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Tour with Creative Action DURING THE DAY in our in-school, touring interactive performance residency programs that visit Central Texas school districts! 

WHO WE ARE

Creative Action is a nationally-recognized creative youth development organization in Austin, TX. As the largest provider of creative learning programs in Central Texas, we use the arts to activate the academic, social, and emotional development of young people. 

The School-Based Department at Creative Action creates shared arts experiences that build community, connection and capacity for change in schools and learning communities. Our highly trained teaching artists deliver joyful, multi-disciplinary and multi-session arts experiences that build “4C” students – courageous allies, critical thinkers, creative artists and confident leaders. Our programs cultivate critical Social Emotional Learning and 21st Century Skills as young people respond to real world problems through the arts.

WHO WE WANT

BRAVE SCHOOLS TEACHING ARTISTS

For the 2022-23 school-year, Creative Action’s School-Based department is seeking Teaching Artists to deliver exciting, pre-written, interactive drama-based programs IN-PERSON, in the classroom for Kindergarten through 5th grades. We are seeking Teaching Artists with deep respect for and curiosity about diverse young people’s ideas, commitment to social justice, and passion for Creative Action’s values (Dream Big, Create Community, Stand Up, Strive for Excellence and Have Fun!).

Native Spanish speakers, people of color, and applicants with Theatre of the Oppressed and/or Theatre in Education experience are strongly encouraged to apply.  A teaching or arts degree is not required.  

WHAT WE OFFER

• Hourly rate starting at $20.00-22.00, depending on experience
• Ongoing training and support
• Access to regular Teaching Artist training through Creative Action

BRAVE SCHOOLS TEACHING ARTISTS WILL:

• Travel to schools and classrooms in Austin, Del Valle, Manor, Round Rock and Eanes School Districts as necessary to deliver programs (after rehearsal and training period with full-time staff) beginning in Sept. 2022 – April 2023. 
• Train and rehearse on programs in Aug/Sept. 2022. 
• Be available for programming between 7:30am – 1:00pm, Monday-Thursday 
• Perform and teach in English and in Spanish (for some programs) 
• Have reliable transportation or personal vehicle 
• Arrive punctually and reliably 
• Respond in a timely fashion to electronic communications

TO APPLY

Fill out this Google Form.

Submit your resume through the Google Form.

If you have any questions or needs, please contact Lynn Hoare at lynn@creativeaction.org or Ligia Gonzalez at ligia@creativeaction.org

Interested in after-school work as well?  See our various job postings here.

All employees are subject to a background check and must successfully pass before being considered for employment. Some jobs may require additional licensing such as fingerprinting and CPR/First Aid certification.

Creative Action is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, train, compensate, uplift and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

Creative Action has a clear vision: we are an organization in which a diverse group of unique thinkers and talented people come together to want to do their best work serving our students through the arts. We know that our company would not succeed without the dedication and hard work from our creative and passionate employees.

Creative Action believes in diversity, equity, inclusivity, and belonging, and this core set of values is reflected across every department and community in which we serve. We are committed to and focused on anti-racism and anti-oppression, and fold this into our organizational foundation. We believe deeply that diversity and differences are what make us an innovative, compassionate, and forward-thinking organization.

We strongly encourage individuals to apply who identify as LGTBQIA2+, bilingual, Black, Brown, Indigenous and/or people of color.

TEACHING ARTIST: SPARK SCHOOLS THEATRE

WHO WE ARE

Creative Action is a nationally-recognized creative youth development organization in Austin, TX. As the largest provider of creative learning programs in Central Texas, we use the arts to activate the academic, social, and emotional development of young people.

In our Spark Schools programs, we work in deep, multi-year partnerships with select schools to cultivate joy, belonging, and learning that is personally and culturally relevant through the arts. Since 2015 we have partnered with Lee Lewis Campbell Elementary Austin ISD’s only Media and Performing Arts Institute and magnet Elementary School. Central to this partnership are our Arts Integration Collaboration classes that pair Campbell teachers with Creative Action Teaching Artists to teach academic skills and content through theatre and digital media arts.

