Manager, Youth Programs

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Manager, Youth Programs Full Time Management Newark, NJ, US 4 days ago Requisition ID: 1045 Salary Range: $50,000.00 To $60,000.00 Annually Job Description | Manager of Youth Programs Division | Learning & Engagement Department | Education Reporting Relationship | Deputy Director, Learning & Engagement About The Newark Museum of Art : We acknowledge the traditional homelands of the Lenape, also known as the Delaware, upon which The Newark Museum of Art resides. We welcome everyone with inclusive experiences that spark curiosity and foster community. Founded in 1909 and located in New Jersey, The Newark Museum of Art (NMOA) is the state's largest museum and ranks twelfth nationally in terms of collection size. Global and diasporic, the collection includes more than 130,000 artworks, as well as significant holdings of science and natural history. From the ancient world to the art of today, NMOA boasts exceptional quality and depth in the Arts of Global Africa; Arts of Global Asia, featuring a renown Tibetan collection and Buddhist altar; Arts of the Americas, with particular strength in Native American art; Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean, and Decorative Arts. Visitor-and community-centered, NMOA responds to the evolving needs and interests of the diverse publics it serves by offering exhibitions, programming, a research library, paid internships, and local and global partnerships. A four-acre campus includes the National Historic Landmark Ballantine House (1885); the Ward Carriage House (1868); the Old Stone School House (1784); and the Alice Ransom Dreyfuss Memorial Garden. NMOA has launched an era of transformation to create an engaged citizenry by reimagining the role of the art museum for the 21st century. Job Summary: Manager of Youth Programs develops, manages, and implements Youth Initiatives, Explorers Program, and Camp NMOA. Oversee teen program highlighting college, career, and life readiness skills that enables Newark-area high school students to build essential skills and self-confidence through a curriculum that draws upon the Museum’s unique collections, resources, and staff. Each year, 40+ students from diverse backgrounds learn about their passions and strengths and develop new skills as public speakers, teachers, researchers, and leaders. Develops curriculum for Explorers Program focused on college readiness, professional development, and life-skills . Supervise and support camp staff. This individual must have a commitment to working in a team-based environment that values innovation, creative learning, risk taking, and experimentation. Ensure an ongoing and productive conversation with a diverse and growing audience. Work Schedule: This position is a full-time onsite position, required to work onsite 5 days per week. During camp, it is required to work onsite at least 5 days a week. The schedule for this role is Tuesday - Saturday. Responsibilities: Develop, implement, and evaluate a wide range of virtual and/or in-person youth programs such as informal workshops, teen-led tours, teen events, and more; these programs are for pre-teens and teens, middle school, and high school. Prepare budgets and monitor the associated expenses, preparing bi-weekly timesheets of part-time Museum Teachers for payroll purposes, organizing, and supervising registration and purchasing materials, writing, and editing copy for brochures and website promotions, recruiting, and supervising part-time teachers when applicable. Develop, in partnership with other Museum educators and curators, new virtual and/or in-person programs and experiences for teens and Camp NMOA, including tours and hands-on activities, that connect to the temporary exhibitions and the permanent collection. Design Explorers schedules for internship rotations throughout the Museum. Collaborate with Museum departments to custom Explorer internships. Focus on project-based learning to assist teens in gaining real-life experiences. Partner with art, science, and institutions of higher learning to create dynamic field trips for Explorers Program that include college-based tours. Evaluate the strengths of the Explorers Program based on student/parent feedback and on-going evaluations. Develop and co-design collaborative virtual and/or in-person programs with youth organizations in Newark and surrounding cities. Organize and develop curriculum for virtual and/or in-person Camp NMOA. Facilitate professional development and training for Camp NMOA staff, including organizing training for Child Abuse and First Aid/CPR. Manage Camp NMOA staff, including schedules, recess, pre-care, and aftercare. Manage Camp NMOA registration for virtual and/or in-person camp. Teach virtual and/or in-person school program classes and workshops as needed. Help the Public Program team with non-teen programs when necessary. Other duties required to meet the organization's mission. Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes: 3-5 years of successful experience in the development and implementation of youth programming in a museum or similar arts education institution. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. 2 years of experience in managing staff. Proven experience working with diverse groups of youth and communities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Adobe Pro, Web Conferencing software and knowledge of social media practices. Strong organizational and effective communication skills Working Conditions/Physical Demands: Available for flexible schedule evenings and weekends Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time and move about. Ability to receive, give and understand information and instructions. Ability to lift and move, up to fifteen (15) pounds. The Newark Museum of Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Upholding this commitment, we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This commitment applies to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, promotion, placement, transfer, layoff, recall, leaves of absence, and termination. We embrace a culture of inclusive excellence, ensuring that people of all backgrounds, identities, or abilities are empowered to explore, learn, contribute, and engage with the arts. Since its founding in 1909, the Museum has been grounded in the belief that art and learning are for everyone. The Museum reaffirms its dedication to this inclusive vision, which has shaped its aspirations, actions, and policies for over a century. More information on the Newark Museum of Art’s commitment to a culture of inclusive excellence can be found here . The Newark Museum of Art is dedicated to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. 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