Director of the Arts

Job Description

The DA provides leadership and coordination of the school’s arts programs, encompassing music, drama, and visual arts, to foster student potential and God-given talents. This role is instrumental in shaping and executing a cohesive vision for the arts, promoting enthusiasm and unity across programs, and serving as a resource for parents, students, faculty, and the community. 

Responsibilities:

Visioning and Leadership

• Develop and implement a unified, strategic vision for the arts program.
• Promote growth, professionalism, and unity across all arts programs.
• Assess and report progress to the administrative team.

Program Administration

• Plan, schedule, and budget for arts initiatives, including new projects.
• Coordinate in-school and co-curricular arts operations, including curriculum development, faculty scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Manage student engagement in arts activities, including strings programs and performance logistics.

Outreach and Partnerships

• Lead fundraising efforts through the Society for the Performing Arts.
• Build partnerships with community organizations and alumni.
• Organize master classes, industry collaborations, and fine arts celebrations.
• Collaborate with Advancement and Marketing teams to promote events.

Event and Facilities Management

• Oversee event planning and execution, including concerts, drama productions, art shows, and the Night of Music & Art (NOMA).
• Coordinate community outreach performances (e.g., Christmas, nursing homes, Memorial Day).
• Manage facility rentals and house operations with volunteer coordination.

Faculty and Staff Support

• Oversee budgets for arts programs.
• Provide support for major events and tours, with approval from principals and the administrative team.
• Plan and support the arts festival in the spring.
• Supervise technical coordination.