Arts & Community Engagement Manager

About the role

The Arts and Community Engagement Manager leads the development and delivery of inclusive, art-based programs that promote wellbeing, creative expression, and community connection, with a focus on individuals living with HIV and members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Responsibilities

• Cook up and deliver ongoing art-based programming, including leading creative workshops and managing themed projects that culminate in community exhibitions.
• Plan and execute outreach and recruitment strategies to increase program participation, in collaboration with marketing efforts to promote activities and highlight participant artwork.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with local artists, universities, and community organizations to expand programming, enhance participant experiences, and support student engagement opportunities (e.g., internships and practicums).
• Collaborate with leadership and development staff to identify funding opportunities and contribute to grant writing and proposal development.
• Track program participation, maintain documentation, and support evaluation efforts to drive continuous program improvement.
• Organize and manage art exhibitions and installations, including timelines, artist selection, installation logistics, and public-facing events.
• Oversee the presentation and rotation of artwork across organizational spaces, ensuring installations are engaging, well-maintained, and aligned with mission and goals.
• Cook up and execute large-scale, community-facing art projects tied to organizational milestones.
• Support the development and implementation of creative placemaking projects and public art installations.
• Coordinate and support art therapy and creative expression programming for clients and the broader community, with a focus on individuals living with HIV and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
• Facilitate sessions as needed, ensuring programs promote wellbeing, creativity, and social connection.
• Cook up and support programs that foster self-expression, resilience, confidence, and belonging.
• Support participant engagement through client intake coordination, interest assessment, and program matching.
• Build and sustain relationships with academic institutions and community partners to expand programming and increase community engagement.
• Develop inclusive, arts-based initiatives in collaboration with students, universities, and community organizations.
• Track program and participant data, create reports, and ensure grant outcomes are successful.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in arts, marketing, communications, social work, or similar required.
• Understanding of the unique cultural, social, and health needs of LGBTQ+ individuals and those impacted by HIV/AIDS.
• Knowledge of local arts community is required.
• Experience with event management software or platforms for scheduling, promotion, and execution required.
• Ability to travel locally to offsite events as needed is required.
• Personal transportation and evening and weekend availability required.
• Work or lived experience may substitute for education requirements on a case-by-case basis.