position will be responsible for bringing in new audiences and building a recognizable brand for the Library’s public program offerings, which should be high-quality, innovative and above all designed to serve Brooklyn’s diverse population.

BPL Arts and Cultural Programs Currently Include:

• The Dweck Center, a 190-seat auditorium that opened at Central Library in 2007, features a wide array of programs and performances, including author talks, book discussion groups, lectures, film screenings, chamber music concerts, pop and jazz music, as well as highly popular programs for children and families and other special events. The Dweck Center presents over 200 programs annually in its lobby and auditorium, as well as on the outdoor plaza. Attendance in 2014 was over 30,000.
• Programs at neighborhood branches including author readings, children’s performances, films and streamed video and multicultural music.
• Rotating exhibits in the Central Library Lobby and at select branches.

Goals and Objectives:

• Define the strategic vision for the Library’s arts and cultural programming.
• Develop a distinct brand and identity for BPL’s arts and cultural programming.
• Raise awareness and attendance of BPL arts and cultural programming among cultural consumers in Brooklyn and farther afield.
• Complete a business plan for the Dweck Center, using recommendations laid out in the 2014 strategic program review.
• Provide leadership and support in fundraising solicitations, sponsorships and special events.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of ten years in a leadership position in the performing arts or related field
• Experience in programming venues with diverse performers, ideally in multiple disciplines
• Clear programmatic vision and strong leadership skills
• Deep knowledge of the cultural landscape in Brooklyn and New York City is highly desirable
• Skill and comfort in representing the organization across diverse constituencies
• Must be willing and able to work on evenings and weekends
• BA required, advanced degree a plus.

To learn more about the Library please visit: http://ift.tt/NW2mqN.
To view the full job profile please visit www.mcaonline.us

START DATE: Winter 2016

Application Procedure:

Applicants should submit a resume, a one-page narrative describing interest and experience, and the names and contact information of three references. Applications will be reviewed by Management Consultants for the Arts, an executive search firm working with the Library’s President. Suggestions of candidates are welcome.

Send resume and accompanying materials to:
Linda Sweet or Bill Appleton
Subject: BPL
Email: MCAWall2@gmail.com

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