TAP Program Manager

Overview

The Program Manager for Trenton Arts at Princeton (TAP) oversees all aspects of the TAP program. Working closely with an advisory group comprised of leadership from Community and Regional Affairs, the Department of Music, Lewis Center for the Arts, and Pace Center for Civic Engagement, the TAP Program Manager provides strategic vision and operational oversight for the program including but not limited to artistic direction, fiscal responsibility, mission-centric programming, and collaboration across departments.  

 

The Program Manager is responsible for building and sustaining relationships with partners in Trenton, focused primarily on Trenton Central High School. The Program Manager works closely with teachers and leadership in the Trenton Public School District to develop and align programs which complement and support the pedagogical objectives of the faculty in Trenton. The Program Manager is required to operate the program in full compliance with the University’s policies regarding working with minors, checking in regularly with Risk Management and Office of General Counsel among other departments as necessary. 

 

The Program Manager is responsible for increasing the visibility of the program both on Princeton campus and in the Trenton community through communications and engagement initiatives, and is responsible for developing, implementing and assessing all public-facing activities of the program. 

 

Due to the nature of the work and the Saturday Morning Arts program in particular, the hours required of the Program Manager fall outside of “traditional” working hours, and include many Saturdays, evenings, and weekends during the school year. 

 

The Program Manager currently oversees 1 full time administrative staff member, 4 part-time staff, 6 student workers, and 50+ student volunteers each year. 

 

This is a full-time, benefits eligible, 2-year term position.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Saturday Morning Arts program, consisting of Trenton Youth Dancers, Orchestra, Singers, and Theater.

Specific responsibilities include:

-Set the strategic vision and programming for the TAP Saturday Morning Arts program in consultation with key internal and external stakeholders 

-Develop, oversee, and implement annual operating budget for the program including personnel and non-personnel budgets

-Manage multiple priorities for the program aligning program goals with University mission. 

-Organize all aspects of weekly rehearsals, performances, and field trips, including transportation, food, production needs, equipment, and guest artists.

-Serve as the main point of contact for Trenton students and their families.

-Recruit, train, and supervise Princeton student volunteers.

-Work closely with Trenton teacher partners to recruit new students and ensure that our programming is aligned with and supports their school curriculum.

 

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with the teachers, administrators, students, families, and communities in the Trenton Public School District in order to understand their values, priorities and goals, and to steer the resources of TAP to support and complement the work that they are doing in Trenton.

 

• Develop, implement, and assess multiple collaborative projects, programs, and initiatives with campus partners, aligning identified need and/or interest from the Trenton partners with University resources and priorities. 

Sample projects may include:

-The Neighborhood Music Project, a collaboration with Princeton University Concerts whereby select PUC artists visit Trenton to engage with public school students. Past and future artists include conductor Gustavo Dudamel, dancer Caleb Teicher, and cellist Sheku and pianist Isata-Kanneh Mason.

-Tigers in Trenton, a collaboration with ODUS which culminates in an annual showcase of Princeton student talent for the Trenton community at Trenton Central High School.

-Instrument Drive, a collaboration with the Office of Community and Regional Affairs whereby instrument donations from the Princeton community are distributed to Trenton students.

 

• Manage all operational and financial aspects of the Program, ensuring that resources are prioritized both strategically and efficiently, and that programmatic aspirations align with fiscal realities. Manage all communications and public-facing aspects of the program. Manage all aspects of the program's operations including scheduling, production and technology needs, and all communications channels, including social media accounts and website. 

Specific responsibilities include:

-Supervise one full-time administrative staff mem