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They will help sustain the current level of youth offerings while playing a vital role in expanding adult studio offerings.\r\nAbout the Role In close collaboration with the Education Director, who provides strategic leadership for the department, the Studio Program Manager ensures the success of an ambitious year-round education program. The current education program at SVAC includes:\r\n30+ week-long youth camps annually\r\nEvening, weekend and daytime classes and workshops for adults\r\nCustomized classes for local schools at SVAC\r\nHomeschool, weekend, and afterschool classes for children\r\nAn annual student art exhibition (2,000 students)\r\nField trips for schools and other organizations to the galleries and studio\r\nPublic community events\r\nThe Studio Program manager will work with the Education Director to grow year-round adult studio education offerings and audiences over the next two years. An essential member of a small team, they will also assist with other community and public programs at SVAC as needed.\r\nResponsibilities Plan a diverse mix of attractive seasonal offerings, including introductory, community-based, neurodivergent-friendly, and advanced studio classes in multiple studio disciplines and for multiple ages\r\nWork closely with the Education Director to set departmental goals and strategy for growth\r\nManage approximately 40 contract studio art instructors annually, including supporting recruitment and onboarding.\r\nCoordinate all aspects of the studio program: maintain program schedules and calendars, build and monitor class registration; develop class promotional material with the Director of Marketing; communicate with students; purchase supplies; manage classroom spaces; assist with equipment management; collect post-class surveys.\r\nAssist with planning and implementation of annual student exhibition in the spring\r\nQualifications 2-3 years minimum experience in arts education, program and studio management\r\nExperience with youth education\r\nBFA or bachelor's degree in the arts or similar field of study\r\nExperience managing a ceramics facility highly desired\r\nProficiency in Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs); experience with ticketing software, CRMs, and/or Wordpress is a plus.\r\nDesired but not required\r\nCamp administration experience\r\nFamiliarity with regional artists and arts organizations\r\nSpanish language proficiency\r\nSpecial Education experience\r\nIdeal Candidate The ideal candidate is inspired by the opportunity to grow an extraordinary community resource. This person is organized, detail-oriented, thorough, reliable and kind. Flexible and people-centered, this is someone who enjoys both independent and collaborative problem-solving. This person loves connecting with artists of all ages and abilities, communicates easily and professionally in writing and in person with all constituents, and is at home among the moving parts of a busy, tight-knit team.\r\nAbout SVAC: At Southern Vermont Arts Center we draw on Vermont's spectacular landscape and vibrant artistic heritage to inspire lifelong relationships with the arts for all. We believe art has the power to inspire, challenge, and connect people. We're a community-centered art museum dedicated to creating meaningful experiences for every visitor who walks through our doors — we're looking for someone who shares that passion.\r\nSVAC is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, age, gender identification, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or political affiliation.\r\nPay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year\r\nBenefits\r\n401(k)\r\nDental insurance\r\nFlexible schedule\r\nHealth insurance\r\nPaid time off\r\nVision insurance\r\nApplication Question(s):\r\nDo you have proficiency in Google Workspace?\r\nHave you managed a ceramics studio?\r\nEducation\r\nBachelor's (Required)\r\nExperience\r\nArts Education: 2 years (Required)\r\nYouth Education: 1 year (Required)\r\nStudio Management: 2 years (Required)\r\nShift availability\r\nDay Shift (Required)\r\nNight Shift (Preferred)\r\nWork Location: In person\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Socket","rawCompany":"socket","city":"Manchester Center","state":"VT","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-08T01:49:45.252Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9151.00","title":"Social and Community Service Managers","slug":"social-and-community-service-managers"},{"code":"11-9072.00","title":"Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling","slug":"entertainment-and-recreation-managers-except-gambling"},{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"}],"industries":[{"code":"611610","title":"Fine Arts Schools","slug":"fine-arts-schools"},{"code":"611699","title":"All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction","slug":"all-other-miscellaneous-schools-and-instruction"},{"code":"712110","title":"Museums","slug":"museums"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Studio Program Manager","description":"Studio Program Manager Starting early fall 2026 Southern Vermont Arts Center is in an extraordinary period of growth, and we're looking for an experienced, passionate arts educator to help expand what we offer our community. 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