What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager position at The Art School at Old Church?
Company Description
The Art School at Old Church is a non-profit art school and gallery based in Bergen County, New Jersey. Since its founding in 1974, the organization has been a community-centered cultural resource, offering studio art classes, gallery exhibitions, and cultural events. Housed in a renovated 19th-century church building, the institution is dedicated to improving the quality of life in the region. Through its artistic and educational programs, the Art School fosters creativity and cultural enrichment for individuals of all ages and backgrounds.
Role Description
This is a part-time salaried Program Manager role located on-site in Demarest, NJ. The Program Manager will oversee the coordination and administration of educational programs, events, and exhibitions. Primary responsibilities include managing schedules, liaising with instructors and participants, organizing program logistics, and ensuring the successful delivery of programming. The role also involves budgeting, maintaining program records, and supporting marketing efforts to promote events and courses.
Qualifications
- Program management skills including scheduling, logistics, and budgeting
- Strong organizational and administrative abilities, with attention to detail
- Communication and interpersonal skills to effectively liaise with staff, instructors, and participants
- Experience with marketing and outreach, particularly for educational or cultural programming
- Proficiency in using project management or administrative tools to track activities and outcomes
- Knowledge of or interest in the arts and non-profit environments is a plus
- Bachelor’s degree in Arts Administration, Education, or a related field preferred
- Ability to work on-site in Demarest, NJ, adhering to the contracted schedule