SPARK SCHOOLS TEACHING ARTIST AT L.L CAMPBELL WILL:

• Teach Theatre or Digital Media classes in grades PreK – 5 for 10 weeks each semester between the hours of 8am-2pm, Monday – Thursday (programming will not last the entire day but is scheduled within these hours).
•  Be available for orientation and training Aug. 8-12th, and ongoing training from Aug. 15-Sept. 12th. 
• Start classes Sept. 19, 2022 for the fall and Jan. 30, 2023 for the spring.
• Use theatre or digital media arts to make learning academic skills and content—literacy, math, social studies, science—fun, exciting, and personally and culturally relevant. 
• Support student participation in two end-of-semester Final Showcases. 
• Meet requirements and maintain compliance with fingerprinting and background checks 
• Attend all required training/meetings throughout the year, including all Creative Action trainings and orientations.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Hourly rate starting at $20.00-22.00, based on experience 
• Access to regular Teaching Artist trainings through Creative Action

TO APPLY

Fill out this Google Form.

Submit your resume through the Google Form.

If you have any questions or needs, please contact Jules Beesley at Jules@creativeaction.org 

Interested in after-school work as well?  See our various job postings here.

All employees are subject to a background check and must successfully pass before being considered for employment. Some jobs may require additional licensing such as fingerprinting and CPR/First Aid certification.

Creative Action is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, train, compensate, uplift and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

Creative Action has a clear vision: we are an organization in which a diverse group of unique thinkers and talented people come together to want to do their best work serving our students through the arts. We know that our company would not succeed without the dedication and hard work from our creative and passionate employees.

Creative Action believes in diversity, equity, inclusivity, and belonging, and this core set of values is reflected across every department and community in which we serve. We are committed to and focused on anti-racism and anti-oppression, and fold this into our organizational foundation. We believe deeply that diversity and differences are what make us an innovative, compassionate, and forward-thinking organization.

We strongly encourage individuals to apply who identify as LGTBQIA2+, bilingual, Black, Brown, Indigenous and/or people of color.

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Position: Teaching Artist
Reports to: Site Coordinator/Artistic Associate 

WHO WE ARE
Creative Action is a nationally-recognized youth arts education organization in Austin, Texas. As the largest provider of creative learning programs in Central Texas, we use the arts to activate the academic, social and emotional development of young people. Through interactive classroom performances, after school residencies, and community-based programs, our team of professional teaching artists inspire youth to be creative artists, courageous allies, critical thinkers and confident leaders in their communities.   

WHO WE WANT
We’re looking for a highly motivated, team-oriented and proactive person who is passionate about working with young people. This position requires someone who has a growth mindset, can-do attitude and is a creative problem solver. Applicants must have flexibility, excellent organization and interpersonal skills, and the ability to foster creativity, collaboration and communication. This person must be able to anticipate challenges, set positive intentions, build trust and inspire community. We seek someone who is committed to youth development and believes that all people deserve equal opportunities and are valued for their unique life experience. This position includes a pathway to leadership in the OST Department, through learning more about site management and logistics.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 
A Teaching Artist is an integral member of the Out of School Time (OST) site based team. This person works closely with a campus Site Coordinator and Artistic Associate to provide daily enrichment, snacks and class for a cohort of students.This person is responsible for preparing daily lessons.  Additional responsibilities include creating unit Plan, following Creative Action teaching pedagogy, classroom management,  supply maintenance and ordering and safety for their assigned class(es).

• Regular duties occur from 2:30pm-6pm Monday-Friday when school is in session. This position includes the potential for additional hours of work for Day, Spring Break and Summer work as well. 

  Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain consistent and timely communication with CA staff and other program staff for your campus and follow all required staff sign in/out procedures when on campus as well as maintain any required paperwork on site.
• Maintain compliance with fingerprinting and background checks, as well as current CPR/First Aid certification
• Attend all required training/meetings throughout the year, including Creative Action training, arts cohort training, online DFPS training, and any training/orientation for your campus program as scheduled
• Support Creative Action’s Out of School Time events as scheduled
• Support assessment and evaluation efforts for OST programs 
• Other duties as assigned

Due to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, Teaching Artists will be responsible for implementing/and or supervising additional safety procedures to ensure a safe environment for all staff and students in our in-person programs.  This may include  working with the individual school districts and their specific COVID-19 procedures.  Creative Action monitors Austin-Travis County and CDC recommendations for COVID-19. Building protocols are implemented and regularly updated to ensure each employee’s health and wellbeing.   All staff are required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and booster shot as soon as they are eligible. If you are unable to receive the vaccine for health, religious, or personal reasons, staff have the option to complete an exemption form for review.   

WHAT WE OFFER
Starting at $20 an hour

• Training opportunities, and pathway to leadership opportunities within the Organization. 
• Potential financial bonuses at the end of each semester.

Creative Action is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, train, compensate, uplift and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

Creative Action has a clear vision: we are an organization in which a diverse group of unique thinkers and talented people come together to want to do their best work serving our students through the Arts. We know that our company would not succeed without the dedication and hard work from our creative and passionate employees.

Creative Action believes in diversity, equity, inclusivity and belonging, and this core set of values is reflected across every department and community in which we serve. We are committed to and focused on anti-racism and anti-oppression, and fold this into our organizational foundation. We believe deeply that diversity and differences are what make us an innovative, compassionate, and forward thinking organization. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who identify as LGTBQIA+, bilingual, Black, Brown, Indigenous and/or people of color. We provide reasonable accommodations for interviews and service for any and all individuals with a permanent or temporary disability.

TO APPLY 
Take some time to familiarize yourself with our organization, what we do, and what we believe in. Then, if this seems like a community you’d like to be a part of, complete our Teaching Artist Application Form. 

Creative Action is hiring part time Program Assistants for the 2023-24 school year. Program Assistants are an essential part of our afterschool program and contribute to our vibrant and supportive program environment.  This role is responsible for supporting the Site Coordinator and Teaching Artists by monitoring students during program transitions, supporting snack and outdoor play. 

WHO WE WANT

We’re looking for people who enjoy being positive role models to young people and want to be part of a fun, active, arts-rich program in which youth develop their creativity, confidence and critical thinking skills.  This position is for someone who enjoys working alongside elementary-aged youth, wants to have fun and has a friendly personality, has a can-do attitude and collaborative spirit, and is a reliable team player. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

The Program Assistant is an integral member of the Out of School Time (OST) department. This person works closely with the Site Coordinator and Assistant Site Coordinator on campus. This person is responsible for supporting leadership staff and helping to provide a safe and supportive environment for young people in PreK-5th grade.  Regular duties occur from 2:30-6pm Monday through Friday when school is in session.  

Programming Support

• Support and monitor students during homework time, snack, and outdoor play;
• Support staff with monitoring students during program transitions; 
• Retrieve students from classrooms during parent pick up times;
• Support sign students in and out of the program; 
• Collaborate with the team for special projects and events;
• Help with setting up and breaking down programming supplies; and
• Assist with cleaning program spaces.

Implement Best Practices

• Participate in required ongoing staff development;
• Uphold regular communication with program partners and administrators, campus staff, parents, and other stakeholders; and
• Participate in Creative Action’s social justice efforts toward anti-racism and inclusive practices.

