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Wayne County Government

Program Administrator

Detroit, MI · On-site

$63K/yr

... arts, and world-class amenities. Wayne County provides leadership that ensures the County operates ... IDSD will manage the transition and then assume responsibility for the entire indigent defense ...

Wayne County Government

Program Administrator

Detroit, MI · On-site

$63K - $101K/yr

... arts, and world-class amenities. Wayne County provides leadership that ensures the County operates ... IDSD will manage the transition and then assume responsibility for the entire indigent defense ...

Marquee Arts

House Technician

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

$35.33/hr

To support this next chapter, Marquee Arts seeks a House Technician to join our team as we move ... and managing equipment, props, and scenic elements Planning and Collaboration * Work with the ...

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How much do arts program manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for arts program manager in Michigan is $93,662.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $69,300.00 and $115,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Arts Program Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Arts Program Manager, you generally need a background in arts administration, project management, and budget planning, often supported by a relevant degree or significant experience in the arts sector. Familiarity with grant writing software, event management tools, and CRM systems is typically required. Exceptional communication, creative problem-solving, and leadership skills set top candidates apart. These abilities are essential for successfully designing, funding, and delivering impactful arts programs that engage communities and stakeholders.

What does an Arts Program Manager do?

An Arts Program Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing arts-related programs and events within organizations such as museums, community centers, or arts councils. They manage budgets, collaborate with artists and stakeholders, and ensure programs run smoothly from conception to completion. Their duties often include fundraising, marketing, scheduling, and evaluating program effectiveness. The goal of an Arts Program Manager is to promote and support the arts while engaging the community and achieving organizational objectives.

How does an Arts Program Manager typically collaborate with artists and community partners to develop successful programs?

Arts Program Managers regularly work with artists, educators, and community organizations to design and implement engaging programs. This involves facilitating meetings to understand stakeholders' needs, coordinating logistics, securing resources, and ensuring clear communication throughout the project lifecycle. Successful managers are proactive in building relationships and balancing creative vision with practical considerations, such as budgets and timelines. By fostering open dialogue and aligning goals, they help ensure that programs are both impactful and sustainable.
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Program Administrator

Wayne County Government

Detroit, MI • On-site

$63K/yr

Full-time

Posted 28 days ago

Job description

WHO WE ARE
The Charter County of Wayne is Michigan's largest county. We are home to 34 cities and nine townships. From Rockwood to Livonia, from Sumpter Township to the Grosse Pointes, each community in Wayne County offers residents and businesses a unique blend of opportunity to live, work, play and raise families. Headquartered in Detroit, our largest city and the automotive capital of the world, Wayne County offers a diversified economy and high standards for our residents' quality of life. Our history is rich and we take pride in being one of the most diverse communities that values culture, arts, and world-class amenities. Wayne County provides leadership that ensures the County operates efficiently, effectively, and responsibly. We provide transparently while building a stronger County inclusive of collaborations, innovation, and a clear focus on serving our residents.
Wayne County Indigent Defense Services Department (IDSD)
Wayne County's Indigent Defense Services Department is developing a staff of dedicated professionals who are committed to excellence in criminal defense representation at the trial court level, and equal access to justice. IDSD is state-funded through annual grants from the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC). IDSD will manage the transition and then assume responsibility for the entire indigent defense system in Wayne County's Third Circuit Court, Michigan's largest trial court handling more than 16,000 assignments of counsel in felony cases that originate in the county's numerous district courts.
In 2020, approximately 75% of the assignments were handled by about 200 private assigned counsel who were qualified by the Court to handle cases in four Tiers, or categories, of cases. The remaining 25% of assignments went to the Neighborhood Defender Service Detroit (NDSD), Wayne County's new public defender office.
Reporting to the IDSD Assigned Counsel Administrator, the Program Administrator of the Investigator and Expert Program will manage access to MIDC funding for investigators and experts by assigned criminal defense counsel handling felony cases in the Third Judicial Circuit. Nearly 16,000 assigned cases are eligible for the services following appointment of counsel, who encouraged to start immediately following district court arraignments on the warrant. As with its predecessor Pilot Project, the Program places approval of investigator and expert service in the hands of Program Administrator, themselves experienced criminal defense attorneys. The Program Administrator consult with assigned counsel on needs of individual cases, provide resources enabling counsel's selection of particular investigators and experts, and approve use and payment according to a schedule of fees. Investigators are available for all cases handled by private assigned counsel (the Neighborhood Defender Services employs staff investigators), and experts are available for all assigned cases. Requests for services and any discussion taking place between counsel and the Program Administrator is privileged and protected from disclosure except in anonymous summary form.
REQUIRED TASKS
    • Required Tasks
      • Consulting directly with assigned counsel on needs for investigation or expert services in individual cases, through in-person contact, email, and phone.
      • Communicating directly with investigators and experts, as needed, on continuing needs and completion of services throughout the case, and payment after services have been rendered.
      • Preparing reports and recommendations on use of Program services.
      • Training assigned counsel on the use of investigators and experts, and collaborating with others to provide training.
      • Voting member of attorney assignment committee which includes monitoring attorney compliance with MIDC Standard 3 and IDSD policies.
    • Additional Tasks
      • Developing and managing collections of investigators and experts who are willing and eligible to provide services in assigned criminal cases.
      • Working with other IDSD staff, developing and maintaining a case management system to handle a large number of requests and payments.
      • Working with other IDSD staff, developing a process for verifying the accuracy of requests for payment, as well as compliance with rate schedules.
      • Managing an online process for approving requests, paying vendors, and evaluating the impact of services.
      • Communicating directly with assigned counsel on continuing needs for services, and satisfaction with services, throughout the case.
      • Compiling data on use of Program services.
      • Working with IDSD staff to develop benchmarks and anticipated budgets for future Program funding requests.
      • At the direction of the Assigned Counsel Administrator, monitoring the performance of assigned counsel.

    Performing other duties as assigned.

Educational/Experience Requirements
  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience as a criminal defense attorney.
    • Preferred:
      • Prior work in a role supporting assigned criminal defense counsel.

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