Art Program Director

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire is a dynamic organization supporting approximately 200 staff across 30 Early Childhood and Out of School Time programs throughout a large geographic region. We are excited to offer a full-time opportunity for a caring, energetic, creative, and organized individual to join our team and provide engaging arts programming across multiple Club locations.

The Art Director creates and leads engaging, age-appropriate art activities and enrichment opportunities for Club members ages 5 to 18. This position is responsible for developing daily programming that encourages creativity, self-expression, skill development, and positive participation in a welcoming and supportive environment for youth.

Working across multiple Club locations, the Art Director maintains clean, organized, and well-equipped art spaces, coordinates program materials and supplies, and completes weekly program reports for the Branch Director/Area Manager. The Art Director may also have the opportunity to develop and lead a fee-based Summer Art Camp for middle school students.

Prepare Youth for Success

Plans and oversees the administration of designated Clubhouse programs and activities that support Youth Development Outcomes:

• Establishes program objectives consistent with organizational goals and mission.
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• Oversees the provision of age-appropriate day-to-day program activities in accordance with established standards and goals.
• Ensures that all childcare licensing requirements per the NH Childcare Licensing Bureau are implemented.
• Ensures that all BGCCNNH policies and procedures are followed.
• Ensures that members are encouraged to participate in a variety of program areas/activities and that they receive instruction and constructive feedback to develop skills in program area(s).
• Demonstrates leadership to ensure proper conduct, safety, and development of members.

Program Development and Implementation

• Establishes and maintains program goals and settings to ensure the health and safety of members. Ensures that the Junior/Senior program staff understands and effectively communicates art program standards; that they ensure program areas are safe, well-ventilated, and well-lit; and that Club equipment is maintained in good working condition.
• Ensures the evaluation of Clubs programs on a continual basis, including tracking outcome metrics; verifies that programs/activities respond to member needs and address their gender and cultural diversity.
• Maintains an adequate supply of arts and crafts supplies by placing orders with the Branch Director/Area Manager and actively seeks out new grant opportunities with the Communications Director.
• Controls program and activity expenditures within the approved budget.
• Designs and implements a fee-based Summer Art Camp for middle school students. Responsible for all outreach efforts in order to meet the enrollment goals for the Summer Art Camp.

Supervision

• Allocates and monitors work assigned to Summer Camp volunteers and staff, providing ongoing feedback and regular appraisal. Identifies and supports training and development opportunities for assigned volunteers and staff.
• Oversees proper record keeping and weekly reporting, including activities and events conducted, breakdowns of daily participation figures, notable achievements, and any problems/issues.
• Increases visibility of Club programs via daily postings and announcements of upcoming events through different social media channels, parent emails, etc.

• Two-year degree in a related field from an accredited college or university is preferred; must be 21 years of age.
• Preferably a minimum of two years of work experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar organization with planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people; 600-1000 hours experience working with children in a licensed child care program, recreation program, or elementary school.
• Proven working experience as Art Director.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Group leadership skills, including an understanding of group dynamics.
• Demonstrated organizational, staff, and project management abilities.
• Must obtain CPR and First Aid Certifications in order to meet Bureau of Childcare licensing requirements.
• Occasional travel to other Branch/Site locations is expected.
• Will be required to drive the Club van periodically.
• Must possess a safe driving record and submit a copy of such record to either the…