Front Porch Gallery (FPG) is an arts nonprofit program and gallery space committed to increasing access to creative opportunities for older people and people with disabilities, providing an inclusive environment for creative expression and intergenerational dialogue. FPG offers a dynamic combination of gallery exhibitions, workshops, and creative community initiatives. We are passionate about relationship building and deeply committed to fostering the powerful impacts of creativity.
FPG is a community service of Front Porch. Front Porch is a nonprofit provider of housing and services. We create community. It’s at the heart of all we do. FPG shares a physical site with Carlsbad by the Sea, a Front Porch senior living community. The FPG Manager reports to the FPG Director.
Position Summary
Front Porch Gallery Program Manager is responsible for creating and implementing robust creative programming to engage older people, along with people of all ages in the greater community. Specifics about this position are listed below.
Hybrid work model: at-home and on-site
Tuesday-Saturday work schedule with availability to work occasional evening or Sunday events
Ability to travel occasional through the San Diego area
Fluent bilingual Spanish candidates (written and verbal) desirable
Responsibilities
Implement on-site and virtual arts education programming and creative events
Co-create arts-based curriculum with teaching artists and other staff as needed
Oversee teaching artists and volunteers related to programming
Assist director with recruiting and training teaching artists
Build community by participating in classes and maintaining communication with participants and instructors
Increase program participation through creative approaches, including managing social media content, online calendar, and media contacts
Maintain knowledge of trends that impact older people, people with disabilities, and intergenerational programming
Facilitate and/or moderate programs as needed
Assist with co-curation of exhibits, including identifying exhibiting artists
Assist with successful installation and de-installation of exhibitions
Perform daily administrative duties related to work
Keep accurate and timely documentation of program participation
Attend regularly scheduled staff and supervision meetings
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
Build Trust
Strong commitment to diversity and accessibility
Ability to make program decisions through an equity lens
Collaborate
Talent for forming and strengthening robust community relationships to meet specific programmatic objectives
Emphasize working collaboratively with others
Lead Responsibly
Ability to play a role in program development and growth
Self-motivated, curious, goal-oriented, and caring individual that works well independently, while also being able to work effectively and collaboratively within a team and with community partners
Inspire Creativity
Must have personal creative practices and be an innovative thinker with entrepreneurial drive to grow program impact
Embrace Change
Excellent organizational and time management skills in an environment with competing priorities
Strong computer skills, general comfort with online databases and platforms
Education and Qualifications
4+ years professional or educational experience, ideally in creative arts education
Experience with creative practices
Hybrid work model - at-home and on-site
Tuesday-Saturday work schedule with availability to work occasional evening or Sunday events
Ability to travel occasional through the San Diego area
Fluent bilingual Spanish candidates (written and verbal) desirable
Front Porch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran in accordance with the applicable nondiscrimination laws. Final candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, physical abilities test, drug screen and Department of Justice Criminal background clearance.