EXPERIENCE

• Must have a high school diploma
• Must be able to pass all required background checks and fingerprinting for HHS state licensing and school districts
• Maintain HHS state licensing certification requirements, mandatory training, and minimum required annual training hours
• Willing to obtain required CPR & First-aid certification prior to start date (paid for by Creative Action)
• Transportation essential–travel expected to and from the program site 
• General availability from 2:30-6pm Monday-Friday 

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working within an after school program with elementary aged youth
• Experience working in a licensed childcare environment

• Comfortable working with neurodiverse students, and students from various backgrounds
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) applicants are encouraged to apply

WHAT WE OFFER

Starting at $16 an hour

Pre-service training provided as well as regular paid training throughout the year. Training is paid at $15/hr.

TO APPLY 

Take some time to familiarize yourself with our organization, what we do, and what we believe in. Then, if this seems like a community you’d like to be a part of, please email your resume to our Indeed Job Posting. 

Creative Action is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, train, compensate, uplift and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

**Please be advised that Creative Action has a COVID vaccine mandate policy. ALL employees must either be fully vaccinated and boosted or commit to weekly testing. Masks are worn in the building during times of high transmission rates and at the discretion of the employer. We adhere to social distancing, hand-washing and good personal hygiene. We keep our building well-ventilated at all times. Creative Action monitors Austin-Travis County and CDC recommendations for COVID-19. Building protocols are implemented and regularly updated to ensure our employee’s safety, health and well-being.

Creative Action has a clear vision: we are an organization in which a diverse group of unique thinkers and talented people come together to want to do their best work serving our students through the Arts. We know that our company would not succeed without the dedication and hard work from our creative and passionate employees.

Position Type: Development Manager
Reports to: Director of Grants
Salary range: $42,000-$46,000

WHO WE ARE

Creative Action is a nationally-recognized youth arts education organization in Austin, Texas. As the largest provider
of creative learning programs in Central Texas, we use the arts as a medium to inspire creativity, unlock potential, and
transform the lives of students of all ages. Through interactive classroom performances, after school residencies, and
community-based programs, our team of professional teaching artists inspire youth to be creative artists, courageous
allies, critical thinkers and confident leaders in their communities.

THE DEVELOPMENT TEAM

The Development Team loves building relationships–whether that’s with individual donors, family foundations,
corporate partners, or national, state and local funders! We believe that Creative Action donors and supporters
deserve to see how their generosity impacts the community. We enjoy bouncing ideas off of each other and we
strive to bring excellence to all that we do. We honor each other’s accomplishments, celebrate successes and lift
each other up when things are difficult. We are committed to anti-racism, anti-oppression, inclusivity and belonging
and we hold each other accountable to those values.

We are seeking a highly motivated, self-starting, and detail-oriented Development Manager who likes to dig
into projects. This position plays an essential role in generating revenue via managing a robust grants calendar;
working with staff across the organization to ensure we have the information needed for timely, accurate, and
compelling grant narratives; writing and submitting grant proposals and reports; managing the organization’s
relationship database, ensuring data accuracy and integrity; and using the grants dashboard and database to drive
outreach and fundraising efforts.

This position requires someone who values collaboration, can-do thinking, and effective communication. Applicants
should be a strong problem-solver, deadline-driven, demonstrate strong organizational skills with the ability to
manage multiple projects, and have excellent writing and communication skills. We are also looking for someone
who shares our core values, is committed to social justice, and is excited to join our team in helping Creative Action
actualize its vision of building a future of creative artists, critical thinkers, courageous allies, and confident leaders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Grants Management:
● Assist Director of Grants in researching, monitoring, and pursuing grant opportunities that support
programs and align with the mission, vision, and strategic goals of Creative Action
● Support Director of Grants in writing, compiling, and submitting grant applications and materials
according to the requirements of the grant solicitation, best practices, and ethical guidelines
● In collaboration with the Director of Grants, develop and maintain a robust calendar of annual grant
submissions in alignment with our fundraising priorities and goals, including all application and reporting
deadlines
● Work with program staff to ensure the implementation and monitoring of key grant deliverables and
compliance with grant agreements and contracts

