Center for Arts-Inspired Learning is seeking a visionary, dynamic, and innovative Director of Programs to design and lead arts education programming and create new opportunities for young people through the arts. S/he focuses on the outreach and cultivation of partnerships with artists, the education community, and arts community to maximize the positive impact of CAL programs and services on teaching and learning. S/he strengthens the organization’s leadership role in the field of arts education and works closely with the executive director to realize annual and long-term goals of CAL. The Director of Programs reports to the Executive Director.

Job Responsibilities:
Oversee the design, development, implementation, assessment, and evaluation of all CAL programs and special projects.
Develop new program initiatives and collaborations to meet community needs.
Cultivate, initiate, and respond to arts education opportunities with schools, districts, and other non-profit and community organizations.
Oversee, professionally develop, and evaluate department staff of eight; hire consultants as needed.
Ensure CAL artist roster reflects the organizational goals for high quality, diversity, and community needs.
Lead efforts for research and evaluation.
Create and track budgets to meet financial goals.
Collaborate with Marketing Manager in the creation and maintenance of promotional materials such as the CAL Resource Guide, newsletter articles, website content, and program-related brochures.
Represent CAL at meetings, conferences, and marketing events.
Ensure the compilation of programs statistics and financial data on all programs and use information in decision making.
Initiate projects and work with development to seek funds. Oversee final programming reports to funders.
Promote support and visibility for CAL through active participation in the local arts education community.
Work with the Board of Directors, Board Committees, and other advisory entities to ensure that education goals are met.
Create and implement policies and procedures for education department and roster artists.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
Six or more years of work experience in arts, arts education, and management.
Willing to take strategic risks; innovative, self-motivated, and detail-oriented
Excellent organizational skills; able to handle heavy work flow and meet deadlines
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of research and evaluation
Knowledge of NE Ohio arts and education communities a plus
Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred

Salary and Benefits:
Commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits.

RESUME AND COVER LETTER ONLY TO:
Executive Director
Center for Arts-Inspired Learning
10917 Magnolia Drive
Cleveland, OH 44106
marsha@arts-inspiredlearning.org

The Center for Arts-Inspired Learning is an equal opportunity employer.