Art Program Director

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire is a dynamic organization supporting approximately 200 staff across 30 Early Childhood and Out of School Time programs throughout a large geographic region. We are excited to offer a full-time opportunity for a caring, energetic, creative, and organized individual to join our team and provide engaging arts programming across multiple Club locations.

The Art Director creates and leads engaging, age-appropriate art activities and enrichment opportunities for Club members ages 5 to 18. This position is responsible for developing daily programming that encourages creativity, self-expression, skill development, and positive participation in a welcoming and supportive environment for youth.

Working across multiple Club locations, the Art Director maintains clean, organized, and well-equipped art spaces, coordinates program materials and supplies, and completes weekly program reports for the Branch Director/Area Manager. The Art Director may also have the opportunity to develop and lead a fee-based Summer Art Camp for middle school students.

What You'll Do

Prepare Youth for Success

Plans and oversees the administration of designated Clubhouse programs and activities that support Youth Development Outcomes:

1. Establishes program objectives consistent with organizational goals and mission.2.
2. Oversees the provision of age-appropriate day-to-day program activities in accordance with established standards and goals.
3. Ensures that all childcare licensing requirements per the NH Childcare Licensing Bureau are implemented.
4. Ensures that all BGCCNNH policies and procedures are followed.
5. Ensures that members are encouraged to participate in a variety of program areas/activities and that they receive instruction and constructive feedback to develop skills in program area(s).
6. Demonstrates leadership to ensure proper conduct, safety, and development of members.

Program Development and Implementation

1. Establishes and maintains program goals and settings to ensure the health and safety of members. Ensures that the Junior/Senior program staff understands and effectively communicates art program standards; that they ensure program areas are safe, well-ventilated, and well-lit; and that Club equipment is maintained in good working condition.
2. Ensures the evaluation of Clubs programs on a continual basis, including tracking outcome metrics; verifies that programs/activities respond to member needs and address their gender and cultural diversity.
3. Maintains an adequate supply of arts and crafts supplies by placing orders with the Branch Director/Area Manager and actively seeks out new grant opportunities with the Communications Director.
4. Controls program and activity expenditures within the approved budget.
5. Designs and implements a fee-based Summer Art Camp for middle school students. Responsible for all outreach efforts in order to meet the enrollment goals for the Summer Art Camp.

Supervision

1. Allocates and monitors work assigned to Summer Camp volunteers and staff, providing ongoing feedback and regular appraisal. Identifies and supports training and development opportunities for assigned volunteers and staff.
2. Oversees proper record keeping and weekly reporting, including activities and events conducted, breakdowns of daily participation figures, notable achievements, and any problems/issues.
3. Increases visibility of Club programs via daily postings and announcements of upcoming events through different social media channels, parent emails, etc. 

Requirements

• Two-year degree in a related field from an accredited college or university is preferred; must be 21 years of age.
• Preferably a minimum of two years of work experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar organization with planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people; 600-1000 hours experience working with children in a licensed child care program, recreation program, or elementary school.
• Proven working experience as Art Director.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Group leadership skills, including an understanding of group dynamics.
• Demonstrated organizational, staff, and project management abilities.
• Must obtain CPR and First Aid Certifications in order to meet Bureau of Childcare licensing requirements.
• Occasional travel to other Branch/Site locations is expected.
• Will be required to drive the Club van periodically.
• Must possess a safe driving record and submit a copy of such record to either the Operations Director or Human Resources Coordinator.

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

• All of the candidates who are offered a job with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire will have to submit to an FBI fingerprint background check and submit to a background check through the State of NH Criminal Records Dept. and First Advantage. Note: The State of NH Childcare Licensing Bureau may prohibit you from being employed by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire should there be a disqualifying finding on your criminal record. In addition, even if the State of NH reviews your records and allows you to work at the Club, we still reserve the right to determine your employment status.
• This organization has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse of children and will not tolerate mistreatment or abuse of children in its programs. Any such mistreatment or abuse by an employee will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment and cooperation with law enforcement.

Nice To Haves

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Benefits

• Non-Exempt, Hourly Position.

  We offer an extensive benefits package. Benefits include:

  Health Insurance

  Dental Insurance

  Vision Insurance

  Disability Insurance

  Life Insurance

  Retirement (403B) Contribution

  Paid Time Off

  Professional Development Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement

  Excellent Child Care Discount

  The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

  This job description is subject to change at the discretion of the Executive Director, Board, or organizational needs.

About Us

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire provides early learning, out-of-school time programs, summer day camps, and basketball leagues to 1200 youth weekly throughout the central and northern New Hampshire. Our mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who most need us, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. We offer a safe place to belong, caring adult mentors and programs covering everything from academics and leadership development to physical fitness and healthy habits.