Director of Programs

The Crucible inspires creative exploration and expression through welcoming hands-on arts education and experiences for people of diverse ages and backgrounds. As an innovative non-profit hub built around the industrial arts The Crucible is a catalyst for individual growth and vibrant community connections. A leader in the Bay Area arts community The Crucible is recognized for exceptional learning experiences rich and varied arts programs skilled and committed faculty and amazing educational facilities. Want to work in a quirky joyful place focused on the arts Reach out to us to learn more!

Job summary

Reporting to the Executive Director the Director of Programs oversees staff that support distinct programs including classes volunteers events Team Builds and private workshops youth programs and community programs. As part of the Leadership Team this position is responsible for the overall vision of each program including developing and meeting strategic goals identifying areas of growth overseeing budgets and supporting staff. Together we work as a team to advance our mission of making the industrial arts accessible to all regardless of income. Our ideal candidate for this role has direct experience with both program administration and budgeting and with the industrial arts.

Responsibilities

Scheduled Programming and Faculty Support

• Be the lead point of contact with department heads and faculty
• Work with department heads to plan manage schedule and staff our educational programs including classes workshops and off-site activities.
• Recruit and retain department heads and faculty aligned with the core mission of The Crucible as an industrial arts school and arts community.
• Support Programs team with student and registration needs.
• Ensure classes and programs offer exceptional user experience quality instruction measurable learning and skills building so that all students feel seen welcome and comfortable.
• Support professional development and a welcoming environment that makes The Crucible more inclusive of local Oakland residents local communities of color women and LGBTQIA folks.

Team Build and Private Workshops Volunteer Programs and Outreach Events

• Scale up our Team Build and private workshops
• Oversee and support our active volunteer program working with staff to develop and implement strategies to improve recruitment retention volunteer data tracking and communication between departments.
• Co-curate planning logistics day-of coordination and artist selection for key events and programs such as GIFTY Open Houses and artists talks.
• Oversee budgets related to volunteer programs and non-fundraising events. .

Youth Community and Workforce/Entrepreneurship programs

• Design implement and execute classes camps workshops and funded programs for young people ages 8-18 that support both hands-on social/emotional learning and career pathways.
• Develop execute assess and improve community programs that provide valuable arts and career pathway experiences especially for our Oakland neighbors and for BIPOC families and individuals.
• Support outreach to local schools and community groups and maintain partnerships around existing and future programs
• Oversee and develop relationships with Bay area artists makers and educators to support arts inclusion and entrepreneurship including public art projects and workforce development programs.

Finances and fundraising

• Manage budgets work with the Executive Director and CFO to manage revenue goals and develop data-driven recommendations.
• Analyze and contrast earned income potential for Crucible programs which include: youth summer and spring camps adult classes team building/workshop activities facility rentals workforce development and events.
• Lead and manage department budgets revenue goals and revenue projections
• Work with marketing/ecommerce to drive sales and outreach for classes and programs.
• Work with the Development Team to identify and reach fundraising goals to support low- and no-cost community programming.
• Work with our Salesforce Admin and lead team to analyze class interest sales and performance.

The ideal candidate is a fast-paced well-organized problem-solver with a resilient temperament who has the desire to build a collaborative and inclusive culture among arts workers and learners. A passion for community empowerment community economic development and personal expression through the arts a commitment to developing staff skills and talents and the ability to manage change will make this role successful. This position requires some on-site evening night and weekend work including program supervision during Spring and Summer holidays. Background as an industrial artist desirable!

The successful candidate should have a minimum of five years of relevant program management experience as a creative lead in an execution-based setting -- preferably with an established arts education non-profit organization or equivalent setting

• Personal maker creative or artistic practice a plus
• Experience developing and managing budgets as well as hitting revenue goals
• Management or coaching experience ideally with teams of creative personalities with a wide range of experience
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
• Works effectively under pressure reacts quickly and meets tight deadlines
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback
• Strong personal values around deep listening authenticity and integrity
• Familiar with Oakland and engaged in the Oakland community in some way
• Approaches work with an equity and inclusion lens
• Proficient with email Google Drive/G Suite tools and Excel
• Experience with Salesforce or other CRM a strong plus
• Comfortable with a metrics-driven approach to evaluation
• Ability to lift 35 pounds current valid CA drivers license and ability to drive a car if needed

Benefits & Compensation

This is an exempt full-time position based in Oakland CA. Our work environment is casual upbeat professional and fun. The salary range for this position is $75000 - $90000 annually. Full-time employees are eligible to participate on our benefits plans the first of the month following 30 days of service.

Benefits include:

• Medical dental and vision coverage at 50% for employees
• Generous leaves of absence! Accrue up to 10 days of paid vacation in your first year AND separate paid sick leave based upon your hours of service. The Crucible currently celebrates 11 paid holidays!

Note: The Crucible does not have the resources to sponsor visas nor any open positions eligible for the H-1B program.

The Crucible fully and actively supports equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. Our commitment applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

About The Crucible

The Crucible inspires creative exploration and expression through welcoming hands-on arts education and experiences for people of diverse ages and backgrounds. As an innovative nonprofit hub built around the industrial arts The Crucible is a catalyst for individual growth and vibrant community connections. A leader in the Bay Area arts community The Crucible is recognized for exceptional learning experiences rich and varied arts programs skilled and committed faculty and amazing educational facilities. The Crucible has more than 20 different classroom areas or studios. We serve over 10000 students a year in hundreds of youth and adult classes ranging from neon to blacksmithing with a wonderful faculty of over 150 artists and craftspeople.