South Bend Kroc Center - Fine Arts Manager

Lead Creative Programs That Inspire

Turn your passion for the arts, education, and youth development into meaningful opportunities for the South Bend community.

The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center is seeking a creative, organized, and mission-driven Part-Time Fine Arts & Education Manager to lead music, visual arts, and performing arts programs.

This position provides an opportunity to develop engaging programs, mentor staff, create community partnerships, and help children and adults discover their talents in a welcoming and encouraging environment.

Pay: $24.00 per hour
Schedule: Part-time, 29 hours per week, evening hours required

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Position Summary

The Fine Arts & Education Manager leads the Kroc Center’s Fine Arts programs. This position develops engaging music, visual arts, performing arts programs that support The Salvation Army’s mission and meet community needs.

The manager supervises staff and volunteers, coordinates curriculum and schedules, manages program resources, builds community partnerships, and maintains safe, welcoming program spaces.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate Fine Arts programs.
• Create class schedules, curriculum, program fees, performances, showcases, and special events.
• Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate staff, instructors, and volunteers.
• Maintain required staffing levels, training records, licensing standards, and Safe From Harm compliance.
• Maintain positive communication with parents and guardians.
• Build partnerships with schools, colleges, universities, arts organizations, instructors, and community groups.
• Coordinate program marketing with the Membership, Marketing, and Development teams.
• Maintain program records, budgets, inventory, equipment, supplies, and facility schedules.
• Develop written procedures and use program assessments to support continuous improvement.
• Teach lessons or direct performance groups when appropriate.
• Support mission-focused programming, children’s discipleship opportunities, and the 40 Developmental Assets model.
• Attend required meetings, training, and events and complete other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in music, art, education, arts administration, youth development, ministry, or a related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
• At least three years of related program and management experience. Previous teaching experience is preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, budgeting, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently within a part-time schedule.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet The Salvation Army’s Fleet Safety requirements.
• Ability to successfully complete Safe From Harm training.
• Availability to work weekdays, evenings, weekends, or holidays as program needs require.

Qualifications

At The Salvation Army Kroc Center, your work is more than a job. It is an opportunity to use your skills, talents, and heart for service to make a lasting difference in the lives of children, families, and individuals in our community. The Salvation Army is one of the largest charitable organizations in the United States and is an international, mission-driven organization rooted in Biblical principles and dedicated to helping people in need.

Kroc Center employees may be eligible for a flexible work schedule, free or discounted membership opportunities, local employee discounts, and paid college tuition through Indiana Wesleyan University. Eligible employees can take online courses toward a variety of degree programs at no cost to them.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are returning to the workforce, U.S. Veterans, people with disabilities, individuals who have been impacted by the justice system, and those without a college degree are encouraged to apply.