Arts Education and Community Engagement Manager | Vilar

Overview

Arts Education and Community Engagement Manager, Vilar

This is a salaried, full-time year–round position based in Beaver Creek, Colorado, eligible for all VVF employment benefits. Salary range is $56,500 – $65,000 based on experience.

• Develop, manage and expand the Vilar’s STARS Program (Support The Arts Reaching Students) performances and the Community Arts Access program for Vilar and Vail Dance Festival (VDF).
• Coordinate and execute classroom visits, community engagements and Youth Power
  365 arts enrichment efforts with artists presented by the Vilar.
• Support and enhance performing arts experiences in after–school and summer youth programs.
• Manage and grow the Vilar’s Community Use Fund program, soliciting new applicants and developing collaborative opportunities with local performing arts organizations.
• Assist with administrative responsibilities related to Youth Power
  365’s arts education efforts, including sign–ups, scheduling, and logistics.
• Develop and sustain a high–quality arts internship and apprentice program for high school students in arts administration and technical theater production.
• Cultivate innovation and experimentation in developing or enhancing programs that encourage new audiences to explore, engage with and learn from the performing arts.
• Maintain a consistent presence at Vilar performances, at least twice monthly in–season, to promote and educate donors and patrons about the impact of education and outreach initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with schools, community organizations, businesses, and other stakeholders to enhance programming.
• Identify and support family–focused, bicultural, and curriculum–connected performances.
• Procure and distribute relevant curriculum and educational materials for arts programming.
• Create and implement strategies to expand access and remove barriers to arts participation for diverse populations.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and maintain detailed records of impact.
• Perform administrative duties including scheduling, coordination, and expense reconciliation.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that promotes creativity and innovation.
• Coordinate marketing efforts to promote arts education and engagement programs.
• Collaborate with the Development department to identify funding opportunities, support donor communications, and assist with campaign materials, presentations, and tours.
• Identify new arts and education grant opportunities and contribute to the preparation of LOIs and proposals.
• Manage and allocate program budgets.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in arts, education, or community engagement (preferred).
• Passion for the performing arts.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with youth.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in project or program management.
• Familiarity with VVF’s arts and education mission and operations.
• Knowledge of the Valley and local community.
• Strong cross–cultural communication and engagement skills.
• Excellent public speaking and written communication abilities.
• Proven project management and leadership skills.
• Highly detail–oriented and collaborative.
• Ability to thrive in a fast–paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to support broader VVF initiatives and work toward shared goals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn other database systems.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a motor vehicle background check.

• Experience with middle school students.
• Conversational Spanish skills.

• Affordable HDHP employee and family health insurance plan
• Dental plan
• Vision plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account with company match
• 401k retirement plans with company match
• Basic life insurance
• Short and long term disability plans
• Paid time off: 4+ weeks accrual on year 1
• Volunteer paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Added Perks!
• Free employee ski pass
• Tickets to shows at the Vilar and The Amp
• Discounts at The Amp and Vilar concessions
• Tuition reimbursement