Young Audiences of Northeast
Ohio
July 2013
ArtWorks Manager
Young Audiences of Northeast Ohio (YANEO) is seeking a manager
for the ArtWorks program. ArtWorks, a
program of YANEO since 2005, is an arts-based job training program for area
high-school students designed to develop 21st Century skills for college
and the workplace through apprenticeships in the arts. The Manager works closely with YANEO administrative
staff, professional teaching artists and teen-age apprentices. Apprentice programs may include theater,
film/photography, music, dance, recording arts, visual arts, architecture/design,
video game design, culinary arts, and/or fashion/costume design. The manager reports to the YANEO Director of
Programs.
ArtWorks takes place at the Halle
Building in downtown Cleveland and at the Tri-C Metro Campus. The program operates year-round in three
separate sessions: After school sessions operate at the Halle Building only for
12 weeks September – December, and January – April, Tuesdays and Thursdays,
4:30PM – 730PM; the summer session operates at both sites, for 6 weeks, June –
July, Monday-Friday, 9 am – 5 pm, some Saturdays and evenings maybe
required.
The ArtWorks Manager oversees the entire ArtWorks program
and coordinates the day-to-day operations on-site of the after-school sessions,
maintaining open communication among Young Audiences staff, artists,
apprentices and supporting partners.
Responsibilities:
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Oversees the recruitment, interviewing and
hiring process for apprentices and teaching artists for each session to ensure
broad access to the program.
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Manages the daily operations of ArtWorks.
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Works closely with Development staff and Executive
Director to maintain ongoing financial support.
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Adheres to the vision of ArtWorks as a youth
development program.
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Monitors and evaluates teaching artists to
ensure program goals of college and career readiness.
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Coordinates multiple program events within ArtWorks
– open houses, culminating events.
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Advocates for ArtWorks in the community and develops
new collaborations and partnerships to increase awareness and visibility.
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Communicates important updates and information among
apprentices, teaching artists, parents, the public, and YANEO.
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Monitors and supports program-wide adherence to
ArtWorks policies and procedures.
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Supervises and documents the security and safety
of the ArtWorks site, materials, and participants.
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Develops, distributes, and collects ArtWorks information
for marketing.
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Participates in and directs ongoing program
evaluation.
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Assists with specific projects as necessary,
including administrative tasks before, during and after the program.
Job Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree.
Strong interpersonal skills and presentation abilities.
Excellent skills in written and oral communication
Creative problem solver with ability to work independently
and as part of a team.
Experience in event coordination, complex schedule management,
and leadership of young adults.
Proficient user of PC’s, including Microsoft Office,
Publisher, Photoshop, and database management.
Young Audiences of
Northeast Ohio is an equal employment
opportunity employer.
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Education Associate
The Education Associate is responsible for coordinating and
implementing many of the educational components of YANEO. These efforts are designed to strengthen
links to the educational community and address the long-term goals of the
organization. The Education Associate reports
to the Director of Programs.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES and DUTIES:
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Assists in the planning, scheduling and
implementation of all projects and activities of the Education Department including
arts integrated program planning and development and artist and teacher
professional development programs.
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Provides support for artist recruiting process, education
department committees, artist/teacher professional development, and department
special events/projects.
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Assists in, as a team member of the education
department, general program scheduling, data entry for educational activities,
and preparation and completion of contracts to artists and schools.
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Works with Director of
Programs to maintain and create education materials appropriate to each artist
on the YANEO roster.
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Provides assistance
for education department meetings and workshops, including venue identification
and contracting, room set-up needs, presenter needs,
food service, agendas, handout materials, etc.
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Participates in the planning, implementation and
on-site coordination for YANEO Professional Development meetings and workshops
(some Saturdays and evenings required).
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Plans, designs and implements programming for
numerous contributed income partnerships, in communities in northeast Ohio. Manages budgets,
reporting, documentation and evaluation.
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Facilitates implementation of the Arts for
Learning initiative in schools.
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Other duties and activities as assigned.
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Manages the Young Audiences Art is Education
projects
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Long-term contributed income partnerships
Job Qualifications:
Minimum bachelor’s degree with two years experience in
art/education or related field.
Strong interpersonal skills and presentation abilities.
Experience in one or more arts forms a plus.
Creative problem solver with ability to work independently
and as part of a team.
Proficient user of PC’s and Microsoft Office, specifically
Word, Publisher, and Excel, and database management.
Compensation:
Salary will be commensurate with that of similar
organizations and ability and experience of candidate.
YANEO provides a benefit package to all full time employees.
Young Audiences of
Northeast Ohio is an equal employment
opportunity employer.
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Please submit
your application materials to the address, fax address noted below.
Young Audiences of Northeast Ohio
13110 Shaker Square, C203
Cleveland, OH 44120
Fax: 216-561-3444
