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Arts Education Alliance
Nov 01, 2023
In BAY AREA JOB BOARD
CATEGORY: Administration EMPLOYEE TYPE: Regular, Full-Time, Exempt OFFER SALARY: $75,000 to $90,000 per year EXPERIENCE: 5+ years managing an arts program, including staff development, faculty oversight and budget responsibility. Summary: The senior arts management position oversees CSMA’s in school art programs, ensuring excellence in art classes, camps, special needs and school-based programs (grades TK – 8). Responsibilities include maintaining relationships with partnering schools (50+), leading a team of four art professionals, thoughtful hiring of highly qualified teaching artists, overseeing faculty support activities and supervising all program operations and planning. As a key member of the programs team, the manager will work collaboratively with other functions – finance, development, admin and facilities – to deliver outstanding art education experiences for all students at our school sites.   DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES PROGRAM LEADERSHIP: • Lead operations and strategic development of onsite and school-based art programs • Represent CSMA in the community as an advocate for the arts and as standards-based curriculum expert • Design and lead program evaluation activities • Meet with principals, mentor teachers and school site teaching artists to develop plans for school-year program • Maintain positive relationships and excellent communications with all school partners, teaching artists, families and students • Manage contract negotiations with schools and districts • Ensure a high quality student art experience • Supervise and support all program staff and faculty   BUDGET: • Participate in annual budget process • Monitor and approve expenditures, including ADP payroll • Meet budget goals for individual programs   FACULTY: • Hire, train, supervise, support and evaluate faculty • Approve biweekly payroll in a timely manner • Oversee faculty training program and professional development   CURRICULUM: • Plan for ongoing development of curriculum to meet School’s social justice goals and to reflect California Arts Standards   SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS • 5+ years of experience in management of an arts program, including staff development, faculty oversight and budget responsibility • Fluency in analyzing data to make program decisions • Experience in working with diverse constituencies and community partners to define and support common goals • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Outstanding problem-solving skills and flexibility in working with others • High level of competency with Google Workspace • MFA or MA in Art or Arts Education with teaching experience   PHYSICAL DEMANDS • The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. • The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. • The employee is required to travel to all schools served by in-school program for meetings and other required tasks   BENEFITS INCLUDE • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance • Paid time off • 403 (b) Retirement Plan • Paid Holidays • Company sponsored Life Insurance To Apply: Please email cover letter and resume to jobs@arts4all.org,(mailto:jobs@arts4all.org) with Senior Arts Program Manager as the subject line. *The Community School of Music and Arts values diversity. Candidates who have a demonstrated ability to relate to diverse student populations and who have experience working in bilingual environments are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Arts Education Alliance
Nov 01, 2023
In BAY AREA JOB BOARD
CATEGORY: Administration EMPLOYEE TYPE: Regular, Full-time Exempt OFFER SALARY: $180,000 to $200,000 annually EXPERIENCE: 10+ years Working with a 20-member Board of Directors and staff, the Executive Director provides leadership, vision, and direction for the Community School of Music and Arts. The ED implements policies, manages programs and daily operations, and represents CSMA at large.   RESPONSIBILITIES  • Overseeing development, implementation, and evaluation of programs/services in support of the mission and strategic plan • Developing and managing staff to support programs/services and accomplish goals • Leading staff and board in developing the annual budget, conducting financial analysis, and engaging the board in strategic discussions about financial health and planning  • Leading all fundraising efforts, supporting board involvement in fundraising, personally cultivating and soliciting donors, and supervising the development staff   • Building positive relationships with partner organizations, policymakers, media, and others; serving as a coalition-builder and arts advocate   QUALIFICATIONS  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher. Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Arts Management is preferred. • Minimum of 10 years of nonprofit management experience, preferably as executive director of a nonprofit organization with an annual budget of at least $5 million  • Strong preference for candidates with Bay Area ties to the arts community, philanthropic donor base, and non-profit organizations • Revenue creating and budgeting skills with proven record in developing and sustaining innovative, fiscally sound programs • Proven fundraiser with ability to work with board and staff to develop and implement fundraising strategies to cultivate and maintain donors • Team builder with ability to work with diverse staff and partners, to promote programs, and to build audiences • Passionate arts advocate • Excellent verbal and written communication skills   PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: The ED should be an outgoing, social, creative, and energetic leader who inspires staff, engages and effectively utilizes the board, leverages relationships in the broader community, and builds strategic partnerships. The successful candidate leads by example and is comfortable in the details while keeping the big picture in focus.   COMPENSATION: An attractive compensation package will be offered commensurate with qualifications and experience. Salary range: $180,000 to $200,000 annually Benefits including: • 3 weeks of paid time off • 13 days of paid holidays per year • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage • Flexible Spending Account • 403(b) retirement plan To Apply: APPLICATION PROCEDURE  Please email your cover letter and resume to jobs@arts4all.org (mailto:jobs@arts4all.org)describing your particular interest in the position, how your experience fits CSMA, and your expected salary. About Community School of Music and Arts Founded in 1968, the Community School of Music and Arts is Northern California’s largest non-profit provider of arts education programs. With a $7 million budget and 160-member staff and faculty, CSMA is one of the ten largest community schools in the United States. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, one of the global capitals of creativity, CSMA is dedicated to making the arts and arts education accessible to all, regardless of age, experience or background. Headquartered in the award-winning Finn Center in the City of Mountain View, CSMA directly serves over 30,000 people of all ages, skill levels and economic means each year, including over 21,000 students at 54 schools in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties. CSMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability). Candidates from diverse backgrounds and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. CSMA is committed to creating an environment that embraces openness, respect, collaboration and accountability.
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Arts Education Alliance
Nov 01, 2023
In BAY AREA JOB BOARD
CATEGORY: Administration EMPLOYEE TYPE: Full-time 32hr/Wk, Hourly, Non-exempt OFFER SALARY: $26-$28/hour EXPERIENCE: 1+ years of program and/or departmental administration experience, 2 years of customer service experience and 1+years of experience working or teaching in a TK-5 school is preferred. The Music4Schools Program Coordinator provides administrative support and customer service to the Music4Schools Program, and may occasionally serve as a liaison between M4S faculty, employees of our school partners, and CSMA. This position is an exciting opportunity to work in a growing non-profit in support of our mission of access to the arts for all. In this dynamic role, the Coordinator will ensure the delivery of high caliber music programs held in local elementary schools across Silicon Valley by: providing administrative support to the Program Manager; supporting our Bay Area partner school sites which will include: transporting supplies, scheduling meetings, supporting performances/concerts, or other logistics support; and managing the after-school music program. This position fosters positive and consistent communication between CSMA, faculty, and schools.   Primary Duties and Responsibilities • Provide administrative support to the Music4Schools Manager including maintaining all data in our partner school schedule spreadsheets, calendaring in Google Calendar, editing/proofreading, reporting in Google Sheets, and occasionally creating Google Slides presentations to support M4S faculty. • Collaborate with the Music4Schools Program Manager to develop teaching materials kits for instructors and communication strategies with partner schools. • Coordinate the survey to school partner and organize the data from the survey • Support offsite logistic arrangements such as scheduling class observations, delivering supplies, meetings, performances/concerts, etc. • Engage with faculty members (email, instant messenger, and phone) to guide them and to foster a long-term relationship with the Music4Schools Program • Support M4S Faculty training and professional development 1 – 3 times per year • Maintain knowledge of policies and procedures specific to CSMA as well as with our partner schools. • Other tasks as assigned by the Music4Schools Manager • Music4Schools TK – 5 Program (80%) • Provide administrative support to the Music4Schools Program manager • Provide class scheduling support • Provide administrative support to Music Faculty • Process and track invoice payments for contractors and vendors • Organize, manage, inventory, and track music resources, including instruments, teaching materials, and online resources • Coordinate faculty trainings and meetings • Oversee volunteers and