Arts Program Manager — Schools & Community Impact

Arts & Learning Conservatory; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Arts & Learning Conservatory in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking an Arts Program Manager to oversee school-based and community arts programs. The role leads staffing, scheduling, recruitment, and supervision of Teaching Artists, and serves as the main contact for schools and districts.

You will monitor enrollment and program quality, coordinate performances with Production and Operations teams, address family concerns, and report clearly to leadership with practical solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in arts education, education, youth programming, nonprofit programming, or a related field.
• Supervisory or leadership experience, including hiring, coaching, and holding staff accountable.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills for managing multiple programs, sites, and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with schools, districts, families, and Teaching Artists.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a habit of bringing solutions along with challenges.
• Proficiency with standard office and project-management technology.
• Ability to work on-site in Costa Mesa, CA, including occasional evenings and weekends as programs and events require.
• Demonstrated commitment to creating inclusive, supportive programs for diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of school-based and community arts programs.
• Staffing, scheduling, and supervising Teaching Artists.
• Recruiting, training, and supervising staff.
• Primary contact for school and district partners.
• Monitor enrollment and program quality.
• Coordinate performances with Production and Operations teams.
• Address family concerns and provide updates to leadership with practical solutions.

Skills

Arts education experience

Leadership / supervision

Organizational & project management

Communication with schools & families

Problem-solving

Office & project-management tech

On-site in Costa Mesa

Commitment to inclusive programs

Job description

Arts & Learning Conservatory in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking an Arts Program Manager to oversee school-based and community arts programs. The role leads staffing, scheduling, recruitment, and supervision of Teaching Artists, and serves as the main contact for schools and districts.

You will monitor enrollment and program quality, coordinate performances with Production and Operations teams, address family concerns, and report clearly to leadership with practical solutions.