Teen Programs Manager (FT)

Job Title: Teen Programs Manager, Contemporary Arts Center Reports To: Director of Education Position Status: Full - Time, exempt

ABOUT THE CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER:

MISSION STATEMENT: Contemporary Arts Center (CAC) is a lab for understanding ourselves, others, and the world around us through the experience and creation of all contemporary art forms. CAC BACKGROUND: CAC was founded in 1939 by three women with their eyes on the future. Today, our purpose is to champion open minds and foster an inclusive culture by using contemporary art and mutual learning as vehicles for connecting people, cultivating creativity, and catalyzing curiosity. CAC now operates on a ~$4M annual operating budget and offers 4 - 5 significant exhibitions per year, including group and solo exhibitions originated by CAC curator(s), guest curators, and touring exhibition partners. It is the oldest non - collecting contemporary art center in the country and one of the largest, occupying an 80,000 sq. ft. building, with approximately 22,000 sq. ft. devoted to exhibition and performance space. CAC is poised to continue its 86 - year legacy of being the premier venue for contemporary art in the Greater Cincinnati region with a recently completed strategic plan that will serve as its programmatic and operational blueprints for the next 5 years.

LOCATION:

CAC is located in an architectural gem in the heart of downtown Cincinnati, designed by Iraqi - British architect Zaha Hadid. The Lois and Richard Rosenthal Center for Contemporary Art was heralded by The New York Times as “the most important American building to be completed since the end of the cold war” and was lauded for its community - centric approach to the design process.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

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SALARY, BENEFITS, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

This FT position works 40 hours a week, Monday – Friday with some weekend hours on occasion. FT staff work on - site Wednesday – Friday with the option to work off - site Mondays and Tuesdays as responsibilities allow. Due to the CAC’s teen programming schedu le, the Teen Programs Manager must work Wednesday and Thursday evenings till 6:30pm. The annual salary is $38,000 and benefits include medical, vision, dental, and paid parental leave; access to retirement savings; generous vacation time, sick/personal day s, and paid holidays; and access to professional development opportunities, employee assistance program, CAC membership, and CAC Museum Shop and Cafe employee discounts.

RECRUITMENT & HIRING:

The CAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) where all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Veteran, or disability status.

COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION

The Contemporary Arts Center believes that contemporary art thrives through a diversity of perspectives, experiences, and voices. We are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and to fostering a workplace where all staff feel v alued, supported, and able to contribute meaningfully to our mission. We welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and encourage individuals from communities historically underrepresented in the arts and nonprofit sectors to apply. We recognize that candidates bring varied experiences and paths to their work, and w e encourage you to apply even if your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification listed. The Contemporary Arts Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disabil ity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER, CINCINNATI

TEEN PROGRAMS MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Teen Programs Manager works to manage the scheduling and implementation of CAC’s teen focused programs, including C - YA Teen Council, Young Adult Lab, Teen Fellowships, and the Artist in Residence series. The position collaborates with local artists, co mmunity organizations, and art therapists, to provide creative opportunities for the CAC’s teen audience. Other responsibilities include working with the Education Director to organize the Teen Art Show and Teen Mural, as well as support for the Assistant Director of Gallery Education in the implementation of the Teen Docent program. The work schedule includes 40 hours a week, with evening hours required on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Some weekend hours needed on occasion. Other duties are performed as needed related to CAC support.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serve as the main point of contact and advocate for the CAC’s teen audience. Manage and implement the programming schedule for teen - focused events, including working with local artists/studios, scheduling events, budget management, employing evaluations, a nd collecting needed data for grants. Manage the CAC’s educational Artist in Residence program, including working with the Education Director on the hiring and selection process of annual artists, ordering program supplies, handling artist contracts, and facilitating the program alongside the Artist in Residence. Oversee the CAC’s Teen Council program. Recruit and interview teens for council roles, schedule and organize the council workshops, provide guidance for teens during council meetings, and during the implementation of the council planned CAC events like Art Prom, the YA College and Career Fair, and the annual C - YA field trip. Manage and implement the CAC’s Young Adult Lab program which occurs every Thursday evening at the CAC. Work with artists and art therapists to develop creative and thoughtful art making activities designed to engage a young adult audience. #J-18808-Ljbffr Box, Inc.