Job
Program Associate
Snow City Arts
Remote
Deadline
Feb 21, 2025
Posted
Jan 29, 2025
SCA seeks an insightful, developing leader committed to cultivating spaces for student-centered learning that privilege the abilities of all young people. The Program Associate reports to the Program Director and provides support to SCA’s Teaching Artists. The ideal candidate employs inquiry-based approaches and embraces a generative culture of learning, collaborative development of projects, and independent implementation. The Program Associate will train as a Teaching Artist at SCA to then support onboarding, development, and assessment of teaching practices; ensure quality documentation practices; fill in teaching gaps from time-to-time; and support the evolution of Teaching Artists’ curricula. The Program Associate co-leads the Curatorial Committee and facilitates the development of internal and public exhibitions of student artwork. The Program Associate will also provide direct support to SCA’s Youth Leadership Council alongside the Program Director. The Program Associate will intentionally deepen existing partnerships while cultivating new relationships with the Chicago Public Schools, as well as arts and cultural institutions. The Program Associate holds a strong understanding of trauma-informed practices and utilizes an asset-based framework that supports developing leadership and a shared vision.
Requirements
Priority Skills and Experience
- The ideal candidate will have a combination of the following professional and personal qualities, skills, and characteristics. Snow City Arts will consider candidates who do not meet every single requirement.
- 2 years of program management experience, especially in arts education or youth development
- 3 years of experience working directly with youth and families, especially youth and families who identify as ALAANA, LGBTQIA+, first-generation immigrants, and people with disabilities
- Ability to work closely with people from various artistic and administrative backgrounds.
- Exceptional organization and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, respond to shifting priorities, and support multiple aspects of program development and operational sustainability.
- Experience in curatorial decision making, exhibition preparation, and gallery installation procedures.
- Skilled in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Google Drive and ASANA.
- Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to adjust communication style to accommodate multiple audiences. Bonus for Spanish speakers and writers.
- Working or developing knowledge of curriculum development benchmarked on state/national learning standards with an in-depth understanding of current education trends, assessment, documentation, evaluation, and differentiated learning.
- Strong arts education and/or youth development background and a deep understanding of trauma-informed practices.
- Self-motivation, accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
- Active listener with the ability to synthesize information and translate into strategy or action plans.
- Ability to navigate tense or challenging interpersonal dynamics in a manner that is centered on trust, respect .
- Demonstrates a commitment to continue to grow their critical analysis of anti-racist frameworks and practices.
- Developing practice in teaching artistry and/or maintenance of a personal artistic practice.
- Experience in fostering a culture of collaboration, cooperation, and accountability.
- Utilizes an asset-based framework that supports developing a shared vision of the team.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Strong understanding of e-learning and cyber pedagogy.
- Experience managing databases.
- Familiarity with the public school and arts education landscape of Chicago.
- Access to reliable transportation that allows for commuting throughout Chicago, as well as ability to transport artwork and supplies up to 50lbs.
- Skilled in Adobe Premiere, Adobe Audition, and Final Cut.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should send a resume to employment@snowcityarts.org. Applications will be reviewed and candidates will be contacted for a Zoom interview on a rolling basis. The position will be open until filled and priority will be given to candidates who apply by February 21, 2025
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