● Proactively coordinate staff efforts to collect, analyze, and report data on grant funded programs and
activities
● Reinforce the cultivation and stewardship of institutional stakeholders/ funders, businesses, and individuals
in conjunction with the Chief Development Officer and Director of Grants
Database management:
● Ensure timely and complete data collection and entry into our CRM donor database, DonorPerfect
● Manage and track all donor communications and touchpoints, including acknowledgments, appeals, and
newsletters
● Organize fundraising strategies as part of the development team on an as needed basis, such as assisting
with our annual gala, direct mail campaigns, and donor stewardship activities
● Work closely with the development team to develop targeted outreach strategies and campaigns
● Produce regular reports on fundraising progress, donor activity, and other relevant metrics
● Contribute to fundraising events, including event planning and logistics, donor outreach, and follow-up
● Maintain database policies and procedures to ensure data quality and integrity
● With the Director of Annual Giving, develop and implement strategies for prospect management, including
identifying and researching new prospects and maintaining relationships with current donors
Administrative support:
● Event and Board meeting coordination
● Maintain a record of donations and coordinate with accounting department to track all donations
● Send acknowledgements of donations to donors and granting agencies
● Prospect research
● Manage calendar of fundraising events and activities
Requirements:
● Excellent written communication skills, including strong grammar, storytelling, editorial, and research skills
(you may be asked for a writing sample)
● 2+ years’ experience in persuasive, technical, grant writing with a proven track record of success
● 2+ years working in the nonprofit sector
● Experience in database management, prospect research, or a related field
● Demonstrated high executive function: initiative taking, capacity to plan ahead and meet goals, follow
multiple-step directions even when interrupted, and integrity
● Passion for the mission and values of Creative Action
● Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as key strategies toward broad-based institutional
excellence, representing a range of perspectives, thought, and actions
Beneficial attributes:
● Applied knowledge of best practices and ethical standards in grant writing, prospecting, cultivation, and
reporting processes
● Strong technical skills in systems and applications including Google Docs, Sheets, Sites, etc; experience
with DonorPerfect or similar CRM donor database
● An understanding of marketing and communications practices including social media, brand building, and
community engagement
● Comfort in calling, corresponding, and interacting with businesses and donors on behalf of Creative Action

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive salary, flexible/hybrid work environment, health plan contributions, life insurance, long-term disability,
and an employee assistance program. We also offer paid time off + 2 “rejuvenation” weeks in July and December.

Creative Action is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and equity in the workplace. We strongly
encourage those who reflect the communities we serve to apply, including bilingual individuals and/or people of
color. Creative Action does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including
pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability,
genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other
non-merit factor.
Creative Action has a clear vision: we are an organization in which a diverse group of unique thinkers and talented
people come together to want to do their best work serving students of all ages through the Arts. We know that our
company would not succeed without the dedication and hard work from our creative and passionate employees.
Creative Action believes in diversity, equity, inclusivity and belonging, and this core set of values is reflected across
every department and community in which we serve. We are committed to and focused on anti-racism and
anti-oppression, and fold this into our organizational foundation. We believe deeply that diversity and differences
are what make us an innovative, compassionate, and forward thinking organization.
We strongly encourage individuals to apply who identify as LGTBQIA+, bilingual, Black, Brown, Indigenous and/or people of color. 

TO APPLY

Accepting applications through July 21, 2023. Take some time to familiarize yourself with our organization, what we
do, and what we believe in. Then, if this seems like a community you’d like to be a part of, please email your resume
and a cover letter to development@creativeaction.org. Submissions without a cover letter will not be considered.
Qualified applicants will participate in an introductory phone/virtual interview scheduled during the week of July
17th. Applicants will be notified by July 31st if selected to progress. Applicants will then be asked to submit a writing
sample and schedule their in-person final interview during the week of August 7th.

An offer will be made by the week of August 21st. Start day will be September 1st.

