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.