ABOUT YOUNGARTS
YoungArts was established in 1981 by Lin and Ted Arison. YoungArts identifies the most accomplished young artists in the visual, literary and performing arts, and provides them with creative and professional development opportunities throughout their careers. Entrance into this prestigious organization starts with a highly competitive application process for talented artists ages 15–18, or grades 10–12, in the United States, that is judged by esteemed discipline-specific panels of artists through a rigorous blind adjudication process. All YoungArts award winners receive financial awards and the chance to learn from notable artists.
Award winners are further eligible for exclusive opportunities including: nomination as a U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts, one of the nation’s highest honors for high school seniors; a wide range of creative development support including fellowships, residencies and awards; professional development programs offered in partnership with major institutions nationwide; additional financial support; and access to YoungArts Post, a private, online portal for YoungArts artists to connect, share their work and discover new opportunities.
At YoungArts, we believe in empowering artists to pursue a life in the arts. Our core values are excellence, collaboration, inclusivity, experimentation, respect and integrity.
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General Summary:
The Associate Director of Artist Community + Partnerships occupies a management position within YoungArts and reports to the Artistic Director. The Associate Director of Artist Community + Partnerships will oversee and facilitate day-to-day operations related to artist community engagement and partnerships with cultural and community colleague organizations, while assisting the Artistic Director in maintaining the highest possible administrative, programming and production standards for YoungArts. The Associate Director of Artist Community + Partnerships is responsible for collaborative ideation & implementation of strategic partnership and artist community initiatives as set forth by the Artistic Director and providing leadership for the Artistic Programs team with development and delivery of programming and engagement activity.
Essential and Other Responsibilities (performs other duties as assigned):
-Assess, expand and deepen cultural and community partnerships nationwide that support artists at varying stages of their career, and are representative and in support of the organization’s core values and commitments to inclusivity and belonging
-Support Artistic Director in developing innovative strategies for future direction and design of organizational cultural & community partnerships and programming relevant to needs of artists and the wider arts ecology
-Oversee the design and reach of community endeavors for all YoungArts winners and extended artist community in collaboration with Artist Community + Data Manager and in service to ongoing in-reach and engagement for regenerative artist community
-Oversee artist community engagement in Advancement fundraising efforts and campaigns for Strategic Communications in collaboration with Programs Team
-Effectively manage and provide leadership for manager-level staff within Programs Team with no less than two direct reports
-Manage and utilize non-staff Artist Advisory Council in collaboration with Artist Community + Data Manager
-Oversee contracts and budgeting processes in collaboration with Artistic Director and other Programs team members, maintaining accuracy for department-wide reporting
-Work closely with Director of Productions to determine production needs for all artist community, organizational partner and campus program activities
-Collaborate with Programs team to craft and conduct data evaluation with consistent measures for program impact and in-reach to Award Winner Community for bi-annual reporting
-Work closely across departments to ensure the artistic vision is communicated clearly to internal and external audiences and stakeholders
Safety Responsibilities
Adhere to all policies pertaining to physical safety and security
Report any potential or actual violations to Security, HR team, the Executive Director or Board of Trustee as appropriate
Qualifications and Experience Requirements:
To be successful in this role, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
-Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as key strategies toward creating and supporting safe spaces that promote empathy, a sense of belonging, and humanity to foster the greatest potential for innovation, creativity and collaboration across all teams.
-Proven record as a strategic thinker with resume of established and ongoing creative initiatives relevant to the role
-A strong network of colleagues and associates committed to artist-centered support in relevant fields nationwide
-Production and management experience across a diverse range of art forms including performance, visual, film and literary arts
-Dynamic leadership skills including but not limited to strong decision making, interpersonal, planning, presentation, negotiation, multi-tasking and problem-solving skills
-Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as key strategies toward broad-based institutional excellence, representing a range of perspectives, thought, and actions
-Proven collaborative work style that reflects long-term professional relationships
-Advanced experience and proficiency with budget development, analysis and management
-Outstanding oral and written communication skills
-Track record of successfully managing people and programs logistics in an arts organization
Key Relationships:
This position will work closely with all members of YoungArts staff, leaders of national cultural organizations and artists. The position additionally has ongoing interactions with members of the local community and campus guests.
Education and/or Credentialing Requirements:
-Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in education and experience; Master’s degree preferred
-5+ years of progressive experience as a manager; significant experience in the arts, philanthropic, non-profit, or higher-education organization preferred
Working Conditions:
This position is located at YoungArts headquarters in Miami, FL. Work is currently performed in a hybrid (virtual and in-office) setting for safety precautions due to COVID-19. Typical operations take place in an office environment and/or in an event/venue setting.
YoungArts has instituted a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy for all employees. As a condition to employment, you are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and show proof of such vaccination, unless you have an approved exemption in accordance with applicable law.
Travel will be required.
Please submit your application by following this link:
https://youngarts.bamboohr.com/hiring/jobs/39
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