Position: Public Art Program Manager

Start Date: September 2023

*Full time 40 hrs a week position

Employment Status: Non-Exempt 

WHO WE ARE

Creative Action is a nationally-recognized youth arts education organization in Austin, Texas. As the largest provider of creative learning programs in Central Texas. We use the arts as a medium to inspire creativity, unlock potential, and transform the lives of students of all ages. Through interactive classroom performances, after school residencies, and community-based programs, our team of professional teaching artists inspire youth to be creative artists, courageous allies, critical thinkers and confident leaders in their communities. 

• Chroma Collective is a group of creatives dedicated to empowering young artists, uplifting the voices of our community, and creating artworks that are dedicated to place- keeping practices. We are a six piece collective that utilizes the energy and innovation of four emerging artists and the experience and knowledge of two professional lead artists and mentors.

Chroma Collective was designed to fill a gap in creative mentorship in order to increase equity in the creative sector. We serve as a foot in the door for leadership because we believe art and young artists have the ability to shift the culture and our community. We accomplish this through:

• Increasing artistic skill through sustained practice
• Connecting with working artists
• Developing tangible workforce skills
• Learning best practices in creating public art that is focused on place-keeping 
• Expanding knowledge about jobs in the creative sector

WHO WE WANT

We are looking for a professional muralist and/or public artist with experience in teaching and facilitation. This position requires someone who has a growth mindset, uses a strengths-based approach to their work, can anticipate challenges and creatively solve problems. This person must be able to mentor and work alongside a diverse group of young artists to create 4-8 large scale public art pieces per program cycle. They should have knowledge of culturally relevant facilitation practices in addition to strong project management skills. We seek someone who is committed to youth development and racial and social justice. 

JOB SUMMARY 

The Public Art Program Manager is responsible for maintaining the high artistic rigor of all public projects by serving as the Lead Muralist for the public art and apprentice program, Chroma Collective. Provide mentorship, artistic skill building, and financial literacy opportunities for apprentices through public art. Supports the development of the apprentices’ connection with working artists across Creative Action and in the greater Austin community.  Provides cross-departmental support in providing training and education on best practices in creating public art that is anti-racist, anti-colonial, and focused on placekeeping. 

Key Duties/Responsibilities

• Serve as Lead Muralist on all Chroma projects, including coordinating on-site painting and installation, as well as being responsible for the creation of all digital renderings and design, in collaboration with alumni
• Supervise and support Apprentices establishing clear roles and responsibilities, providing mentorship, and supporting leadership training
• Provide mentorship and training on professional practices, including budgeting, working with clients, and design and rendering work
• Advise Alumni Muralists on building their portfolios, resumes, and all other professional development opportunities.
• Collaborate with Director of Public Art on the creation of all materials for RFQ’s and all other call for art submissions
• Develop and lead 1-2 workshop and training opportunities per semester for CA staff and community in public art or aligned content
• Collaborate with Visual Arts Coordinator on all Chroma Collective and UpFront Gallery social media posts and provide support as needed
• Support our Chroma Alumni in the management of UpFront Gallery, Creative Action’s lobby gallery run by our alumni, on 4 exhibitions annually
  
• Contribute to organizational public art best practices that is focused on place-keeping practices
• Implement program and staff assessment and evaluation in support of a continuous program improvement cycle;
• Participate in Creative Action’s social justice efforts toward anti-racism and inclusive practices.
  

