Job Description: Program Manager
Performing Arts Workshop (the Workshop), igniting young minds since 1965, is dedicated to helping young
people develop critical thinking, creative expression, and essential learning skills through the arts. The Program
Manager reports directly to the Program Director and is a full-time, exempt position with an annual salary of $5055K DOE, health, dental, and vision benefits, and a comprehensive paid time off (PTO) package. Candidates must
be available to start work in June 2015.
Major Responsibilities:
 Partner Management: Manage a portfolio of partnerships with schools and community centers;
regularly plan with site leadership to develop and refine their arts education plan; negotiate contracts
and schedule artist residencies; initiate open, pro-active communication; troubleshoot issues related
to artist placement, partner engagement, and program quality under guidance of the program
director.
 Artistic Staff Management Support: Work with artistic leadership team to plan and co-facilitate
monthly artist professional development meetings; manage artistic staff personnel folders and
communicate responsibilities to artistic staff; problem-solve site/artist issues as appropriate under
guidance of program director; provide feedback to program team regarding artistic staff
performance.
 Contract Management: Initiate contracting paperwork process and communicate with program
coordinator to finalize documents; work closely with program director & program coordinator to
ensure accuracy of artistic staff contracts, timesheets and HR documents.
 Program Outreach: Conduct research and outreach to potential site partners, utilize Workshop
messaging to articulate programs; publicly represent the Workshop at local community events and
assist with promotion to targeted groups.
 Program Planning: Provide input on program design in partnership with program team and
participate in organizational strategic planning processes.
 Program Reporting & Evaluation: Assist with grant reporting as necessary, including narrative
writing, gathering attendance data and additional information; administer and help analyze grantrelated and organizational evaluations; support and introduce promising practices in alternative
assessment in the arts.
 Special Projects: Coordinate special projects and/or program initiatives as designated by the
program or executive directors, such as research projects, presentations, etc.; form and implement
collaborations with external partners.
Required Qualifications:
 B.A. in education, fine arts or equivalent professional experience
 Experience working within a school or after school/ community- based setting as an educator
 Facilitation experience with young people and/or adults
 Knowledge of or interest in the performing arts
 Demonstrated commitment to social justice
 Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple ongoing tasks
 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
 Very strong initiative and ability to be self-motivated
 Knowledge of computer applications, including Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs
Performing Arts Workshop is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks workforce diversity with respect to race, ethnicity, culture
gender, age, sexual orientation, and physical abilities.
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Applicant must be able to provide his or her own transportation to and from Bay Area program sites and
outreach activities
Ability to work occasional weekends and/or evenings as needed
Desire to work in and demonstrated knowledge of the Bay Area arts education, education, and/or youth
development community
Ability to work collaboratively with school administrators, CBO leadership, and Site Coordinators to
define common goals/ specific site needs and effectively integrate and support Workshop programs at
unique school/ community sites
Preferred Qualifications:
 Master’s Degree in education, art, or arts administration
 Knowledge and experience working with youth development frameworks
 Knowledge of or interest in diverse pedagogies such as Making Learning Visible, Teaching for
Understanding, etc.
 Experience or interest in serving specialized youth populations (newcomers, special education,
transitional age, homeless, adjudicated, post-adjudicated)
 Spanish or Cantonese language skills (both written and spoken)
Submit Resume, Cover Letter, and Writing Sample to:
Attn: Program Manager Job Search
Performing Arts Workshop
1661 Tennessee Street, Suite 3-O
San Francisco, CA 94107
Email: [email protected]
Application Deadline: Open until filled
No phone calls please.
Performing Arts Workshop is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks workforce diversity with respect to race, ethnicity, culture
gender, age, sexual orientation, and physical abilities.