Studio by the Tracks · 22 hours ago
Studio Director
Birmingham, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$40K/yr - $45K/yrStudio By The Tracks (SBTT) is seeking a Program Director focused on mission-driven work and inclusivity in the arts. The Program Director will oversee programmatic operations, supervise staff, and ensure a welcoming environment for artists and volunteers.
Non-profit Organization Management
Hiring Manager
Boo Gilder
Responsibilities
Contribute to and oversee the creative vision and quality of work produced by SBTT artists
Support SBTT artists in the creation of artwork, including conceptualization and planning for: Individual artists projects, commissioned work(s), exhibitions, special projects, annual fundraisers and other events
Manage classes to ensure a supportive, positive experience for artists, program staff, and volunteers
Contribute to class setup, cleanup, and facilitation as needed
Address conflicts, de-escalate behavior, and support safety in the studio
Oversee post-production processes to prepare artwork for display and sale
Oversee production schedule in collaboration with Studio Manager and coordinate with Marketing on commissions, merchandise, and seasonal projects
Contribute to the curation of artwork for exhibitions, fundraisers, and special events
Support and oversee SBTT programs in coordination with program staff and leadership, including our core Adult Program, Transitional Program, Artist-in-Residency (AIR) Program, and community programs
Maintain open, clear communication across program staff, leadership, and other departments
Ensure a supportive, inclusive studio environment for artists, volunteers, and staff
Collaborate with leadership and program staff to assess mission alignment, capacity, and feasibility for new and existing programs
Develop, refine, and uphold program policies
Manage and participate in hiring program staff in collaboration with leadership
Build and maintain positive relationships with artists, caregivers, supporters, and community partners
Communicate regularly with artists, caregivers, and support organizations regarding scheduling, attendance, events, commissions, and program updates
Respond to and manage inquiries from prospective artists
Oversee intake and onboarding of new artists, collecting necessary forms and communicating studio policies
Maintain accurate contact information in internal databases and communication systems
Support Studio Manager in and contribute to the maintenance, organization, and functionality of studio spaces and inventory of supplies, equipment, and materials
Order supplies and maintain accurate receipt and budget tracking
Oversee program expenditures and collaborate on budget development
Collaborate with studio staff on framing, finishing, packaging, and preparation of works on paper
Track creation, finishing (i.e. framing or packaging), and pricing of artwork for upcoming events and projects
Oversee pricing of artwork and special commissions
Provide direct supervision, scheduling, and administrative oversight of the AIR program
Ensure the AIR program reflects SBTT’s mission and supports meaningful collaboration
Manage the call for applications and AIR selection process
Meet with AIRs throughout their residency to support project development and logistics
Manage the AIR budget and track expenses
Coordinate educational components and final presentations with AIRs and Marketing & Development
Support grant research, writing, and reporting as needed
Compile program data, track expenses, and contribute to program budgets
Maintain accurate contact databases for artists, caregivers, and partner organizations
Participate in and support major fundraising events
Represent SBTT at local art, outreach, and networking events as necessary
Qualification
Required
Organized and committed to collaboration
Enthusiastic about working directly with artists, caregivers, program staff, and community partners
Comfortable balancing administrative responsibilities with hands-on studio engagement
Oversees programmatic operations at SBTT
Supervises program staff
Manages the daily experience of artists in the studio
Ensures an inclusive, welcoming studio environment for artists, volunteers, and visitors
Contributes to and oversees the creative vision and quality of work produced by SBTT artists
Supports SBTT artists in the creation of artwork, including conceptualization and planning for individual artists projects, commissioned work(s), exhibitions, special projects, annual fundraisers and other events
Manages classes to ensure a supportive, positive experience for artists, program staff, and volunteers
Contributes to class setup, cleanup, and facilitation as needed
Addresses conflicts, de-escalates behavior, and supports safety in the studio
Oversees post-production processes to prepare artwork for display and sale
Oversees production schedule in collaboration with Studio Manager and coordinates with Marketing on commissions, merchandise, and seasonal projects
Contributes to the curation of artwork for exhibitions, fundraisers, and special events
Supports and oversees SBTT programs in coordination with program staff and leadership
Maintains open, clear communication across program staff, leadership, and other departments
Ensures a supportive, inclusive studio environment for artists, volunteers, and staff
Collaborates with leadership and program staff to assess mission alignment, capacity, and feasibility for new and existing programs
Develops, refines, and upholds program policies
Manages and participates in hiring program staff in collaboration with leadership
Builds and maintains positive relationships with artists, caregivers, supporters, and community partners
Communicates regularly with artists, caregivers, and support organizations regarding scheduling, attendance, events, commissions, and program updates
Responds to and manages inquiries from prospective artists
Oversees intake and onboarding of new artists, collecting necessary forms and communicating studio policies
Maintains accurate contact information in internal databases and communication systems
Supports Studio Manager in and contributes to the maintenance, organization, and functionality of studio spaces and inventory of supplies, equipment, and materials
Orders supplies and maintains accurate receipt and budget tracking
Oversees program expenditures and collaborates on budget development
Collaborates with studio staff on framing, finishing, packaging, and preparation of works on paper
Tracks creation, finishing (i.e. framing or packaging), and pricing of artwork for upcoming events and projects
Oversees pricing of artwork and special commissions
Provides direct supervision, scheduling, and administrative oversight of the AIR program
Ensures the AIR program reflects SBTT's mission and supports meaningful collaboration
Manages the call for applications and AIR selection process
Meets with AIRs throughout their residency to support project development and logistics
Manages the AIR budget and tracks expenses
Coordinates educational components and final presentations with AIRs and Marketing & Development
Supports grant research, writing, and reporting as needed
Compiles program data, tracks expenses, and contributes to program budgets
Maintains accurate contact databases for artists, caregivers, and partner organizations
Participates in and supports major fundraising events
Represents SBTT at local art, outreach, and networking events as necessary
Preferred
Experience in arts education, community arts, fine arts, non-profit program management, arts administration, or a related field
Ability to lead with empathy, patience, and clear communication as well as maintain calm and supportive energy in dynamic environments
Strong organizational and project management skills
Experience supervising and managing staff and volunteers
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Experience in a working studio environment, visual arts, art-making processes, or arts programming
Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective interaction with artists, caregivers, support organizations, volunteers, leadership, and external partners
Proficiency in budgeting, inventory management (e.g., art supplies), and maintaining databases (e.g., artist/volunteer contacts, artwork tracking)
A strong commitment to fostering a supportive, positive, and inclusive environment for individuals of all abilities and backgrounds
Benefits
Paid time off
Holidays
Health benefits (if applicable)
Professional development opportunities
Company
Studio by the Tracks
Studio by the Tracks is a Birmingham-based non-profit progressive art studio that serves adult artists on the autism spectrum.
Founded in 1989
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
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