Required Skills/Experience 

• Experience designing and implementing murals or other public art 
• An understanding of place-keeping and best practices in public art
• Experience working alongside teens and/or young adults in leadership roles 
• Experience planning and facilitating workshops and group discussions
• Excellent organization, communication and interpersonal skills
• Multitasking and project management skills 
• Proficiency with Google and Adobe suite, particularly Adobe Illustrator
• Transportation essential–frequent travel to mural sites, program locations, and community events
• Ability to be outside for long periods of time
• Ability to lift and move up to 40 lbs
• Evenings and some weekend work required

WHAT WE OFFER

Salary: $45,000

Benefits:

• Company contributed Health Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance available
• Company paid life insurance policy
• 403b Retirement Options
• Long term disability
• 20 days PTO to start
• Two company paid rejuvenation weeks (one in summer, one in winter)
• Hybrid remote/in-office workplace
• Company paid Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid TeleDoc benefit for mental health
• Staff discount for after school program/day camps for school aged dependents
• Twelve weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
• Generous bereavement leave
• Human Centered work culture
• Opportunities for staff development and training
• Creative Action offers all employees a fun, flexible, and supportive work environment as well as an employee assistance program. 

We strongly encourage individuals to apply who identify as LGTBQIA+, bilingual, Black, Brown, Indigenous and/or people of color.

TO APPLY

Take some time to familiarize yourself with Creative Action and their Public Art program. Then, if this seems like a community you’d like to be a part of, please email the following materials. 

Include the following items:

• Do not send a cover letter
• Resume (no more than three pages)
• Create a Letter of Interest answering the following question either in writing (Max of 1 page)  or by recording a 90 sec video of yourself. 
  • What interests you about this role, and what special skills and abilities would you bring?
  • What does collaboration in the creative process look like to you?
  • What do you think is the role of mentorship in creating a more equitable world?

Please email materials to jobs@creativeaction.org by August 14th, 2023

Questions? email Lindsay@creativeaction.org

Partner Program Manager

FLSA: Exempt

WHO WE ARE
Creative Action is a nationally-recognized youth arts education organization in Austin, Texas. As the largest provider of creative learning programs in Central Texas, we use the arts as a medium to inspire creativity, unlock potential, and transform the lives of students of all ages. Through interactive classroom performances, after school residencies, and community-based programs, our team of professional teaching artists inspire youth to be creative artists, courageous allies, critical thinkers and confident leaders in their communities.

WHO WE WANT
We’re looking for a highly motivated, team-oriented and proactive person who is passionate about working with young people. This position requires someone who has a growth mindset, can-do attitude and is a creative problem solver. Applicants must have flexibility, excellent organization and interpersonal skills, and the ability to foster creativity, collaboration and communication. This person must be able to anticipate challenges, set positive intentions, build trust, and inspire community. We seek someone who is committed to youth development and believes that all people deserve equal opportunities and are valued for their unique life experiences.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The OST (Out of School Time) Partner Program Manager plays a key role overseeing Creative Action’s programming at partner sites (AISD ACE, Prime Time, HACA, other afterschool programs) where programs are facilitated by our partners (not Creative Action). The coordination of this programming also includes the management of a cohort of Teaching Artists that are placed at our partner programs. The OST Partner Program Manager will also serve as a liaison and connector between Creative Action and various stakeholders, partners, and potential collaborators. The OST Partner Program Manager works closely with the Chief Program Officer, Senior Director of OST, Artistic Associates, Program Managers, and Teaching Artists to help develop and maintain high-quality, arts-based youth development programs.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Program Manager will be responsible for implementing/and or supervising additional safety procedures to ensure a safe environment for all staff and students in our in-person programs.

Coordinate Partner Program Logistics

• Serve as primary contact with partner liaisons and uphold regular communication with program partners and maintain regular meetings and communications with contacts at partner organizations.
• Work collaboratively to best match Partner Teaching Artists skills to partner organization needs
• Manage scheduling and placement for partner slots
• Gather necessary data and information form partner contacts
• Support ongoing communication, feedback loops, and troubleshooting for partner placements
• Meet regularly with the OST leadership team to manage program operations and troubleshoot challenges

Lead a Team

• Supervise, guide and/or mentor a diverse team of part-time staff (Partner Teaching Artists) working at partner programs
• Facilitate monthly cohort meetings and promote collaboration between staff
• Support recruitment and training of part-time staff
• Coordinate with other Program Managers to determine teaching assignments;
• Support strategies for part-time staff support, retention, and engagement opportunities
• Ensure Partner Teaching Artists have needed knowledge, skills, and resources they need

