Program Manager, Outreach and Education

At Montalvo Arts Center, we strive to continually develop a welcoming environment where all people have a sense of belonging and find enrichment through the arts. We seek to build bridges locally and globally. We invite you to join us.

We are in search of a Program Manager to manage a range of arts education and community engagement programs as part of Montalvo’s Outreach and Education initiatives. The Program Manager, Outreach and Education works closely with Montalvo staff, artists, teachers, students, interns, volunteers, and the public.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Work independently and as a team member to manage arts education programs including, but not limited to, Summer Arts Camps, Performing Arts Series for Students, Student and Public Field Trips and Extensions, Annual Arts Integration Teacher Conference, and other programs as needed.
• Work independently and as a team member to manage outreach and community engagement programs including, outreach for underserved student populations in arts education programs, Community Engagement Festivals, and other programs as needed.
• Provide department and program administration, including: scheduling, booking, budget and payment tracking, petty cash management, marketing and outreach, ticketing software navigation, program registration, reporting for accounting and development, facility planning and coordination.
• Support program development and implementation of the department’s program portfolio.
• Support development of institutional resources including teacher welcome packets/toolkits, student study guides, and lesson plan ideation and review.
• Support recruitment, interviewing, training and supervision of camp staff as well as both adult and youth program staff, volunteers and interns, including writing job descriptions.
• Assist and interact with artists, both locally and internationally during programs and events.
• Responsibilities will often include attendance at events to oversee operations.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Education, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Education, arts or related fields – or a combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience managing multi-disciplinary arts education administration teams with familiarity on program development as well as overseeing staff and having worked with the public.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Artist and Community/Cultural Empowerment strategies and programming.
• Interest, experience, and ability to work and interact with diverse populations including underserved groups, youth, adult, artist, parent, and educator with a wide range of needs and expectations.
• Strong people management and leadership experience – ability to positively and productively lead others.
• Ability to work in a growing, fast paced, multifaceted, adaptive, collaborative, and creative environment that often requires innovative and efficient problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and take initiative as required, under direct or indirect supervision.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) and Microsoft Outlook required.
• DOJ LiveScan fingerprint clearance and CPR/First Aid certification required.

Nice to have:

• Experience working with a variety of visual arts studio equipment is helpful, but not required.
• Bilingual Spanish or Mandarin desired, but not required.

 Working Conditions & Physical Tasks:

• Typical office environment: requires the ability to remain seated at a computer workstation for extended periods. Some job functions may be performed outdoors and require walking over hilly terrain. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• May be required to work occasional evenings or weekends.
• Local travel is required; must have a valid driver’s license (3+ years), a clean DMV record, and access to a vehicle.

Equipment used:

Desktop and/or laptop computer and applicable programs (PC; Smartsheets; Microsoft Office; Tessitura). Tools specific to various artistic disciplines to possibly include but not limited to: pottery tools, drawing and painting tools, light power tools, sculptural tools, musical instruments, cooking equipment, etc.

Benefits:

Montalvo offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, generous PTO, Flexible Spending, EAP and Elder Care benefits, and a 401(K)-retirement plan with an employer match.

Compensation Range: Salary: $67,000.00 – $72,000.00 per year

How to apply

To apply, please submit a cover letter summarizing your skills and experience related to the position, and your resume to: hr@montalvoarts.org. Resumes without cover letter will not be considered.

The position is open until filled. Applicants will be screened for qualifications and experience. Not all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be offered an interview.

For more detailed information about Montalvo Arts Center visit our website at /www.montalvoarts.org.

Montalvo Arts Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.