Education and Outreach Manager

Artisans Asylum seeks a full-time Education and Outreach Manager to oversee the day-to-day and long-range goals and operations of our education department. This position involves a variety of logistical, communication, and physical tasks related to developing, implementing, coordinating, and overseeing both on-site and outreach educational programming for adults, students, and families. The ideal candidate will have the ability to solve problems creatively and thoroughly. They will show consistent curiosity about and kindness toward others, and have a strong capacity for maintaining attention to detail across varied projects. The Education and Outreach Manager must show a deep respect for artists and culture, and have a willingness to grow. This role requires the ability to prioritize time effectively within a flexible atmosphere that includes an extended team of staff, members, and volunteers.

Working closely with the Executive Director, the role is to ensure that the highest quality educational programming is offered by Artisans Asylum.

• Management: Oversee both the Registrar and Programs Coordinator. Work closely all together on class schedule, instructor assignments, and instructor professional development.
• Assessment - Consistently assess current and potential future education offerings to include the most popular classes, incorporate student feedback and optimize earned income potential.
• Collaboration - In partnership with Operations and Development departments, and instructors, ensure a holistic vision for educational programming (both for internal and external stakeholders).
• Partnerships - Create and maintain partnerships with local community organizations to grow the reach of Artisans Asylum and educational programming.
• Curriculum Development - Create proprietary curriculum for Artisans Asylum which can be created in partnership with Shop Leads, instructors, and internal stakeholders.