JOB TITLE: Director of Programs REPORTS TO: Executive Director Salaried Exempt Full-time 40 hours per week Summary: This position is accountable for the smooth operation of all Youth in Arts Educational Partnerships and Programs Benefits: Medical Benefits, Vacation & Sick Time, Flexible work environment The Director of Programs oversees staff, Mentor Artists, partnership details and logistics, contents, and implementation of all Youth in Arts educational partnerships at school sites and with other community partners. As part of the Leadership Team, this role is responsible for collaborating on the mission-driving work of the organization within key programs including developing and meeting strategic goals, identifying areas of growth, managing programmatic budgets, refining program systems, and supporting teaching artists and teachers.The Director of Programs is also a key player in developing teaching artist development and training with focus on equity, accessibility, and growth. Our ideal candidate has a background in arts education (visual and/or performing arts) and has direct experience with program administration including budgeting and partnership building. We are looking for a collaborative team-player that can navigate a fast paced environment. Please visit https://youthinarts.org/join-our-team/ for full job description and application details.

Salaried Part-Time 24-28 hours per week REPORTS TO: Director of Programs DATES: 9/1/2022 - 5/31/2022 extensions dependant upon funding SALARY: $45,000 - $48,000 BENEFITS: Accrued Sick Time and Access to Medical Benefits *** Also looking for hourly Teaching Artists. This position is for a part-time, salaried teaching artist and mentor for youth ages TK-8th grade. The Lead Teaching Artist will teach visual arts, music, or dance to students within Youth in Art’s service area (Marin County and West Contract Costa County) for up to five days per week, and no more than six classrooms per day. Youth in Arts core values and pedagogical framework include programs that prioritize the creative process, SEL core competencies, culturally responsive approaches, wellness, and equity. Teaching Artists bring their unique artistic lens and voices to the work within that framework. If time allows, any additional non-teaching time will be used to help support programming and administration for the education department of Youth in Arts. This may include curriculum development, media and outreach, or project stewardship. The Teaching Artist will be able to draw on content standards of the California Visual and Performing Arts curriculum frameworks and National Core Arts Standards to plan sequential units of study for 24 - 28 hours of learning activities that advance students' level of content knowledge in each discipline as well as social emotional success. For each school site, Teaching Artists will also shape one Family Arts Night, a culminating event in the fall and spring, and participate in at least one community event. The role will also include professional development opportunities in curriculum development, social emotional literacy, and classroom engagement. See Full Job Description and application instructions at at https://youthinarts.org/join-our-team/

For more than 50 years, Youth in Arts has existed to achieve a seemingly simple thing: to bring quality arts education to students of ALL backgrounds and abilities. But our work is about so much more. It is about whole person development, identity, voice, discovery, imagination, and the freedom derived from access to creativity and art-making. Youth in Arts (YIA) is an education nonprofit founded in 1970 by local arts advocates dismayed by diminishing arts resources available for California students. YIA builds visual and performing arts skills through innovative and in-depth programs that foster confidence, compassion and resilience in students. We develop capacity among educators and teaching artists through intentional support efforts, advocate for equitable access to arts education and offer opportunities for young people to share their creative voices in their communities. Through direct education in school partnerships as well as through local and national advocacy, our programs change the lives of thousands in- and around San Francisco’s North Bay. YIA insists that access to a creative life is a right for all students. Position and Responsibilities The Program Director oversees staff, Mentor Artists, partnership details and logistics, contents, and implementation of all Youth in Arts educational partnerships at school sites and with other community partners. As part of the Leadership Team, this role is responsible for collaborating on the mission-driving work of the organization within key programs including developing and meeting strategic goals, identifying areas of growth, managing programmatic budgets, refining program systems, and supporting teaching artists and teachers.The Program Director is also a key player in developing teaching artist development and training with focus on equity, accessibility, and growth. Our ideal candidate has a background in arts education (visual and/or performing arts) and has direct experience with program administration including budgeting and partnership building. We are looking for a collaborative team-player that can navigate a fast paced environment. This is a full-time, exempt position based in San Rafael, California with some remote flexibility. Youth in Arts is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all persons, especially those who bring the benefits of diversity to the organization. People of color, people who identify as LGBTQIA2S+, women, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Annual Salary Range for the Program Director is $60,000 - 70,000 and is commensurate with experience. Please visit https://youthinarts.org/join-our-team/ for FULL JOB DESCRIPTION and HOW TO APPLY.