Why Work for the Y? The Y is a leading non-profit committed to strengthening our community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose, and each other. Working locally, we focus on empowering young people, improving health and well-being, and inspiring action in, and across our communities. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and generations, we ensure that we all have access to the opportunities, relationships, and resources necessary to learn, grow, and thrive. Ignite your Passion, Live the Y Cause, and Join our Team! POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the Executive Director, the Arts Director oversees the development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of arts programs. Recruits, develops, and supports assigned staff and volunteers. Provides a quality experience to students and parents focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Program, plan, deliver, and support new, emerging, and existing arts programming in support of accomplishing branch goals and objectives. To include: Ensure high quality participant-focused programs through innovative program development, and evaluations. * Provide leadership and support for performing arts productions, visual arts exhibitions, and events. * Provide leadership, delivery and curriculum development for arts specialty summer camps. * Lead program integration and cross branch collaboration to deepen and expand arts programming through a whole person/holistic approach. * Champion diversity and inclusion in all aspects of department, branch, and community work. * Support arts related contributions to branch, association and community events. * Provide data and reports as required for assigned programs. * Ensure compliance with various school district, university, state, and local regulations to meet program standards and ensure safety procedures are followed. * Executes strategies to ensure that program participants connect with one another and with the YMCA. Production Management: * Produce annual dance recitals and two Dance Company touring seasons per year to include: * Stage management, artistic direction, costuming, props/sets, front of house management, choreography, rehearsals, lighting design, volunteers, auditions, registration, and budget. Marketing and Public Relations: * Develop a strategic marketing plan to promote arts programs and increase awareness of arts opportunities. * Dance Recital marketing strategy and campaigns. * Oversee, implement, and monitor arts outreach and branch marketing plans. * Develop ongoing relationships with branch staff, members and the community to promote and enhance arts related programming, activities, and events. Supervision: * Hire, train, and supervise staff and volunteers in assigned areas. * Facilitate communication and provide leadership. * Review and evaluate staff performance. * Develop strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. QUALIFICATIONS: * Commitment to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment. * Bachelor's degree in related field OR equivalent knowledge and experience. * Minimum of three years or more of related experience preferred. * Theatrical production experience and/or experience curating visual arts exhibitions preferred. * Positive attitude and previous experience with diverse populations. * Knowledge and skills in program activities and related equipment set-up, and the ability to instruct participants in age appropriate techniques. * Demonstrated ability to lead performing and visual arts classes effectively; all ages, beginning through advanced levels. Appreciation and passion for performing and visual arts. * Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required. Starting Rate: $22.00 per hour Hours: Full Time - 40 hours per week Benefits: Full Time employees receive a Medical/Dental/Vision benefits package, Retirement Savings Plan, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Life and Long Term Disability benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), Extended Leave Plan (ELP), and a family membership to the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties. Position closes: When filled The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled If interested, please apply by following link: https://cta.cadienttalent.com/index.jsp?POSTING_ID=97962824097&locale=en_US&SRCSEQ=postingSearchResults&SEQ=jobDetails&applicationName=YMCAofPierceandKitsapCountiesReqExt Noor Bergman | Recruiter (She, Her, Hers) YMCA OF PIERCE AND KITSAP COUNTIES P 253-534-4705 F 253-566-1211 ymcapkc.org<http://ymcapkc.org/> | facebook.com/ymcapkc<http://facebook.com/ymcapkc> |twitter.com/ymcapkc<http://twitter.com/ymcapkc> [cid:image001.png@01D75E0A.B4BAE4B0] The Y is the leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose, and each other.