Artistree, a nonprofit community arts center based in South Pomfret, VT, is seeking a Programming Director to join our team. This is a leadership role responsible for developing, supporting, and ensuring the effective delivery of a diverse variety of year-round multi-disciplinary adult and children's arts programs. The Programming Director supports the strategic vision established by the Executive Director and leads a collaborative approach to program planning and management that brings together all of Artistree's multidisciplinary programming to advance community engagement and student learning. Because programming is at the heart of Artistree and drives all aspects of operations, the Programming Director must serve as a collaborative leader, be responsive to the needs of all constituents across the organization, and have strong financial and management capability and experience.
Below, you will find a complete breakdown of everything required of potential candidates, as well as how to apply Good luck.
The Programming Director role is a full-time position at our South Pomfret, VT campus, reporting to our Executive Director. The role is typically Monday through Friday during business hours, with some weekend and evening activities as required. The salary range for this position will be $60,000 to $65,000 per year, based on experience.
General Responsibilities :
- Co-create and plan the Aristree annual programming and operational calendar
- Plan and manage all daily program operations
- Work to ensure fit between programs offered and community / market interests
- Work with marketing staff and office manager to ensure that classes are fully subscribed
- Ensure that Artistree facilities are fully programmed with high utilization throughout the year
- Act as a liaison between Artistree, schools and community organizations
- Answer phone calls and emails and manage program related correspondences with public, staff and other stakeholders in a timely and professional manner
- Participate in the curation and production of special projects and events as needed
- Maintain and analyze annual program data and evaluations; propose changes to programming based on available data
- Solicit and analyze patron feedback and make relevant programmatic changes
- Develop and manage programming budgets
Tasks and responsibilities will vary greatly throughout the year by season.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
Program Planning, Coordination and Management :
Create a collaborative programming team environment and facilitate team meetings for creative discussion and idea sharing among other staff, students, and community membersDiscuss program ideas regularly with the Executive Director and programming teamEnsure that Artistree offers engaging and accessible programming in a broad spectrum of genresDesign class, camp, afterschool, and vacation week schedulesInvite and evaluate instructor and staff class proposals; interview and onboard new instructorsMeet with instructors to refine program plansWrite class descriptions or edit submitted class descriptionsSchedule class locations and times in Artistree classrooms using Google CalendarTrain new instructors on use of facilities, registration, payment, safety, policies, mission of Artistree, and other considerationsEnsure that classrooms have adequate supplies and are ready for classesCoordinate with office manager to order classroom supplies, snacks for camps, and other necessary supplies and materialsProblem-solve with instructors to handle student conduct concernsFollow up with enrollment and cancellations and communicate with instructorsWork with schools and other organizations on special programsCoordinate with Outreach coordinator on outreach programmingWork with Administrative Manager on enrollment, registration, payment procedures and processesAssist Executive Director in the coordination of staff dutiesServe as lead communicator with students and parentsCommunicate program information, activities, and changes to students, families and the publicSchool Vacation, Afterschool. Summer Camp Programs :
Develop engaging Summer, Afterschool and School Vacation Camp themes and programs that emphasize hands on learningCoordinate with area organizations on special programs (e.g. VINS to plan Peeps Summer Camps, WCSU on Summer SOAK arts camp, MBRNHP Fun in the Forest, etc.)Coordinate with Artistree staff on staffing for after school and vacation campsIdentify, interview, hire and supervise Instructors and Summer Camp CounselorsPlan and facilitate Summer Camp Counselor trainingFormalize summer Counselor Apprentice Training (CAT) programSchedule, supervise, and support all summer staffArts Education Instruction :
Substitute-teach classes and camps as neededMarketing and Program Evaluation :
Provide complete class and camp information to Office Manager and Marketing Director for class marketing and registrationProvide input on marketing strategies for class enrollmentCreate and distribute program evaluation formsAnalyze patron feedback in evaluation forms & make programming changes as neededConsult with Executive Director and programming team to make improvements and adjustments to programmingMaintain and analyze annual program dataInternal / External Relations :
Within Artistree, provide effective leadership and clear, consistent communication with colleagues across all departments to articulate program content and goals, and to ensure the success of all programmingWithin the local and regional community, develop relationships and seek partnerships that will increase participation in programsServe as a representative of Artistree as requested and required by the Executive Director, including in local and regional arts organizations and committeesBudgeting and Management :
Work with the Executive Director, Finance Manager, programming team, and other staff to develop and manage budgets and perform periodic cost-benefit and productivity analysesProvide budget analysis for purchases and staffingSupervise and / or provide oversight for all Afterschool, Holiday, Summer Camp staff, programming contractors, and programming teamREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Five or more years in a programming leadership capacity; five or more years in the field of arts education or a related fieldBachelor's Degree plus significant relevant professional experience in a related field (arts programming, arts administration, performing arts management)Strong team leader with excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills with a demonstrated team-based approach to staff management with excellent consultative and collaborative skillsExperience in managing direct reports as well as in collaborating with stakeholders across a larger organizationSkill and experience working with multiple stakeholders, including but not limited to parents, instructors, businesses, programming partners, schoolsStrong financial management and demonstrated experience developing and managing budgetsStrong oral and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to present complex information clearly and professionally with confidence and credibility in email correspondence, phone communication and in-person situations, with colleagues and external partnersSkill and experience in public speakingAbility to prioritize tasks, work collaboratively, quickly and under pressure to meet deadlinesHave strong organizational skills and a flexible attitudeAbility to work weekends and evenings if neededA good sense of humor and problem solverJ-18808-Ljbffr
Salary : $60,000 - $65,000
