Van Cleef & Arpels Assistant Manager, Culture & Partnership

New York City • USA

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Van Cleef & Arpels, a distinguished member of the Richemont Group, is renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship and timeless elegance in the luxury jewelry sector. As an employer, the Maison is committed to fostering a culture of innovation, excellence, and professional growth, offering employees the opportunity to immerse themselves in a world of creativity and refinement.

1. Support the Senior Manager in managing cultural relations across the Americas region.
2. Facilitate evaluations and vet potential new partnerships at the regional level through the Maison's perspective.
3. Monitor the return on investment and qualitative value of existing partnerships with retail and CRM across the region.
4. Engage with the local arts community and develop relationships with partners in key and emerging markets.
5. Ensure all local partner benefits are utilized for pertinent audiences.
6. Track and evaluate new partnership requests.
7. Maintain and modify the partnerships index.
8. Streamline and support requests to HQ Educational partners for input and market visits.
9. Coordinate logistical details for welcoming or hosting key members of L’Ecole or Patrimony to the Americas.
10. Maintain and bolster internal and external catalogues of exhibitions, speakers, and their schedules worldwide.
11. Support L’Ecole in its various formats in the region, including Evening Conversations and Nomadic Pop-Ups.
12. Support in-market festivals and provide assistance for Contemporary Dance awareness efforts.
13. Coordinate meetings and support relations with Dance Reflections communities in the region.
14. Monitor and ensure strategic use of partner benefits by the Maison.
15. Prepare ROI evaluations with qualitative and quantitative data.
16. Ensure Maison familiarity with enrichment programs offered by each institution.
17. Manage logistics of partner imprint on VCA activations and events.
18. Ensure compliance with departmental protocols and support preparation of regular business presentations.

1. Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
2. Minimum of 2 years of experience in art, culture, education, or dance.
3. Experience in the luxury sector is advantageous.
4. Proficiency in analytics is essential.
5. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
6. Ability to work outside of normal business hours.

1. Strong project management and organizational skills.
2. Excellent communication skills.
3. Proficiency in Windows, Excel, and PowerPoint.
4. Proficiency in French is a plus.

A minimum of 2 years of experience in related areas such as art, culture, education, or dance, with luxury experience being a plus.

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Expected salary range: $35-$40 per hour. Duration up to 1 year, with potential to extend.

Richemont offers a generous compensation and benefits package for eligible employees.

Van Cleef & Arpels is dedicated to nurturing a workplace culture that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning. Employees are encouraged to explore their potential and contribute to the Maison's legacy of excellence.