Youth Programs Manager, Andy Warhol Museum

Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Carnegie Museums - The Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh is seeking a Youth Programs Manager to plan, develop, and evaluate youth programs across venues, including a teen leadership initiative and community partnerships.

The role collaborates with Artist Educators, Learning and Public Engagement staff, and museum education teams to expand youth programming and educational resources while coordinating budgets and staff. Evening/weekend work is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Fine Arts, Art Education, Museum Studies or a related field/experience.
• Experience working with teachers and students in schools, and/or arts and cultural organizations.
• 2-3 years developing, teaching, managing and evaluating innovative youth programming with oversight of recruitment, retention, and student records.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, manage, teach and evaluate onsite and offsite youth programs with specific oversight for Youth Arts Council, a year-long teen leadership program, Youth Invasion, LGBTQ+ Prom, and other teen engagement initiatives, in collaboration with Artist Educators.
• Plan, develop, manage, teach and evaluate onsite and offsite youth workforce programs under Learning and Public Engagement and The Warhol: Academy.
• Develop long-term vision, goals, and plans for teen programs and youth workforce development at The Andy Warhol Museum together with LPE and TWA staff.
• Oversee budgets, student recruitment, retention, evaluation, and record keeping and reporting for teen programming and youth workforce development.
• Supervise Student Assistants, Teen Interns, Volunteers, and Fellows and manage all accompanying administrative duties such as hiring, evaluating, submitting timesheets, etc.
• Work with school and youth community groups and organizations to build relationships and outcomes in line with museum mission and department goals.
• Assist in the development of appropriate curricular resources and ensure relevance and usefulness to local, regional and national learning communities and standards.
• Assist in departmental planning and operations and in the preparation of written reports, grants, presentations, etc.
• Assist in the planning, development and implementation of other education programs and museum wide programs such as tours/workshops, The Factory, and interpretive materials/programs for exhibitions.

Skills

Love of learning

Public speaking

Excellent writing

Interpersonal skills

Project supervision

Curriculum design

Coordinate artists

Team player

Studio teaching

Knowledge of Warhol

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Evenings/weekends availability

Education

Fine Arts / Art Education / Museum Studies degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere)

Job description

Youth Programs Manager, Andy Warhol Museum

Carnegie Museums - The Andy Warhol Museum, 117 Sandusky Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, August 21, 2026 at 4:00 AM | Expires Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 3:59 AM

The Warhol is one of the four Carnegie Museums, and a collaborative project between Carnegie Institute, Dia Art Foundation, and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. Plans to houseThe Warhol in Pittsburgh were announced in 1989, and the museum opened its doors during a 24-hour celebration on May 13, 1994. Originally built in 1911 as a distribution center for products sold to mills and mines,The Warholwas redesigned by architect Richard Gluckman and features seven floors of gallery and exhibition space as well as an underground level that housesThe Factory education studio and the conservation lab.Carnegie Museums is interested in candidates who, through their experience and collaborations, will contribute to diversity and excellence of the Carnegie Museums community.

This Full-Time position is eligible for the Carnegie Museums' many Benefits .
Please scroll to the bottom of this page to see information on the starting pay rate.

Plan, develop, manage, teach and evaluate youth programs and events. The manager will establish and maintain relationships with artists, arts organizations, community leaders, local teachers and schools, and education staff of other Carnegie museums with a focus on developing youth programming across the four Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Degree in Fine Arts, Art Education, Museum Studies or a related field/experience.
• Experience working with teachers and students in schools, and/or arts and cultural organizations.
• 2-3 years developing, teaching, managing and evaluating innovative youth programming with specific oversite of recruitment, retention, and student record keeping.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Love of learning, art and working with diverse audiences; teachers and youth in particular.
• Experience working in school and community settings.
• Excellent writing, communication, interpersonal and public speaking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise projects and subordinates.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and design educational curriculum and programming.
• Experience coordinating professional artists to lead student-based workshops and projects.
• Collaborative and creative team player that also works well on own initiative.
• Practicing artist with studio teaching experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Andy Warhol, pop culture and contemporary social, artistic and cultural issues.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) with working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere).
• Ability to work in the evenings and weekends both onsite and numerous sites outside of the museum as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires working with large groups of learners in the museum, classroom, and community setting. Requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to transport 30-50 pounds of program supplies to sites throughout the Pittsburgh region.

Principal Accountabilities

• Plan, develop, manage, teach and evaluate onsite and offsite youth programs with specific oversight forYouth Arts Council, a year-long teen leadership program, Youth Invasion, LGBTQ+ Prom, and other teen engagement initiatives, in collaboration with Artist Educators.
• Plan, develop, manage, teach and evaluate onsite and offsite youth workforce programs under Learning and Public Engagement and The Warhol: Academy.
• Develop long-term vision, goals, and plans for teen programs and youth workforce development at The Andy Warhol Museum together with LPE and TWA staff.
• Oversee budgets, student recruitment, retention, evaluation, and record keeping and reporting for teen programming and youth workforce development.
• Supervise Student Assistants, Teen Interns, Volunteers, and Fellows and manage all accompanying administrative duties such as hiring, evaluating, submitting timesheets, etc.
• Work with school and youth community groups and organizations to build relationships and outcomes in line with museum mission and department goals.
• Assist in the development of appropriate curricular resources and ensure relevance and usefulness to local, regional and national learning communities and standards.
• Assist in departmental planning and operations and in the preparation of written reports, grants, presentations, etc.
• Assist in the planning, development and implementation of other education programs and museum wide programs such as tours/workshops, The Factory, and interpretive materials/programs for exhibitions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Expected starting pay range, based on experience, $41,000-$51,000.00

The following PA Act 153 clearances, or proof of application of clearances, are required beginning employment and as a condition of continued employment: Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check Obtaining the required clearances is completed as part of the new hire process.
Carnegie Museums is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The above job description reflects the essential functions and qualifications for the position identified, and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position. The job description does not constitute an employment contract and does not alter the at-will relationship between CMP and the employee.

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Carnegie Museums - The Andy Warhol Museum, 117 Sandusky Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America