Benefits:
HRA
Job Summary
Reporting to the Program Director (PD), the Program Manager is responsible for the successful day-to-day management of Kid Stock’s performing arts education programs in accordance with the strategic direction and mission of the organization.
General Accountabilities
Program Planning and Management
Giving key input to inform the development of the organization's strategic plan.
Managing the Implementation of day-to-day operations for Kid Stock Inc.’s programs.
Monitor and report to PD on day-to-day delivery of Kid Stock’s programs (i.e. production calendars, staff schedules, set/prop transport, costumes, curriculum, content etc.), ensuring all programs contribute to the organization’s mission and reflect the priorities outlined by the PD.
Being the liaison between Kid Stock and its partners. Gathering information on each program’s needs and making recommendations to the PD regarding program structure, facility needs, registration logistics etc.
Participate in the selection of all Programs production themes and coordinate preparation of corresponding content (i.e scripts, music, costumes, set, props etc.)
Provide bi-weekly program reports to PD.
Scheduling and assigning staff for all programs.
Human Resources
Serve on Kid Stock’s hiring panel, giving hiring, promotion, re-assignment, or termination recommendations regarding program staff to the PD.
Give recommendations and insights regarding staff training, and professional development needs.
Participate in facilitation of training and professional development for all program instructors and staff as requested by the PD or as identified by you.
Be a resource, coach, and guide for on-site instructors regarding classroom management, daily tasks, and overall site needs.
Supervise volunteer activities as requested by the PD.
Be a witness to disciplinary procedures for Program Instructors and Staff when necessary, using legally sound practices.
Personally fill in as an instructor, as needed.
Financial Planning and Development
Be the liaison between parent or partner fundraising connections.
Give budget recommendations to the PD regarding program needs.
Monitor program budgets and resources in a responsible manner, reporting foreseeable discrepancies in a timely manner.
Marketing and Communications
As requested by the PD, represent Kid Stock Inc. and assist with program related presentations at internal, community, or industry events to share information on current programming.
Establish good working relationships and collaborative arrangements with program partners.
Recommend marketing needs based on current program trends.
*The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time
Job Qualifications
Education: B.A. in related field, M.A. (a plus), or equivalent experience
Experience: 3-plus years teaching experience, or equivalent experience
Experience: 5 -plus years Program Management experience
Experience: 1 -plus years in budget management
Driver’s License and transportation required
Skills
Basic Skills
Active Learning Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
Learning Strategies Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things
Monitoring Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Verbal Communication Talking to others to convey information effectively
Written Communication Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience
Social Skills
Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
Instructing Teaching others how to do something
Negotiation Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences
Service Orientation Actively looking for ways to help people
Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
Judgment and Decision Making Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
Resource Management Skills
Management of Material Resources Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work
Management of Personnel Resources Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job
Management of staff and delegation of tasks as required to meet the companies goals.
Time Management Managing one's own time and the time of others
Computer Skills
Spreadsheets Using a computer application to enter, manipulate, and format text and numerical data; insert, delete, and manipulate cells, rows, and columns; and create and save worksheets, charts, and graphs
Word Processing Using a computer application to type text, insert pictures, format, edit, print, save, and retrieve word processing documents
Google Suite Proficiency in using Drive,Gmail, Calendar, Sheets, Slides, Forms, and Docs
Program Management Software
Physical Requirements and Work Setting
Standing Constantly
Sitting Constantly
Bending Occasionally
Twisting Occasionally
Pushing/Pulling Occasionally
Hand Use/Gripping Frequently
Reaching Occasionally
Lifting and Carrying < 40 Lbs. Occasionally
Never = 0 hours, Occasionally = up to 3 hours, Frequently = 3-6 hours, Constantly = >6 hours
Work Setting
Indoor Temperature Controlled Environment. Most work will occur in an indoor instructional setting
Outdoor Environment Occasionally instruction will occur outdoors (weather permitting)