Program Manager

The Program Manager plays a central role in the coordination and execution of programming activity at the Atlas Performing Arts Center, with a primary focus on arts education initiatives and community programming in the Atlas Rehearsal studios.

Reporting to the Executive Director, this role works in close collaboration with the existing Program Manager, Production, and Finance/Administration to manage the full lifecycle of education programs — from curriculum development and teaching artist contracting through execution and evaluation.

This position is designed to expand Atlas’s capacity to deliver consistent, high-quality education programming for DC youth, families, and artists, and to coordinate the City at Peace summer youth development program.

Key Responsibilities

Arts Education Programming

Develop and oversee education programming in the Atlas Rehearsal studios, including classes, workshops, and community events

Coordinate the City at Peace summer youth development program, including participant intake, scheduling, and teaching artist management

Build and maintain relationships with teaching artists, arts facilitators, and educators

Track program participation and maintain documentation required for grant reporting

Programming Coordination & Execution

Draft, route, and track contracts for teaching artists, partners, and education program facilitators

Maintain and regularly update the programming calendar for Atlas Rehearsal studio spaces

Coordinate event advancement and ensure readiness across departments

Support execution and closeout of all education programming activity

Cross-Departmental Coordination

Work in close collaboration with the existing Program Manager to streamline contracting workflows and ensure consistent program delivery

Serve as a liaison between Programming, Production, Finance/Administration, and Patron Services

Participate in weekly programming, production, and cross-departmental meetings

Systems & Administrative Management

Maintain accurate documentation of contracts, event records, and program activity

Utilize event management systems (e.g., Momentus or similar)

Track deadlines and ensure follow-through on key deliverables

Support continuous improvement of programming workflows and internal processes

Community & Partner Engagement

Support relationships with community partners, youth-serving organizations, and arts education collaborators

Conduct outreach to attract new program participants across all 8 DC wards

Contribute to a professional, organized, and responsive experience for all partners, clients, and program participants

Required Skills & Qualifications

3+ years of experience in arts administration, arts education, programming, or event coordination

Experience developing or managing arts education programs, youth programming, or community engagement initiatives

Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously

Demonstrated ability to coordinate across teams and stakeholders

High level of professionalism, discretion, and reliability

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with youth, neurodivergent populations, or underserved communities in an arts education context

Familiarity with DC arts and culture ecosystem and community organizations

Experience with contract management and teaching artist relationships

Proficiency in event management or CRM systems (e.g., Momentus, Salesforce/Patron Manager)

Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their qualifications and interest in the role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

For best consideration, please apply by September 18, 2026.