Director of Public Health & Wellbeing
(Full-time)
About Sing for Hope:
At Sing for Hope, we believe in the transformative power of the arts to heal, inspire, and connect communities. In partnership with the largest municipal healthcare system in the U.S., we are at the forefront of pioneering an innovative and scalable model that transforms the care environment—advancing patient health outcomes and enhancing staff engagement, morale, and retention.
The Role:
We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Director of Public Health & Wellbeing to lead our innovative Healing Arts and Creative Placemaking programs. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this role requires a passionate advocate for Arts in Medicine who is well-versed in the latest research, adept at measuring impact, and skilled in building meaningful relationships with administrators, patients, staff, and musicians. Our Creative Placemaking programs place artists in the stream of life, including mass transit hubs and other public spaces.
Key Responsibilities:
● Develop and oversee comprehensive action plans to deliver all Public Health & Wellbeing programs, aligned with Sing for Hope’s mission and goals to be artist- and community-sensitive.
● Craft and implement strategies for program promotion and revenue generation.
● Identify and cultivate partnership prospects, develop compelling partnership proposals,
and steward relationships with co-investment partners and grant supporters.
● Design and maintain rigorous evaluation and outcomes protocols, utilizing both qualitative
and quantitative methodologies to assess program impact and inform continuous
improvement.
● Engage in community initiatives that further social enterprise goals.
● Maintain a robust Artist Roster, including recruiting, auditioning, training, supporting, and
effectively and consistently evaluating the musicians who power our programs.
● Engage partners and stakeholders to garner community support and solicit feedback for
program improvement.
Who You Are:
● A leader with a deep understanding of Arts in Medicine and a passion for integrating the arts into healthcare settings.
● Skilled in developing and maintaining partnerships, with the ability to engage a diverse range of stakeholders.
● Experienced in program planning, implementation, and evaluation, with a proven track record of designing and executing impactful research and assessment initiatives.
● An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills, capable of building and maintaining relationships with administrators, patients, staff, and musicians.
● Committed to the mission of enhancing public health and well-being through the arts, and eager to drive innovation and scalability in this field.
Preferred Qualifications:
● 5+ years of experience in Arts in Health or related fields.
● Demonstrated experience in developing and managing successful arts-based programs in
healthcare settings.
● Expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, with a focus on impact
measurement and evaluation.
● Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple
initiatives simultaneously.
● Proven ability to translate research findings into actionable insights and tangible
outcomes.
● Experience designing and implementing impactful dissemination strategies for research
findings, including reports, publications, and presentations.
● Work samples demonstrating expertise in impact measurement and evaluation may be
requested.
Why Join Us?
● Be a part of a pioneering organization making a tangible impact on public health and well-being through the arts.
● Work within a supportive and innovative environment that values creativity, collaboration, diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA).
● Lead and expand programs that have the potential to scale nationally and internationally. Location:
This hybrid role is located in New York City. You will work from home except when visiting our partner sites in person throughout the city. Our administrative team works remotely primarily. Office hours are 10am-6pm ET, but some partner activities may be scheduled evenings and weekends, and you may flex your schedule accordingly.
Benefits:
● Competitive salary range: $115,000-$125,000
● Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
● Retirement savings plan with company match.
● Paid time off and holidays.
● Professional development opportunities.
● A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
How to Apply:
If you are a passionate advocate for the arts and committed to enhancing public health, we invite you to apply and join our mission to bring healing and joy to communities through the power of music and art. Sing for Hope is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Some candidates may see a long list of job requirements and decline to apply because they don’t match every single bullet point. If this is you, we suggest that you apply anyway. We are excited to hear your unique perspective and experience!
Please send your resume, a cover letter detailing your experience in Arts in Medicine, your vision for this role, and samples of relevant work (e.g., research publications, evaluation reports, program designs) to [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!