Assistant Director of Cultural Events

Responsibilities: Execute and supervise the artist-in-residence and scientists-in-residence program, ensuring coordination with artists/scientists, administration and faculty Engage with parents and the school community to promote and support the residency program Manage day-to-day liaison with administration and faculty to organize events for the students – conferences, concerts, theater performances Oversee the auditorium schedule in collaboration with the calendar committee, balancing various priorities and reserving spaces for cultural events and artists in residence Manage logistics for visiting guests, including visa, travel and accommodation, contract negotiations, and liaison with the Business Office for invoicing/payments Assist the Director of the Cultural Center in the planning of future programming Serve as the primary contact during all rehearsals and significant public events, which may require availability after hours and on weekends Coordinate with artists, managers, and technical crews to fulfill performance requirements, including equipment rentals and instrument tuning Develop and distribute regular updates and newsletters about cultural activities Produce promotional materials such as posters and postcards Participate in the Cultural Center’s presence on social media and update the Lycée’s website with relevant content Contribute to promote Cultural Center’s public events in the NYC area Maintain a digital inventory of recordings and other event-related resources for pedagogical, communication or promotional use Partnerships follow-up (cross-promoting, rentals…) Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications And Skills Education/Experience Bachelor's degree or equivalent At least 7 year’s experience in cultural event management, preferably in international / educational environments Skills/Abilities Proficiency in both French and English is required, as is a deep appreciation and understanding of both cultures Proven ability to use software tools such as Google Suite, Canva… Keen interest in cultural events in the service of education Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities Excellent interpersonal / social skills with the capability to work harmoniously with diverse groups and develop a strong network of guest artists / partners Strong organizational and planning skills, with a proactive and resourceful approach to problem-solving Proficiency in event promotion and adept at using social media platforms (Facebook / Instagram)