Lead, Youth & Community Arts Programs

Creativity Explored; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with employer match

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holiday pay

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Creativity Explored, a San Francisco nonprofit, seeks an Associate Director of Youth and Community Programs to lead inclusive arts education for youth, drive partnerships, and steward grants and contracts. The role oversees on-site and travel to partner sites, reporting to the Director of Programs, with a focus on equity and creative potential for students with developmental disabilities.

You will manage a team of teaching artists and program staff, shape program strategy from CE’s leadership

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressively responsible experience in youth arts education or youth development.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience, including hiring, training, and performance management.
• 2+ years managing government or foundation grants and contracts.
• Experience creating and managing program budgets.
• Strong communication, project management, and data skills.
• A person-centered approach and connection to CE’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Implement and continuously improving inclusive youth arts programs, including camps, school-day and out-of-school-time programs, and community tours.
• Hire, train, and supervise program staff, including Youth Teaching Artists and Youth Program Associates.
• Develop partnerships with schools, nonprofits, regional centers, and community organizations.
• Play a leading role in managing government and foundation grants and contracts, including budgets, compliance, and funder relationships.
• Oversee program operations, including sites, safety, supplies, and transportation logistics.

Skills

Youth arts education

Supervisory experience

Grants & contracts management

Budget management

Communication skills

Project management

Data skills

Person-centered approach

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, arts administration, nonprofit management, or related field

Job description

Creativity Explored, a San Francisco nonprofit, seeks an Associate Director of Youth and Community Programs to lead inclusive arts education for youth, drive partnerships, and steward grants and contracts. The role oversees on-site and travel to partner sites, reporting to the Director of Programs, with a focus on equity and creative potential for students with developmental disabilities.

You will manage a team of teaching artists and program staff, shape program strategy from CE’s leadership