Program Director - Art Gallery (Carlsbad) Job at Front Porch, Carlsbad, CA

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  • Front Porch
  • Carlsbad, CA

Job Description

Overview

Front Porch Gallery (FPG) is an arts nonprofit program and gallery space dedicated to expanding creative opportunities for older adults and people with disabilities. We provide an inclusive environment that fosters creative expression and encourages intergenerational dialogue. Through a vibrant mix of gallery exhibitions, workshops, and community initiatives, we are passionate about building relationships and championing the transformative power of creativity.

FPG is a program of Front Porch, a nonprofit provider of housing and services, and shares its physical location with Carlsbad by the Sea, a Front Porch senior living community.

The Front Porch Gallery Program Director is responsible for designing and delivering engaging, high-quality creative programming that connects with older adults and welcomes participants of all ages from the broader community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The duties listed below are considered essential to the successful performance of this position, as defined by Front Porch. Additional responsibilities may be assigned in the future and may also be considered essential to the role:

  • Collaboratively shape vision for inspiring, accessible, replicable programming.
  • Establish and achieve annual program goals in collaboration with leadership.
  • Oversee program and site operations, ensuring daily activities align with the organization's mission and program goals.
  • Manage, plan, and co-curate a rotating exhibition program and related events.
  • Supervise Gallery Program Manager, providing 1:1 coaching, team meetings, and professional development opportunities.
  • Identify and implement creative local outreach opportunities.
  • Develop program and communication materials.
  • Manage all marketing activities, including advertising, video, social media, direct mail, and website content.
  • Strategically cultivate relationships with CBTS staff/residents, local organizations, and community members.
  • Lead special projects to support program development.
  • Proactively seek opportunities to strengthen and expand the program reach and its impact.
  • Meet regularly with supervisor to review progress, address issues, and plan future initiatives.
  • Complete all administrative work, employment requirements, and required reporting.
  • Assist with evaluating and reporting on program outcomes and impact.
  • Contribute to the budgeting process, as well as grant and sponsorship efforts, as needed.
  • Perform all other related duties as assigned.

DETAILED SKILLS NEEDED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Leadership

  • Foster and participate in an open, inclusive and welcoming work environment by modeling FP's behaviors and values, which are consistent with the organization's vision and mission. Acts as a role model for the behavior needed that is consistent with the FP Culture.

Communication/Interpersonal

  • Effective oral and written communication skills appropriate to the audience's needs.
  • Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations live via online or virtual mediums.
  • Excellent collaboration and team-building skills.
  • Effective conflict management skills.
  • Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and executive management.

Decision Making/Organization Skills

  • Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Ability to perform work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis.

Productivity

  • Demonstrated time management and priority-setting skills.
  • Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Ability to prioritize responsibilities and organize workload to ensure that timeframes are met and the work is completed within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated ability to define, develop, and analyze performance measures and metrics; exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis.

EDUCATION OR EQUIVALENT QUALIFICATIONS

Essential/Preferred

  • Essential Bachelors Degree; Liberal Arts or similar.
  • Equivalent Experience instead of Education: Associates Degree/Two years of College plus Two years of related work experience or Four years of related work experience.
  • Preferred Masters Degree; Liberal Arts or similar.

CREDENTIALS OR EQUIVALENT QUALIFICATIONS

Essential/Preferred

  • None
  • Preferred: None

EXPERIENCE OR EQUIVALENT QUALIFICATIONS

Essential/Preferred

  • Essential Minimum Experience: 5 years of professional creative arts based programming and community-based programming development.
  • Essential Supervisory: 5 years of prior supervisory experience.
  • Preferred: None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions:

  • Must be able to remain stationary 20% of the time.
  • Must be able to lift or carry items.
  • Seldom: 11-25 pounds
  • Occasionally: 11-25 pounds
  • Frequently: 1-10 pounds
  • Constantly: Negligible
  • Must occasionally ascend/descend stairs to provide essential services.
  • Must succinctly communicate information and ideas so others will understand accurately exchanged information.
  • Must consistently work in an office and assisted living facility-type atmosphere.
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