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TITLE: Director of Fine Arts
DEPT: Fine Arts Program
REPORTS TO: Senior Director of Academic Programs
PURPOSE:
Direct the ongoing work of Project GRAD Houston’s (PGH) Fine Arts Program in order to provide partnering feeder schools with a highly coordinated, quality, comprehensive, sequential program that meets national and state standards in Pre-K through 12th grades. Strengthen critical partnerships, including all levels of HISD and local arts organizations, so that students have access to an arts-enriched world with greater opportunities for academic success. Create new partnerships with Houston’s arts organizations that will compliment and enrich the experiences of the students served by Project GRAD.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:
- Direct all day-to-day aspects of the implementation of the Project GRAD Houston Fine Arts Program. Direct, coordinate, support, and evaluate the work of the Project GRAD Houston Fine Arts staff.
- Collaborate with all Project GRAD Houston staff, relevant HISD staff (principals, teachers), and arts partners to further the mission of Project GRAD Houston and its Fine Arts Program.
- Meet regularly with PGH Founder and Fine Arts Chairperson. Make recommendations for improvements in departmental organization in order to more effectively reach annual goals and Project GRAD Houston’s mission.
- Establish and maintain procedures/systems to monitor and report the status of the Fine Arts Program at each Project GRAD Houston school.
- Develop and manage annual department budgets. Provide operational reports and analyze financial reporting regularly, as well as any special reporting related to Fine Arts performance as required by any department-related grants.
- Direct all aspects of events related to the department: annual Fine Arts Festival, Summer Camp, and other special events.
- Create or expand programs to appropriately and effectively engage parents and other community members in the ongoing work of the Fine Arts Program and in the mission of Project GRAD Houston.
- Initiate and maintain partnerships and collaborations with arts related organizations and other partners to enhance and support the program.
- Assist Project GRAD Houston’s development and public relations efforts as needed.
- Support all aspects of the Project GRAD model.
PRIMARY CONTACTS & PURPOSE:
Project GRAD Houston
- PGH Fine Arts Chairperson & Founding Board Member
- PGH Executive Director
- Senior Director: for grant compliance and program coordination
- Director Parent & Community Engagement; for parent programming and college access intersections
Houston Independent School District
- School Principals, Executive Principals, Regional office staff
- Parents and guardians
- Central Office Fine Arts/Magnet staff
Community Partners
The Alley Theatre
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Carnegie Library
Children’s Museum of Houston
Cultural Arts Council of Houston/Harris County
DaCamera of Houston
FotoFest International
Houston Symphony
University of Houston
Moores School of Music
Blaffer Gallery
Marian Anderson String Quartet
Arts Alive, Inc.
Houston Ballet Academy
Houston Grand Opera
InterActive Theater
Kuumba House
Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Multicultural Education and Counseling through the Arts (MECA)
Museum of Cultural Arts, Houston
Puppet Pizzazz
Leanna Sparacino and Company Dancers
Stephen F. Austin State University’s Department of Music
Sullivan’s School of Dance
Young Audiences of Houston
Local, State, Federal Arts Organizations
- For up-to-date knowledge of current programs, resources available, and reporting of activities related to grant requirements.
EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of eight (8) years experience in the arts community, arts education, or related field, preferably serving students or families in low income communities.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS:
A Bachelor’s Degree is required; a Master’s Degree preferred
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
- Excellent communication and analytical skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) and other office software
- Valid Texas Drivers License, proof of liability insurance, and ability to travel to school sites and family residences
Inquiries, please contact jobs@projectgradhouston.org
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