Job Summary:

The Education Manager will be a creative and strategic leader who effectively communicates and supports the value of public engagement and lifelong learning within the organization, with constituents, the public and at-large. The Education Manager is responsible for the implementation and evaluation of all education and public programs. The Education Manager position is designated as confidential and requires a professional demeanor in all aspects of the job, especially in matters of grants and contractual information.

Major Job Responsibilities:

Collaboration: The Education Manager will nurture relationships within and outside the organization. Including the following activities.

• Contribute to fund development efforts for education and program related activities including fundraising, and the preparation of grant proposals and reports.
• Attend internal and external meetings as assigned.
• Provide partnership and local coordination for state and nation-wide arts initiatives including Poetry Out Loud.
• Liaison with Yolo County Museum Curator and YoloArts Creative Director when applicable.

Engagement: The Education Manager will implement YoloArts education and public programs. Including the following activities.

• Implement artist driven, multi-disciplinary, education programs that are mission aligned and responsive to our participants, partners and funders.
• Artists in Residence: Artist in Schools, ArtMix, Juvenile Justice Arts Education, and I SEE YOU.
• Gibson House and Property: K-12 Property Tours, and Youth Art Studio Program.
• Oversee program content and ensures its educational and curricular connections to National Core Arts Standards, Gallery 625, the Barn Gallery, and Gibson House exhibitions when applicable.
• Build awareness for organizations education and public programming through print and online marketing campaigns. Including monthly Education e-blasts to educators in Yolo County.

Management: The Education Manager is directly responsible for the professional, efficient and focused oversight necessary to build impactful programming.  

• Manage the department budget.
• Facilitate program evaluation and documentation.
• Recruit, hire and train Educators to support the K-12 Property Tours.
• Supervise, and evaluate the performance of teaching artists, educators, and interns.
• Manage overall program staffing, scheduling, and facility and supply needs.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Education, Art History, Art Studio or related field preferred
• One-Two years of professional management experience required
• Knowledge of current and emerging educational and audience engagement trends
• A valid California driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel throughout the county

Abilities:

• Demonstrate strong interest in and knowledge of arts education and public programming
• Provide technical support to artists, staff, and volunteers within the Education Department
• Establish and maintain working relationships with a wide range of people
• Manage multiple priorities in a highly organized and professional manner
• Communicate tactfully, effectively and accurately both orally and in writing
• Effectively speak to diverse, public audiences.
• Work independently and resourcefully to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision
• Work collaboratively and as a member of a team
• Excellent computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office, Apple applications, Google Suite, ZOOM, Facebook, and Instagram
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends
• Lift up to 25lbs

Schedule of Employment:

The Education Manager position is limited term and must begin no later than June 12, 2023 and extends until December 15, 2023. 

Status:

• Part-Time, Exempt
• 24 hours per week; 2,112-$2,275 monthly depending on experience
• Does not include health benefits
• Hybrid work available, but not exclusively remote.

To Apply:

For consideration, please submit cover letter and resume to, Alison Flory, YoloArts Executive Director, by email only to aflory@yoloarts.org.