Founded in 1991, Art Start has 30 years of experience connecting with youth through the creative process who are from communities that have been historically marginalized, with the support of sustained federal, state, city and private investments in our unique model of programs. Art Start uses a student-centered approach to education. Workshops guide youth in identifying their talents and building their confidence to appreciate who they already are and what they innately have to offer the world; then, to think critically, ask important questions, and build on opportunities in their way.  

We use the creative process to provide vital opportunities for youth to heal, thrive, and grow through the adverse conditions of their present circumstances, and guide them toward developing life skills beyond the arts. For nearly 30 years and with the help of 12,000 volunteers and teaching artists, we have served more than 25,000 youth, and become an award-winning, nationally recognized model for transforming young lives.

The Director of Programs and Impact will direct and oversee Art Start’s programs in New York City and Milwaukee, evaluating the quality/impact and leading a team of Program Managers in the execution of mission-aligned curriculum. The DPI will have an License Master of Social Work or Licensed Clinical Social Work designation and be able to advise on and develop programs that provide additional counseling/art-as-therapy services or referrals to Art Start youth and families. Qualified candidates will have direct social work experience with youth and have at least 2 years experience in program management oversight with direct reports, ideally in a community-based setting. 

Location: New York, NY

Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Starting Salary Range: $74,000-$78,000

Benefits 

• 36-hour work week (Monday – Friday, 1pm); Four-day full-time work week by the end of 2022. 
• Access to Art Start health insurance major medical group plan with company contribution to monthly premiums (United Health Care – Oxford)
• Access to company supplementary health and accident insurance plan (Aflac)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Monthly paid time for mental health counseling)
• Sponsored Annual Subscription to Mental Health Support app (Calm App, Shine App)
• Company Sponsored enrollment 401k Plan

TRAVEL

Sponsored domestic travel may be required 2-3 times per year with the option to travel via air, train or personal vehicle. 

VACCINATION

This position’s role within the City of New York and Department of Education- funded programs require all applicants to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Responsibilities include: 

Social Work

• Consult and develop plans on critical cases with youth
• Advise and Co-develop program volunteer and staff trainings 
• Advise, co-develop and help facilitate annual staff development
• Oversee evaluative intake process for some youth beginning Art Start programs

Direct Report Management

• Oversee the management of Art Start’s three programs and their respective Program Managers
• Meet with Program Managers regularly to discuss and adjust programs curriculum, and troubleshoot or train in key areas tied to maximum impact and performance. 
• Evaluate direct report performance and provide guidance for improvement
• Provide supervision of 1-2 Master of Social Work interns, when need is determined

Evaluations and Curriculum

• Oversee that programs are being properly evaluated for the purpose of quality, impact, and mission alliance, including reviewing quarterly program reports
• Co-Lead an annual logic model review
• Design and oversee feasible evaluation models with plans of execution to youth, staff, volunteers, partner sites, etc.
• Collaborate with Executive Leadership to report outcomes to programming partners, funders. etc.
• Oversee the maintenance and creation of curriculum that is tied to program logic models
• Oversee research and development of curriculum according to advancement in fields of SEL, TIC and Healing-Centered engagement models

Partnerships

• Oversee the establishment of a partnership pipeline with local school guidance counselors and case workers for effective recruitment and enhanced communication
• Collaborate with the Deputy Director to develop and maintain, and evaluate fee-for-service and/or strategic partnerships with community based organizations, schools, and industry partners, when applicable to program curriculum and student experience.
• Oversee the management of Art Start’s relationship with existing host site staff at partnering agencies.

Budget

• In collaboration with Executive leadership, oversee that program budgets are followed and updated as new sources of revenue become available.
• Collaborate with Executive Leadership to allocate resources according to secured contracts, surpluses and deficits
• Collaborate with Executive Leadership to determine funding appeals (Development)

Please send cover letter, specifically referencing your social work and program management -related experience, and a CV to: jobs@art-start.org