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The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is hiring an Arts Program Director at our Tom Taylor Family YMCA location.
As the Arts Program Director, you will be responsible for planning and delivering programming that supports new, emerging, and existing arts programs. If hired, you will provide leadership and support for performing arts productions, visual arts exhibitions, and events.
Compensation: $23.70 to $28.67 per hour (Compensation is determined based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, with most new hires starting between the minimum and midpoint of the posted wage range)
Position type: Full-Time, 40 hours, This is an on-site position.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision benefit plan options YMCA paid Life and Long-term Disability Insurance

• Opportunity to participate in the YMCA 403(b) retirement saving plan. After 2 years of Full-Time employment, the YMCA will contribute 8% of your monthly earnings
• Accrual of 15 days of paid vacation (vacation accruals increase with years of service)
• 8 paid Holidays/Floating Holidays per year
• Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program and LifeMart employee discount center
• Professional training, education and certification opportunities
• 20% discount on YMCA programs, Child Care services, and merchandise
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for Full-Time employees

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent knowledge and experience (preferred).
• Minimum of five years related experience (preferred).
• Extensive dance and/or visual arts education and the ability to teach participants of all levels and ages effectively.
• Comprehensive theatrical production experience and/or experience in curating visual arts exhibitions (preferred).
• Appreciation and passion for visual and performing arts.
• Positive attitude and previous experience with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated skills in customer service, public relations, organizational skills, communications, supervision, computer knowledge, and file maintenance.
• Current Lifeguard, CPR for the Professional, AED First Aid and Oxygen certifications.
• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
• Committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.

Essential Functions:

• Provide leadership for arts programming to include but not limited to dance, musical theatre, music, digital media, culinary arts and visual arts.
• Direct and produce annual dance recitals, musical theatre productions, visual arts exhibitions and Y Arts Week events.
• Support and/or lead Parent Arts Committees as assigned.
• Lead development of arts programming, scheduling and curriculum.
• Establish new program activities and expand program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
• May develop or assist in the marketing and distribution of program information, organize and schedule program registrations.
• Coordinate use of facilities for program activities and events.
• Direct and supervise program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives.
• Compile program statistics. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in program.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations.
• Respond to all member and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
• Serve as staff liaison to the Arts Cabinet.
• Develop, manage and implement the approved program budget.
• Recruit, hire, train, develop, schedule and direct staff and volunteers as needed.
• Work in collaboration with senior management to review and evaluate staff performance.
• Develop strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.

At the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties, our primary objective is to empower people, inspire action, and strengthen the communities we call home. Join our team and support the Y's efforts to connect all people to their full potential and purpose. To apply visit our website at www.ymcapkc.org.
The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled
Arts Director Job Description
Position Summary
Under the general direction of the Executive Director, the Arts Program Director oversees the development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of arts programs. Recruits, develops, and supports assigned staff and volunteers. Provides a quality experience to students and parents focused on YMCA core values: Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Caring.
Key Responsibilities
• Ensure high quality participant-focused programs through innovative program development, and evaluations.
• Provide leadership and support for performing arts productions, visual arts exhibitions, and events.
• Provide leadership, delivery and curriculum development for arts specialty summer camps.
• Lead program integration and cross branch collaboration to deepen and expand arts programming through a whole person/holistic approach.
• Champion diversity and inclusion in all aspects of department, branch, and community work.
• Support arts related contributions to branch, association and community events.
• Provide data and reports as required for assigned programs.
• Ensure compliance with various school district, university, state, and local regulations to meet program standards and ensure safety procedures are followed.
• Executes strategies to ensure that program participants connect with one another and with the YMCA.
• Stage management, artistic direction, costuming, props/sets, front of house management, choreography, rehearsals, lighting design, volunteers, auditions, registration, and budget.
• Develop a strategic marketing plan to promote arts programs and increase awareness of arts opportunities.
• Dance Recital marketing strategy and campaigns.
• Oversee, implement, and monitor arts outreach and branch marketing plans.
• Develop ongoing relationships with branch staff, members and the community to promote and enhance arts related programming, activities, and events.
• Hire, train, and supervise staff and volunteers in assigned areas.
• Facilitate communication and provide leadership.
• Review and evaluate staff performance.
• Develop strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
• Review, approve, and submit staff time cards to payroll department per schedule.
• Track volunteer hours and record appropriately.
• Schedule shifts and process time off requests for staff.
• Provide all departmental staff with professional development.
• Ensure that all mandatory training is scheduled and funded.
• Work in partnership with center leadership to develop, foster, and maintain collaborative relationships with key individuals, community agencies, school districts and other YMCA centers in our service delivery area.
• Lead and/or support partnership events and activities.
• Develop, monitor, and implement budgets; arts programming, specialty arts camps, Dance Companies, arts exhibitions, and dance recital production to ensure targets are met.
• Implement systems to track and monitor revenue, expenses, and department grants.
• Meet performance measurement by telling the Y story and raising charitable dollars to fulfill our mission.
• Assist staff leadership team in reaching campaign goals through recruiting campaigners, making personal asks and supporting branch events.
• Staff will be responsible for frequent touchpoint cleaning and sanitizing in specific areas.
• Embraces and actively promotes an inclusive and equitable work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and Abilities
• Commitment to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Minimum of three years or more of related experience preferred.
• Theatrical production experience and/or experience curating visual arts exhibitions preferred.
• Positive attitude and previous experience with diverse populations.
• Knowledge and skills in program activities and related equipment set-up, and the ability to instruct participants in age appropriate techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to lead performing and visual arts classes effectively; all ages, beginning through advanced levels. Appreciation and passion for performing and visual arts.
• Complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day. Complete other online and in-person training as required.
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
• Regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move a higher amount.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally may need to plan and participate in programming outdoors.
Employee Acknowledgement
This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of this position. This document is not an exhaustive list and other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without advanced notice.
This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties may exercise employment-at-will rights at any time.
By signing below, you are acknowledging that you have read the document in its entirety and that you understand the requirements, essential functions, and job duties of this position. Further, you acknowledge that you are able to perform the duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation(s), and that should you need assistance, that you are responsible for notifying your Director, Executive Director, and/or Human Resources.