Sitar Arts Center seeks Director of Community Engagement and Innovation
(In-Person)
What You’ll Do
As the Director you will lead the research and development initiatives that strategically develop Sitar’s creative youth development and workforce endeavors. Your primary responsibility will be to operate as the discerning leader in exploration, analysis, and advancement for the programs department.
You will work regularly with the Director of Program Operations and Director of Community Arts Education in the management of key programs such as the design and implementation of afterschool and summer programming. Your primary responsibility is the development and management of workforce development programs and initiatives. Under the direction of the Chief Programs Officer, you are also responsible for managing the Artistic Advancement Coordinator and indirectly managing long term and temporary interns.
Core Responsibilities Include:
- Lead Research and development initiatives that will strategically develop the future of Sitar’s programs.
- Oversee, develop, and implement methods to accurately evaluate Sitar’s programs.
- Develop workforce programs, activities and curriculum, and manage the cultivation of relationships with youth and young adults in preparation for arts careers.
- Manage strategies to obtain new students, paid and volunteer teaching faculty and artistic partners
What You’ll Earn
Salary will be commensurate with experience with a range of $60,000 - $63,000.
Where You’ll Work
This is an in-person position. Sitar actively follows CDC and other official COVID-19 recommendations to have staff work remotely when deemed the safest course of action for our community.
Who You Are
As the Director of Community Engagement and Innovation, you are a highly organized and creative person who pays great attention to details. You’re easily able to handle multiple tasks and shifting priorities.
You excel at informational analysis and exploration. You are a dynamic leader who thrives at relationship building and creating equitable spaces. You and have a strong passion for the professional growth and development of youth and young adults and are well versed in the creative economy and workforce development. Importantly, you are a mobilizer who strives to motivate others to do great work.
Key Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- 4+ years' experience direct service work with youth and young adults, specifically underrepresented youth
- Experience developing and/or managing effective workforce and career development programs
- Experience in relationship development with potential faculty members and partners
- Ability to manage and provide equitable work environments for staff, faculty, interns and students
- Experience in one or more art forms (Visual Arts, Theater, Music, Dance, Creative Writing, Digital Arts)
Preferred Qualifications and Experience
- Experience with databases, online financial software and spread sheets
- Bilingual – Spanish and English speaking and writing ability
Requirements
- Background check, TB test, and COVID-19 vaccination
- Ability to work in person, afternoons and evenings, and some Saturdays
What We’ll Take Care of For You
We’ll do our best to take care of you so that you can take care of our children and youth.
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Paid holidays, paid time off, parental leave
- Simple IRA, flexible spending account
- Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
- Employee assistance program for those with a LTD plan
- Professional development opportunities
- Metro reimbursement
What Are Our Values
Sitar’s staff and volunteers are guided by the following values.
Student Centered – We place the children, youth and their families at the center of our decision-making and actions; we strive for a holistic approach to creative youth development and believe in the potential of every child.
Excellence – We strive for excellence and impact in our work, and in providing arts education opportunities. We create a team environment that supports the best work possible, individually and collectively. We hold our students to high expectations and tenaciously support them in achieving their potential.
Community and Belonging – We intentionally create a culturally competent community in which every member has a sense of deep belonging and shares the essence of Sitar’s mission. We rely on and are grateful for every member’s contribution and believe that our sum is greater than our parts.
Partnership – We deeply value and highly prioritize our relationships with our faculty, artistic, philanthropic and community partners, and recognize these partnerships as the root of Sitar’s mission and programs.
Sitar Spirit – Sitar’s essence is upheld through intentional gratitude, reflection and celebration. We care for one another so we can care for our community. We are a learning organization, ready to evolve as needed by our students and families while maintaining the integrity of our essence.
How You Can Apply
This position will remain open until filled. However for best consideration please apply by October 29, 2021.
You need to submit a resume, cover letter, and answer all questions. No phone calls please.
Please use this link to apply: https://sitarartscenter.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=89&source=aWQ9OQ%3D%3D
After applying you’ll receive an email confirming that we have your application on file. If you’re selected for the next stage, you will be contacted for an interview. The hiring process can take 6-8 weeks after posting. You will be considered if the position is still vacant.
Please note that any interviews will be conducted via zoom. You may be asked to participate in a video interview. However, the role will have a requirement of in person (pending CDC recommendations) and remote work.
For more information about Sitar Arts Center, please visit www.sitarartscenter.org.
If you have a job or internship opportunity to share with Arts Management students and alumni, email a full description to amgtgmu@gmu.edu for posting.