About Us
The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation announces an opening for a senior colleague to direct the Mandel Cultural Leadership Program. The position is full-time and based at the Foundation’s office in Brookline, Massachusetts. The ideal candidate for this position will be an accomplished artist, scholar, producer, or educator with experience in program and community development.
About the Cultural Leadership Program
Based at the Mandel Institute for Nonprofit Leadership, the Cultural Leadership Program develops outstanding artists and producers who lead through their art, cultural projects and social initiatives. Established in 2023 as a pilot, the fellowship has 15 graduates, and will soon recruit a second cohort.
The fellowship features in-person seminars, short courses and study groups, advising, and a stipend to advance a creative project. Fellows form an enriching interdisciplinary cohort and participate in learning that exposes them to varied models of cultural leadership and management skills; Jewish texts, material and cultural histories; and artist-driven initiatives for social and communal change. Fellows enter the program with an existing or new creative project they wish to develop and have opportunities to collaborate creatively in response to the program’s curriculum.
Key Responsibilities & Qualifications
The Program Director is responsible for the ongoing development, implementation, and improvement of all aspects of the Cultural Leadership Program, including:
- Supervision of program faculty, advisers, consultants, and staff.
- Management of recruitment and admissions processes.
- Development of program curriculum and seminar designs, with the aim of ongoing innovation and improvement.
- Teaching and facilitation during seminars and online learning units.
- Coordination with Mandel Institute/Mandel Foundation colleagues on all aspects of program design, development and implementation.
- Communication about the program with candidates, educational partners, and the broader public.
- Oversight of evaluation activities and reporting.
- Design of continuing education opportunities and convenings for the program’s graduates, in collaboration with the Director of the Mandel Graduate Network.
Additional desirable skills and experiences include:
- Deep knowledge of the Jewish arts and culture field
- Familiarity with the field of leadership development, specifically skills and frameworks relevant to artists and culture workers.
- Capacity to serve as lead educator for the program, designing and facilitating educational experiences and/or teaching at a high level in the program.
- A record of thought leadership in the fields of Jewish or secular arts and culture
- Experience leading teams and managing programs
- Capacity to foster communities of practice and weave networks
- Collegiality and ability to work well as a team member
- A capacity to contribute to other Mandel Institute programs in the fields of Jewish education and nonprofit leadership
Position Details
The Program Director will report to the Director of the Mandel Institute. The Mandel Institute team works according to a hybrid schedule, with the option of two remote days each week. Annual salary is competitive, within a range of $160,000 - $180,000, depending on qualifications and experience. Qualified applicants must live within a reasonable commute of the Mandel Institute office in Brookline, Massachusetts.
How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter and resume to Eva Heinstein, Director of the Mandel Institute for Nonprofit Leadership using the form below. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
