Daybreak Arts
Program Manager

Job Summary 

Daybreak Arts seeks a full-time Program Manager who will be responsible for managing the artwork and merchandise inventory database, processing art supply requests and orders, coordinating and managing artistic workshops and exhibitions, assisting in developing artistic curriculum and programming, and tracking artists’ progress. The Program Manager will report to the Executive Director and will supervise the Artist Manager position. The Program Manager will play a key role in shaping the artistic direction of the organization and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, impactful programming.

Our Team: 

We are currently a small, passionate team consisting of 3 full-time staff members—Executive Director, Program Manager (NOW HIRING), and Artist Manager—that value collaboration, creative solutions, and the impact of equitable art access across communities.  We are assisted by volunteers, interns, and our Board of Directors of 14+ people.  We are hopeful that the Program Manager will bring diverse life experiences and innovative ideas to help us form a well-rounded team.

Is this role right for you?

The ideal candidate for Daybreak Arts’ Program Manager position is someone with diverse life experiences who is interested in building their communication, leadership, and project management skills while gaining experience with a growing arts nonprofit social enterprise. The ideal candidate is someone who embraces challenges with creative problem-solving, likes executing projects from start to finish, and thrives in flexibility and autonomy with work.

Job Responsibilities:

Management

  • Supervise program personnel, interns, and volunteers by assigning tasks, checking in on progress, and ensuring successful time management and productivity

  • Provide assistance and contributions in strategic plan development and organizational documents, including adherence to and implementation of the plan

Art Coordination

  • Manage artwork and merchandise inventory online (photographing and uploading new inventory, maintaining off-site/shipping disclaimers, adding reproductions from group volunteer projects, rotating visible collections, etc.)

  • Maintain storage and organization of artwork

  • Fulfill online orders and manages the shipping and pick-up processes (Pulls sold artwork and merchandise from gallery to prepare for shipping or pick-up)

  • Coordinate and manages Daybreak Arts Gallery (Installation of new shows, Restocks merchandise and organize storefront area) 

  • Coordinate and manage off-site exhibitions (Coordinates all exhibitions by building relationship and determining details with off-site location, selecting artwork, delivering/picking up artwork, installing works when necessary, and keeping an updated list of exhibiting artwork)

Art Education

  • Oversee the development and implementation of Learning Management System and Art & Entrepreneurial Education programming

  • Develop and coordinate in-house or off-site artistic programming and skill- & technique-based workshops and field trips for artists, from basic skills to advanced (including purchasing supplies as needed)

Community Partnerships

  • Establish and maintain relationships with unhoused resource providers 

  • Maintain and further develop partnership(s) with Frist Art Museum and other programming community partners as outlined in the strategic plan

Studio & Supplies

  • Oversee overall studio organization, logistics, and maintenance

  • Oversee art supply budget and assists Artist Manager in request fulfillment

  • Coordinate in-kind donations and art supply drives. Document in-kind supply donations

  • Keep the Amazon Art Supply Drive Wish List updated

Marketing & Design

  • Website maintenance and updates to programming-related pages

  • Promotion of artists and exhibitions on social media/newsletters/blogs

Program Development:

  • Help with data collection and program evaluation

  • Provide feedback to the Executive Director on grants that support the organization’s programming.

Your Qualifications & Mindset

The following skills will help you succeed in accomplishing the tasks above:

Arts Experience, Education & Exhibition Skills:

  • Experience with personal art-making, exhibiting art, and/or teaching art 

  • Experience preparing and installing a gallery space

  • Experience matting and framing artwork strongly preferred

  • Ability to assess studio and gallery needs and make arrangements for the timely purchase of supplies or equipment

  • Ability to keep a studio space clean and organized on a regular basis

People Management Skills

  • Ability to work comfortably and practice empathy with people from various cultures, socio-economic backgrounds, religions, criminal histories, and mental health needs

  • Experience in mental health practices, which may include: Trauma-Informed Care, de-escalation, active listening

  • Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills which will contribute to productive conversations about potentially difficult topics

  • Ability to implement appropriate boundaries with people and work

Project Management Skills

  • Project Management experience highly preferred, especially in an art related capacity

  • Ability to plan, prioritize, and execute tasks on timely matters

  • Detail-oriented

  • Ability to shape collaborations and partnerships with others

  • Demonstrated ability to multitask, work under minimal supervision, manage multiple priorities, and adhere to deadlines while maintaining a personal commitment to produce quality work

  • Familiarity with computer software (Google Drive, Gmail, SquareSpace), information databases, internet and email

 Individual Qualities & Work Ethic:

  • Flexibility in all aspects of the work required

  • Ability to multitask and work under minimal supervision

  • Ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines

  • Ability to work as part of a diverse team

  • Reliable transportation

  • Strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility

  • Embodiment and commitment to Daybreak’s mission and cores values: Community Power, Community Accountability, Collective Liberation, Self- and Community-Care,  Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, Self-Determination

Salary & Benefits:

This is a full-time FLSA overtime-exempt salaried position requiring approximately 40 hours per work week (defined as Sunday through Saturday). Employees receive compensatory time when they work extra hours. Your regular weekly schedule is flexible and will be determined with the Executive Director upon hire. This position is hybrid, and the employee can work both at home and in the studio as responsibilities dictate. 

This position’s annual salary range is $40,000-$45,000 with two weeks of PTO the first year increasing each year, and 16 paid holidays in addition to paid Fridays off during the summer and the week off between Christmas and New Year’s. Must be available to work some evenings and weekends.

Other Benefits of working at Daybreak Arts include:
This is an opportunity to contribute purpose-filled work at a growing organization with flexible work schedules, a collaborative team that values work/life balance, professional development and growth opportunities, internal advancement, and access to a company vehicle to utilize (valid driver's license required) for transportation of Artists/artwork.


How To Apply:

Does this seem like a role and workplace where you would thrive? Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter to our Executive Director, Nicole Minyard at nicole@daybreakarts.org. Position will start immediately. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

ABOUT DAYBREAK ARTS

Daybreak Arts is a social enterprise nonprofit that creates artistic and economic opportunities for people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity by providing them access to the creative resources needed to achieve personal fulfillment and success. Our Artist Collective Program equips participating artists with the artistic resources, training, and marketplace to gain financial independence and overcome barriers to employment by leveraging their creative talent to earn meaningful and creative income. We also work to highlight the creative talents of people impacted by homelessness in order to broaden perspectives and foster meaningful and equitable relationships across communities.