Community Programs Manager

About The Position

This role requires you to manage, hire, train, teach, implement programs, collect data, and develop effective strategies to meet and exceed all the teams' organizational goals and objectives. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Art, Education, Public Administration, or closely related field plus three years directly related work experience. A combination of education and work experience may be substituted one for the other on a year-for-year basis.

About The Team

The adult learning program will focus on education for adults at the Sorenson Campus. There is 1 Director, 1 Associate Director, 1 Senior Program Manager, 1 Community Programs Manager, and 2 Art/General Education Instructors.

Responsibilities

• Manages, plans, develops and implements community activities, including programs, events, staffing, scheduling, and budget administration.
• Responsible for fund-raising and publicity for programming events and activities; communicates philosophy, goals and results to external sources and community partners. May also research, write and submit applicable grant proposals to sustain long-term viability of community programs.
• Maintains, prepares and analyzes demographic data; conducts needs analysis, sets program goals and monitors/evaluates program effectiveness. Tracks program statistics and other business-related operations data.
• Prepares, issues and tracks compliance with programming partnership/artist's agreements and serves as project contact for each agreement. Develops and maintains successful relationships between the site and city/community program partners. Coordinates with various community-based groups, agencies, schools, committees and other organizations to plan and develop programs to benefit residents and maximize participation.
• Supervises staff, seasonal workers, and volunteers, including hiring, training, and performance evaluation. Initiates corrective and/or disciplinary action, as necessary.
• Responds to patron complaints and resolves problems.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in: Art, Education, Public Administration, or closely related field plus three years directly related work experience. A combination of education and work experience may be substituted one for the other on a year-for-year basis.
• Knowledge of budget and record keeping.
• Knowledge of marketing, advertising, and promoting programs and special events.
• Ability to effectively supervise and train subordinate personnel. Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of effective personnel supervision.
• Ability to research, write and monitor grants may be required depending on specific assigned program responsibilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and build consensus with individuals of diverse backgrounds, with varied organizational needs and differing priorities.
• Ability to monitor measurable program performance goals, statistically analyze data and report results.
• Ability to use a personal computer and related programs including word processing and spreadsheet software.

Skills

• Bilingual (desired).

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Work periods may also include weekends.

Pay

Position Salary Range E24 - $55,269/yr. to $75,376/yr. annually based on qualifications and experience. The established market rate for this position is $75,376/yr.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Paid vacation and personal leave
• Six to twelve weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment
• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services