Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
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)
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