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Title: Arts Education Program Manager (Arts Program Specialist) Status: Full time with benefits Salary Range: $25.33 - $39.00 Hourly   Description: The Arts Education Program Manager supports the Division s vision of inspiring and connecting people and communities through Utah s arts and museums to encourage a vibrant and culturally engaged state. In this role,the individual will represent the Utah Division of Arts & Museums (UA&M) by developing division-wide arts education programming,collaborations and partnerships,and contributing to regional and national arts education associations. Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the arts education services of UA&M
• Assess,develop and evaluate current and future Arts Education programming,collaborations and partnerships
• Support UA&M s mission,vision and values by actively participating in UA&M leadership and staff meetings,retreats,strategic planning,board meetings as requested,and department gatherings
• Supervise arts education staff members,including: hiring,training,monitoring and evaluating performance
• Develop and oversee arts education budget
• Collaborate with other UA&M programs to advance arts education opportunities and division goals
• Coordinate and support arts education professional development organizations and statewide arts education organizations
• Manage arts education partnership service agreements
• Actively participate in state,regional and national arts education forums
• Remain current on prevailing arts education research and thought leaders in the field
• Oversee arts education programming (such as Utah Poetry Out Loud and the Arts Education Roster)
• Support the integration of health & wellness programming
• Other duties as assigned

Best Qualified Candidate:

• Demonstrated supervisory and leadership experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Innovative thinking skills
• Leadership experience in project management and collaborative partnerships
• Excellent communication skills; oral,written,and public speaking
• Experience and or training in a creative discipline such as creative writing,dance,film/media,folk & traditional arts,music,visual arts
• Professional background as an educator within a school/university in an artistic discipline,or in an organization (museum,artistic company,professional arts association)
• Commitment to promoting an arts education culture that exemplifies values of respect,integrity,and belonging
• Experience in data collection and program evaluation

About Us: Why You Should Join Our Team As part of the UA&M team you will have the opportunity to work with a passionate,diverse and talented staff,supporting broader division work with the National Endowment for the Arts,the National Endowment for the Humanities,other government agencies,and nonprofit organizations. We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture within our workforce. In this position you would also enjoy a generous benefits package through the State of Utah. Position is full-time,with an anticipated starting wage between $25.33 - $39 per hour,requires residency in Utah,and work at the SLC office with some flexible telework options and statewide travel. Projected start date is January 6,2025. Vision UA&M inspires and connects people and communities through Utah s arts and museums,encouraging a vibrant and culturally engaged state. The Agency The Utah Division of Arts & Museums seeks to advance Utahn s quality of life through arts and museums experiences and cultural opportunities. UA&M is a service organization championing opportunities to experience culture by investing in arts and museums,offering professional development,facilitating connections,and prov ding direct services. UA&M is a public agency composed of the Utah Arts & Museum Advisory Board,and a full-time staff of 24 FTE. As the state s primary agency that focuses on supporting Utah s arts,museums and cultural community,our core values include respect,collaboration,support,accessibility and creativity. We strive to ensure all voices are heard,provide fair opportunities across the state,be welcoming to all,and help our constituents be accessible to people with disabilities through our services and programs. The successful applicant will demonstrate this mission and values in their application.