March 6, 2012
The Vera Project (Vera) seeks a full-time Programming Director to co-direct the organization and lead all programming efforts.
The Vera Project's mission is to foster a participatory creative culture through popular music concerts, arts programs, experiential learning and volunteer opportunities for all ages, especially young people. Vera fundamentally believes that popular music is a vital force, and that young people and adults have the ability and right to participate in and shape their culture. In keeping with these values, Vera uses an innovative three-director model, with the Program, Managing and Development Directors collaboratively providing executive leadership to the staff team under the guidance of the Board of Directors and governing Members; and Vera incorporates youth leadership throughout the organization. (More info at www.theveraproject.org.)
The Programming Director reports directly to the Board, and works with Board and Vera's youth-led governing Membership to plan and execute all programs of the organization. This position must work respectfully and collaboratively with young people to engage them in producing cutting edge concerts at least twice weekly, monthly gallery exhibitions and high usage of our silkscreen and recording studios. The ideal candidate will have experience creating and implementing innovative programming, along with an understanding of the ethics and culture of grassroots music, arts and youth activism.
Full job description below.
Please email your resume and cover letter by 8am on Monday, March 23rd to hiringcommittee@theveraproject.org with "Programming Director, YOUR FIRST+LAST NAME" in the subject line. You may also mail your resume and cover letter to The Vera Project, 305 Harrison Street, Seattle, WA 98109. Please note that your application must be received (not postmarked) no later than March 23rd if you submit by mail.
Applicants can expect interview requests for mid-April, with a late April/early May hire date.
Program Director
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Position Overview:
The Program Director co-directs The Vera Project in equal partnership with the Managing Director and Development Director. The Program Director designs, implements, and evaluates Vera's music and arts education, presentation, and participation programs. Programs are created and maintained in collaboration with Vera's staff, youth-led Membership, Board, volunteers, advisors and organizational partners. The Program Director creates and facilitates learning opportunities that build vocational skills and personal growth for Vera participants, ensuring a place for youth voice and leadership in all levels of the organization, and connecting Vera to relevant youth empowerment and engagement opportunities in the greater Seattle community.
Key responsibilities:
• Develop and meet annual program goals and corresponding budget proposals in cooperation with Vera Members
• Manage year-round programming including all-ages music and visual art events that appeal to a broad spectrum of youth communities, classes, workshops, and festivals
• Evaluate all programming on monthly, quarterly and annual basis
• Manage Membership governance body, ensuring all Members are having a valuable experience, are properly oriented and maintained in our database and mailing lists. Facilitate the professional growth of Members, connecting them with appropriate opportunities within Vera and in the greater community.
• Oversee Membership committees: Ensure all Membership committees meet monthly and are well prepared. Serve as direct liaison for Steering, Programming and Diversity committees: oversee semiannual chair election process; support chairs with agenda development and their professional development as facilitators; provide project management for initiatives and task forces within these committees, making sure annual and periodic goals are met within deadlines; ensure new committee Members receive orientations and integrate well
• Oversee volunteer program: Ensure volunteer orientations happen reliably and all volunteers are connected to the opportunities they are interested in and well prepared to fill their roles, and that all events are adequately staffed with volunteers. Ensure volunteer accountability, reviewing show logs with Volunteer Coordinator Intern and responding as appropriate.
• Facilitate communication between Board, Members, Committees, Staff, Interns and Volunteers, including producing monthly 'Groningen' newsletter sent monthly to Board, Members, Staff and Interns including information on new faces at Vera, newsworthy events, changes in policy etc.; and generating standard updates to be shared throughout all committees
• Oversee programming partnerships
• Devise and implement promotions for Vera programs, workshops and classes
• Oversee Rental of Facility Space
• Oversee community relations, strategic planning, budgeting, and organizational management in cooperation with co-directors
• Recruit, manage, and evaluate programming, contract and volunteer staff
• Oversee maintenance of all programming equipment
Other responsibilities
• Attend monthly Board Meetings, reporting on Programming activities
• Participate in government funding relations
• Support Vera Project fundraising
• Serve as additional contact for people that work with co-directors
Required qualifications:
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Community Development, Social Work, Youth Studies, Teaching, Public Policy or Arts Administration (Significant relevant work experience may be substituted for education)
• Experience in music and art programming and events, including scheduling, booking and production
• Commitment to, and experience in creating an environment for youth empowerment
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate with a broad range of individuals including young people, professional musicians, partner organizations, corporations, local businesses, government agencies, and Vera board members
• Flexible schedule to accommodate programming and administrative duties
Reports to: Board of Directors and Members
Supervises: Education Program Coordinator, Talent Buyer, Programming Intern, Volunteer Coordinator Intern, Outreach and Partnership Intern, Gallery Intern
FTE: Full time, 40 hrs/wk
Pay Range: DOE
The Vera Project is an equal opportunity employer. Vera assures equal opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, citizenship status, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental ability, sexual orientation, political ideology, or military status. This policy is based on the principles of equal employment opportunity and diversity action guidelines as set forth in federal, state, municipal and local laws.
- Location: Lower Queen Anne
- Compensation: DOE
- This is at a non-profit organization.
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