Position Summary:
Creative PHL seeks a full-time Creative Partnerships Manager to support its mission to provide equitable access to the arts and opportunities for artists and cultural organizations. The Creative Partnerships Manager builds and manages external relationships with artists, creative entrepreneurs, cultural organizations, funders, and civic partners to foster strategic collaborations that elevate the cultural life of Philadelphia. This role strengthens Creative PHL’s mission to expand equitable access to the arts through creative program development, resource-building, and long-term partnerships. The Manager oversees initiatives that blend community engagement, cultural programming, and cross-sector collaboration, including Philly Celebrates Jazz, and the Illuminate the Arts Grant. In addition, the Manager will collaborate with City departments and agencies to align partnership efforts with broader municipal goals, ensuring that arts and culture are integrated into citywide strategies for community development, public engagement, and equitable resource distribution.RESPONSIBILITES:
Creative Partnership Development & StrategyUnder the direction of the Chief Cultural Officer and executive director of Creative PHL:Identify and cultivate relationships with artists, cultural groups, brands, and civic partners to co-create public-facing cultural programs.Develop strategies to expand Creative PHL’s reach and visibility through collaborative campaigns, sponsorships, and co-branded initiatives.Prepare partnership pitches, sponsorship decks, and outreach materials for external engagement.Program Administration & OversightUnder the direction of the Chief Cultural Officer and executive director of Creative PHLLead program planning and execution for major community-based initiatives such as Philly Jazz Month, and other citywide cultural activations.Oversee the administration of the Illuminate the Arts Grant, including application review, grantee support, and program evaluation in coordination with Creative PHL staff and committee members.Monitor project budgets, grant spending, contracts, and insurance requirements for sponsored programs and collaborative projects.Community Engagement & Cultural AccessUnder the direction of the Chief Cultural Officer and executive director of Creative PHL:Represent Creative PHL at selected events across the city to engage with artists, audiences, and stakeholders.Foster relationships with neighborhood-based cultural practitioners and elevate underrepresented creative voices.Work closely with communications staff to promote funded programs and partnerships.Collaboration & Internal CoordinationCollaborate with other Creative PHL staff across Public Art, Communications, and Exhibition and Programs teams to align partnership efforts with citywide arts and culture strategies.Help manage interdepartmental initiatives that integrate arts and culture into broader municipal programs and services.Track and report on partnership performance, audience impact, and opportunities for growth.
 
