Nonprofit
Program Manager
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Description
Job Summary
The Philadelphia Folklore Project seeks an experienced community-based arts professional to serve as our part-time Program Manager. Reporting to the Executive Director, this team member will manage our growing partnership with the Free Library of Philadelphia, presenting free folk and traditional arts workshops and performances in libraries throughout the city. The Program Manager will support a participatory program design process, working closely with community members and other grassroots organizations to develop arts programming that connects everyday people to the artistic traditions, creative expression, and cultural knowledge that is most relevant for them.
Additional responsibilities will include supporting our quarterly Folk and Community Arts Meet-Ups and regular co-learning sessions for artists and fiscally sponsored projects.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Commitment to forging justice- and equity-based practices within the workplace.
- Commitment to building honest, reciprocal, and mutually respectful relationships.
- Strong self-starter with ability to work independently; proven record of developing, managing, and executing projects from start to finish.
- 3-5 years experience in community education, cultural arts, or community organizing.
- Direct experience with community-led projects or participatory design preferred.
- Experience in arts education, civic engagement, or health and human services a plus.
- Proven ability working with diverse communities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; comfortable acting as organizational representative/liaison in a variety of settings.
- Comfortable managing program budgets.
- Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office.
- Comfortable managing phone lists, database entry, email communications.
- Bilingual, with proficiency in a language other than English preferred.
Notes:
~ We realize that you may possess relevant qualifications not listed above. We encourage you to apply if you believe you are a good fit for this position, even if your résumé does not include every qualification listed above.
~~The Philadelphia Folklore Project strives to avoid the use of AI. Persons whose application materials or work rely on AI will likely not be a fit for this role.
Benefits
This role includes full benefits.
Level of Language Proficiency
This role is conducted primarily in English. Bilingual candidates, with additional proficiency in a language other than English preferred.
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How to Apply
Review of applications will begin after November 30, on a rolling basis. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.
Please review the Program Manager Job Description and the Philadelphia Folklore Project website (www.folkloreproject.org). Please submit the following to jobs@folkloreproject.org with the subject line “Program Manager”:
- Cover letter detailing your interest in and experience relevant to the position
- Résumé
Top candidates will be contacted for an interview. We anticipate a first round of interviews between Dec. 7-11. If appropriate, a second round for finalists will take place between Dec. 14-18. Finalists may be asked to share a work sample, but will not be asked to create any new material during the interview process. All applicants will receive notification of their status.
Our target start date for this role is January 4, 2026, with some flexibility.
The Philadelphia Folklore Project is an equal opportunity employer.
