Summary of Role

Program Developers execute essential exploratory and evaluative education fieldwork for foundry10.

Through the cultivation of partnerships, ongoing professional development, and grounding of their work in evidence-based best practices and relevant research, Program Developers identify gaps and needs in their respective fields of impact and expertise. They then develop and deploy educational programming and resources to bridge those gaps and meet those needs.

Program Developers must consider the ongoing impact and sustainability of their program work and be able to identify needs and opportunities for further evaluation, iteration, and expansion. In order to do this, Program Developers will work with foundry10’s Research, Sharing, and Philanthropy pillars to pursue critical questions and further study, engage in impactful storytelling, and initiate responsive giving of resources and funds.

Program Developers work independently and collaboratively both within and without foundry10. Internally, they work within the Program Pillar, on an Interest Area Team, and through intersections with other Pillars. Although this position would participate as part of the Creativity, Design and Play Team, their home base would be the Program Pillar, led by the Program Director. In this way, they would have both a team focused on an area and a space to hone their craft as a Program Developer. In the broader community they partner with educators, schools, youth-serving organizations, and impacted youth.

A foundry10 Program Developer is ultimately responsible for the development, delivery, and evaluation of educational programming and resources for foundry10. This role specifically will be furthering our educational programming work in the realm of the performing arts; including dance, drama, music, and digital audio creation, application, and performance.

This role will be a part of the Creativity, Design and Play Team, which is a new configuration of this work for us. This Program Developer can build on our work in performing arts, including things like our student-led dance competition, Beyond Boundaries, digital audio production and performance, and creating accessible avenues into tech and performance experience in theater. On the Creativity, Design and Play team we currently have expertise in Design Based Research, Conceptual Development Research and Visual Arts. We are currently building the Creativity, Design and Play Team and are open to expertise in educational programming in any area(s) of performing arts and working with any ages, early childhood - high school.

This is a full-time position with a salary range of $75,000-95,000, DOE and technical requirements for the role, reporting to an Education Program Manager.

To be considered for this position, please submit your resume and a cover letter that outlines how your experience in performing arts program development contributes to creativity, design, and play in education. Priority will be given to applications received by 5 pm PDT on May 4, 2023.

Responsibilities

• Identify needs and gaps in performing arts education through analysis of partner needs, trends, relevant research, professional development, and relevant current events.
• Develops and designs educational programs and curricula for K-12 youth to be offered directly through foundry10, or conjunction with schools and community partners.
• Delivers programs to groups of youth in-person, onsite or online for schools, partner facilities, and public venues.
• Collaborates with Program Evaluator, Program Pillar admin team to evaluate the impact of the offered educational program.
• Coordinate with the Program Pillar admin team to hire, onboard, and manage the work of part-time educators.
• Serves as an internal and external representative of the Program Pillar to help support and guide projects, goal setting, and focus for the Creativity, Design, and Play Interest Area team and Program Pillar; this includes:
  • Collaborating with researchers to create research questions and contribute to program-based research projects
  • Identifying and recommending impactful and responsive philanthropy initiatives
  • Collaborating with the Sharing Pillar to communicate impactful learning, resources, and stories through a variety of formats such as reports, videos, infographics, blog posts, and social media.
• Represent foundry10 Programs in education spaces; in schools, community organizations, conferences, within publications, and face-to-face with a variety of community partners.

Education and Experience

• Minimum five years’ experience in performing arts education. This could include theatre and the dramatic arts, music creation and production, dance or other kinds of performance based art.
• Two years’ experience teaching youth in a traditional or non-traditional education setting.
• Minimum one year experience creating K-12 curriculum.
• Minimum one year experience planning and developing education programs for youth, K-12.
• Track record and passion for advocating for youth and education.
• Experience serving as a positive role model to children and youth.

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

• Demonstrated ability to work highly collaboratively with diverse groups of people.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to speak and present to groups of youth and adults.
• Track record of listening, patience and understanding with youth, and sensitivities to marginalized populations.
• Excellent organizational skills and abilities to understand budgeting.
• Knowledge and experience working with anti-racism, equity and inclusive practices.
• Skills and abilities in performing arts education.

About foundry10

foundry10 is an education research organization with a philanthropic focus on expanding ideas about learning and creating direct value for youth. We offer competitive salaries, benefits, and vacation time. Full time employment at foundry10 is a four day work week, including Fridays off. This is not a remote position. Candidates must live in Washington State and be able to work up to 2-4 days each week in foundry10’s Seattle office, which is located in the University District. We are not able to sponsor visa applications, and to be considered for this position, you must be eligible to work in the United States. To protect our staff, partners, and the youth we serve, we require all foundry10 employees be fully vaccinated, unless they have an approved medical or religious accommodation.

foundry10 offers competitive salary and benefits that include:

• A 4-day (32-hour) workweek
• A flexible and hybrid work schedule
• Full Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their dependents
• $1,500 yearly education stipend
• $1,500 yearly wellness and hobby stipend
• Flexible vacation time
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Employee Assistance Program at no cost to the employee
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance paid fully by foundry10

The interview process will consist of the following:

Step 1: Phone Interview (1 hour)

Step 2: Two-part interview over Zoom with leadership and team members from across the organization (1.5 to 2 hours total with a short break in between)

Step 3: Reference checks

foundry10 is committed to creating a diverse environment where everyone can bring their full selves to work. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs. The organization strives to provide a work environment free from discrimination and harassment because of a protected characteristic. foundry10 does not discriminate against employees or applicants based on race, color, creed, citizenship, status, national origin, ancestry, gender, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, religion, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, parental status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to assist individuals with disabilities with the application and interviewing process as well as essential job functions.