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Naja Gordon

@najagordon

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Program manager and arts educator driving equitable arts programs and coalition-building for artists and communities.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a mission-driven role managing arts or education programs where I can lead equitable initiatives, build coalitions, and design impactful programming for artists and youth.

I am a thoughtful, resourceful program manager and arts educator with deep commitment to supporting economically marginalized artists and communities. I have designed and maintained a multi-million dollar guaranteed income program serving 2,400 artists, managed sensitive back-end data, coordinated large-scale coalition building, and produced artist-centered workshops and gatherings.

My background includes producing live events, youth development and curriculum design for K-5 students, and managing arts programs, tours, and partnerships with major venues. I bring meticulous project management, clear communication, and a passion for meaningful impact in cultural and educational spaces.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Program Manager

Creatives Rebuild New York

Jan 2022 - Jan 2025 (3 years)

Assisted design and execution of a multi-million-dollar guaranteed income program, managing back-end data and distributing payments to 2,400 artists over two years while coordinating coalition-building and stakeholder workshops.

Program Management Stakeholder Engagement Data Management Coalition Building Workshop Facilitation

Youth Development Facilitator

The Leadership Program

Jan 2019 - Dec 2022 (3 years 11 months)

Created and delivered curriculum for 80+ K-5 NYC DOE students, coordinated enrollment and virtual learning with 25+ families, and helped increase program attendance by 30% and school attendance by 12%.

Curriculum Development Student Data Coordination Event Production

Associate Producer

Mar Vista Music & Art Walk

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021 (11 months)

Curated and produced live events of 100+ attendees, created contracts for 30+ artists/performers/vendors, and managed event budgets and equipment rentals to ensure smooth productions.

Event Production Contract Management Budgeting Vendor Management Live Event Logistics Programming Community Outreach

Company Manager

Poor People’s TV Room

Jan 2017 - Dec 2019 (2 years 11 months)

Managed tour logistics including booking rehearsal space, liaising with venues (e.g., REDCAT, Walker Art Center, ICA Boston), and producing expense reports to support national performance tours.

Budgeting Logistics Contracting Production Coordination Reporting

Artistic Programs Associate

BAX | Brooklyn Arts Exchange

Jan 2017 - Dec 2019 (2 years 11 months)

Coordinated program and marketing calendars for residencies, youth education, fundraisers and workshops, facilitated live performance production, and managed the Executive Director's calendar and itineraries.

Program Coordination Marketing Calendar Executive Support Programs Arts Administration