Program Manager, Education & Outreach

Job Title

Program Manager, Education and Outreach

Education and Outreach

Vice President, Education and Outreach

Full-Time, Exempt

$60,000 - $65,000

The Program Manager, Education and Outreach provides day-to-day leadership, operational oversight, and facilitation of designated education and outreach programs, ensuring effective planning, implementation, delivery and continuous improvement. This role works collaboratively with Education team members and cross‑functional partners to advance the organization’s educational mission. Serving as a thought leader within the Education department, the Program Manager applies current best practices in arts education to inform program design, assess effectiveness, and recommend meaningful enhancements grounded in field insights, community needs, and participant feedback.

This position balances operational responsibility with hands‑on execution, ensuring consistency, quality, and alignment with organizational goals. The Program Manager fosters strong internal collaboration, supports team development, and contributes to a culture of creativity, accountability, and continuous learning while expanding the reach and impact of education and outreach efforts.

• Coordinate, implement, and facilitate assigned education and outreach programs, including Disney Musicals in Schools, Parts for the Arts, Nevada High School Musical Theater Awards, Broadway Bridges, and Master Classes, ensuring high‑quality execution and consistent program delivery.
• Manage day‑to‑day program operations, timelines, logistics, and participant coordination to support successful implementation and positive program outcomes.
• Lead the development and delivery of professional learning opportunities for teaching artists and educators within designated program areas, including designing, curating, and facilitating workshops and training sessions as needed.
• Actively support the recruitment and onboarding of teaching artists from diverse backgrounds and artistic disciplines by participating in local events, informational meetings, and outreach efforts, as appropriate.
• Proactively develop, present, and advance new program ideas and enhancements, incorporating best practices in arts education while ensuring alignment with organizational mission, values, and priorities.
• Provide program‑level leadership and guidance to collaborators with team members, including coordinating shared responsibilities, supporting professional development, and modeling best practices in program delivery.
• Apply current best practices in arts education to assess program effectiveness and recommend program enhancements that align with organizational mission, values, and priorities.
• Collaborate closely with Education team members and partner departments across the organization to support integrated programming, shared goals, and effective communication.
• Supervise, lead, mentor and develop the Assistant Program Manager, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, professional growth, and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned that are consistent with the scope and responsibilities of the position.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; coursework or a degree in a performing arts discipline, arts administration, education, or a related field is a plus.
• Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible experience in arts education, arts administration, or a related field, with demonstrated success managing multiple education and/or outreach programs concurrently.
• Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience, including responsibility for mentoring, coaching, performance management, and team development.
• Proven experience designing, implementing, leading, and evaluating education and outreach programs, with a strong track record of delivering high‑quality, mission‑aligned outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and advance innovative program ideas while maintaining alignment with organizational mission, values, and priorities.
• Extensive understanding of the performing arts…