Manager of Family & Youth Programs

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Manager of Family & Youth Programs

Department : Learning

Reports To : Deputy Director for Learning & Engagement

FLSA Status : Exempt (full-time, regular)

Salary Range : $23.08 / hour

Supervises : Learning Programs assistant, Mentors / educators for grant-contingent programs (to be hired), contingent staff and interns as needed.

Job Summary : This position will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing programs and partnerships for non-school audiences, particularly early childhood, teen programming, families with children, and people with disabilities, in alignment with CMA’s learning frameworks and collections.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Youth & Family Programming

• Organize and lead (with the involvement of other Learning staff and partners) current studio-based programs including Open Studio, Summer Art Workshops, and Homeschool Workshops.
• Provide support for cross-departmental events including community days and other public programs.
• Work with Manager for Community Engagement to develop dynamic and intentional experiences related to special exhibitions, cultural celebrations, and school breaks.
• Support expansion of early childhood offerings including multi-sensory tours for ages 0-5 and their caregivers.

New Program Development Teen & Young Adult Audiences

• Work closely with team to prototype and pilot new experiences for key, out-of-school audiences (including 0 5-year-olds and their caregivers, teens, and young adults), aligned with CMA’s learning frameworks and collections / exhibitions.
• Manage multiple administrative aspects of program development and execution, including grant writing and reporting; contingent staff hiring, training, and supervision; and scheduling.
• Support CMA’s L&E offerings to be :
• More welcoming and inclusive for learners with disabilities.
• More culturally competent including :
• Researching best practices.
• Building relationships with partner organizations.
• Prototyping and piloting multi-sensory experiences and resources for guests in alignment with CMA’s Accessibility Plan, guidance from advisory panel, and field-wide resources.
• Collaboration with Learning, Engagement, and Experience teams.

Administration

• Work with Marketing to promote programs and ensure program presence on CMA’s social media, e-newsletters, and website.
• Support the Advancement department in grant applications and reporting.
• Develop assessment tools to measure the impact of programs; reflect and adjust.
• Development of and monitor program budgets.

Minimum qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in education, arts education or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in museum education or related roles, with a focus on family and youth programming and comfort working directly with children.
• Experience working with audiences with disabilities, particularly Universal Design.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with children and adults, colleagues and diverse partners.

Working Conditions : Normal office environment