Programs Director

About Sewn Arts
Sewn Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in Atlanta, GA with a mission to improve public well-being through the integration of arts & culture into civic life. Sewn aids care providers and health & human service agencies by leveraging the transformative power of the arts to improve the health & welll-being of the people they serve. Learn more at www.sewnarts.org.

Sewn Arts is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate differences and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our team members. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.

About the Position
Sewn Arts seeks a motivated and multi-talented professional to serve as its Programs Director. Reporting to the CEO, the Programs Director will be responsible for the development and implementation of Sewn Arts programs with care providers and health & human service agencies as the organization grows and increases its impact in Georgia and beyond. In addition, the Programs Director will support Sewn Arts’ efforts to develop new partnerships, identify evidence-based arts interventions, and strengthen the organization’s operations. The ideal candidate will have the ability to both implement programs and design/develop new initiatives, with a focus on building a sustainable foundation for Sewn Arts’ future growth. This is an opportunity for an individual with experience in project management, program design, and partnerships to join a start-up organization with potential for growth in the arts & health field.

Position Status
Beginning as a part-time contract position at approximately 20-25 hours/week, the Programs Director will join Sewn for an initial three-month contract, to be reviewed at the completion of 90-day period and against agreed upon benchmarks. If mutually agreed upon, the position will continue on a contract basis through April 2022 with the intention of moving to a full-time, salaried position if funding permits. Sewn Arts’ is seeking a candidate who wants to grow with the organization and seeks to make a lasting impression on the organization’s early development.

Duties & Responsibilities

Program Development, Implementation & Evaluation

• Organizing programs and activities in accordance with Sewn’s mission and goals
• Develop arts-based health & wellness interventions that are informed by existing programs from across the globe
• Planning, coordinating, documentation, and evaluation of Sewn’s program execution
• Creation and management of program budgets and other materials
• Active participation in and facilitation of program activities

Relationship Management

• Developing and maintaining partnerships in the arts & health field
• Stakeholder communications, negotiations, and problem-solving
• Assisting with partnership development
• Supporting resource development activities in partnership with the CEO
• Recruitment and training of program implementation personnel
• Managing contracted program personnel
• Developing partnerships with industry leaders and cultural organizations to source program personnel

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in program coordination and development
• Experience working in health & wellness, mental/behavioral health, or public health
• Clear and significant experience providing direct service programs to individuals in healthcare and/or health & human service agencies
• Demonstrated familiarity with the role of arts & culture in impacting individual or community well-being
• Attention to cultural awareness in all forms of stakeholder engagement
• Willingness to work evenings or weekends as program schedules necessitate

Other Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal and human relations skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other online tools
• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team
• Ability to thrive within a fast-paced, results-driven environment and work on multiple projects simultaneously and effectively
• Committed to building positive relationships with all agency stakeholders, across levels, roles and functions
• Solutions and detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
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Compensation
As a contract position, the Programs Director will be compensated an hourly rate of $30/hour. On average, the position should not exceed 25 hours per week.

Additionally, Sewn will contribute a fixed $100/month to be applied towards internet, phone, and local travel expenses. Travel beyond the 10-county metro area will be reimbursed at the federal mileage rate of $0.56/mile. Additionally, Sewn will provide a membership to Switchyards co-working space during the contract period.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a resume with a cover letter to hr@sewnarts.org. Since we are an organization that works at the crossroads of arts & health, cover letters should address, at a minimum, the following two questions: “Where do you see opportunities to improve the arts & health field as a whole?” and “What are the essential components of a high-impact arts & health initiative?” Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and accepted until a candidate has been hired. All applicants will be notified of their application status once a hiring decision has been made but not before.

We recognize that the job application process can create barriers to access for many applicants who are interested in applying. Our job calls are written in English, shared online and require applicants to email their applications in English. This creates technological, linguistic, communication, and cultural barriers, to name a few.

In recognition of these barriers to access, eligible applicants can request assistance to help alleviate some of the costs associated with preparing and submitting a job application. To request assistance, please email hr@sewnarts.org with the type of assistance you are requesting. Additionally, please provide the name and contact information of someone who can help you (this could be a trusted friend or family member, or a professional service provider). We may be able to make recommendations depending on the service being requested. If financial assistance for services is requested, please indicate the amount you are requesting, including the service provider’s hourly rate.