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Job Title: Studio Programs Manager

Employment Type: Full Time Exempt

Department: Studio Classes

Division: Learning and Engagement

Reports to: Director of Learning and Engagement

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes

Salary Range: $63,000 - $70,000 Annually

Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion at WAM:

At WAM we are committed to building a diverse environment, one where staff feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring. Please visit our Mission, Vision, and Values page to learn more.

Job Overview:

To manage, plan, and promote studio class programs and oversee the educational standards, resources, systems, and spaces of the Museum’s Higgins Education Wing, helping engage and expand the Museum’s audiences in support of its mission, vision, and values.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Plan and oversee a sustainable, mission-oriented, and high-quality studio arts program of more than 300 one-time and multi-week youth, teen, and adult studio classes that serve over 1,500 students annually.
• Recruit, develop, and manage the Studio Programs department team, including 2-4 full-time office staff and approximately 50 per diem teaching faculty.
• Develop, manage, and monitor a departmental budget averaging $420,000 a year.
• Supervise the development, schedule, and facilitation of approximately 8 short-term, community and student exhibitions per year.
• Supervise the Studio Programs Administrator in overseeing a robust scholarship program, including cultivating a scholarship referral network; producing progress reports; and evaluating participation.
• Implement and maintain an ongoing system of quantitative and qualitative evaluation and documentation of studio programs and exhibitions. Analyze past programs and participation while strategizing and recommending effective programs to grow audiences.
• Work with the Database Administrator and Technology Strategist to guide the Studio Programs department’s use of the customer resource management database.
• Assist in the development of advertising plans and branding for class programs, monitor and evaluate online and print marketing efforts, and manage the production of class brochures and Constant Contact email blasts.
• Work with the Director of Learning & Engagement and the Office of Advancement to write proposals that support grants and other educational funding opportunities.
• Connect with area art teachers and educators; participate in and represent the Museum at regional dialogues about arts education and museums; serve on educational committees, boards, and community groups where appropriate; keep informed about best practices in art education, educational pedagogy, and other relevant areas of museum education.
• Assist in the development and implementation of cross-departmental programming, including, but not limited to, exhibitions and collections.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Substantial working knowledge of best practices in art education, trends, and age-specific developmental benchmarks for youth art education and the Massachusetts Arts Curriculum Framework.
• Some knowledge of art history or the Museum's collection is helpful.
• Strong employee development and management experience with a dynamic and diverse workforce.
• Understanding of administrative principles and methods, including goal setting; program development, implementation, and evaluation; meeting tight deadlines; and handling multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in budget management and data analysis.
• Knowledge of and experience with instructional technology, including Apple computers; knowledge of Microsoft 365 and ability to learn registration and scheduling software.
• Collaborative work style, with a strong team player approach and consensus-building skills.
• Exceptional listening, oral, and written communication skills.
• Strength in organization, systematic thinking, and interpersonal problem-solving.
• A sense of creativity, and collegiality.
• A commitment to emotional, social, and cognitive development, with a progressive approach to teaching and learning and an interest in professional growth.
• Periodic availability on programming weekends and evenings.
• Embraces and promotes diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion initiatives

Education and Experience:

• M.A. in art, art education, or a related field required, or the equivalent in an art teaching background.
• Familiarity with curriculum development, writing, and evaluation required.
• Fluency in Spanish, Portuguese, Vietnamese, or ASL a plus.