Visual Arts Education Manager

Overview

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Department: Education

Anticipated Salary: $38,500

The Visual Arts Education Manager will cultivate initiatives and programming to inspire the next generation and grow a culture of continued learning through the arts within our community.

The Visual Arts Education Manager will lead visual arts education initiatives and oversee all aspects of visual arts classes, camps, studio operations, and related educational programming at Woodstock Arts. Reporting to the Education Director, this role collaborates frequently with the Visual Arts Department, as well as with other staff, teaching artists, and volunteers, to create a cohesive and inspiring learning environment.

The Visual Arts Education Manager will help shape a welcoming community of students of all ages, where creativity, curiosity, and skill-building are nurtured through thoughtful curriculum and meaningful experiences. By improving processes, strengthening programs, and supporting the launch of new initiatives aligned with the organization’s strategic plan, the Visual Arts Education Manager will play a key role in expanding community impact and deepening lifelong engagement with the arts.

• You are energized by teaching and learning, and you love creating spaces where students of all ages feel seen, supported, and inspired.
• You think big and act boldly – comfortable dreaming up new ideas and rolling up your sleeves to make them happen.
• You are highly accountable and organized, able to juggle multiple classes, camps, and projects while keeping details and deadlines on track.
• You bring a strong, practical mindset to creative work – comfortable working within budgets, schedules, and systems to help programs thrive.
• You can work evenings and weekends, in line with class schedules, camps, and special events.
• You’re a natural collaborator who enjoys partnering with teaching artists, staff, and volunteers, and you communicate clearly and kindly.
• You are solutions-focused and calm under pressure, seeing challenges as opportunities to improve processes and experiences.
• You’re down-to-earth, approachable, and enjoy building relationships with students, families, artists, and community members.
• You are committed to equity, inclusion, and accessibility in arts education, and you’re curious about how to better serve a diverse community.

Woodstock Arts is one of the few multidisciplinary arts organizations that exist in a small community. We are a cultural hub in the heart of Downtown Woodstock, GA. Through theatre, concerts, visual arts, festivals, classes, camps, and a vibrant campus, we create opportunities for people of all ages to gather, connect, grow, and engage with their community.

As a cornerstone for creativity in our small but rapidly growing community, we strive to make the arts feel welcoming, alive, and accessible in everyday life.

MISSION: Engage Community with Relevant Art Experiences Every Day

VISION: To Lead the Nation in how arts exist in small communities.

OUR RESPONSIBILITY: To encourage a bold and adventurous Woodstock by championing and investing in creativity—supporting artists, inspiring audiences, and cultivating a place where imagination, curiosity, and community spirit can flourish.

STAFF VALUES:
Make it Better, Find Humanity, Focus on the On-Ramps, Meaningful Work/Meaningful Impact, Mind your Mindset, Choose Trust First

Arts Education Initiatives & Programming [35%]

• Work closely with staff to lead the development and execution of education initiatives to advance, engage, and grow the community’s culture and economy through arts education. Arts Education initiatives and programming include, but are not limited to, classes, camps, workshops, and exhibits in the Visual Arts, working with local artists as arts educators, as well as partnerships with schools and local organizations.
• Design and direct educational programs such as…