Drive Program Quality & Safety

• Collaborate with the OST team to achieve program and company goals
• Maintain all site paperwork and procedures, including attendance, safety protocols, and licensing requirements
• Conduct frequent observations to inform improvement efforts and staff supports as part of our professional learning community
• Develop and facilitate training for part-time staff

Implement Best Practices

• Participate in required ongoing staff development, leadership training, and licensing certification
• Implement program and staff assessment and evaluation in support of a continuous program improvement cycle
• Seek out professional development opportunities in the community and utilize local coalitions and networks to inform and enrich our programming
• Participate in Creative Action’s social justice efforts toward anti-racism and inclusive practices

EXPERIENCE

• 1+ years experience working in after school or summer programs
• 1+ years experience managing a team or collaborative projects
• Proficiency with Word and Google suite, and an aptitude for learning new technology and systems
• Must be able to pass all required background checks and fingerprinting for HHS state licensing and Austin Independent School District
• Maintain HHS state licensing certification requirements, mandatory training, and minimum required annual training hours
• Willing to obtain required CPR & First-aid certification prior to start date (paid for by Creative Action)
• High school diploma or its equivalent
• Transportation essential–travel expected to and from the program sites
• General availability from 10am-6pm Monday-Friday

Preferred Skills

• 1+ years of program management or coordination
• Understanding of best practices in the out of school time or youth development fields
• Previous experience with cultural responsive educational practices (TBRI, Social Emotional Learning, Cultural.
• Experience with visual, digital, or performing arts or interest in a variety of artistic mediums
• Must be able to balance working independently and being a team player
• Ability to prioritize and navigate workload in response to departmental needs
• Comfortable working with neurodiverse students, and students from various backgrounds
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Occasional night and weekend work required

WHAT WE OFFER
Salary: $45,000

 Benefits

• Company contributed Health Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance available
• Company paid life insurance policy
• 403b Retirement Options
• Long term disability
• 20 days PTO to start
• Two company paid rejuvenation weeks (one in summer, one in winter)
• Hybrid remote/in-office workplace
• Company paid Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid TeleDoc benefit for mental health
• Staff discount for after school program/day camps for school aged dependents
• Twelve weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
• Generous bereavement leave
• Human Centered work culture
• Opportunities for staff development and training

TO APPLY
Take some time to familiarize yourself with our organization, what we do, and what we believe in. Then, if this seems like a community you’d like to be a part of, please apply with your resume and a thoughtful cover letter (required) to our Indeed Job Posting. This position will be open through August 14th, 2023.

Start date: September 1, 2023

Creative Action is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, train, compensate, uplift and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

**Please be advised that Creative Action will adjust any health protocols as a direct response to what is happening in the community. This includes a vaccination policy that is not currently a requirement but may be implemented if needed. At this time, masks are required at work only if you have been recently exposed to COVID-19 or if you are in your 10-day window after testing positive. We adhere to hand-washing and good personal hygiene. We keep our building well-ventilated at all times. Building protocols are implemented and regularly updated to ensure our employee’s safety, health, and well-being.

Creative Action has a clear vision: we are an organization in which a diverse group of unique thinkers and talented people come together to want to do their best work serving our students through the Arts. We know that our company would not succeed without the dedication and hard work from our creative and passionate employees.

Creative Action believes in diversity, equity, inclusivity and belonging, and this core set of values is reflected across every department and community in which we serve. We are committed to and focused on anti-racism and anti-oppression, and fold this into our organizational foundation. We believe deeply that diversity and differences are what make us an innovative, compassionate, and forward thinking organization.

We strongly encourage individuals to apply who identify as LGTBQIA+, bilingual, Black, Brown, Indigenous and/or people of color.