Community Programs Manager Goodman Theatre 48000-50000

Chicago Artists Coalition; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid vacation

Sick leave

401K & Parental Leave

Job summary

The Community Programs Manager leads the implementation, development and strategic growth of key community learning programs within Goodman Theatre’s Education and Engagement department.

They oversee program planning and administration, curriculum development, Teaching Artist management, participant engagement and program evaluation while collaborating with colleagues, Teaching Artists and community partners to deliver high-quality, accessible and engaging arts learning experiences.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of demonstrated experience in arts education, community engagement, arts administration or a similar field.
• Ability to plan, implement and evaluate community-based arts learning programs and identify opportunities for growth.
• Experience developing or supporting arts learning curricula and coaching Teaching Artists or facilitators.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships across diverse communities and generations.
• Strong organizational and project management skills to handle multiple programs and deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication for a broad range of stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Tessitura and web-based applications; Tessitura preferred but not required.
• Commitment to IDEAA goals and Goodman Community Agreements.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, implementation and strategic growth of GeNarrations, Goodman’s storytelling program for adults 55+ across Chicago.
• Develop and maintain GeNarrations curriculum and program resources.
• Recruit, onboard, schedule, manage and support GeNarrations Teaching Artist cohort.
• Serve as primary contact for GeNarrations participants and community partners.
• Lead planning and growth of Goodman’s Activation workshop series.
• Develop an annual calendar of adult arts learning aligned with productions and priorities.
• Identify, recruit and support Activation Teaching Artists and facilitators.
• Manage administration and logistics of assigned programs and budgets.
• Collect data, evaluate impact and identify opportunities for partnerships and growth.
• Promote programs, coordinate resources and support department-wide initiatives and events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Arts education

Community engagement

Arts administration

Teaching Artist management

Interpersonal skills

Organization & project management

Verbal & written communication

Collaboration with diverse communities

Tools

Tessitura

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

JOB TITLE:

Community Programs Manager

REPORTS TO:

Associate Director of Engagement

FLSA STATUS:

Full-Time.Salary, Exempt

COMPENSATION RATE:

$48,000– 50,000 annually

LOCATION:

170 N. Dearborn St., Chicago, IL 60601 (HybridEligible)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Community Programs Manager leads the implementation,developmentand strategic growth of key community learning programs withinGoodmanTheatre’s Education and Engagement department.They oversee program planning and administration, curriculum development,TeachingArtist management, participant engagement and program evaluation whileidentifyingopportunities for continued growth and expansion. This positionalso supports initiatives across the broader Education and Engagement portfolio, collaborating with colleagues,TeachingArtistsand community partners to deliver high-quality,accessibleand engaging arts learning experiences. The ideal candidate is a passionate advocate for using the arts to build community and cultivate joy, a thoughtful systems thinker with strong organizational skills and an effective collaborator who builds meaningful relationships with diverse communities and stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the planning,implementationand strategic growth ofGeNarrations, The Goodman’s storytelling and playwriting program for adults ages 55+, including classes, workshops,showcasesand programming at community partner sites across Chicago.

• Develop and maintainGeNarrationscurriculum and program resources.

• Recruit, onboard, schedule, manage and support theGeNarrationsTeaching Artist cohort.

• Serve as the primary point of contact forGeNarrationsparticipants and community partners.

• Lead the planning, curation,implementationand strategic growth of the Goodman’sACTivationworkshop series.

• Develop an annual calendar of adult focused arts learning opportunities aligned with Goodman productions, departmentalprioritiesand audience interests.

• Identify, recruit, manage and supportACTivationTeaching Artists and facilitators.

• Manage the administration andlogisticsof assigned programs,

• program budgets, collect and assess program data, evaluate programimpactandidentifyopportunities for new partnerships, program models,audiencesand continued growthin collaboration with departmental leadership.

• Promote programs, coordinate resources and support department-wide initiatives, events, specialprojectsandadditionalcommunity engagement programming as needed.

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• 3-5 years ofdemonstratedexperience in arts education, community engagement, artsadministrationor a similarly relevant field.

• Demonstrated ability to plan,implementand evaluate community-based arts learning programs andidentifyopportunities for program development and strategic growth.

• Experience developing or supporting arts learning curricula and managing,coachingand supportingTeachingArtists,facilitatorsor other contracted artists.

• Excellent interpersonal skills withdemonstratedability to build andmaintainmeaningful relationships with participants, artists, community partners and colleagues across diverse communities and generations.

• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously, collaborate across departments, meetdeadlinesand set and manage priorities.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of internal and external constituencies.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite,Tessituraand web-based applications and databases.Tessitura experience preferred but notrequired.Experience with program evaluation and data collection is preferred.

• Model Behavior and values consistent withThe Goodman’s Community Agreements and furtheringThe Goodman’s IDEAA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Anti-Racism and Access) goals.

BACKGROUND:

Chicago’s theater since 1925,TheGoodman is a not-for-profit arts and community organization in the heart of the Loop, distinguished by the excellence and scope of its artistic programming and community engagement. The theater’s artistic priorities include new play development (more than 150 world or American premieres), large scale musical theater works and reimagined classics.

We atTheGoodman believe that a diversity of people, ideas and cultures in our organization enriches both the art on stage and our civic engagement. In our workplace, we strive toreflectthe communities weserve, andmake space in which everyone is empowered to bring their full, authentic self to work. The Goodman values equity, diversity and inclusion and is committed to approaching our work through the practice of anti-racism. Learn more at GoodmanTheatre.org/Accountability

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Goodman Theatre offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, paid vacation, sick leave, 401K & Parental Leave.

The Goodmanis an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. By dedicating itself to three guiding principles—quality,diversityand community—The Goodman seeks to be the premier cultural organization in Chicago, providing productions and programs that make an essential contribution to the quality of life in our city.

The Goodman is an inclusive and accessible employer. Successful candidates will have experience working with diverse groups of people and willdemonstratea deep commitment to advancing equity and inclusion atThe Goodman.

TheGoodman uses E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.