Program Manager - Native Artist Professional Development

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Description

• The Program Manager collaborates to grow the Indigenous Arts Ecology by building and maintaining partnerships. • Host Native Artist Professional Development trainings to help Native artists develop business strategies. • Ensure the NAPD programs are delivered consistently with exceptional quality. • Responsible for training and managing a small team of Business and Artist Trainers/Consultants.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in instructional design, education, public administration or related fields is strongly preferred. • Five years experience, or comparable combination of education and experience providing organization and administrative support, preferably for nonprofit and/or Native corporations. • Background in community development, with exceptional skills in building and maintaining partnerships through collaboration. • An understanding and awareness of the Native arts and culture field, as well as a broad knowledge of tribal communities and cultures across North America. • Knowledge of and interest in research relating to Native Art Business Models, non-Western teaching models, and experiential education. • Experience managing grant-funded programs. • Experience and strong ability as an instructor/presenter. • Proven track record of effective event coordination. • Strong written and verbal communication skills; Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a busy, fast-paced environment; Attention to detail and ability to understand and create budgets; Excellent computer skills - Google Drive, MS Office Suite, project management software, and knowledge of Excel spreadsheets; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines consistently; Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team; Also, be able to work independently, take initiative and be self-motivated; Must be able to travel.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision are provided to full time employees effective the 1st of the month after hire. • Family coverage is available for cost. • Sick Leave: 48 hours - available at date of hire and can use as earned. • 11 Paid Holidays with 1 Personal Culturally Significant Day. • Summer Fridays: half days on Fridays Memorial Day through Labor Day. • Voluntary Benefits: Aflac benefits through payroll deductions. • Short-Term Disability Insurance. • Cancer Coverage. • Hospital Coverage. • Accident Coverage. • Whole or Term Life Insurance. • Critical Illness Coverage. • After 180 day Introductory Period. • Annual Leave: 70 hours for first year of employment. • 401(k) with company match.