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About the Role

The Senior Manager of Government & Community Affairs oversees El Museo del Barrio’s government relations, community engagement, advocacy, and public funding efforts. This position cultivates and maintains strategic relationships with elected officials, government agencies, community leaders, cultural organizations, and other external stakeholders to increase and sustain public support for El Museo’s needs.

Responsibilities

Develop, strengthen, and maintain relationships with elected officials, government staff, agencies, community leaders, and public-sector partners at the City, State, and Federal levels to increase and sustain support for El Museo’s operating, programmatic, and capital priorities.
Serve as El Museo’s primary point of contact for government agencies, elected officials, community leaders, and public-sector partners, responding to requests and coordinating engagement as appropriate.
Work with the Executive Director and external government relations consultants to establish annual public funding goals and develop strategies to achieve them.
Identify potential sources of public funding at the local, State, and Federal levels and, when appropriate, other governmental or public sources.
Collaborate with the Executive Director and Museum departments to identify initiatives that may qualify for public funding.
Research, prepare, and submit grant proposals, funding requests, applications, and supporting materials to government agencies and other public funding sources.
Manage grant reporting and compliance requirements for City, State, and Federal funders.
Maintain accurate records of government grants, funding requests, reporting deadlines, compliance requirements, and communications with public agencies.
Lead El Museo’s Community Engagement Plan, deepening the Museum’s relationship with East Harlem and expanding outreach to underserved communities throughout New York City.
Develop and maintain relationships with community organizations, libraries, universities, schools, senior centers, civic groups, local businesses, government entities, and cultural institutions.
Identify and implement opportunities for public programs, community outreach, information sharing, institutional collaboration, and mutually beneficial partnerships.
Serve as El Museo’s primary liaison to Manhattan Community Board 11 and coordinate the Museum’s participation in relevant meetings and forums.
Coordinate and host government, civic, and community meetings and events at El Museo when appropriate, and represent the Museum at external meetings, events, hearings, and public forums.
Maintain a comprehensive and current database of government, community, cultural, institutional, and public affairs contacts.
Oversee and serve as the primary staff liaison to the Board of Trustees’ Government and Community Affairs Committee (CAC), facilitating the Committee’s work.
Prepare reports, briefing materials, talking points, correspondence, presentations, and other communications for the Executive Director and Board of Trustees.
Monitor public policy, legislative, budgetary, and community developments that may affect El Museo.
Collaborate with government relations consultants, lobbyists, community partners, and other external advisors as appropriate.
Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned by the Executive Director.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in public policy, political science, public administration, nonprofit management, community development, communications, fundraising, or a related field.
A minimum of three to five years of professional experience in government affairs, community affairs, public policy, public funding, nonprofit advocacy, fundraising, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining productive relationships with elected officials, government agencies, community leaders, cultural organizations, and diverse constituencies.
Knowledge of New York City government, public funding systems, community boards, cultural organizations, and civic institutions.
Familiarity with East Harlem and an understanding of New York City’s diverse ethnic, cultural, and historically underserved communities is strongly preferred.
Experience preparing government grant applications, funding requests, compliance documents, and narrative and financial reports.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong presentation, public speaking, and professional correspondence skills.
Strong organizational and project-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities accurately and independently.
Proven ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, diplomacy, and professionalism.
Ability to represent El Museo professionally and enthusiastically at public meetings, events, and external forums.
Strong appreciation for El Museo’s mission and the ability to communicate its mission, programs, and community impact effectively.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, databases, contact-management systems, and other standard workplace technology.
Availability to attend occasional evening and weekend meetings and events.

Skills

Spanish and English bilingual proficiency required.

Location

New York

Work Type

Full-time
Occasional evening and weekend attendance required

Experience Level

Senior

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

$70,000–$80,000

Benefits

Medical (up to 100% employer-paid plans available), dental, and vision insurance, with additional family coverage available at a low cost.
Cultural Institutions Retirement System (CIRS) 401(k) Savings Plan and CIRS Group Life & Welfare Benefits Plan.
TransitChek/MetroCard commuter plan.
10% discount on museum shop merchandise.
Paid time off includes thirteen (13) holidays, ten (10) vacation days, two (2) personal days, and ten (10) sick days.

About the Company

El Museo del Barrio, New York’s leading Latino cultural institution, welcomes visitors of all backgrounds to discover the artistic and cultural landscape of the Caribbean and Latin America.
The richness of Latino cultures is represented through El Museo’s wide-ranging collections and exhibitions, complemented by performing arts events, cultural celebrations, and educational programs.
A dynamic artistic, cultural, and community gathering space, El Museo serves as a center of cultural pride on New York’s Museum Mile.

Equal Opportunity

El Museo values diversity in backgrounds and in experiences. El Museo’s commitment to a diverse workforce has been a key to our success. In accordance with that commitment, El Museo provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic information, gender identity and/or expression, military, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and/or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.