Manager of Teen & Family Programs

Accepting and reviewing applications through the application deadline, Friday, May 16th, 4pm PST

ROLE OVERVIEW: SAM’s Manager of Teen & Family Programs is responsible for engaging teen and family audiences through the development, implementation, and promotion of intergenerational programming for groups including early learners, school-aged children, and teens across all 3 SAM sites. In this role, you will lead direct reports: Museum Educator for Family Programs, Museum Educator for Youth Programs, as well as multiple SAM Camp Counselors and Teaching Artists.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Associate Director of Education
COMPENSATION: $35.00 - $36.00 / hour
WORKING SCHEDULE: This role is typically scheduled to work business hours Monday - Friday. However, the needs of this role requires a willingness to work a flexible schedule including early morning, evening, and weekend work in support of the department or organization as self-directed or directed by your supervisor.

BENEFITS: Full Time SAM Staff are eligible to enroll in medical (through Kaiser), dental (through Delta Dental of WA), vision (through Vision Service Pan), and basic life insurance/LTD/AD&D (through LifeMap), as well as a Flexible Spending Account (through Navia Benefit Solutions). FT Staff also have the option to elect Short Term Disability or Supplemental Dental Insurance (through Aflac). FT Staff can participate in SAM’s 403b retirement plan and begin receiving a guaranteed 3% employer contribution following 1 year & 1,000 hours worked. FT Staff have access to paid time off for vacation, sick leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty per accrual and pro-rated schedules. SAM observes 12 holidays each year and offers FT Staff 1 paid floating holiday of their choice. FT Staff can opt into a 50% subsidized unlimited Orca card. FT Staff also receive a Patron level membership to SAM, and a Tier III membership to the American Alliance of Museums, as well as access to an onsite fitness facility, SAM museum library, a no-cost Employee Assistance Program resource, a 20% discount at the SAM Museum Shop, a 15% discount at SAM’s MARKET cafe, and 8 Home Free Guarantee cab rides home per year.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teen & Family Programs - 50%
Oversee the work of year-round Youth and Family Programs, including the design and implementation of workshops, public programs, and events that engage young people and their caregivers with the artworks on display across all sites
Lead core programs, including family workshops and festivals, camp programs, early learner programs and educator professional development, and teen programs and career exploration opportunities
Collaborate cross-functionally in the creation, promotion, and execution of arts-based programming
Work with teammates, teaching artists, educators, curators, and consultants to develop materials and resources for teens and families based on the museum’s collections and exhibitions, ensuring offerings are developmentally appropriate and aligned with mission
Along with supervisor, plan, coordinate, and project manage the design and facilitation of museum spaces that serve intergenerational groups
Cultivate and build meaningful partnerships with a variety of community stakeholders that serve intergenerational groups that represent targeted audiences
Ensure institutional protocols and procedures are followed in reserving dates and spaces, requesting tech and A/V support, submitting contract and disbursement requests, and other cross-departmental functions

Management & Budgeting - 50%
Contribute to the furthering of divisional goals for equity and inclusion through teen and family offerings
Develop and manage the Teen and Family programs budget, track revenue and expenses
Work with education staff and grants managers to develop funding proposals, report on existing grants, and communicate with funders about programs
Oversee the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process for Teen and Family programs staff, summer camp counselors, and Teaching Artists, ensuring adherence to HR’s equitable practices and standards. Support the scheduling and assigning of projects for teaching artists
Support the scheduling and assigning of projects for teaching artists
Provide support for staff growth, setting goals and annual priorities
Design and implement program evaluation assessments procedures for program-reflection
Maintains statistics on program attendance and participation
Collaborate with Marketing and Communications teams to publicize teen and family programs and highlight education work for the public
Contribute to departmental development of strategic short and long-range plans, including annual goals, staffing plans, professional development activities, evaluation strategies, project priorities, and budgeting

WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in education, art education, curriculum & instruction, museum studies, or equivalent experience
5 years classroom teaching, museum education, or arts & culture based teaching
3 years of supervisory experience
Working knowledge of youth development models, trends in education, informal educational pedagogy, and museums
Demonstrated ability to build and sustain relationships with diverse populations of youth and families
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with executives, management, staff, and the public
Strong orientation to teamwork, collaboration, and flexibility
Track record in exercising sound, timely judgment
Proactive and professional verbal and written communication, with an ability to tailor communications according to audience
Strong management and supervisory skills; ability to motivate teams and simultaneously manage several projects
Successfully assess priorities and work well with deadlines, time management, problem solving, and analytical skills
Exercise discretion in maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, Asana, Slack and internet-based research
Ability to pass and maintain security background check clearance

Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree
Demonstrated expertise and knowledge of learning theories
4 years of supervisory experience in a museum or similar environment