Community Programs Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the planning, implementation and strategic growth of GeNarrations, The Goodman’s storytelling and playwriting program for adults ages 55+, including classes, workshops, showcases and programming at community partner sites across Chicago.
• Develop and maintain GeNarrations curriculum and program resources.
• Recruit, onboard, schedule, manage and support the GeNarrations Teaching Artist cohort.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for GeNarrations participants and community partners.
• Lead the planning, curation, implementation and strategic growth of the Goodman’s ACTivation workshop series.
• Develop an annual calendar of adult focused arts learning opportunities aligned with Goodman productions, departmental priorities and audience interests.
• Identify, recruit, manage and support ACTivation Teaching Artists and facilitators.
• Manage the administration and logistics of assigned programs,
• program budgets, collect and assess program data, evaluate program impact and identify opportunities for new partnerships, program models, audiences and continued growth in collaboration with departmental leadership.
• Promote programs, coordinate resources and support department-wide initiatives, events, special projects and additional community engagement programming as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• 3-5 years of demonstrated experience in arts education, community engagement, arts administration or a similarly relevant field.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, implement and evaluate community-based arts learning programs and identify opportunities for program development and strategic growth.
• Experience developing or supporting arts learning curricula and managing, coaching and supporting Teaching Artists, facilitators or other contracted artists.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to build and maintain meaningful relationships with participants, artists, community partners and colleagues across diverse communities and generations.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously, collaborate across departments, meet deadlines and set and manage priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of internal and external constituencies.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, Tessitura and web-based applications and databases. Tessitura experience preferred but not required. Experience with program evaluation and data collection is preferred.
• Model Behavior and values consistent with The Goodman’s Community Agreements and furthering The Goodman’s IDEAA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Anti-Racism and Access) goals.

BACKGROUND

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

HOW TO APPLY

• Qualified individuals are invited to apply by uploading a resume and selecting the “Start Application” button on the right side of the page. On the next page, please attach a cover letter when prompted. Resume and cover letter required. No phone calls, please.