Training Center Program Manager

Mac's List-posted 11 months ago
$70,000 - $70,000/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Portland, OR
1-10 employees
Administrative and Support Services
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Portland Japanese Garden - a 501(c)(3) nonprofit - is hiring for a Full-Time Training Center Program Manager. Portland Japanese Garden's International Japanese Garden Training Center (TC) offers learners of all levels the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the Japanese garden and other art forms connected to it. As the Garden's educational wing, and the only such program outside of Japan, the Training Center teaches the traditional skills and techniques for creating and fostering Japanese gardens, while acquainting learners with the Garden's cultural heart. Learners range from elementary school students using haiku to express their thoughts and dreams, to accomplished garden professionals learning how to construct the stone compositions in a tea garden. Workshops, themed tours, school programs, lectures, and professional-level programs including seminars and intensives take place at the Garden and offsite venues.

  • In collaboration with the TC Director, plan the Center's year-to-year program schedule, with attention to scheduling, target audiences, programming by other departments, facility and resource availability and budget
  • Take a proactive role in identifying, proposing, and building collaborative and strategic partnerships with a wide range of individuals, organizations, local community groups, and national and international organizations relating to landscape architecture, Japanese gardens, and related arts
  • Assist the TC Director to create and carry out programs, including set-up and take-down
  • Evaluate and refine curriculum structure and teaching materials for existing programs on an ongoing basis
  • Curate, organize, and present a themed public speaker series, collaborating with other departments on theme and focus as appropriate
  • Develop, implement, and continually refine and monitor accreditation, certification, and evaluation procedures with targeted professional associations for professional-level educational programs
  • Work cooperatively and proactively with the Development Department to identify and solicit appropriate funding sources and ensure that grants are correctly used and tracked
  • Procure, manage quality control, and supervise the work of outside contractors including educators, videographers, curriculum writers and others as needed to support programs
  • Collaborate with the Marketing Department to develop and implement marketing strategies and communications materials for target audiences
  • Represent the Center through outreach at events in the wider professional community to recruit quality students
  • Collaborate with the TC Director in the production of monthly content for promoting the Center's programs through the Garden's media channels including newsletter, magazine, website, and others
  • Supervise and manage the Program Assistant
  • Manage and track annual budgets and projected revenue and expenses
  • Familiarize oneself with the organization and the Employee Handbook
  • Get to know fellow staff members, developing trust, establishing credibility, encouraging teamwork, and creating an atmosphere of open, honest, two-way communication
  • Serve as a role model for Garden volunteers, providing support and encouragement to volunteers in their roles across the Garden
  • Maintain a high level of professionalism in manner and appearance
  • Adhere to Garden Dress Code (business casual)
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 3 to 5 years of experience, with a successful track record in teaching and/or program development, and management at vocational institution or other education-centered organizations
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel
  • Proficiency in Japanese is preferred
  • Flexible work schedule and ability to accommodate changing Garden needs
  • Ability to work in all types of weather conditions during events
  • Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance (premium 100% covered for employees), with partial deductible reimbursement
  • 401k plan (after 6 months, with 4% employer match after 1 year)
  • Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses
  • Paid time off: vacation: 3 weeks per calendar year to start, with periodic increases per the employee handbook
  • Sick: 10 days per calendar year
  • Holidays: 10 holidays per year
  • Free access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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