interns • Travel to and from school sites as needed. • Any special projects as determined by the Program Manager   Choral Program (20%) • Administer all aspects of the after-school program (2-5 schools) • Coordinate schedules, facility rentals and student registration. • Provide administrative and program support to faculty   Skills and Qualifications   Competencies: • Proactive, creative problem solver with a customer service orientation. • Ability to communicate in a positive and consistent way with faculty, school administrators and teachers, and parents. • Skilled at complex scheduling. • Excellent organizational and administrative skills with careful attention to detail. • Ability to learn program-specific databases and other information technology tools. • Intermediate to expert ability to use Google Workspace [Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets(formulas, pivot tables, queries), Google Slides, Google Forms, Gmail, Google Calendar(booking single and recurring meetings, editing recurring meetings]. • Business style communication, written and verbal. • Strong organizational and administrative skills with careful attention to detail. • The ability to communicate in a positive and consistent way with diverse faculty, school partners, and colleagues. • Familiarity with project management process, concepts, and tools. • Experience in playing music is preferred, not required; does not have to be at the professional level. • Ability to travel to various teaching sites in the Bay Area; particularly Mountain View and Cupertino, but could include Belmont, Redwood City, or San Jose occasionally. • Previous program/project coordination or customer service at music organizations is a plus. • Love of music, art, and education required. Education: • Associates degree; Bachelor’s degree preferred, Coursework in business, education, and music preferred. Combination of education and experience will be considered. Schedule: • In-person for the first 60-days. After 60 days of employment, the position will be hybrid with a minimum of 3 days on site. • Working hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm. Benefits Include • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance • Paid time off • 403 (b) Retirement Plan • Paid Holidays • Company sponsored Life Insurance   Physical Demands • The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. • The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. • The employee must frequently stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.   COVID19 Policy:CSMA has a mandatory vaccination policy for onsite staff and faculty subject only to the limited exemptions required by law. To Apply: To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to: jobs@arts4all.org.(mailto:jobs@arts4all.org) About Community School of Music and Arts Founded in 1968, the Community School of Music and Arts is Northern California’s largest non-profit provider of arts education programs. With a $7 million budget and 160-member staff and faculty, CSMA is one of the ten largest community schools in the United States. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, one of the global capitals of creativity, CSMA is dedicated to making the arts and arts education accessible to all, regardless of age, experience or background. Headquartered in the award-winning Finn Center in the City of Mountain View, CSMA directly serves over 30,000 people of all ages, skill levels and economic means each year, including over 21,000 students at 54 schools in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties. CSMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability). Candidates from diverse backgrounds and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. CSMA is committed to creating an environment that embraces openness, respect, collaboration and accountability.
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Arts Education Alliance
Oct 05, 2023
In BAY AREA JOB BOARD
Job Title: YAX Programs Manager Classification: Management, Exempt FTE: Fulltime, 40+ hours/week Job Summary: Youth Art Exchange’s (YAX) Program Manager is a vital member of the YAX team, managing across programs, including youth program activities, student recruitment, youth leadership, database management, intern/volunteers/parent & alumni engagement, social media, events & exhibitions, public projects, community partnerships, volunteer coordination, contracted artists, and program collaborations. The Program Manager provides program support, develops and curates special projects, educational activities, events and exhibitions in partnership with faculty artists and YAX staff. YAX’s work is centered in racial equity, and that will be critical to all aspects of this position. Reporting This position reports to the Director of Education + Programs and has two or more direct reports. