Performing Arts Manager

POSITION DESCRIPTION 

The Performing Arts Manager is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating high-quality performing arts programming for youth. This role oversees curriculum development, staff and instructor support, student engagement, and community arts partnerships. The Performing Arts Coordinator ensures safe, inclusive learning environments while advancing organizational mission and artistic excellence.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

Essential functions and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Leadership:

• Supports and mirrors the culture, mission, values, and core beliefs of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale.
• Ensures a healthy and safe environment with high-quality performing arts programs that allow self-expression.
• Plans and coordinates all performing arts related activities/projects on an organizational scale.
• Plans and designs learning activities to promote Club program staff development in performing arts related fields.
• Provides guidance and coaching to Club program staff on educational and instructional methodology related to the implementation of performing arts-based curriculum.
• Organizes a Club-wide theater performance and musical showcase each year.
• Creates a dynamic, positive work environment for staff members. Maintains close daily contact with indirect reports. Provides coaching, training opportunities, redirection, and encouragement; helps develop skill set necessary for internal promotion.
• Implements and ensures adherence to BGCS’s policies and procedures.
• Provides sound judgement and decision-making. Acts quickly in emergency situations.
• Promotes an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces diversity.

Curriculum & Program Support:

• Identifies and utilizes best practices for conducting performing arts programming.
• Creates or finds curriculum for Club staff to implement at each branch.
• Enhance program quality through ongoing assessment and data-driven evaluation.
• Maintain annual program calendars, recitals, showcases, and community performances.
• Identifies specific age-appropriate objectives and collaborates with performing or musical arts organizations to increase artistic expression opportunities among the student community.
• Develops criteria to demonstrate student impact and learning success.
• Foster an inclusive, welcoming, and safe environment for all Club members.
• Create opportunities for Club members to showcase artistic work through performances, exhibitions, and competitions.

Performing Arts Center Management & Supervision:

• Works with part-time staff to ensure the Performing Arts Center is well-equipped and utilized properly by Club members.
• Works with Branch leadership to ensure the Performing Arts Center (or spaces) remain safe, clean, and organized.
• Promotes an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces diversity.
• Models positive guidance and discipline techniques to redirect member behavior issues.
• Promotes and demonstrates active supervision techniques when working with Club members.

Community Outreach:

• Facilitates connections with other performing arts/music communities and external organizations to promote program participation and provide collaborative opportunities.

• Works with Club staff to create and disseminate information to various stakeholders about student projects and progress.
• Develop and expand community engagement initiatives including artist residencies, performances, and outreach events.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Other duties as assigned.

May involve traveling between different Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale Branches

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS 

Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Performing Arts, Music, Art Education, Arts Administration, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 2–5 years of experience in arts education, youth development, or performing arts programming.
• Experience supporting or managing teaching artists, arts instructors, or part-time staff.
• Strong understanding of performing arts mediums.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations including youth, families, partners, and staff.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and adaptability to new technologies.
• Ability to earn and maintain CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Leadership ability to support and deepen student learning and instruction.
• Flawless ethics and integrity.
• Safety oriented mindset.

Recommended:

• Direct youth programming experience
• Experience working in a non-profit arts organization or community arts school

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities. The phrases “occasionally”, “regularly”, and “frequently” correspond to the following definitions: “occasionally” means up to 1/3 of working time, “regularly” means between 1/3 and 2/3 of working time, and “frequently” means 2/3 and more of working time.

• Must maintain energy and be attentive for 8 hours or more a day.
• Must be able to work in an office environment with frequent hours at a computer.
• Must be able to regularly deal with normal levels of stress.
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move 35 pounds in a safe and sound manner.
• Must be able to regularly sit, stand, walk, and occasionally run, jump, squat, kneel and twist.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work environment is varied, divided between typical office setting and roaming field work.
• Must be able to complete work satisfactorily despite significant, frequent distractions throughout the workday.
• Workload and working hours may fluctuate throughout the year.  Split shifts and longer than 8-hour days may be necessary.
• Work may require frequent and unexpected shifts in attention or direction.  May be required to provide programming directly for youth and/or teen members.
• May be required to drive Club vehicles, including a 15-passenger minibus.
• Occasional Saturday or late evening programming or events may occur where attendance and/or assistance is required

JOB PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

ACCOUNTABILITY

We uphold punctuality and accountability by consistently meeting deadlines, holding others accountable when needed, and fostering a culture of personal responsibility through transparent communication for continuous improvement.

COMMUNITY

We prioritize inclusivity, valuing the needs of our staff, members, and families. We put community and team interests above personal interests.

INTEGRITY

We uphold a culture of excellence, accountability, and integrity, where we strive for high performance, engage in crucial conversations, and address any integrity concerns promptly.

RESPECT

Striving for continuous improvement, we encourage open dialogue and embrace accountability.

SAFETY

We embody a safety-first culture, actively seeking to enhance policies for safer operations, fearlessly reporting safety concerns, and prioritizing safety in all decision-making processes.

TRANSPARENCY

We foster a culture of transparent communication, embracing respectful radical candor with leaders, peers, and colleagues, openly addressing concerns, and seeking help when needed to continually improve our organization.

Salary : $60,000