Youth Program Manager Arlington Community Education

Position:

Youth Program Manager Arlington Community Education (ACE)

Job Description:

This is a full-time/year-round position working closely with the ACE Director to plan and execute youth enrichment programs.

ACE offers hundreds of classes and special events each year that respond to community needs and interests of children adults and families in Arlington and surrounding communities.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic flexible self-motivated individual. The candidate should also possess:

• Bachelors or higher degree
• Experience developing and executing community/arts/rec programs; knowledge of our specific market is a plus
• Excellent writing communication and interpersonal skills

• Organized attention to detail ability to create and adhere to timelines

• Proficient in Google Suite

Responsibilities:

Program Development & Execution: Assist the director in strategy development content planning and marketing plans

• Identify topics of interest for K-12 students
• Recruit qualified instructors/vendors and collaborate on course content and logistics
• Schedule classes across 9 schools and work with ACE staff on logistical support including room assignments and equipment resources
• Supervise/monitor programs at schools and be on call while classes are in session
• Develop positive working relationships with school principals staff and after-school programs

• Respond promptly and professionally to inquiries from instructors school staff and the public
• Help with student behavior management and be comfortable speaking with parents
• Manage day-to-day operations for VacationFun programs (February and April)
• Assist with catalog development including writing and proofreading
• Work closely with the marketing coordinator to promote programming

• Evaluate data such as enrollments evaluations and financials to determine future programs

All other duties as assigned

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full Year Full-Time (1.0 FTE 35 hours per week). Some evening and weekend hours as necessary.

REPORTS TO: Director of Arlington Community Education

SALARY & BENEFITS: $68000-$72000

Compensation: This position is eligible for health and other insurance and town retirement; sick personal and vacation days are earned proportionate to hours worked.

Arlington Community Education is a self-supporting program of the Arlington Public Schools. Arlington values diversity. We strongly encourage candidates of varied backgrounds including people of color persons with disabilities and others to apply.

The Arlington Public Schools are committed to creating an inclusive and safe learning and working environment that reflects a diversity of perspectives values and experiences. We welcome staff who are aware of the role that bias and prejudice play in society are creative and willing to try new approaches and are reflective about their daily practice. We are looking for candidates who welcome a challenge are eager to collaborate and contribute to the success of students are ready to engage in two-way partnership with families and who will contribute their diverse talents to the organization as a whole. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Required Experience:

Manager