Philadelphia's Asian Arts Initiative seeks Program Manager (Dec07)

Please take a moment to think about anyone you know (including yourself!) who would be the ideal Program Manager to help us implement our inaugural season for our brand new facility this coming Spring.

We appreciate your forwarding the job description below and encouraging them to apply.

PROGRAM MANAGER
Asian Arts Initiative
Philadelphia, PA

The Asian Arts Initiative is grounded in the belief that the arts can provide an important political and cultural voice for Philadelphia’s Asian American communities. Founded in 1993, the Asian Arts Initiative is a growing community-based arts center that sponsors performances and exhibitions, art-making workshops and classes, and leadership development and training for artists, youth, and adults. For more detailed information about the Asian Arts Initiative’s programs and organizational activities, please visit our website at www.asianartsinitiative.org.

Currently, the Asian Arts Initiative is developing a new multi-tenant arts facility within Philadelphia’s Chinatown community which will house our own programs (with a dedicated theater and gallery), as well as space for other arts organizations and individual artist studios. The Program Manager will be primarily responsible for helping the Asian Arts Initiative launch programming at the new site.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Program Manager will have primary responsibility for the range of activities connected to planning and implementation of the Asian Arts Initiative’s various artistic productions and educational programs for artists, youth, and adults; audience outreach and growth; program development, and implementation. The Program Manager will report to the Associate Director, but will work closely with the Executive Director, and will supervise a Program Assistant, consultants, and volunteers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Asian Arts Initiative values engagement in the artistic process and youth development. We are looking for a Program Manager with a grassroots community organizing spirit, combined with strong administration skills. The Program Manager will be expected to:

· Develop programs and manage program budget in coordination with other staff;
· Conduct outreach to artists; manage curatorial process and the hiring, contracting, and scheduling of artists;
· Maintain ongoing communication and provide guidance to artists to deliver performances/programs;
· Plan and conduct marketing, outreach, and public relations for audience development;
· Facilitate outreach and registration for educational programs;
· Pursue sponsor development and fundraising in coordination with other staff;
· Ensure recruitment and supervision of volunteers and consultants to assist in program planning and implementation, including event management;
· Recruit and facilitate project advisory committees and artist selection panels;
· Oversee logistical coordination, such as scheduling and facilities usage;
· Devise and implement evaluation and documentation practices;
· Develop and/or give guidance to artists or other consultants to develop workshop curricula and other educational activities or materials to provide social and political context for artistic work in the programs.

QUALIFICATIONS
· Experience with theater/performance-based arts production and educational programs;
· Strong project management skills, able to multi-task with reliable follow-through;
· Public relations/marketing experience in promoting programs and audience development/cultivation;
· Community outreach experience, especially with youth, volunteers, and artists;
· Supervisory experience managing staff and volunteers;
· Group facilitation experience;
· Strong artist support, development and feedback experience.

Full-time position including some evenings and weekends. Salary commensurate with candidate experience and qualifications. Compensation includes comprehensive health benefits; generous vacation; retirement program with employer match after two years or FTE.

The Asian Arts Initiative is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates do not have to be Asian American to apply for this position but should demonstrate a commitment to working with Asian American and other communities of color.

TO APPLY
No calls please. Please email or send your résumé and a cover letter describing salary requirements and why you are a good fit for both the Program Manager position and the Asian Arts Initiative as an organization:

ATTN: PROGRAM MANAGER SEARCH
Asian Arts Initiative
105 N. Watts Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
jobs@asianartsinitiative.org

Questions? Email



	Asian Arts Initiative seeks Program Manager Please take a moment to think about anyone you know (including yourself!) who would be the ideal Program Manager to help us implement our inaugural season for our brand new facility this coming Spring. We appreciate your forwarding the job description below and encouraging them to apply. Thanks for your help! ---------- PROGRAM MANAGER Asian Arts Initiative Philadelphia, PA The Asian Arts Initiative is grounded in the belief that the arts can provide an important political and cultural voice for Philadelphia’s Asian American communities. Founded in 1993, the Asian Arts Initiative is a growing community-based arts center that sponsors performances and exhibitions, art-making workshops and classes, and leadership development and training for artists, youth, and adults. For more detailed information about the Asian Arts Initiative’s programs and organizational activities, please visit our website at www.asianartsinitiative.org. Currently, the Asian Arts Initiative is developing a new multi-tenant arts facility within Philadelphia’s Chinatown community which will house our own programs (with a dedicated theater and gallery), as well as space for other arts organizations and individual artist studios. The Program Manager will be primarily responsible for helping the Asian Arts Initiative launch programming at the new site. POSITION SUMMARY The Program Manager will have primary responsibility for the range of activities connected to planning and implementation of the Asian Arts Initiative’s various artistic productions and educational programs for artists, youth, and adults; audience outreach and growth; program development, and implementation. The Program Manager will report to the Associate Director, but will work closely with the Executive Director, and will supervise a Program Assistant, consultants, and volunteers. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Asian Arts Initiative values engagement in the artistic process and youth development. We are looking for a Program Manager with a grassroots community organizing spirit, combined with strong administration skills. The Program Manager will be expected to: · Develop programs and manage program budget in coordination with other staff; · Conduct outreach to artists; manage curatorial process and the hiring, contracting, and scheduling of artists; · Maintain ongoing communication and provide guidance to artists to deliver performances/programs; · Plan and conduct marketing, outreach, and public relations for audience development; · Facilitate outreach and registration for educational programs; · Pursue sponsor development and fundraising in coordination with other staff; · Ensure recruitment and supervision of volunteers and consultants to assist in program planning and implementation, including event management; · Recruit and facilitate project advisory committees and artist selection panels; · Oversee logistical coordination, such as scheduling and facilities usage; · Devise and implement evaluation and documentation practices; · Develop and/or give guidance to artists or other consultants to develop workshop curricula and other educational activities or materials to provide social and political context for artistic work in the programs. QUALIFICATIONS · Experience with theater/performance-based arts production and educational programs; · Strong project management skills, able to multi-task with reliable follow-through; · Public relations/marketing experience in promoting programs and audience development/cultivation; · Community outreach experience, especially with youth, volunteers, and artists; · Supervisory experience managing staff and volunteers; · Group facilitation experience; · Strong artist support, development and feedback experience. Full-time position including some evenings and weekends. Salary commensurate with candidate experience and qualifications. Compensation includes comprehensive health benefits; generous vacation; retirement program with employer match after two years or FTE. The Asian Arts Initiative is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates do not have to be Asian American to apply for this position but should demonstrate a commitment to working with Asian American and other communities of color. TO APPLY No calls please. Please email or send your résumé and a cover letter describing salary requirements and why you are a good fit for both the Program Manager position and the Asian Arts Initiative as an organization: ATTN: PROGRAM MANAGER SEARCH Asian Arts Initiative 105 N. Watts Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 jobs@asianartsinitiative.org APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until position is filled Home \| News \| Calendar \| Directory \| Plays \| Library/Storefront Copyright 2007, Roger W. Tang Questions? Email