Managing Director for Creatives

Spelman College - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Atlanta, GA

Educational Services

About the position

The Managing Director for Creatives will lead Voice Up's national creative arts initiative, focusing on discovering and nurturing artistic voices dedicated to social justice advocacy. This role involves building and overseeing a comprehensive program that utilizes various art forms to drive meaningful social change, particularly within college and university communities across the United States.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a national creative arts search program that identifies emerging artists committed to social justice advocacy
• Develop strategic partnerships with colleges, universities, and arts organizations to expand program reach
• Create evaluation criteria and selection processes for identifying exceptional creative talent
• Establish mentorship and development programs for selected artists
• Oversee program budget and resource allocation
• Lead the development and execution of Voice Up's national campus engagement strategy
• Build relationships with university arts departments, student organizations, and cultural centers
• Create campus-specific programming that resonates with diverse student populations
• Organize campus events, workshops, and performances that showcase Voice Up artists
• Develop strategies to integrate social justice dialogue into creative programming
• Guide the artistic vision for Voice Up's creative initiatives
• Curate performances, exhibitions, and multimedia presentations
• Ensure artistic excellence while maintaining focus on social impact
• Foster collaboration between artists across different disciplines
• Develop platforms for artists to share their work with broader audiences
• Build and lead a team of program coordinators and creative professionals
• Work directly with the Founder to align program initiatives with organizational vision
• Collaborate with marketing, communications, and development teams
• Manage relationships with external partners and stakeholders
• Mentor and support emerging artists within the program

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an institution of higher learning or recent alumni with strong community connections, or Bachelor's degree, Master's preferred in Arts Administration, Fine Arts, Social Justice, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in arts administration, program management, or related field
• Proven track record of developing and scaling creative programs
• Experience working with higher education institutions
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice and advocacy
• Strong network within the arts and social justice communities
• Exceptional leadership and team-building abilities
• Strong strategic planning and program development skills
• Excellence in relationship-building and stakeholder management
• Deep understanding of contemporary social justice issues
• Knowledge of multiple artistic disciplines and creative processes
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Budget management and resource allocation expertise
• Ability to work effectively with diverse communities
• Strong project management and organizational skills

Nice-to-haves

• A passionate commitment to social justice and artistic excellence
• Experience in both grassroots organizing and institutional leadership
• A proven ability to inspire and mobilize creative communities
• An innovative approach to arts programming and community engagement
• A deep understanding of the role of arts in social change
• Strong connections within the national arts community

Benefits

• Equity stake in the organization, with 33% of the corporation's equity set aside to be split evenly across the founding team