Programming Director (Remote)
- Employer
- The Creative Ladder
- Location
- Maryland, United States
- Salary
- $75,000.00 - $85,000.00
- Closing date
- Aug 25, 2022
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- Position Type
- Fundraising, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Programs, Managing Volunteers, Program Administration and Management
- Fields
- Other Fields
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Status: Full time
Salary: $75,000-$85,000 Annually
Location: Remote - Anywhere in the US
Reports to: Chief Content Officer
The Creative Ladder, a recently launched national 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is seeking its first Programming Director. This full-time position is fully remote, and the salary range is $75,000-$85,000.
About The Creative Ladder:
Founded in 2022, The Creative Ladder is dedicated to making creative careers more accessible, especially for rising professionals from underrepresented communities and low-income backgrounds. The nonprofit offers student outreach, mentorship connections and leadership training and networking events for those beginning their careers in fields including advertising, marketing, design and commercial production.
Job description:
The Programming Director oversees all of The Creative Ladder's outreach, educational and networking initiatives, which include outreach to students in a classroom setting (virtual or in-person), ongoing virtual leadership training programs for rising professionals, networking events in key U.S. cities, an annual two-day conference and a one-on-one mentorship network.
The ideal candidate will:
-
Thrive in a growing, startup
environment rich in opportunity for proactive, creative
thinking
Have a proven background in three
core areas: curriculum development, program administration and
event planning
Be comfortable with public speaking
and leading educational programs
Enjoy leading educational programs
through passion, relatability and engagement rather than dry
delivery or corporate jargon
Be a strong networker with an eye for
identifying potential instructors or guest speakers on key
topics
Feel comfortable talking to a wide
range of age/career levels, from high school and college students
to rising professionals and executives
Develop, lead and administer programs
specifically focused on creative industries such as brand marketing
and advertising.
Understand the importance of
constantly analyzing results and optimizing programs to make them
more effective and sustainable over time
Have a strong understanding of the
marketing, advertising, design and commercial production
industries.
Have completed a workplace Diversity,
Equity, Inclusion & Belonging certification or similar
program
Have direct experience with leading
results-driven programs, preferably in areas such as career
development or corporate diversity, equity and inclusion
Be experienced at working with
program sponsors and corporate partnerships
Be passionate about uplifting talent
of color, the LGBTQ+ community, immigrants and the children of
immigrants, and other groups that have traditionally faced bias and
unfair practices in the workplace.
Qualifications:
-
Minimum 5 years of professional
program management experience, preferably in a nonprofit and/or
educational space
Direct experience with curriculum
development and implementation such as for certification programs
or professional lesson plans
Excellent writing, communication and
public speaking skills
Significant computer proficiency
including Macs and PCs
Extensive experience with spreadsheet
software such as Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets
Experienced with working and managing
projects remotely
Familiarity with website / CMS
management preferred
Knowledge of the lived realities of
employment/workplace challenges faced by underrepresented
groups—such as people of color, LGBTQ+ and immigrant
families—preferred
To Apply
Email your resume to info [at] creativeladder.org with the subject line "[Your Name] - Programming Director Application"
Benefits:
-
401(k) with match
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Schedule:
-
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday, with exceptions for
occasional weekend events
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