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Program Support ● Work with program staff to plan and implement programs ● Manage program staff, including Program Coordinators, Program Associates, and interns as applicable ● Support the incorporation of youth vision and priorities into program development ● Work with program staff to involve youth programs in the galleries and community programs, including exhibitions, special events, and artist lectures ● Support faculty artists and staff in the implementation of youth public projects through coordination, volunteer engagement, and partnership management ● Lead the recruitment of youth for YAX’s programming ● Manage YAX’s databases including SmartRec and the Department of Children, Youth & their Families ● Support the Director of Development + Communications with social media strategy Support Racial Equity ● Participate actively on the Racial Equity Committee ● Increase engagement or Black and Latinx youth through developing and advising related affinity groups or clubs and drop programs Youth Advisory Board ● Work with program staff to manage cohort of Youth Advisory Board (YAB) members including holding monthly meetings and biannual retreats ● Support program staff in implementing youth leadership curriculum to guide training of YAB members; curriculum includes, but is not limited to the following: ○ Prepare youth to recruit, interview, and train new youth advisory board members ○ Support and train youth in event planning and implementation ○ Develop innovative methods for youth involvement in the hiring process for teaching artists, staff and youth interns Volunteer Management ● Work with program staff to manage volunteers for programs, events, and special activities ● Support volunteer recruitment as needed from general community, alumni, and parents Support Public Projects ● Participate in community collaboratives or coalitions as representative of YAX for outreach to potential partners + community artists ● Work with the Director of Education + Programs to manage public projects including: ○ Neighborhood arts collaborations ○ Commissioned projects such as: ■ Billboard Project ■ Design + Build Projects (in partnership with Faculty Artists) The Program Manager also completes other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Alignment with centering racial equity and our values of: ● Improving arts education ● Amplifying voices ● Valuing artists ● Embodying excellence and equity in youth arts education ● Being by artists, for artists, and ● Growing resources for our community Desired Skills: ● 3-5 years program and/or education management or other relevant experience (including work with artists) ● 1-3 years of youth program development experience ● 1-3 years of cultural program coordination experience ● 1-3 years of people management experience ● Understanding of social justice principles ● Ability to take initiative, work autonomously, prioritize tasks, problem-solve difficult or complex issues, and manage details ● Outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills (especially with youth) ● Experience working well on a team, handling multiple assignments, and meeting deadlines ● Willingness to work weekends and evenings ● Preference for San Francisco residents Special requirements for this position include the following: ● Ability to lift heavy equipment and stand or walk for long periods of time. ● Ability to perform duties that involve climbing ladders and stairs. ● Ability to maintain a California driver's license throughout employment in this position. ● Ability to use a computer for long periods of time throughout the day ● Must be able to pass a background check. Fingerprinting is required for this position. ● This position is an in person and requires being present at YAX’s studios About Youth Art Exchange: Our mission is to spark a shared creative practice between professional artists and public high school students, furthering youth as thinkers, leaders, and artists in San Francisco. We commit to serving public high school students, focusing on low-income students and students of color, through free, high quality arts education and youth leadership development programming. We create opportunities for students to gain arts, leadership, and creative sector skills through community art projects. Our work environment: We have a flexible, creative working environment that allows us to explore our ownpassions in community arts programming. Our staff is a part of the artistic community that thrives at YAX. Generally, YAX works (4)10-hour days (Monday-Thursday) with occasional weekends and evenings for events. The position would likely work within the hours of 9am-7pm with Fridays off (with some exceptions). We have been doing this for about 10 years and really appreciate having the flexibility of the 4-day work week. Compensation: The annual salary for this position is $65,000-75,000 depending on experience. As a project of Tides Center, YAX offers competitive benefits including flexible scheduling, medical, dental, vision, retirement - 403b-, employee assistance plans, and competitive vacation time/PTO. We are not offering relocation costs for this position. Youth Art Exchange, a project of Tides Center, is an "at-will" and equal opportunity employer. Applicants and employees shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender (including pregnancy and gender expression) identity, color, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance. Reasonable accommodations will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. Please advise Youth Art Exchange/Tides in writing of special needs at the time of application.
