Creative Learning Programs Manager
Full-time • $18.75 - 19.24/hour • Hybrid (Detroit & Remote) • Some evenings & weekends
About Arts & Scraps:
Arts & Scraps is a Detroit-based nonprofit that believes access to art and creative exploration should not be determined by zip code or income, and we've made it our mission to close that gap. We work to divert as much raw, tactile materials from the wastestream and repurpose them through hands-on programming for children, families, educators, and community members across metro Detroit. Learners of all ages develop critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and social-emotional skills, not through worksheets, but through making, experimenting, and discovering.
Located on Detroit's east side, Arts & Scraps serves as both a resource hub and a community anchor, a place where curiosity is always welcomed and every material has the power to be reimagined into something extraordinary.
The Opportunity:
The Creative Learning & Discovery Programs Manager is a key leadership role at Arts & Scraps, responsible for planning, implementing, and continuously improving our youth-centered STEAM programming. Working alongside the Executive Director and Leadership Team, you'll translate organizational goals into effective program execution, supervise staff, cultivate community partnerships, and use data to drive our impact.
This is a role for someone who is equal parts visionary and operator, someone who can dream up innovative learning experiences and then roll up their sleeves to make them happen.
Key Responsibilities:
Program Strategy, Implementation & Oversight
- Manage the booking, registration and overall coordination of all programs to ensure seamless planning and execution
- Design, implement, and improve innovative STEAM-based youth programs aligned with organizational priorities
- Develop creative, hands-on curricula that build critical thinking, problem-solving, and social-emotional skills
- Ensure all programming is inclusive, culturally responsive, and developmentally appropriate
- Identify opportunities for new program development, expanded reach, and deeper community impact
Staff Leadership & Development
- Supervise, support, and coach program staff, including part-time instructors, interns, and fellows
- Lead recruiting, onboarding, and training of all program team members
- Foster a collaborative, supportive team culture rooted in shared mission
Partnerships & Community Collaboration
- Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with school partners, community organizations, and programming stakeholders
- Represent the organization at partner meetings, community events, and strategic initiatives
- Collaborate with leadership to support grant proposals, implementation, and reporting by providing documentation and outcome data
Operations, Evaluation, & Reporting
- Track program data, attendance, and outcome metrics; prepare reports for leadership and funders
- Establish measurable goals and evaluate program impact using data-driven methods
- Manage program budgets and oversee scheduling, logistics, and day-to-day operations
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Youth Development, STEM, Arts, Social Sciences, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 2-3+ years of experience in child or youth program coordination or management
- Experience supervising staff or leading teams
- Background in nonprofit, educational, or community-based settings
Skills & Competencies:
- Deep understanding of child and youth development principles and frameworks
- Experience with program evaluation, data tracking, and impact reporting
- Strong organizational, project management, and leadership abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication with relationship-building skills
- Proficiency in Office 365, Google Workspace, and comfortable learning new tools
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a genuine heart for children and youth
- Commitment to fostering an environment of belonging and transformative human connection
Compensation & Benefits:
- $18.75 - 19.24/hour commensurate with experience
- Full health benefits: medical, vision, and dental after 30 days
- Generous paid time off plus 10 Federal Holidays per year
- Up to 3% employer match to a 403(b) retirement plan
- Hybrid schedule with a balance of on-site, community, and remote work
- Full-time with some evening and weekend hours required.
How to Apply:
- Email your resume to Executive Director, Tatiana Hull at hull@artsandscraps.org; candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted directly. Arts & Scraps is an equal opportunity employer.