ASSOCIATE II, RECREATION SUPERVISOR (ARTS & HUMANITIES)

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JOB SUMMARY:

Milwaukee Recreation is seeking an individual to join its Before/After-School team as the Recreation Supervisor of Arts and Humanities Programs. This individual is responsible for expanding out-of-school-time arts and humanities-related experiences for Milwaukee''s youth. Primary responsibilities include oversight of the Partnership for the Arts & Humanities grant program and High School Arts Internship program; regular monitoring of site-based arts/humanities programs; technical assistance support to contract partners; analysis of program data and nurturing of program partnerships. The ideal candidate is data-driven, creative, results-oriented, and passionate about the impact arts and humanities programs can have on Milwaukee''s youth.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor''s Degree in Arts, Arts Education, Humanities, or related field preferred. May substitute two years of related experience for one year of education.
• A minimum of one (1) year of professional experience coordinating community or school-based arts and humanities-related programs.
• A minimum of one (1) year in monitoring public or private funded grant programs.
• Without a degree: 5 years of directly related full-time experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish and manage a large network of arts and humanities partnerships.

• Work with the Before and After-school Team and the Arts Manager to provide increased arts and humanities opportunities for Milwaukee''s youth.

• Assist in the oversight of the Partnership for the Arts & Humanities and Arts Internship Programs.

• Assist with the design and implementation of the Partnership for the Arts & Humanities grant process including but not limited to:

• Developing the application review and award process utilizing an online grant management system.

• Assembling a Community Review Panel to evaluate applications and recommend allocations to Milwaukee Recreation leadership.

• Ensuring youth voice is incorporated into the grantmaking process.

• Develop and monitor professional services contracts with participating partners.

• Host information sessions and technical assistance workshops to promote the Partnership for the Arts & Humanities and Arts Internship Programs.

• Visit schools and partner locations to ensure contract compliance and quality arts experiences for all participants.

• Serve as a liaison between community arts and humanities partners, Milwaukee Recreation, and MPS schools.

• Assist with collecting and analyzing program data to monitor and demonstrate program impact.

• Plan and execute the annual arts and humanities showcase featuring the work of the Partnership for the Arts & Humanities partners.

• Assess training needs of partnering agencies and coordinate trainings as needed.

• Assist with the oversight of a collective annual budget of $1.9 million dollars.

• Supervise Recreation part-time resource staff.

• Assist with Recreation Department activities as needed.

• Serve on various community or Department committees as required and/or assigned.

• Actively supports the MPS Strategic Plan.

• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the needs of Milwaukee Public Schools and Milwaukee Recreation.

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY THROUGH WECAN. APPLY ONLINE FOR JOB OPENING at http://www.mpsmke.com/careers Join Our Team Apply Online for Admin/Supervisor Positions and follow the links for job opening ID#1033587.