OST Director of SALA/Afterschool

ARTS FOR LEARNING MARYLAND, INC.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 76,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Arts for Learning Maryland seeks an OST Director of SALA/Afterschool to lead operations, site execution, and staff readiness across SALA and afterschool programs. Reporting to the Deputy Chief of OST, this exempt role oversees quality, family engagement, and data integrity while maintaining strong school partnerships.

The position requires 3+ years managing large youth programs, 2+ years supervising staff, and proficiency with Salesforce/CRM tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent leadership experience.
• 3+ years managing large-scale youth programs, OST, or summer camps.
• 2+ years supervising full-time administrative staff or coordinators.
• Experience with local school district policies and MSDE regulations.
• Proficiency with data-driven software/CRM (Salesforce, Google Workspace, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Lead full-lifecycle operations for SALA and Afterschool sites.
• Supervise the SALA Coordinator and manage site logistics.
• Oversee site logistics, supplies, and administration.
• Conduct site QA visits to ensure quality and fidelity to models.
• Maintain partnerships with host principals and site leadership.
• Allocate ~30% of time to broader OST programming and events.
• Oversee data collection tools across SALA sites.
• Oversee attendance data and reporting pipelines in Salesforce.
• Direct family engagement strategies and recruitment processes.
• Collaborate to ensure staff PD and leadership training.
• Manage program budgets, MOUs, and vendor quotes.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Multilingual - Spanish

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Arts Administration, Non-Profit Management, Human Services, or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Salesforce

Google Workspace

Excel

Job description

• Base Pay $84,900.00 / Year
• Employee Type FT Exempt

OST DIRECTOR OF SALA/AFTERSCHOOL

About Us

Arts for Learning Maryland (formerly Young Audiences of Maryland) is devoted to enriching the lives and education of Maryland’s youth through educational and culturally diverse arts programs. Through Arts for Learning, professional teaching artists from all disciplines partner with educators, schools, and school districts to provide -- on average -- over 560,000 hours of learning in, through, and about the arts to more than 155,000 Maryland students annually.

Arts for Learning is a mission-driven organization that values community, innovation, and passion. The staff, board, and teaching artists have a shared commitment to advance equity in the field of education by working tirelessly to generate opportunities for students to imagine, create, and realize their full potential through the arts.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Deputy Chief of OST, the OST Director of SALA/Afterschool is responsible for the overall operational execution, day-to-day site management, and continuous quality improvement of the Summer Arts for Learning Academy (SALA) and various Afterschool initiatives. This role ensures high-quality site implementation, strong family and student engagement, robust data collection, and effective staff placement and readiness.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Deputy Chief of OST

Direct Reports: Program Operations & Site Logistics Coordinator (SALA); Evaluation & Data Coordinator; Student & Family Engagement Coordinator (Temp)

Responsibilities Include:

Program Operations & Site Execution

Lead full-lifecycle operations for the Summer Arts for Learning Academy and Afterschool program sites.

Supervise the Program Operations & Site Logistics Coordinator (SALA) to manage site walkthroughs, site setup, checklists, Site Director preparation and materials, and working group schedules.

Ensure site-level logistics, supply requests, and site administration run efficiently

Conduct regular site visits and observations using standardized Quality Assurance (QA) frameworks to ensure rigorous instruction, positive climate, and fidelity to program models.

Maintain regular contact with host school principals and site leadership to cultivate strong, long-term school partnerships.

Dedicate roughly 30% of time to supporting broader OST programming, site support, organizational events, and cross-team debriefs.

Evaluation & Data Oversight

Supervise the Evaluation & Data Coordinator to implement standardized data collection tools across all SALA and Afterschool sites.

Oversee the gathering, compilation, and review of evaluation datasets, attendance logs, and summary reports to drive continuous quality improvement.

Collaborate with the Data & Systems Manager to maintain accurate student records and reporting pipelines within the Salesforce platform.

