Program Manager

CCArts is seeking to add an enthusiastic member to our dedicated team! An ideal candidate for the Program Manager position will be looking for the next step in their arts administration career, are actively engaged in the arts, and are a curious self-starter who can work independently but also love being part of a small, but mighty, team.

SKILLS AND BACKGROUND FOR SUCCESS

Is this you?

• You are currently in a position in the arts or education with 1-3 years’ experience; or studied fine arts education or arts administration; or completed an internship in an arts organization’s program department.
• You are an excellent communicator who feels comfortable using all forms necessary to build community and disseminate information with both internal and external stakeholders including students, staff, teaching artists, and community partners.
• You are a highly organized, detail-oriented, creative problem solver that is able to balance a variety of weekly tasks and can self-manage to keep projects on schedule and meet critical organizational deadlines.
• You have experience and passion for teaching students of all ages who have a variety of abilities.
• You are highly proficient in a variety of artistic mediums, their processes and equipment or possess the enthusiasm and willingness to learn them.
• You are highly proficient in Microsoft office and Google suite and have experience with class registration software like ACTIVE.
• You are passionate about the arts, art-making, arts education and community.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, organize, and evaluate all educational programming including youth and adult classes and workshops, private lessons, continuing education classes for K-12 teachers, and off-site programs.
• Manage the open studio process for students including scheduling and training.
• Ensure that class and program schedules are available for input to class registration software according to the yearly calendar deadlines.
• Recruit, hire, train, manage, and schedule art instructors for on- and off-site education programs; collect information needed for background checks and prepare contracts.
• Establish and maintain communications with community groups to maintain and form partnerships and mutually beneficial relationships.
• Ensure art supplies are ordered and prepared for upcoming programs and purchase equipment, materials, and supplies for education programs per budget and as needed.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and manage student interns for the summer camp programs.
• In collaboration with staff, plan and manage special events.
• Help with facilities management as needed and do research for needed facilities upgrades and for grant requests
• Cultivate relationships with local colleges and universities, art and education departments, and with local art teachers.
• Teach or substitute as necessary for classes and camps.

This role is full-time, exempt, 90% on site, with flexibility for occasional remote work. Occasional evening and weekend work required. A valid driver’s license is required. Center for the Creative Arts is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a culturally diverse, equitable, and anti-racist environment.

We recognize that not every candidate meets all experience criteria, and we encourage you to apply if you think that your background and experience, although somewhat different, may best serve the role. Please utilize your cover letter to describe how you think you may be a good fit for this role.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter that describes your interest to jobs@ccarts.org. Please put Program Manager in the subject line of your email. No phone calls please._ Applications are open through February 21, 2025 and will be starting interviews on February 24, 2025._

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $50,000