Guild Program Manager

The Mural Arts Restorative Justice department seeks a passionate and highly organized Guild Program Manager who is committed to working in partnership with justice-impacted individuals (especially those 18-24 years old) to engage community driven public art processes that advance specific restorative justice goals and strengthen long-term advocacy work.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide structure, consistency, guidance, and regular supervision to supportive staff and Guild participants with support from the Director; Manage Guild cohort scheduling for 25 justice and/or system impacted participants primarily between ages of 18 and 24.
• Develop programming and curriculum to include skill development, career exploration, conflict resolution, creative and art making programs that bridge members into identification of career and/or educational opportunities.
• Provide facilitation and introduction of program pillars; Identify engaging exercises, activities, and speakers that highlight and enrich the core concepts of the program.
• Deliver or organize participant trainings that respond to areas of learning and growth within the Restorative Justice Department.
• Manage the interview and screening process for participant selection for each cohort. Work with supportive staff and assign roles and responsibilities for each area of the process.
• Manage approved budget for the Guild, ensuring expenses are in alignment and all demonstrative protocols governing the budget are followed.
• Ensure all required data is collected and maintained to ensure compliance with funder requirements and regular grant reporting deadlines.
• In a collaborative and professional manner, provide support to a robust village of internal and external partners assembled in service of the program participant’s personal and career aspirations.
• Establish community partnerships that increase the reach of the department and opportunities for the participants.
• Connect participants to job and or training opportunities that provide an ideal pathway to life sustaining employment.
• Develop frameworks that empower participants towards their individualized goals and forge strong, positive bonds between justice impacted participants and communities.
• Other duties and responsibilities assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience facilitating or instructing groups of participants/students over the age of 18
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience working with Justice impacted communities or communities impacted by substance misuse or mental health challenges.
• Bachelor’s Degree in related fields or equivalent experience.
• Technical experience with Google Suite including the ability to create presentations, documents and create and contribute to spreadsheets.
• Stated experience with managing supportive staff
• Advanced interpersonal/communication skills, with excellent team building skills.
• Familiarity with Trauma Informed Care, Restorative Practice and/or Youth Mental Health preferred.
• Ability to develop/maintain relationships and partnerships in multiple communities and contexts across race, class, nationality, gender, ability, and language.

Compensation: This position offers a $58,700 annual salary. Mural Arts is pleased to offer competitive and comprehensive benefits offerings, including paid time off options, health insurance with 90% of premiums covered by the organization, dental benefits covered 100% for single coverage, hybrid work schedule, access to EAP services, and more!