[CharterSchools] Arts Council Seeks Youth Program Manager

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Arts New Orleans seeks a Youth Program ManagerAbout Arts New Orleans & the Young Artist Movement ProgramNow in its fourth decade, the Arts Council of New Orleans (dba Arts New Orleans) is a private, nonprofit organization that supports arts and culture in the city. Our mission is to improve the quality of life in New Orleans by supporting, activating, and investing in our city's greatest natural resource: our artists, cultural producers, and creative community.Young Artist Movement (YAM) is an arts education and workforce development program that beautifies neighborhoods and connects youth to their communities through public art and placemaking. YAM was founded in 2016 by youth advocates, artists, and educators to provide transformative job and educational opportunities for local creative youth.YAM primarily serves Black youth, ages 14-22, who demonstrate creative passion. Youth work closely with professional artist-mentors who provide insight into the creative process and teaching techniques and ensure artistic excellence. Our young artists have created inspiring and thought-provoking murals, sculptures, digital projections, and more. In every project, our goal is to:   
   - Cultivate young people's sense of belonging and connection to their community as they transform public spaces through beautiful art and positively express their voices.
   - Promote socio-emotional well-being through a caring and creative environment.
   - Teach youth tangible professional and entrepreneurial skills that expand their future job and educational prospects.Another component of YAM is its Arts Diversion Program in partnership with the District Attorney’s office. It was founded in 2021 as an alternative to prosecution and incarceration that draws on artistic expression's healing and restorative qualities. Youth are eligible for diversion if they have a low-level, nonviolent offense. We also offer YAM at the Juvenile Justice Intervention Center (located in Gentilly), the youth detention facility.Learn more at https://www.artsneworleans.org/collection/young-artist-movement-yam/.Start Date: Arts New Orleans seeks to fill this position immediately. Ideally, the Youth Program Manager will begin in time to start our next program cycle, which begins on April 10. If needed, the Youth Program Manager may begin part-time.
 1Youth Program Manager Job DescriptionArts New Orleans seeks a full-time employee passionate about the arts and creative youth development. The Youth Program Manager facilitates arts education program sessions while also managing a range of operations/communications duties to ensure the smooth flow of YAM programs and events. The Youth Program Manager will support youth in implementing public art projects (along with other experienced public art professionals) and art markets, encouraging and supporting their growth. The Youth Program Manager reports to the Arts New Orleans Deputy Director and works closely with the Director of Youth Education, lead artists, and community partners. An ideal candidate will know visual art and/or media arts and be dedicated to positively impacting young people's lives through education and mentoring.Schedule: Arts New Orleans continues to work remotely. The Youth Program Manager will not be required to report to the office in-person, outside of staff meetings (although our Broad St studio is available if desired). During the school year, in-person youth sessions typically place weekday evenings and Saturdays. During the summer, YAM programs usually take place during the typical M-F work day. The Youth Program Manager’s schedule will be decided together with their supervisor.Ideal Qualifications   
   - ●  Must embrace the mission of Arts New Orleans
   - ●  2+ years of experience in working with youth and young adults ages 14-22 in theclassroom or community-based setting
   - ●  Experience in facilitating art-based curriculum (ideally visual art and/or media arts); experience in planning or creating public art is great but not required
   - ●  Displays the ability to independently support the creative and cognitive needs of YAM’s focused age group
   - ●  Excellent planning and organizational skills
   - ●  Must be effective at problem-solving, critical thinking, and conflict management
   - ●  Strong communication skills: exceptional listening skills, offers clear and concisecommunication and demonstrates the ability to express ideas in both written and verbalform
   - ●  Commitment to developing relationships through restorative communication
   - ●  Dedication to supporting community outreach and engagement and cultivatingcommunity through the arts
   - ●  Experience in multimedia content creation
   - ●  Event management experience is a plus but not required
   - ●  Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Drive; comfort using iPad Pros and MacBookPros
   - ●  Comfortable playing multiple hats and working both independently and proactively
   - ●  Reliable, flexible, and dedicated
 2● Must embrace the role of technology in the public art design and creation processResponsibilitiesArts Education Facilitation*Note: YAM projects often run concurrently. The Youth Program Manager may be expected to facilitate sessions for multiple projects during the same timeframe.   
   - Attend workshops and professional development trainings organized by Director of Education to learn how to navigate instructional materials and develop student relationships through restorative communication
   - Prepare and facilitate daily agendas for program sessions that help students develop their creative practice and develop their relationships with each other and the Lead Professional Artist-Mentor; be present at all meetings with students and attend all field trips
   - Adhere to the project work plan and schedule created by the Director of Youth Education and proactively communicate any challenges that arise
   
   - ●  Adapt to changes in the agenda: in the event that a field trip is canceled or Lead Professional Artist-Mentor calls off from a session, be prepared to lead the session using tools and materials available to offer a unique creative experience
   - ●  Organize and maintain programming space
   - ●  Arrive 30 minutes early to prepare the program space with the necessary materialsneeded for the agenda
   - ●  Maintain a daily sign-in/out sheet for each session and determine final stipendpayments based on student attendance
   - ●  Communicate with Director of Youth Education about student, Peer Arts EducationFacilitator, and Lead Professional Artist-Mentor challenges, including frequent absences,behavioral or engagement challenges, or conflicts
   - ●  Complete and submit observations for system-involved youth to Director of YouthEducation
   - ●  Serve as lead point of contact for students, Peer Arts Education Facilitators, and LeadProfessional Artist-Mentor for current programming info: time, location, activity, materials needed to be brought in (if any), etc.; provide students and staff with general updates and changes
   - ●  Assist students and staff with integrating YAM technology (iPads, Macbooks) into the arts education and public art design/documentation processProgram Operations & LogisticsProjects often run concurrently. The Program Manager is responsible for a range of operational and communications responsibilities for all YAM programs.Program logistics:
• Confirm sites for YAM programming3   
   - Organize and book field trip activities
   - Purchase supplies for program sessions (not including public art materials to bepurchased by Lead Professional Artist-Mentor) Transportation:
   
