Youth Art Programs Director

Wayne Art Center; Wayne (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Art Center is seeking a Youth Art Programs Manager to lead and manage youth and teen arts education programs. The role focuses on creating a welcoming and high-quality experience for youth and families, coordinating classes, workshops, summer art camp, and exhibitions, and directing teaching artists, staff, interns, and volunteers.

The successful candidate will foster a safe, inclusive environment, oversee program development, community outreach, and marketing efforts while collaborating

Qualifications

• Passionate about the arts and youth education and excited to share meaningful creative experiences with children and teens.
• Warm, confident, and approachable, particularly when interacting with parents and caregivers.
• A positive and encouraging leader who can effectively manage and provide direction to teachers, staff, interns, and volunteers.
• Creative and curious, with an interest in art history, artists, and developing imaginative program themes and experiences.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple programs, schedules, and deadlines.
• A strong communicator and relationship builder, comfortable working with families, teaching artists, volunteers, community partners, donors, and colleagues.
• Proactive and self-directed, with the ability to anticipate needs and follow through.
• Flexible and adaptable, comfortable working in a busy, creative environment where priorities can change.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of youth and teen programs.
• Work with the Executive Director to develop and maintain an annual calendar of youth programs, events, exhibitions, registration periods, marketing activities, staffing needs, and timelines.
• Follow the annual calendar and ensure that programs, communications, staffing, supplies, registration, marketing, and other activities are planned and completed in a timely manner.
• Manage, coordinate, and provide direction to teaching artists, designated staff, interns, and volunteers.
• Recruit, schedule, orient, supervise, and support program personnel.
• Provide clear expectations, guidance, and feedback and ensure appropriate follow-through.
• Review curricula and lesson plans and ensure required clearances and program documentation are current.
• Manage student enrollment, class rosters, attendance, medical forms, and other youth program records.
• Serve as the primary on-site supervisor during youth programs.
• Monitor program quality and address operational issues in a timely and professional manner.

Job description

Wayne Art Center is seeking a Youth Art Programs Manager to lead and manage youth and teen arts education programs. The role focuses on creating a welcoming and high-quality experience for youth and families, coordinating classes, workshops, summer art camp, and exhibitions, and directing teaching artists, staff, interns, and volunteers.

The successful candidate will foster a safe, inclusive environment, oversee program development, community outreach, and marketing efforts while collaborating