Student & Family Engagement

Oversee family engagement strategies, including orientation logistics, postcards, family nights, and multilingual family communications.Supervise the Student & Family Engagement Coordinator to manage student recruitment, enrollment forms, waitlists, and attendance follow-up calls.

Oversee the recruitment, interviewing, and placement of Site Directors, teaching artists, classroom teachers, and site support staff in collaboration with operations coordinators and ESY Director.

Collaborate with the Professional Development Manager and Curriculum Coordinator to ensure site staff attend required PD, Leadership Academies, and SALA "Why/How" sessions.

Budget & Operational Compliance

Manage program-level budgets for SALA and Afterschool initiatives under the guidance of the Deputy Chief.

Coordinate site MOUs, vendor quotes, and deliverable submissions alongside operations staff.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Education, Arts Administration, Non-Profit Management, Human Services, or a related field (or equivalent practical leadership experience).

Years of Experience: 3+ years of experience managing large-scale youth development programs, out-of-school time (OST) initiatives, or summer camp environments.

Supervisory Experience: 2+ years of experience directly supervising full-time administrative staff or programmatic coordinators.

Compliance & Safety: Demonstrated experience managing operations in compliance with local school district policies and/or MSDE (Maryland State Department of Education) regulations.

Technical Proficiency: Proficiency with data-driven software and basic CRM systems (such as Salesforce, Google Workspace, or Excel) for tracking enrollment and attendance.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced Education: Master’s degree in Education, Public Administration (MPA), or Non-Profit Management.

Arts Integration Background: Prior experience working specifically within arts-integrated education or community arts programming.

Local Network: Existing relationships or experience partnering with Baltimore City Public Schools (City Schools) or Maryland regional school administrators and principals.

Salesforce Mastery: Direct experience leveraging Salesforce to oversee reporting pipelines, student records, and program evaluations.

Project Management: Expertise in project management and experience with Agile workflows

Multilingual Engagement: Fluency or working proficiency in Spanish.

Technical & Operational Skills

Large-Scale Program Operations: The capacity to manage full-lifecycle operations across multiple geographic sites simultaneously, shifting smoothly between summer (SALA) and school-year (Afterschool) timelines.

Procurement & Inventory Logistics: Experience in tracking high-volume supply chains, executing purchase orders (POs), coordinating printer/apparel vendors, and auditing inventory across multiple sites.

Data Oversight & Quality Assurance (QA): Ability to leverage data collection frameworks, translate attendance data and summary reports into actionable program improvements. Competency in implementing and monitoring observation protocols to maintain quality.

Strategic Stakeholder Management: The capability to serve as a high-level organizational ambassador, cultivating trust and managing long‑term partnerships with school principals, host site leadership, and vendors.

Macro-Level Delegation: Mastery in directing logistics (supply workflows, site setups, checklists) to team members.

Budgeting & Contract Administration: Experience building and monitoring program-level budgets, drafting Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), and reviewing vendor quotes.

Other Skills

Cross-Functional Collaboration: A highly collaborative nature required to interface seamlessly with internal teams.

Community & Family Empathy: A strong cultural competence and empathetic approach to driving inclusive student recruitment, navigating waitlists, and designing accessible, welcoming programming for diverse families.

Adaptability & Agility: The mental flexibility to divide attention effectively (e.g., dedicating time to broader expansion efforts) and rapidly troubleshoot unpredictable issues at school sites.

People Development & Leadership: An inspiring, coaching-centered management style capable of motivating coordinators, temporary staff, team members, and teaching artists.

Inclusivity & Empathy: A deep‑seeded commitment to inclusive education, ensuring all site leadership, artists, and workflows treat students with dignity and high expectations.

Compensation:

We offer a starting annual salary of $84,900 and an attractive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision healthcare coverage, retirement contributions, and a flexible paid time off policy.

Arts for Learning Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to cultivating a diverse workforce and equitable workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, veteran status, and disability. All qualified applications will be given equal opportunity.