Adult Education Manager

The Current, a non-profit center for contemporary art located in Stowe, VT, is hiring for a new full-time Adult Education Manager. We are one of the region’s primary contemporary art exhibition and education resources, offering a range of dynamic programming that asserts the value of art by engaging visitors, members, students, volunteers, creators, and patrons. We seek an organized team player who values customer service and has a passion for the organization to join our collaborative work environment.

Summary of Position

This position is responsible for executing The Current’s adult curriculum design, community education programming, teen and adult education, and outreach. The role requires the ability to work with extreme accuracy and efficiency, a high degree of dependability and professionalism, expertise in customer service, strong knowledge of curriculum design, office fundamentals, ability to maintain good spirit and humor under pressure, and trustworthiness.

This position works collaboratively with the Executive Director to set the vision and programming strategy for the adult education department.

We are committed to creating a supportive work environment defined by a culture of responsibility, integrity, and inclusion, and strongly encourage members of the BIPOC community, LGBTQ , and people with disabilities to apply.

Duties & Responsibilities

Manage adult education programs and family events. This includes selecting class topics; researching, recruiting, and guiding/training instructors; developing and reviewing curricula; creating destination classes; and maintaining reports on programming.

• Process registrations, maintain inventory of supplies, and manage set-up of classrooms.
• Coordinate the annual student art show.
• Oversee public events related to education, including steamroller printmaking, family days, and community BBQ/open house.
• Work with the Assistant Curator to promote group tours of exhibits.
• With the Executive Director, develop and maintain a budget for the adult education program.
• Manage the PR and marketing of adult education and outreach programs.
• Represent The Current in public and to the press from time to time.
• Help support afterschool and camp programs.
• Develop, refine, and implement evaluations and other metrics to measure the impact and efficacy of educational programs.
• Maintain the website as it relates to education and outreach.
• Oversee the design and production of promotional materials for education programs (posters, flyers, social media, etc.).
• With the Executive Director, maintain communication with education sponsors.
• Research Vermont Education Standards as they relate to The Current programs.
• Seek professional development through mentors, classes, observation at other institutions, and other avenues.
• Supervise staff, interns, and volunteers on education-related projects.
• Other duties as requested

Reporting Structure

The Adult Education Manager reports to the Executive Director for vision and programming strategy and to the Deputy Director for operational and administrative matters. The Adult Education Manager works as a team with the Youth Education Manager and Ceramic Studio Manager. This position works closely with all employees.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Relevant degree and minimum of 5 years art education related work experience. Experience in curriculum and program design

2. Knowledge of contemporary educational methods and philosophies

3. Experience and genuine passion for working with people of all ages

4. Strong organizational and time-management skills

5. Ability to work independently, multi-task, and participate as an effective team member

6. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

7. Knowledge of fundamental office practices, procedures, and equipment. Experience with Macs and Google Cloud Suite preferred

8. Experience with supervisory and budget management preferred

9. High degree of personal and professional integrity and the ability to treat sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality. Ability to exercise good judgment, courtesy, and tact.

10. Fluency in English, with additional languages preferred

11. Commitment to the value of diversity, including gender, race, age, socio-economic level, sexual orientation and religion.

12. Experience with arts organizations and/or museum, educational, or cultural institutions preferred

13. Knowledge of and curiosity about contemporary art

Values

Openness - We value teamwork and collaboration; active listening; open, respectful, and clear communication.

Accountability - Each of us is responsible for our own words, actions, and results.

Integrity - We act with uncompromising commitment, honesty, integrity, respect, and trust in all we do. We are inspiring and inspired by the quality and excellence of our work and the honesty of our relationships.

Connection - We celebrate participation, partnership, and collaboration. We value inclusion and engagement with the community.

Respect - We recognize and respect that we all have different experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, and opinions and we can learn from each other; we value diversity and equity.

Equal Opportunity Employment - The Current is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates of all ethnic, racial, and religious backgrounds to apply. The Current employees are selected on the basis of ability without regard to age; (dis)ability; ethnicity; faith or religious belief; family, marital or parental status; gender identity; language; national origin; political perspective; race; sex; or sexual orientation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees and visitors are required to wear masks, and there are protocols in place for exposure and risk management.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Stowe, VT 05672: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location