Education and Outreach Manager

ArtsWorcester; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health-care stipend

2% contribution to retirement fund

Three weeks paid time off

Job summary

A cultural arts organization in Worcester is seeking an Education and Outreach Manager to oversee a youth career development program and facilitate various educational events. Candidates should have a passion for the arts, strong organization and communication skills, and experience working with high school students. This full-time role offers a salary between $53,000 and $56,000 annually, along with benefits including a health-care stipend and retirement contributions.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years professional or significant volunteer experience with high school students.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a car.
• Reliable presence in Worcester is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage Future Arts Workers of Worcester youth program.
• Coordinate with Assets for Artists for skill-building workshops.
• Plan and manage education and membership events.
• Assist with gallery operations as needed.

Skills

Organization skills

Communication skills

Teaching experience

Passion for the arts

Ability to facilitate workshops

Proficiency with Google Workspace

Proficiency with Canva

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field

Job description

ArtsWorcester - Education and Outreach Manager

The Education and Outreach Manager is a grant‑funded position of 40 hours a week, reporting to the Executive Director and working in close partnership with the Associate Director. This position begins (with flexibility) mid‑April, to ensure two months’ overlap with the exiting employee.

ArtsWorcester offers a flexible and joyous work environment in the visual arts. Job candidates do not need to be an artist, or have museum or gallery experience. Candidates must bring an enthusiasm for ArtsWorcester’s mission, a warm, welcoming demeanor, an eagerness to learn, and an understanding and appreciation of the diverse communities that form ArtsWorcester.

Responsibilities

• Managing all aspects of Future Arts Workers of Worcester (FAW), a youth career development program in arts administration for select Worcester Public high school students. Responsibilities include teaching the weekly curriculum, evaluating its outcomes, facilitating their gallery exhibition, managing the apprentices, hiring and supervising an educational intern.
• Serving as program host and Worcester County coordinator for Assets for Artists. Responsibilities include program facilitation in partnership with Assets for Artists staff, hosting skill‑building workshops, and developing alumni networks and relationships.
• Managing education events: plan and host artist talks, workshops, and other public educational events for gallery exhibitions.
• Managing membership events: plan, facilitate, and evaluate quarterly artist meet‑ups.
• Assisting with gallery operations: host Saturday gallery hours, assist with special events, artwork pick‑up, and other programs as needed.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field
• 1‑3 years professional or significant volunteer classroom or out‑of‑school programming with high school students
• A passion for the arts in general
• Strong organization and communication skills
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a car
• Reliable in‑person presence in Worcester
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Canva

Compensation

The Education and Outreach Manager position pays $53,000 to $56,000 annually.

A health‑care stipend, equivalent to one‑half the employee’s cost of a Silver Plan with dental and vision insurance on the Massachusetts Health Connector, is provided as a payment in lieu of benefits.

ArtsWorcester contributes 2% of gross salary into an Individual Retirement Fund for each employee, regardless of individual contributions.

Three weeks’ paid time off is provided, in addition to paid time off between December 23 and January 2, and all state and federal holidays. This position is exempt.

Schedule

The schedule for this role is Tuesdays through Saturdays. The work takes place during normal business hours, with the exception of Wednesday evenings with the FAW, and eight to ten opening receptions each year, usually on Fridays.

To apply

Please email a single PDF file to Juliet Feibel, Executive Director, [e-mail] and include the following:

• The names and contact information for three professional contacts willing to serve as references (no letters required).

Interviews are expected to begin in mid‑to‑late February.