Musical Theatre Program Manager

Benefits:

• HRA

Job Summary
Reporting to the Program Director (PD), the Program Manager is responsible for the successful day-to-day management of Kid Stocks performing arts education programs in accordance with the strategic direction and mission of the organization.
General Accountabilities
Program Planning and Management

• Giving key input to inform the development of the organization's strategic plan.
• Managing the Implementation of day-to-day operations for Kid Stock Inc.s programs.
• Monitor and report to PD on day-to-day delivery of Kid Stocks programs (i.e. production calendars, staff schedules, set/prop transport, costumes, curriculum, content etc.), ensuring all programs contribute to the organizations mission and reflect the priorities outlined by the PD.
• Being the liaison between Kid Stock and its partners. Gathering information on each programs needs and making recommendations to the PD regarding program structure, facility needs, registration logistics etc.
• Participate in the selection of all Programs production themes and coordinate preparation of corresponding content (i.e scripts, music, costumes, set, props etc.)
• Provide bi-weekly program reports to PD.
• Scheduling and assigning staff for all programs.

Human Resources

• Serve on Kid Stocks hiring panel, giving hiring, promotion, re-assignment, or termination recommendations regarding program staff to the PD.
• Give recommendations and insights regarding staff training, and professional development needs.
• Participate in facilitation of training and professional development for all program instructors and staff as requested by the PD or as identified by you.
• Be a resource, coach, and guide for on-site instructors regarding classroom management, daily tasks, and overall site needs.
• Supervise volunteer activities as requested by the PD.
• Be a witness to disciplinary procedures for Program Instructors and Staff when necessary, using legally sound practices.
• Personally fill in as an instructor, as needed.

Financial Planning and Development

• Be the liaison between parent or partner fundraising connections.
• Give budget recommendations to the PD regarding program needs.
• Monitor program budgets and resources in a responsible manner, reporting foreseeable discrepancies in a timely manner.

Marketing and Communications

• As requested by the PD, represent Kid Stock Inc. and assist with program related presentations at internal, community, or industry events to share information on current programming.
• Establish good working relationships and collaborative arrangements with program partners.
• Recommend marketing needs based on current program trends.
• *The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time
  

Job Qualifications

• Education: B.A. in related field, M.A. (a plus), or equivalent experience
• Experience: 3-plus years teaching experience, or equivalent experience
• Experience: 5 -plus years Program Management experience
• Experience: 1 -plus years in budget management
• Drivers License and transportation required
  

Skills
Basic Skills

• Active Learning Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
• Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
• Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Learning Strategies Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things
• Monitoring Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Verbal Communication Talking to others to convey information effectively
• Written Communication Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience

Social Skills

• Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
• Instructing Teaching others how to do something
• Negotiation Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences
• Service Orientation Actively looking for ways to help people
• Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
• Judgment and Decision Making Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one

Resource Management Skills

• Management of Material Resources Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work
• Management of Personnel Resources Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job
• Management of staff and delegation of tasks as required to meet the companies goals.
• Time Management Managing one's own time and the time of others
  

Computer Skills

• Spreadsheets Using a computer application to enter, manipulate, and format text and numerical data; insert, delete, and manipulate cells, rows, and columns; and create and save worksheets, charts, and graphs
• Word Processing Using a computer application to type text, insert pictures, format, edit, print, save, and retrieve word processing documents
• Google Suite Proficiency in using Drive,Gmail, Calendar, Sheets, Slides, Forms, and Docs
• Program Management Software

Physical Requirements and Work Setting

• Standing Constantly
• Sitting Constantly
• Bending Occasionally
• Twisting Occasionally
• Pushing/Pulling Occasionally
• Hand Use/Gripping Frequently
• Reaching Occasionally
• Lifting and Carrying< 40 Lbs. Occasionally
  

Never = 0 hours, Occasionally = up to 3 hours, Frequently = 3-6 hours, Constantly = >6 hours
Work Setting

• Indoor Temperature Controlled Environment. Most work will occur in an indoor instructional setting
• Outdoor Environment Occasionally instruction will occur outdoors (weather permitting)