Program Manager For Clay

About Indianapolis Art Center

The mission of the Indianapolis Art Center is to inspire creative expression in all people. Our vision is to build an inclusively united community through art by inspiring a better, stronger, and more culturally vibrant environment for all.

This position will be held at our new second location in Fishers, IN called the “Fishers Art Center”.

Company Fit:

Patience: Allows Team Members the ability to handle challenging situations, work with a team, and foster positive workplace environments at every level.

Clear Communicator: Using verbal and written language, to share and collect information, exchange ideas and openly explore a variety of perspectives while being flexible to adjust style and content to each unique person, audience and situation.

Accountability: Taking responsibility for individual and collaborative actions and decisions. Fostering a culture of trust and accountability throughout the organization.

Job Summary:

The Indianapolis Art Center promotes life-long learning through hands-on art classes and activities.

The Clay Program Manager oversees onsite educational programs for students 18 and older in Ceramics at the Fishers Art Center location. This position is responsible for class programming & scheduling; supervision of faculty & evaluation of faculty performance; overseeing student volunteers; managing operations of the physical studio spaces and related functions. This position teaches a course load of 5 classes per semester and is also responsible for managing the clay supply and equipment budgets.

The ideal candidate will have experience teaching wheel-throwing and hand building to adults, a general knowledge of various art techniques and materials, be dependable and have a positive and friendly attitude. All art center staff will promote and nurture the education of students by planning and tailoring courses of study; providing a safe, supportive, and positive environment conducive to learning; and keeping students informed about various Art Center opportunities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as a subject matter expert for ceramics through class programming.
• Supervise faculty, including conducting regular classroom observations, providing ongoing feedback and coaching, and conducting annual reviews.
• Ensure adequate staffing for studio programs.
• Facilitate smooth and efficient scheduling of classes and studio.
• Provide oversight and responsibility for overall operations and policies of the studio, including safety and proper equipment functionality.
• Maintain open and effective communication between faculty and staff.
• Clay Program Manager will teach a minimum of 3 classes per semester, no more than 5.
• Manage clay equipment and supply budgets.

Engagement & Responsiveness

• Attend meetings, trainings and program events as determined by education leader
• Respond to emails and/or calls in a timely manner 
• Complete, correct and approve timecard in a timely manner

Competencies Required

1. Flexibility: Readily adapt to changing circumstances, embracing different needs with ease, while contributing effectively across various projects or assignments.

2. Problem Solving: Ability to be flexible, resourceful, and inspiring in order to create and deliver effective instruction.

3. Time Management: Strong ability to manage multiple projects and calendars to ensure on time completion working independently and as part of a team.

4. Organization: Adeptly manage tasks demonstrating exceptional organizational abilities that ensure efficient and timely project completion.

Additional Education/Knowledge/Skills Requirements:

• A combination of education, training and experience equivalent to an undergraduate degree in art or art education
• Teaching experience
• Experience working with diverse audiences preferred
• Possesses functional knowledge of various educational techniques (ex. curriculum development, lesson planning, etc.) and processes related to the studio mediums.
• The ability to lead others effectively (ex. management skills, coaching, etc.) in order to achieve prescribed goals and objectives
• Ability to receive, process, and utilize criticism in a constructive manner
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions 

• Occasionally required to lift heavy objects up to 50 lbs
• Perform physical tasks of day-to-day camp program
• This position is not a telecommute position and thus, the individual is required to work in person at the Fishers Art Center
• All Team Members must pass a criminal background check prior to employment

Salary range $40,000-45,000