Program Manager

About Artists Ink Artists Ink is a community-based arts organization dedicated to building art pathways that empower residents to ignite the stories of our community. Through arts education, cultural programming, mentorship, public events, and creative opportunities, we work alongside youth, families, artists, and community partners to strengthen creative expression and foster meaningful connections. Position Overview Artists Ink is seeking an experienced, organized, and community-centered Program Manager to oversee the implementation and day-to-day management of our arts education programming. This position plays a vital leadership role in ensuring programs are delivered with excellence, impact, and alignment to our mission and values. The Program Manager serves as a bridge between staff, teaching artists, families, schools, and community partners while supporting program quality, staff development, budgeting, evaluation, and strategic growth. Key Responsibilities Design and Implement Arts-Based Programs Collaborates with Program Director on implementing innovative multidisciplinary programs. Ensures effective and clear delivery of programs and curriculum In collaboration with the Program Director, Identifies and secures supply needs including research, procurement for training, programs, and events. Manages and maintains program related budgets Leads/supports exhibitions, performances, and showcases. Manages program schedules and the overall yearly calendar (with Program Director). Manages day-to-day programming. Provides onboarding information to Program and Operations Directors (contracts, live-scans, TB tests, administrative requests). Creative Leadership and Team Collaboration Managing various programs and sites simultaneously Manages a large staff of Program Coordinators and Mentors Attends weekly administrative and program meetings Leads weekly coordinator and mentor meetings Conduct staff training for program readiness Oversee staff invoices and timesheets. Provide conflict resolution support for staff and leadership. Ensure all staff submit timecards, time-off requests, substitute requests Submit incident reports within 24 hours. Mentor staff, interns, and volunteers to foster a collaborative culture. Stay informed on trends in arts education, community development, and cultural equity. Serve as a key Artists Ink administrative staff member Community Engagement and Partnership Building Sustain relationships with program partners, families and students to implement effective and impactful programming Conducting site visits, coordinating partner meetings, conducting and retrieving survey evaluations. Facilitates “Listening & Learning” forums with partners, families and students to ensure programming is inclusive and reflects community needs. Serve as a lead representative of Artists Ink to partners, families and students to foster trust and collaboration. Marketing & Outreach Provides all programming descriptions and details to marketing in a timely manner Provides any updates regarding program timelines, descriptions or staffing to Marketing Department Attend Marketing meetings as necessary Manages and communicates available staff hours for outreach Program Evaluation and Reporting Collaborate with the program director to set clear goals and metrics for program impact. Responsible for conducting on-site evaluations, collecting data, media, and other materials from programs as well as feedback from partners, families and students for continuous improvement and measures of success Provides Weekly reports to Admin Provides evaluation reports, surveys and data to Program Director Strategic Planning and Resource Development Maintains program alignment with Artists Ink’s mission and long-term vision on the ground level. Support a healthy lifecycle of programming, showcases, performances and in-school / in-house events. Requirements Experience managing educational, arts, youth development, or community programs. Strong leadership and team management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities. Experience managing budgets and project resources. Strong organizational and time management skills. Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Forms, Calendar, Drive). Ability to work independently while collaborating across departments. Commitment to equity, community engagement, and arts access. Preferred Qualifications Experience working with youth and families. Experience in arts education, nonprofit management, or community-based programming. Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite or similar creative software. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Expected hours per week: 20 to 30 hours To Apply Submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to Artists Ink Artists Ink is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Pay: From $30.00 per hour Language: Spanish (Preferred) Work Location: In person