Programming Director Full Time

Artistree, a nonprofit community arts center located in South Pomfret, VT, is looking for a Programming Director to develop and ensure the effective delivery of a diverse variety of year-round multi-disciplinary adult and children’s arts programs. This role deploys a collaborative approach to program planning and management, bringing together all of Artistree’s programs to advance community engagement and student learning. The ideal Programming Director will operate as a collaborative leader, be responsive to the needs of all constituents, and have strong financial and management capability and experience.

The Programming Director role is a full-time salaried position at our South Pomfret, VT campus, reporting to our Executive Director. The role is typically Monday through Friday during business hours, with some weekend and evening activities as required.

General Responsibilities:

• Develop and plan the Artistree annual programming and operational calendar, aligned to community and market interests
• Work with marketing staff and office manager to ensure that classes are fully subscribed
• Ensure that Artistree facilities are fully utilized throughout the year
• Plan and manage all daily program operations
• Manage program-related interactions and correspondence with public, staff and other stakeholders in a timely and professional manner
• Curate and produce special projects and events as needed
• Maintain and analyze annual program data and evaluations; propose changes to programming based on available data and patron feedback
• Develop and manage programming budgets
• Act as a liaison between Artistree, schools, and community organizations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree plus significant relevant professional experience in a related field (arts programming, arts administration, performing arts management), including five or more years in a leadership capacity;
• Strong team leader with excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills; a demonstrated team-based, consultative approach to staff management; experience in managing direct reports as well as in collaborating with a variety of stakeholders
• Strong financial management; experience developing and managing budgets
• Strong oral and written communication skill; skill and experience in public speaking
• Ability to prioritize tasks to work effectively in a collaborative setting
• Have strong organizational skills, a flexible attitude, and a good sense of humor

Please send an application, including resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references to:

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