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Arts Education Alliance
Jan 13, 2023
In BAY AREA JOB BOARD
Position: People and Culture Senior Manager Organization: Youth Speaks, Inc. Supervisor: Deputy Director Hours per week: 40 hours/week (full-time, exempt, hybrid) Compensation: $80,000-$90,000 DOE Learn More Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, FSA, life and long-term disability insurance plans Generous time off including 20 vacation days, 10 sick days, 12 holidays, monthly personal wellness days Annual stipend for professional development About the Organization: Youth Speaks is a multi-faceted BIPOC-led and staffed organization that understands that the power, insight, creativity, and passion of young people change the world. Founded in 1996 in San Francisco, Youth Speaks is the leading nonprofit presenter of Spoken Word performance, education, and youth development programs in the world. Presenters of local and international youth poetry slams, festivals, reading series, and more, Youth Speaks also offers a comprehensive slate of literary arts education programs during the school day, in the out-of-school time, on weekends, and evenings. All told, Youth Speaks provides free arts education to thousands of teens per year in the San Francisco Bay Area alone, has helped create partner programs in over 60 cities across the United States, and has worked with young people globally. About the Role: The People and Culture Senior Manager is a newly created role and will provide oversight and execution of all human resource (HR) activities throughout the organization, including contracted artists. They will be the chief architect of employee engagement for the entirety of the employee lifecycle, including the recruitment of outstanding talent and co-creation of a best-in-class culture that reflects core values around racial equity, diversity, belonging and fostering meaningful relationships in and outside of the organization. Additionally, they will act as a thought key partner to the leadership team, Strategy Team, in how to best sustain and grow our workforce. A strong candidate is an experienced and enthusiastic HR professional, with a strong interest in human resources, operational logistics, managing human resources platforms, and has a keen interest in developing and operationalizing systems that promote an exciting and positive work culture for our stellar team. They will have extensive experience updating policies and procedures for independent contractors in compliance with state and federal policies and laws. The People and Culture Senior Manager will play a critical role to create meaningful connections among staff across the organization. A strong candidate for this position must be able to successfully manage multiple priorities, take initiative but ask for support when needed, meet deadlines with little supervision, and have a keen eye for detail. The People and Culture Senior Manager will report directly to the Deputy Director. This role will require occasional evening and weekend work to support organization-wide events with advance notice. This is an opportunity for a progressive, passionate, advocate to strengthen the development and growth of our organization’s team, and ultimately advance our cause of creating spaces for young people to develop and amplify their voices as creators of societal change. POSITION OVERVIEW Under the supervision of the Deputy Director, this position is responsible for managing all aspects of our Human Resources department. The ideal candidate should be comfortable collaborating across the organization and working with everyone from the executive leadership team and the Board of Directors to youth in our programs. The People and Culture Senior Manager’s top priorities and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Human Resources (40%) Manage HR operations through our Employee Relationship Management (ERM) platforms (Gusto, Culture Amp) Implement human resources operations, including payroll, benefits administration, and compliance management Develop and maintain filing systems and ensure data integrity for all HR-related processes Develop and implement timelines, questions, forms for mid-year and end-of-year performance reviews Provide support to all staff in understanding organizational policies and accessing benefits Oversee, track, and provide guidance for Independent Contractor Management Develop and iterate standards of skills and capacities at different position levels and commensurate salary bands; provide clarity of advancement opportunities and performance expectations. Provide data and support to Executive Director, Deputy Director, and Finance team during annual budgeting Provide data and support to Advancement Team and Finance Team on monthly reporting needs in relation to personnel costs Staff Appreciations, Trainings, Professional Development (30%) Organize staff lunches and quarterly staff appreciation activities in collaboration with the administrative team Develop and implement strategies and practices to create meaningful connections among staff across the organization Manage and maintain organizational all-staff Calendar and Google Drive folder with key information for All-Staff Meetings and critical resources that should be available for all staff Strengthen relationships through opportunities to connect, learn, and act, resulting in increased trust and organizational impact In collaboration with the Strategy Team (executive leadership team), organize and lead the communication for organizational retreats Support our Marketing and Communications departments with Monthly “Vibe Check,” an internal staff newsletter Provide guidance around best practice and current trends in supporting productivity, recognition, engagement, and team-building initiatives and practices. Policies and Procedures (15%) Support the Deputy Director in auditing, enhancing, and developing HR practices both with internal employees and for the management of independent