Employment

The Warwick Center for the Arts is dedicated to connecting people of all ages and backgrounds to meaningful arts experiences that inspire creativity and community. We welcome individuals who are passionate about supporting the arts and engaging with the community.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming workplace for all. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Explore our current openings below.

Programs Manager

Position Overview: The WCFA is seeking a detail-oriented individual to join our team as a part time PROGRAMS MANAGER to organize and plan year-round artistic and cultural arts education programs and exhibits for all ages and abilities while ensuring that program revenue and expenses are inline with WCFA budget, mission and goals. Reports to the executive director 

MANAGEMENT of EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 

• Recruit and onboard the appropriate teaching artists to instruct each program
• Provide an orientation on the use of space, materials and all WCFA Program Policies
• Coordinate the logistics of staffing educational programs, exhibit receptions and other community events
• Classroom Maintenance – oversee organization, cleanliness, art supply inventory, storage & purchasing
• Supervision of the Summer Camp Coordinator 

MANAGEMENT of EXHIBITS

• Work in tandem with the Executive Director and the Exhibits Committee volunteers, to develop the annual exhibit schedule, themes, jurors and exhibiting groups.
• Write and publish a ‘call for entry’ for each exhibit
• Coordinate logistics of exhibit installations and maintain communication with exhibiting artists
• Process Exhibit Entries from artists (Google Forms) 
• Track and monitor exhibit revenue and expenses (entry fees, cash prizes, juror stipends, etc.) to ensure alignment with budget goals and expectations
• Supervise the preparation for exhibition openings (invitations, artist name tags, event promotion, set up of gallery space, refreshments, award ribbons & certificates, juror and artist award checks)
• Track exhibit data for analysis and reporting
• Recruit, supervise, and mentor exhibit interns seasonally when appropriate

General Administrative Duties: 

• Maintain the Google “Shared Calendar” with all planned programs & exhibits
• Routinely monitor program & exhibit registrations, payments, discounts, attendance, and follow up surveys/program feedback.
• Maintain consistent communication with instructors and students with class updates 
• Manage Tuition discounts and track budget on spreadsheet
• Ensure prompt payment processing for instructors
• Track program performance, revenue and expenses within budget guidelines
• Prepare a monthly program report that highlights activities, finaparticipantsncial standing, and identifies benchmarks for success

Qualifications: 

• Strong working knowledge of Google Workspace Applications (Google Docs, Calendar, Gmail, Sheets, etc.) and keeping track of communications and details
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team, manage multiple projects

• Driven by a passion for the arts and WCFA’s mission and strategic plan.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

More about the position: This is a year-round, part-time position that averages approximately 10-12 hours a week. Scheduling is flexible, but at least 50% of time needs to be during WCFA office hours (Wed-Fri, 11:00 – 5:00 and Sat, 11-3). Compensation is $21 per hour with opportunities for wage increases. Training and professional development on WCFA’s specific use of software applications will be provided. 

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A letter of interest, resume and references can be sent to jobs@warwickcfa.org.

To learn more about WCFA, please visit our website: www.warwickcfa.org