Step into a key leadership role that drives the strategic growth of our educational programs, supports a talented team of teaching artists, and that fosters vibrant creative opportunities for our community. This part-time position (30 hrs/week) offers a collaborative, small-team environment built for an experienced art education professional ready to support Art Barn’s mission.

👉 Apply today to lead our educational vision: https://www.indeed.com/job/program-director-448d76ff2ba40f6b

Core Responsibilities

The Program Director's responsibilities include directing educational programs and activities in accordance with the mission, strategic direction, and goals of Art Barn School of Art (ABSA).

• Program & Strategy:
• Develop and monitor the overall Education budget, as well as budgets and plans for ABSA programs.
• Collaborate with board/committee members to implement programming goals.
• Oversee all aspects of educational programs and related exhibits, including budgeting, strategy, and developing and stewarding community partnerships.
• Ensure project goals are achieved.
• Staff & Contractor Management:
• Oversee contracts, training, and supervision of ABSA instructors, educational contractors, and education volunteers.
• Manage teaching contractors.
• Communication & Operations:
• Cultivate and steward community relationships that align with and improve ABSA’s strategic direction.
• Coordinate all Art Barn activities with the office staff to avoid space use conflicts.
• Develop and communicate class/workshop information for marketing and registration, and maintain accuracy of the booking platform.
• Produce accurate and timely reporting of program metrics.
• Communicates with students as needed regarding class schedules, cancellations supplies & general inquiries.
• Develop and distribute evaluations to assess program strengths and identify areas for improvement.
• Handle inquiries, student/parent communications about bookings.
• Assists staff, board, and committee members as requested.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor degree in art education, teaching, curriculum development or related field.
• Proven experience with managing art education programs. 
• Proven management, organization and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with using computers for a variety of tasks.
• Competency in computer applications such as Google Docs/Sheets or Word/ Excel, Wix Website editor.
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends for events and program-related activities.