Manager of Studio Programs Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Manager of Studio Programs

Salary
$34,270.00 – $48,464.00 Annually
Location Wake County, NC
Job Type
Permanent Full-Time
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
25-06514 MOA60083756
Department
Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources
Division
Museum of Art
Opening Date
05/27/2025
Closing Date
6/10/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
Job Class Title
Museum Curator l
Position Number
60083756
Section
Museum of Art
Salary Grade
NC06
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Description of Work
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This position is located at:
2110 Blue Ridge Road
Raleigh, NC 27607

Primary Purpose of Position:

The North Carolina Museum of Art is seeking an enthusiastic team member to be part of our wonderful organization! The Manager of Studio Programs works closely with the Director of Outreach and Audience Engagement to engage broad and diverse audiences on site and across NC and places emphasis on partnerships that engage multigenerational audiences. The position invests in partnerships that invite the exploration of the arts plural, opening opportunities for studio classes alongside performing arts, food and beverage arts, and more. The Manager of Studio Programs also partners with artists and vendors locally and throughout NC with the goals of increasing awareness of Museum offerings, supporting a love of cultural arts, developing relationships of reciprocity, and ensuring the Museum works to achieve its mission to serve all North Carolinians and patrons.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Collaborate with the Director of Outreach and Audience Engagement and department annually to research and refine programming to align with the Museum’s strategic plan and outreach and audience engagement data.
Develop relationships with strategic local and state-wide partners, including NC artists and teaching artists, that allow for on-site and off-site programming that support the Museum’s mission to serve all North Carolinians, open doors to a wide range of studio arts programs, and promote the Museum brand.
Establish and execute the annual vision, goals, objectives, and programmatic offerings for the Museum’s studio programs; identify teaching artists and ensure thematic offerings that align with curatorial and exhibition intent; manage all studio programs on and off site.
Support the Director of Outreach and Audience Engagement in the development and execution of Education Gallery exhibitions.
Manage studio programs, including artists’ and vendors’ contracts, materials coordination, event management, and budgets.
Arrange and coordinate transportation, lodging, and hospitality for artists and vendors as relevant. Partner with other Museum departments to develop promotional concepts and promote events, to secure funding, and to analyze program results both quantitative and qualitative.

Position/Physical Requirements:

Typical work schedule is Monday-Friday 40 hours, some weekends may be necessary. Ability to work on weekends as needed depending on museum programming.
North Carolina Museum of Art Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.
Qualified candidates must have or be able to:
Demonstrated experience managing and/or developing budgets.
Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Demonstrated experience in programming, event planning, hospitality, and/or project management.
Demonstrated experience working with community partners.

Management Prefers:

Demonstrated ability to prioritize goals and allocate time and resources accordingly to achieve those goals when faced with competing priorities.
Demonstrated ability to be an organized team player who is results oriented.
Demonstrated ability to engage external audiences and promote the Museum brand in the context of partners and program deliverables.
Demonstrated ability to anticipate, direct and energize others, creating commitment among team members regarding project milestones.
Demonstrated experience working with community partners.
Demonstrated experience working with artists.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See of oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Bachelor’s degree in art history, Biology, Botany, Conservation, Education, History OR
Zoology from an appropriately accredited institution AND
two years of museum or related work;
OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information

Division Description:

The North Carolina Museum of Art is a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. The statutory purpose of the museum is to acquire, preserve, and exhibit works of art for the education and enjoyment of the people of the State, and to conduct programs of education, research and publication designed to encourage an interest in and an appreciation of art on the part of the people of the state. The state’s art collection spans more than 5,000 years, from ancient Egypt to the present, making it one of the premier art museums in the Southeast. With a 164-acre campus, the museum also has the distinction of being the nation’s largest art museum park with an extensive trail system that connects to the 63-mile Capital Area Greenway through the City of Raleigh. Facilities located within the park include two main museum buildings, a large outdoor performing arts facility/amphitheater, parking lots, bike trails, and greenways.

North Carolina Museum of Art Agency Description:

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, five science museums, four aquariums, 35 state parks, four recreation areas, dozens of state trails and natural areas, the North Carolina Zoo, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the N.C. Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. The Department’s vision is to be the leader in using the state’s natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational, and economic future of North Carolina. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please visit dncr.nc.gov. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team!
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The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.
We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. DNCR supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community. Application Process
Please watch our video here that walks you through each step of the application process. Be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. “See Resume” or “See Attachment” will NOT be accepted. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
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If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.
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Veteran’s and National Guard Preference
Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.
ADA Accommodations
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Employment Eligibility It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and DNCR that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).
Sign On Bonus Eligibility
To be eligible for a sign-on bonus, the candidate must not have worked as a probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee in North Carolina state government, including without limitation the judicial system, state executive branch agencies, and the university system, subject to the State Human Resources Act.
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CONTACT INFORMATION

N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Division of Human Resources
Devyn Kirksey
109 East Jones Street
Raleigh, NC 27601

Phone:

919-814-6670
employmentdncr.nc.gov
Employer
State of North Carolina
Website
http://ncdcr.gov/
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