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Nestled in the hills of western MA, Snow Farm: The New England Craft Program
, a residential craft school that welcomes over 1,000 adult students to its campus each year, is seeking an enthusiastic and engaging Program Director for a year-round, full-time position that oversees 200 workshops, residencies, and special programming. The Program Director balances short term goals, such as being the faculty liaison for 160 artist/instructors and managing the logistics of the seasonal program between April and October, and in parallel, drives future program planning by leading the Program Committee. Knowledge of art and craft is important; however, effective time management and the ability to work independently is critical. Other qualities needed include:
ability to prioritize amidst competing demands-
comfort with a fast-paced work environment,
high level of attention to detail,
personable and diplomatic (enjoys working with a wide variety of personalities),
strong written and oral communication skills,
competency with Microsoft, Google Work, Dropbox and ability to learn other proprietary software,
ability to manage others in a collaborative style, and work closely with a small team.
Responsibilities include:
Program Development
Manage Program Committee: Set agenda and timeline, lead meetings, organize workflow, and track progress in planning, contracting and publishing, the annual workshop program
Participate in the Program Committee by developing the curriculum and recruiting instructors for a minimum of 3 studios.
Support Snow Farm’s goals related to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Develop new programming based on trends in the field and in response to the Snow Farm community
Develop staffing and program budgets
Analyze and report on enrollment data and instructor/student feedback
Manage the residency application process
Develop training manuals and detailed work-flow for seasonal staff
Analyze and report on enrollment data and instructor/student feedback
Management
Collaborate with studio management to plan for upcoming program sessions and ensure that systems and communication are running smoothly
Supervise and collaborate with Registrar/Student Liaison to oversee all student needs including registration, housing, and meals
Manage a team of on-site coordinators including recruiting, training, scheduling, and troubleshooting
Connect in person with students and instructors while workshops are in session to build relationships amongst students and instructors.
Participate as needed in the Seconds Sale annual fundraiser
Faculty Relations
Serve as point person for instructors, cultivate relationships, send newsletters, and check in frequently by email and phone
Monitor enrollment, confirm workshops, arrange for arrival and accommodations
Host weekly instructor meetings during the on-site program, share post-workshop evaluation, maintain instructor records.
The position of Program Director is full-time, onsite and year round. Salary based on skills/experiences starts at $50,000. Benefits include paid vacation, holidays, and sick days; unfortunately, health insurance benefits are not available at this time. Staff members enjoy home cooked lunches May-Oct and **** for priority consideration
. Later applications will be reviewed as needed.
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