Education & Outreach Manager

$65,000 - $75,000/Yr

The Arion Press / Grabhorn Institute - San Francisco, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

San Francisco, CA

About the position

The Education & Outreach Manager at The Arion Press / Grabhorn Institute is responsible for organizing and managing public education initiatives, including tours, workshops, and community outreach programs. This role serves as a key ambassador to the Bay Area arts community, executing educational outreach programs that promote hand bookmaking, letterpress printing, and artist books. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, collaborative, and passionate about engaging diverse audiences through innovative educational experiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all aspects of the public tours program, including ticket sales, promotion, and attendance tracking.
• Manage and oversee school outreach programs inviting local high schools and colleges for targeted activities and tours.
• Conceive a reinvigorated tour experience for Arion's new Fort Mason facility.
• Organize and run LEGO printing workshop series at local libraries, schools, and centers.
• Create curriculum and materials to introduce printing and artist books to new audiences.
• Produce all promotional materials needed for the education program, such as brochures and flyers.
• Develop and teach a bookmaking workshop for students at local schools.
• Organize a system for tracking the program's impact, including the number of students, visitors, and events.
• Write reports and grants on the short-term impact and long-term vision of the education program.
• Organize outreach to under-served communities offering free tours and transportation for schools and community partners.
• Develop and manage specialized outreach projects to cultivate new target audiences.
• Create and execute action plans to grow Arion's audience by over 10,000 a year.
• Oversee and maintain displays in the Arion Gallery and public atrium.
• Create and manage a system to track outreach numbers and impact.
• Coordinate monthly newsletters, press releases, and social media in tandem with the Sales & Marketing Department.
• Help build long-term partnerships with local arts organizations, museums, and schools.
• Staff public events and assist with event planning logistics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred, or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in teaching and managing educational programs targeting youth and young adults.
• Proven knowledge of contemporary art, letterpress printing, literature, and book arts.
• Strong competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of Constant Contact, Squarespace, and Google Docs.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to multi-task.
• Enthusiasm for working with children and youth.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced setting with shifting priorities.
• Prior knowledge and experience with letterpress printing and bookmaking is a major plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with community engagement and outreach initiatives.
• Familiarity with arts education and programming.
• Skills in grant writing and reporting.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Life insurance