ASALA Program Manager

ASALA Program Manager

Reports to: Chief Operations & Program Officer

Status: Full-time, Exempt

Salary Range: $ 45 ,000 – $ 5 0,000 ( commensurate with experience)

Position Summary

The ASALA Program Manager leads the planning, implementation, and performance of the Arts, Science & Leadership Academy (ASALA). This role ensures high-quality youth programming, effective coordination of program staff, accurate program data, and full compliance with grant and organizational requirements.

Core Responsibilities

Program Operations

Oversee daily implementation of ASALA programming, including afterschool and summer programming.

Maintain program schedules, staffing assignments, and classroom coverage.

Ensure programs operate in alignment with ART INC protocols and program standards.

Staff Supervision

Provide leadership, guidance, and accountability for Site Leads, Teaching Artists, and interns delivering program services.

Establish clear expectations for staff roles, schedules, and program responsibilities.

Address performance concerns promptly and escalate issues to leadership when necessary.

Program Systems & Compliance

Ensure attendance and participant data are entered accurately in program systems (Sawyer, Cornerstone, etc.).

Review program data regularly to maintain reporting accuracy .

Ensure incident reports and documentation are completed according to protocol.

Program Quality & Community Engagement

Maintain positive relationships with youth, families, schools, and community partners.

Respond to program concerns and ensure issues are addressed in a timely and professional manner.

Support continuous program improvement through feedback, evaluation, and data review.

Pathways Internship Worksite

Serve as the worksite supervisor for Pathways interns placed within ASALA programs.

Provide day-to-day guidance on workplace expectations.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Education , Youth Development, Arts Education, or a related field.

3–5 years of experience managing youth programs, afterschool initiatives, or community-based programs.

Experience supervising staff or program facilitators.

Strong organizational and leadership skills.

What Success Looks Like

ASALA programs operate smoothly and consistently.

Program staff maintain structured, well-managed classrooms with fun & engaging activities .

Attendance and participant data are accurate and up to date.

Program documentation and reporting remain audit-ready .

Youth participants experience engaging, structured programming.