Program Directorexpired
Posted on: Sept. 21, 2021
United States, Oregon, Portland
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Description:
See full job description and details at thecircusproject.org/job-opportunities
The Circus Project, a nonprofit circus school and community in Portland, Oregon, seeks a Program Director to envision and lead the next evolution of our education and artist development programs. Ideal candidates will be passionate about supporting contemporary circus artists within a social justice framework, be an excellent manager, budget savvy, and eager to initiate and engage in conversation and personal growth around equity and privilege.
The job description below is a starting place. The job description and spheres of responsibility are expected to shift and adapt over the next 1-3 years as the organization evolves. Ideal candidates will welcome this change as an opportunity for growth and learning.
Pay: $45,700 - $52,000 for full time salary, depending on experience.
Benefits: Health insurance, 22 days flexible paid time off, free circus classes and training, flexible schedule, ACE membership, professional development opportunities.
Hours: This is a 0.75 - 1.0 FTE exempt position (FTE expectation negotiable).
Desired Start Date: November 2021
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Program Director is responsible for synthesizing input and setting the programmatic vision. The Program Director leads and sets the strategy for all circus education and artist development -- curriculum, coaching, class offerings and training programs, the student experience, studio facility and equipment, safety, and performances.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Program & Facility Strategy (20%): Lead strategic planning and budgeting for programming and facility design and usage that align with The Circus Project’s mission and guiding principles. Develop education programs and policies that advance diversity, equity, and inclusion goals, and foster an affirming organizational culture that promotes continuous learning by students and staff. Set education team goals and priorities. Oversee program evaluation and tracking of metrics. Prepare regular program reports for the board of directors.
Student Experience (20%): Lead staff in stating the desired student experience, and work to ensure that The Circus Project’s students have that experience through studio policies, Learning Community Agreements, strategy, department management, the physical space, and student communication. Ensure students have channels to offer feedback, and that feedback is collected and analyzed. This includes attention to: student retention, cohesion between programs, front desk operations, communication with existing students--through email, face-to-face interactions, website, registration system, and other channels. Make choices about the physical space and organizational culture that accommodates a broad variety of students.
Department Direction (40%): Hire and manage education program managers who lead the following functions: classes, curriculum, coaching, student services, safety, facility, equipment, inventory, and performances. Support team in troubleshooting as necessary, and adapting to unforeseen challenges and opportunities.
Organizational Leadership (15%): Foster cohesion within the education team, and between program and other staff. Plan and facilitate all-staff trainings, meetings, and team-building activities. Plan and facilitate the weekly admin team meeting. Participate in projects, committees, and individual growth that advances EDI goalsCollaborate on the development of fundraising and marketing plans and messaging. Lead relationship-building with assigned major donors. Present programming updates at board meetings. Lead programming elements of organizational fundraising events. Represent The Circus Project in the greater circus and arts communities, locally, nationally, and internationally.
Other duties as needed (5%): The Circus Project is a dynamic and evolving organization. The Education Director is expected to adapt as needed to meet unforeseen challenges and opportunities.
Job description to be reviewed and updated at least annually. The Education Director responsibilities are expected to change and evolve along with the organization’s growth.
QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to view job duties through an equity lens
Enthusiasm for The Circus Project’s mission and programming
Deep knowledge of contemporary circus curriculum
Experience intersecting art and social justice
Familiarity with trauma-informed practices
Lived experience as a circus coach and/or artist
Demonstrated success managing teams
Demonstrated ability to facilitate groups with a variety of perspectives
Demonstrated ability to communicate with a wide variety of audiences and communication styles
Ease with budgets and willingness to engage deeply with financial statements
Ease with technology. This job will require frequent use of:
Google Drive/G Suite
Slack
Asana
Excellent planning, task management, and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities amidst uncertainty
QUALITIES
To be successful in this role and at this time in The Circus Project’s evolution, the Program Director will have many of these qualities:
Ability to prioritize
Openness to experimentation, trying new things, imperfection, iteration
Ability to inspire others
Willingness to start and engage in conversations with colleagues about racism, privilege, and white fragility
Able to self-advocate and ask for help when needed
Able to manage self and others and complete tasks in an asynchronous work environment without daily supervision
Communicative and transparent
For full job description and application instructions, please visit: https://www.thecircusproject.org/job-opportunities
Application Deadline:
Oct. 15, 2021
Job Start Date:
Nov. 15, 2021
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Administrative
Job Location:
United States,
Oregon,
Portland
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