   - Communicate with transportation company about student transportation needs (or create transportation plan to be executed by YAM driver), including regular sessions and field trips
   - Communicate bus schedule and routes to students and parents
   - Point of contact for YAM driver, families and students
   - Arrange Uber/Lyft rides for students under allowed circumstancesMeals and snacks:
   
   - Purchase and maintain an inventory of snacks, including healthy snacks
   - Develop relationships with food vendors for events and student meal as necessary
   - Purchase and coordinate delivery of lunches and dinners as necessary Event logistics (including communityand unveilingcelebrations):
   
   - Work with YAM students, Lead Professional Artist-Mentor, and Director of Youth Education to create the vision for the event
   - Organize event agenda and communicate at least three weeks in advance about event support needed from Arts New Orleans staff members
   - Plan and coordinate all event logistics, including (as required) ordering food, booking music, printing, signage, and promotional materials, purchasing supplies and decorations, arranging any entertainment or speakers that align with the theme of the current project, and hiring a photographer/videographer, etc.Accounting & Records:
   
   - Manage youth roster and database
   - Manage and distribute participant forms for all programs
   - Ensure completion of all pre- and post-program evaluation surveys and program formsincluding Job Description, Media Release, Vehicle Authorization, Liability Form, FieldTrip Consents, Payment Form, W-9, Art Therapy Consent Form
   - Maintaining a record of each youth’s hours (days they participate)
   - Submit and monitor student stipend requests to Accountant, Deputy Director, and President & CEO; field questions and provide updates to students/families
   - Keep copies of all receipts and document all expenses in ExpensifyMarketing & CommunicationsThe Program Manager is responsible for marketing & communications for all concurrent programs.
design workshops/charettes, presentations,interview/oral history collection, volunteer paint days, youth exhibitions,4Create and maintain the overall YAM program calendar:• It will be necessary to update the calendar as new projects are developed Youth recruitment:   
   - Prepare and distribute project descriptions and youth application forms to current/prospective youth participants, program partners, and YAM staff
   - Monitor and review youth applications with the Director of Youth Education and make decisions about program acceptance
   - Communicate program acceptance to students and their families Social media and newsletter promotions:
   
   - Provide social media/newsletter content to Marketing Manager to post on Arts New Orleans platforms (at least twice per month)
   - Plan, create, and distribute content that highlights YAM’s values and programming success on the @this.is.yam Instagram account, an account focused on youth and program supporters (at least once per week)
   - Develop a mentorship relationship with interested YAM participant(s) to explore: content writing, graphic design, and social media strategies.Project documentation:
   
   - Coordinate sessions with YAM Tech Mentor
   - Hire professional photographers to take high-quality photos of process and finishedpublic art projects
   - Communicate website updates to Collections Manager
   - Upon completion of projects, provide information to Collections Manager to installpermanent plaques and document project on website (including Artwork Title, ArtistNames, Medium, Size, Project Description, Photos/Videos)
   - Design/update template for YAM participation certificate and other materials needed for closing programs.Program Development & Administration
   
   - ●  Maintain organized records and materials in Sharepoint
   - ●  Keep copies of all receipts and document all expenses in Expensify
   - ●  Provide information for grant/client reports, as requested by Deputy DirectorYouth Arts MarketThe Youth Arts Market includes LUNA Fête in December and additional markets as determined with YAM students and staff.
• Organize youth Arts Market calendar (including LUNA Fête) in collaboration with Arts Market Manager; clearly communicate market agenda and dates with youth and Arts Market Manager5   
   - Organize Arts Market artwork production sessions, including purchasing and managing market supplies; support students in developing a body of work for market sales
   - Attend youth Arts Markets (including LUNA Fête) and facilitate set up and breakdown of tent, tables/chairs, and artwork display
   - Assign and confirm leadership roles and guide students towards thriving at the market more independently
   - Serve as point of contact for YAM Arts Market events
   - Report Arts Market youth sales to Accountant, Deputy Director, and President & CEO forpaymentOrganizational Responsibilities
   
   - Attend bi-weekly Arts New Orleans staff meetings (in-person)
   - Participate in LUNA Fête planning and execution (including all 4 nights of the festival),with a particular emphasis on cultivation and outreach for the YAM installation, familyarea, and youth arts market (additional LUNA Fête duties may be required)
   - Attend key organizational fundraising events, including LUNA Ball
   - Speak publicly on behalf of the YAM program
   - Serve as an Arts New Orleans team player by assisting with organizational and/orprogrammatic needs that may fall outside of YAM responsibilitiesSalary & BenefitsThis full-time employee position requires 40 hours per week, often including weekday evenings and Saturdays. The Youth Program Manager’s schedule will be decided together with their supervisor. The salary is $50,000. Arts New Orleans covers 100% of health insurance and provides matching funds for 403(b) retirement plan.How to ApplyApplications will be accepted through March 24, 2023, or whenever the position is filled. If you are interested in the position, we encourage you to submit your application materials as soon as possible. Interviews will be held the following week with invited candidates.Please e-mail a cover letter (no more than two pages), resume, and three references to jobs at artsneworleans.org with your name and Youth Program Manager in the subject line.
  
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