Senior Manager of Teen & Family Programs

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Teen & Family Programs Manager engages intergenerational audiences—including early learners, school-aged children, and teens—through the development, implementation, and promotion of dynamic programming across all SAM sites. This role provides leadership and direction for a team of five direct reports, including the Family Program Manager, Youth Program Manager, SAM Camp Senior Counselors, SAM Camp Counselors, and Teaching Artists.

You’ll play a key role in advancing SAM’s education mission by:

• Overseeing the design and facilitation of workshops, festivals, camps, early learner programs, and teen initiatives that connect audiences to SAM’s collections and exhibitions.

• Leading partnerships with educators, teaching artists, curators, and community stakeholders to ensure programming is developmentally appropriate and aligned with SAM’s mission.

• Collaborating across departments to plan intergenerational museum spaces, align programming with exhibitions, and coordinate logistics.

• Cultivating meaningful relationships with diverse communities and organizations that serve youth and families.

• Managing the teen and family programs budget, tracking revenue/expenses, and supporting fundraising proposals and grant reporting.

• Supervising and mentoring program staff, summer camp teams, and teaching artists, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

• Evaluating program outcomes and maintaining accurate statistics on participation and impact.

• Partnering with Marketing to promote teen and family programs and highlight educational initiatives.

• Contributing to divisional strategic planning and departmental goals for equity, inclusion, and long-term growth.

FLSA STATUS: Full Time, Exempt
COMPENSATION: $89,300 – $94,000 annually

WORK SCHEDULE

This role is scheduled for standard business hours, Monday–Friday, but requires flexibility to support early mornings, evenings, and weekends for events and programs. This position is hybrid eligible under SAM’s current policy (subject to change).

BENEFITS
Full-time employees are eligible for SAM’s comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage.

• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays).

• 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match.

• Employee assistance program (EAP).

• Free museum admission and discounts at the SAM Shop and Café.

ABOUT SAM

Seattle Art Museum’s vision is to be the museum for all of Seattle—a bold, dynamic hub of creativity, belonging, and cultural leadership, shaping the future of art and community. We aim to create a welcoming community where people find inspiration and discover our common humanity through exceptional art and engaging programs.

As the leading visual arts institution in the Pacific Northwest, SAM shares its global connections, powerful exhibitions, and dynamic programs to engage, educate, and inspire. SAM is a vibrant, three-site organization that is supported by 365 employees, 10 executive leaders, and more than 200 volunteers.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR

A creative, collaborative educator and manager who thrives at building connections across youth, families, and intergenerational audiences. You’ll bring:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, art education, curriculum & instruction, museum studies, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• At least 5 years of classroom teaching, museum education, or arts/culture-based teaching experience, including 3 years in a management role.

• Strong knowledge of youth development models, informal learning practices, and educational pedagogy.

• Demonstrated ability to engage diverse populations of youth and families.

• Strong supervisory skills with experience mentoring teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging to different audiences.

• Sound judgment, strong problem-solving, and time management skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, Asana, Slack, and online research.

• Ability to pass and maintain a security background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field.

• Four years of supervisory experience in a museum or similar environment.

• Expertise in learning theories and informal education practices.

WORK CONDITIONS

Exposure: Primarily indoors in climate-controlled environments, with some outdoor and offsite programming.
Stationary Work: About 80% at a desk; 20% moving through workspaces or standing for extended periods during events.
Communication: Clear and effective communication in English with staff, partners, and the public is essential.
Office Work: Regular use of computers, phones, and office equipment required.

ACCOMMODATION

If you need assistance applying for a role due to a disability or additional need, please let us know at [email protected]

The Seattle Art Museum will consider reasonable accommodations for all employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions/duties of this position. If you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [email protected]