contractors. Manage all HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal labor laws. Ensure compliance with all local, state and federal regulations and develop and implement policies, processes, training, and initiatives to support human resource compliance. Advise Executive Director and Deputy Direct on any material changes needed for internal employee resources such as the Employee Handbook. Develop policies and tools to support performance improvement processes and oversee corrective action programs, terminations, and investigations. In collaboration with the Finance Team, co-develop methods to assess staff time allocation across programs and develop cadence to assess time allocation across the organization Ensure Independent Contractor Agreements are in compliance with local, state, and federal labor laws and work with our legal advisors to ensure compliance Recruitment, Onboarding, and Offboarding (15%) Develop and implement accessible onboarding and orientation processes and practices for employees and members. Manage recruitment and hiring processes, including position definition, market research, outreach and posting, interviewing, and reference checking of qualified job applicants, collaborating with departmental managers to understand the skills and capacities required for hiring needs. Act as main liaison to new staff and provide orientations to new staff Ensure completion of HR Onboarding steps such as LiveScan, Benefits enrollment, etc. Create checklists and provide guidance for onboarding and offboarding staff, and develop methods to automate checklists through tools like Asana. Required Qualifications 5- 8 years of experience in a Human Resources role. Demonstrated success in trust building and implementing values-aligned DEIJ skills and practices across a virtual, distributed team Experience scaling nonprofit teams and supporting teams in transition Expertise in anti-racist HR practices, compliance across states, and project management Proficiency with AB5 compliance is a plus Preferred Qualifications Experience working with ERM platforms such as Gusto, Culture Amp, etc. Experience working with arts-based organizations Connection to the Arts as a performing poet, creative writer, published writer, or previous work experience in the youth development field is preferred. Prior experience working in a performing arts or arts organization highly desirable knowledge and interest in poetry, literature, and/or hip hop is a plus. A mission-driven individual with a passion for uplifting and collaborating with communities and cultivating youth through language, arts, and expression. Comfort and experience working across diverse communities, with the empathy and knowledge to communicate across all constituencies, including students, staff, donors, and the broader community. An organizational culture that supports staff well-being and holistic self-care/community care TO APPLY Please email your cover letter, resume, and at least 3 references to employment@youthspeaks.org with the subject line “People and Culture Senior Manager” by January 27, 2023. EEO/AA Youth Speaks is an equal-opportunity employer. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, including bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical conditions. Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. Please advise in writing of special needs at the time of application. Youth Speaks will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of San Francisco’s Fair Chance Ordinance. *No phone calls please. Due to the anticipated volume of applications only candidates for interviews will be contacted, we appreciate your understanding of the resource constraints during Covid-19, working remotely, and caregiving obligations amongst others. ABOUT YOUTH SPEAKS Mission and Vision Youth Speaks creates spaces that challenge young people to develop and amplify their voices as creators of societal change. Youth Speaks envisions a world in which young people are heard, honored, and connected through creative ecosystems of interdependence and care. Program and Results One of the world’s leading presenters of Spoken Word performance, education, and youth development programs, Youth Speaks produces local, national, and international programs supporting young people and their voices including poetry slams, festivals, anthologies, and reading series, alongside a comprehensive slate of arts-in-education programs during the school day, in the after-school hours and on weekends. In addition, Youth Speaks creates internationally-recognized theater and digital programming and has helped launch an international network of over 70 programs that believe in the power of young people. Organization Profile For 25 years, Youth Speaks has been at the forefront of defining what it means to empower the voices of young people and is currently focused on the following key areas as we continue to grow and build as an organization: Increasing intergenerational engagement by creating more intentional pathways for youth and alum leadership within our programs, expanding partnerships and reach, and developing novel ways of engaging community, audience, and alumni. Delivering responsive programming by developing timely campaigns in response to current community events and delivering integrated digital and/or live programming to engage local and global audiences. Making data-driven decisions by developing metrics to inform decision-making across the organization will allow us to better understand the impact of programs and integrate intentionality and responsiveness. Sustaining and growing the field by strategically growing partnerships with international networks of spoken word individuals, organizations and collectives, and other creative youth development programs. Securing long-term sustainability by implementing a development strategy that continues to support the programmatic vision of the organization, invests in our staff, and secures our future in our new office space.
