Director of Arts + Tech

About the role

The Director of Arts + Tech leads WMCAT's programming in visual arts and digital media, including program design and implementation, curriculum development, arts + tech team development, organization leadership, and progress toward the organization's strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Program Development Lead and direct all aspects of Arts + Tech programs, including program design and development, implementation, recruitment, retention, promotion, evaluation, and financial sustainability.
• Lead curriculum development with program staff and teaching artists to create high-quality, engaging, and inclusive learning experiences for all students.
• Scale existing programming and pilot new studio initiatives aligned with current trends and emerging opportunities in partnership with the Senior Director of Programs.
• Align programs with nationally recognized best practices in creative youth development and community engagement.
• Develop and implement program-level plans aligned with organizational strategic goals in partnership with the Senior Director of Programs.
• Establish systems and processes to evaluate programs, including maintaining dashboards to track student progress, demographics, program outcomes, and data needed for grants and reporting.
• Build and strengthen partnerships with school districts, organizations providing holistic student supports, and project collaborators, in coordination with the Senior Director of Programs.

Requirements

• Preferred Experiences + Skills:
  • Demonstrated experience could include: Five or more years of related experience in arts education, creative youth development, K-12 education and/or nonprofit youth program management.
  • Bachelor's degree in arts education, education, visual or media arts, social services, or another relevant field of study.
  • Prior experience with curriculum development and instructional design.
  • Familiarity with the life cycle of grant funding, from application to final reporting needs.
  • Experience managing a wide range of simultaneous projects, competing priorities, and collaboration with multiple stakeholders.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Cultural competency and emotional intelligence to work with individuals from varied backgrounds and foster open communication among diverse stakeholders.
  • Ability to lead a team to adapt to changing circumstances and ambiguity.
  • Excellent organizational skills and desire to maximize efficiency in this role.
  • Proficiency in computer skills, especially Microsoft Suite/Office 365.
  • Native-level proficiency in English.
  • Able to inspire and engage others with WMCAT's mission and work.