School Director for State-Licensed Programming & Adult Workforce Development

The Warhol is one of the four Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, and a collaborative project between Carnegie Institute, Dia Art Foundation, and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. Plans to house The Warhol in Pittsburgh were announced in 1989, and the museum opened its doors during a 24-hour celebration on May 13, 1994. Originally built in 1911 as a distribution center for products sold to mills and mines, The Warhol was redesigned by architect Richard Gluckman and features seven floors of gallery and exhibition space as well as an underground level that houses The Factory education studio and the conservation lab. Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh is interested in candidates who, through their experience and collaborations, will contribute to diversity and excellence of the Carnegie Museums community.
 

This Full-Time position is eligible for the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh’s many Benefits. 

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The School Director for State-Licensed Programming & Adult Workforce Development is responsible for overseeing and supervising the planning and development, implementation, and growth of the Pop District’s Warhol Academy and Carnegie Institute private licensed school workforce programming. This is a direct collaboration with the Senior Director of Learning and Public Engagement at The Andy Warhol Museum. The Warhol Academy and Carnegie Institute’s programming includes single and multi-day cohort-based training sessions, community building events, and other opportunities for participants to learn from practicing professionals with experience in the creative and tech industries as well as experts who teach the in-demand soft skills needed to build sustainable careers.

The School Director for State-Licensed Programming & Adult Workforce Development will also work collaboratively with the museum’s Learning and Public Engagement department on the strategic alignment of Warhol Academy to deliver creative, multi-form, inclusive, effective, engaging, and safe learning experiences for diverse audiences.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• The School Director for State-Licensed Programming & Adult Workforce Development should be a patient, caring individual who has the knowledge and skills to foster welcoming, safe, creative learning experiences that facilitate exploration of creative education opportunities.
• They must be comfortable with multiple learning styles and teaching methods, to support their coordinators in adapting their approaches in a dynamic setting to meet the needs program participants.
• Experience facilitating informal learning (experiential, community-based, outdoors, in museums, after-school programs, or similar settings) is preferred.
• Successful candidates will have consistently demonstrated their ability to apply their knowledge of facilitating educational programs and overseeing educational coordinators.
• They must be comfortable adapting their approaches in a dynamic setting to meet the needs of diverse participants.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in education, community engagement, media arts, video production, film history or marketing is preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in program facilitation and project management in formal or informal settings, with a focus on media arts or marketing is required.
• Must have strong Office and Google Suite capabilities and/or capacity to learn and cross sharing-communication platforms.
• Familiarity with CRMs and work management systems
• Ability to set milestones and provide progress updates
• Ability to coordinate and facilitate meetings with a variety of stakeholders
• Documented ability to contribute to team settings such as content captures, planning, and feedback sessions, and other in-person engagements.
• Demonstrated aptitude for creativity, curiosity, passion, enthusiasm, integrity, and a strong professional ethic.
• Cultural competency and experience collaborating with diverse communities.
• Passion for/interest in Andy Warhol, art, media, design, education and popular culture. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position often requires constant mobility around the classroom. If the person is not able to bend or lift items of 20 – 50 lbs., they must be willing to ask for assistance performing tasks that require these actions.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUTABILITIES:   

• Collaborating with subcontractors and third-party entities to ensure that program deliverables and expectations are being met.
• Developing recruitment strategies with the Acting Director of the Carnegie Institute to matriculate 40 participants through the Digital Marketing Diploma program annually as well as 32 fellows in The Warhol Academy and 5-10 mentors for the mentorship program.
• Fostering partnerships with area employers, nonprofits, regional agencies, and other organizations to ensure impactful economic outcomes for participants through job placements, 1099 contract work, continuing education, professional development, industry certifications, and related support services.
• Oversees contracts for subcontractors and third-party entities.
• Maintaining the license for Carnegie Institute’s Private Licensed School and its related programming including
• Serving as Carnegie Institute’s School Director
• Coordinating with Carnegie Institute's Acting Director(s)
• Working with AWM/CM legal and finance teams for required state and local financial and data reporting requirements
• Oversees the participant CRM for programs including:
• Initial participant data entry
• Curating data reports for Pop District leadership, philanthropic funders, and other parties as needed
• Gather quantitative and qualitative responses from participants that inform participant support needs
• Outreach to participants for longer term participant tracking
• Produce outcome reports from Hubspot for quarterly and annual reports and more often as needed.
• Request reports from CM for tracking 1099 contractor outcomes.
• Maintain a recruiting and onboarding process to contract instruction providers for the private licensed school.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITES:

• Supervising the Coordinators of The Warhol Academy and working with The Warhol Creative to refine content and marketing strategies that will be developed by the Media Production Coordinator such as alum profile videos, event recap videos, participant photos, and related program storytelling assets.
• Overseeing and supervising the Program Coordinators to organize internal events for program participants and alum to network and/or pursue additional professional development opportunities, such as Conferences, Opportunity Days, a bi-annual program and employer recruitment event, or professional development workshops led by Carnegie Museum of Pittsburgh’s Employment and Training team.
• Providing input to the Marketing Team from The Andy Warhol Museum to promote program opportunities via email blasts, press releases, and other promotional outlets managed by the Marketing Team.
• Direction and oversight for the Digital Marketing, Mentorship, Digital Content Creation and Filmmaking and Post Production programs.
• Managing, analyzing, and reporting on Warhol Academy related budgets for departmental operations; restricted funds; and grant projects.

• Collaborating with The Pop District and LPE staff, and consultants to evaluate workforce programs and activities; analyze and respond to findings; and contribute to research and learning in the field of workforce development and museum education.
• Connecting with local organizations and community groups to grow and support the Pop District and The Academy’s network.
• Other duties as assigned.

The following PA Act 153 clearances, or proof of application of clearances, are required beginning employment and as a condition of continued employment: Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check Obtaining the required clearances is completed as part of the new hire process.

Carnegie Museums is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minorities / Females / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

The above job description reflects the essential functions and qualifications for the position identified, and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position. The job description does not constitute an employment contract and does not alter the at-will relationship between CMP and the employee.   

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