Seattle Art Museum – seeks Youth Programs Manager

Responsible for the planning, creation, and implementation of programs and resources for youth ages 13-19 across all sites.

FSLA STATUS: Full Time, Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Senior Manager of Teen & Family Programs

COMPENSATION: $31.44 – $38.43 per hour

Responsibilities will include the following, but are not limited to:

Lead the museum’s efforts to serve youth audiences

With a focus on project management, plan and execute programs, including Teen Arts Group (year-long museum education program), Design Your Neighborhood (community-based design program in partnership with a local organization and a local artist), Teen Night Out (after-hours public event for youth), SAM Works (career development programs for youth interested in the arts), Youth volunteers and high school internships, and offsite outreach tabling

Cultivate and build meaningful partnerships with a variety of community stakeholders including community learning centers, schools, and youth-serving organizations to sustain innovative audience development and outreach

In collaboration with teammates, develop tours, resource materials, and learning experiences for middle and high school aged youth

Ensure institutional protocols and procedures are followed in reserving dates and spaces, requesting tech and A/V support, submitting contract and disbursement requests, and other cross-departmental functions

Oversee teen programs interns, TAG members, and Teaching Artists

Work with Division staff to reflect on programs through visitor surveys, participant interviews, self-reflection, and other evaluation projects

Manage SAMTeens social media, help generate and coordinate development of marketing materials for all youth programs and resources

Collaborate with Division staff for other audiences including families, general audiences, and school programs

Provide regular reports (both qualitative and quantitative) to support grant reporting, evaluations, and program summaries

Provide information on expenditures and revenue as part of the division’s budgeting cycles

Contribute to an institutional focus of delivering exceptional, welcoming, and inclusive customer service—creating positive, meaningful experiences for all visitors, every time

Participate in institutional learning opportunities to grow our collective understanding and integration of antiracism, cultural competency, and equity values into SAM’s work

Bachelor’s degree in education, art education, curriculum & instruction, museum studies, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Three years classroom or informal teaching or relevant work experience

Experience with creative youth development, youth mentorship, or teaching middle and high school-aged young people

Some knowledge of 6-12 educational standards across grade levels, Common Core, and local school district standards

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with diverse youth audiences

Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with executives, management, staff, and the public

Strong orientation to teamwork, collaboration, and flexibility

Professional verbal and written communication, with an ability to tailor communications according to audience

Ability to simultaneously manage several projects

Successfully assess priorities and work well with deadlines, time management, and problem-solving skills

Exercise discretion in maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, Asana, Slack, and internet-based research

Ability to pass and maintain security background check clearance

Knowledge of learning theories

Experience in a museum or similar environment

Seattle Art Museum’s vision is to be the museum for all of Seattle—a bold, dynamic hub of creativity, belonging, and cultural leadership, shaping the future of art and community. To create a welcoming community where people find inspiration and discover our common humanity through exceptional art and dynamic, engaging programs. Art is always at the start and heart of what we do. Collecting, conserving, and displaying extraordinary works of art is the governing motivation of our museum. So too is fostering a vigorous exchange of ideas while cultivating connection with the broad array of communities we serve. As the leading visual arts institution in the Pacific Northwest, SAM shares its global connections, powerful exhibitions, and dynamic programs to engage, educate, and inspire. SAM is a vibrant, three-site organization that is supported by 365 employees, 10 executive leaders, and more than 200 volunteers.

This role is typically scheduled to work business hours Monday – Friday. However, the needs of this role require a willingness to work a flexible schedule in support of the department or organization as self-directed or directed by your supervisor. Please connect with your Recruiter or Manager for more information about SAM’s current hybrid work policy and expectations. SAM’s hybrid work policy is subject to change.

Exposure: Work areas are primarily inside, in a climate-controlled environment with moderate background noise.

Stationary Work: Approximately 80% of time is spent stationary while working on a personal device.  Balance of time (approximately 20%) is spent moving around the work area. Occasional extended periods of standing may be required when assisting at Museum events.

Communication: Clear and effective verbal and written communication in English with trustees, the public, and co-workers is necessary.

Vision: Ability to effectively use a computer screen and interpret printed materials, memos and other appropriate paperwork.

Office Work: Ability to effectively and regularly operate a computer, keyboard, telephone, and other office productivity machinery, such as copy machines and printers, and ability to inspect, prepare and use paperwork, files, equipment, and supplies is necessary.

If you need assistance applying for a role due to a disability or additional need, please let us know at hr@seattleartmuseum.org.

The Seattle Art Museum will consider reasonable accommodations for all employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions/duties of this position. If you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact hr@seattleartmuseum.org. For candidates, we ask that, if possible, you wait until you’re invited to a screen, online technical assessment or interview before requesting an accommodation.

$31.44 – $38.43 an hour