Associate II, Recreation Supervisor (Arts and Humanities)

Milwaukee Recreation; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Recreation is seeking a Recreation Supervisor of Arts and Humanities Programs to expand out-of-school-time arts experiences for Milwaukee youth. The role includes oversight of the Arts & Humanities grant and internship programs, data-driven monitoring, and building partnerships with schools and community partners.

Ideal candidates will have a degree in arts or humanities or substantial related experience, plus experience coordinating grant-funded programs and supervising staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred; may substitute two years of related experience for one year of education.
• Minimum of one year of professional experience coordinating community or school-based arts and humanities programs.
• Minimum of one year in monitoring publicly or privately funded grant programs.
• If no degree, five years of directly related full-time experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage a large network of arts and humanities partnerships.
• Collaborate with the Before and After-school Team and Arts Manager to expand arts opportunities for Milwaukee’s youth.
• Oversee the Partnership for the Arts & Humanities and Arts Internship Programs.
• Design and implement grant processes including online review, community panel, and allocations.
• Develop and monitor contracts with partner organizations.
• Host information sessions and workshops to promote programs.
• Visit schools and partner sites to ensure contract compliance and quality experiences.
• Serve as liaison between community partners, Milwaukee Recreation, and MPS schools.
• Collect and analyze program data to monitor impact.
• Plan the annual arts and humanities showcase and coordinate trainings as needed.
• Assist with budget oversight of approximately $1.9 million and supervise part-time staff.
• Support Recreation Department activities and participate in committees as required.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Arts, Arts Education, Humanities, or related field

Substitution: two years of related experience for one year of education

Without a degree: 5 years of directly related full-time experience

Job description

Job Summary

Milwaukee Recreation is seeking an individual to join its Before/After-School team as the Recreation Supervisor of Arts and Humanities Programs. This individual is responsible for expanding out-of-school-time arts and humanities-related experiences for Milwaukee’s youth. Primary responsibilities include oversight of the Partnership for the Arts & Humanities grant program and High School Arts Internship program; regular monitoring of site-based arts/humanities programs; technical assistance support to contract partners; analysis of program data and nurturing of program partnerships. The ideal candidate is data-driven, creative, results-oriented, and passionate about the impact arts and humanities programs can have on Milwaukee’s youth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts, Arts Education, Humanities, or related field preferred. May substitute two years of related experience for one year of education.
• A minimum of one (1) year of professional experience coordinating community or school-based arts and humanities-related programs.
• A minimum of one (1) year in monitoring public or private funded grant programs.
• Without a degree: 5 years of directly related full-time experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage a large network of arts and humanities partnerships.
• Work with the Before and After-school Team and the Arts Manager to provide increased arts and humanities opportunities for Milwaukee’s youth.
• Assist in the oversight of the Partnership for the Arts & Humanities and Arts Internship Programs.
• Assist with the design and implementation of the Partnership for the Arts & Humanities grant process including but not limited to:
  • Developing the application review and award process utilizing an online grant management system.
  • Assembling a Community Review Panel to evaluate applications and recommend allocations to Milwaukee Recreation leadership.
  • Ensuring youth voice is incorporated into the grantmaking process.
• Develop and monitor professional services contracts with participating partners.
• Host information sessions and technical assistance workshops to promote the Partnership for the Arts & Humanities and Arts Internship Programs.
• Visit schools and partner locations to ensure contract compliance and quality arts experiences for all participants.
• Serve as a liaison between community arts and humanities partners, Milwaukee Recreation, and MPS schools.
• Assist with collecting and analyzing program data to monitor and demonstrate program impact.
• Plan and execute the annual arts and humanities showcase featuring the work of the Partnership for the Arts & Humanities partners.
• Assess training needs of partnering agencies and coordinate trainings as needed.
• Assist with the oversight of a collective annual budget of $1.9 million dollars.
• Supervise Recreation part-time resource staff.
• Assist with Recreation Department activities as needed.
• Serve on various community or Department committees as required and/or assigned.
• Actively supports the MPS Strategic Plan.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the needs of Milwaukee Public Schools and Milwaukee Recreation.