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Arts Education Alliance
Aug 20, 2022
In BAY AREA JOB BOARD
Position Title: Executive Director Reports to: Arts Education Alliance of the Bay Area Board of Directors Compensation: $50/hr, .5 FTE, estimated at $52,000 per year This is a part-time position employed through our fiscal sponsor Intersection for the Arts. This position does not currently include benefits. Work Hours: 20 hours per week, flexible schedule, remote, with some in-person meetings and events following current COVID guidelines Anticipated Start Date is November 1, 2022 Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through September 18, 2022 The Arts Education Alliance of the Bay Area connects and catalyzes arts education communities for a more just and creative San Francisco Bay Area. We strengthen the Bay Area arts education ecosystem by supporting a network of locally-based coalitions composed of Bay Area school districts, community-based organizations, city agencies, teaching artists, families, and funders to ensure that all young people have access to creative practices and caring artistic mentors. Our core programs and services include connecting constituents through ongoing networking meetings; communicating relevant events and news through our monthly newsletter, website and social media; supporting advocacy efforts within local coalitions in alignment with district, city, and state initiatives; and engaging teaching artists and arts education leaders in professional development opportunities. We are looking for a part-time Executive Director to continue to build our Bay Area regional activities and relevance, in concert with our Actions for Racial Equity and in alignment with the Creative Youth Development values of Racial Equity, Youth Leadership, and Collective Action. This position is primarily a remote, part-time position with some in-person meetings and events throughout the Bay Area. Who You Are You are someone who works at the intersection of arts, education, and equity. You enjoy connecting people and driving collaborative projects within educational spaces. You welcome opportunities to design more responsive organizational systems and you advocate for creative joy and collective liberation. In line with our Actions for Racial Equity, the Arts Education Alliance of the Bay Area is working towards a more just and creative San Francisco Bay Area. We strongly encourage individuals from historically marginalized, creative communities, especially Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC) artists and cultural workers to apply. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Board Support & Administration Prepare and facilitate bi-monthly meetings of the Board of Directors. Attend and support bi-monthly meetings of the Board Co-Chairs and monthly meetings of the Board Committees (Communications, Development, and Programs). Prepare and execute the annual budget of approximately $80-100k and ensure adherence to financial best practices. Supervise contractors to complete assigned projects and/or duties. Programs Serve as project manager and support logistics for 3-5 online community gatherings per month and 2-3 in-person events per year including promotion; securing location, catering, speakers and other logistics; and ensuring participant evaluation. Work with organizational partners to co-sponsor and/or collaborate to produce events that engage arts education communities throughout the Bay Area. Serve as an arts education ambassador and advocate by attending public meetings and relevant events as the Arts Education Alliance of the Bay Area representative. Communications Update and maintain the Arts Education Alliance of the Bay Area website. Prepare and send the monthly e-newsletter to keep community members informed and connected. Post local events and opportunities to social media platforms. Utilize social media platforms to engage community members. Development Write grants and program reports for 2-3 ongoing government and foundation funders.. Maintain and grow earned income through contracts with local educational institutions. Build relationships with local funders and seek out new income sources. Conduct twice-yearly campaigns for individual donations. SKILLS & EXPERIENCE A minimum of 5 years experience in nonprofit administration/management including creating and managing budgets Familiarity with SF Bay Area arts education communities and public school environments Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends, averaging approx. 20 hours per week, with occasional periods of increased activity Fluency with Google Suite Docs Experience with social media content production Strong verbal and written communication skills Experience with grant writing and reporting Experience as a teaching artist preferred but not required APPLICATION PROCESS Apply through the Executive Director Application Form. Upload your Resume and choose a Cover Letter option within the form. Email admin@artsedalliance.org with any questions regarding this position or the application process. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis up through September 18, 2022
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