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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of Programs is directly responsible for achieving Oolite’s mission to support artists and advance the knowledge and practice of contemporary visual arts by creating opportunities for experimentation and innovation and encouraging the exchange of ideas across diverse cultures through residencies, exhibitions, public programs, education and outreach.

The position oversees a team of high-performers and a suite of programs. The position is responsible for the execution, success, and growth of Oolite’s positive impact on the community.

Duties include productive, positive, and charismatic team management, program evaluation and constant improvement, innovation, and the practicalities of management, such as budgeting, on time performance, problem solving, relationship management, and more.

As a senior team member for Oolite, this position plays a critical leadership role in organizational culture, change, growth, innovation, strategy, and futures. The Director of Programs will lead the team, including the Board, into Oolite’s future as an artist support organization of international importance.

Programs include fee-based art classes, public programs such as exhibitions, artist residencies and other support services, K-12 artist support, talks, breakthrough Art Week programming, and more. The position will have or earn and then leverage influence in the contemporary art world across the globe, connecting our region’s arts sector globally in a two-way exchange that feeds the local arts community and impacts the global arts community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to) :

Leadership

• Create a compelling vision for the organization’s programs, both purpose and future.
• Collaboratively plan for our programs, short term annually and long term.
• Elevate the organization to the international level.
• Engage the international community to fuel the organization’s programs.
• Know, collaborate with, and support the team you manage, as well as your colleagues throughout the organization, and diverse and numerous colleagues throughout the region and the globe.
• Create and execute a regular evaluation of our programs to ensure constant improvement in our service to the community, as well as support Oolite’s fundraising efforts.
• Speak with board, donors, influential partners, and the public about Oolite’s programs and the organization as a whole.

Management

• Contribute to a positive, mutually supportive, triumphant organizational culture.
• Collaborate with colleagues in operations, fundraising, communications, and others.
• Partner with and report to the President and CEO, taking direction, considering politics, adhering to an ambitious vision, and always finding a win-win way forward.
• Handle special initiatives and other duties, as assigned.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of managers, directors, and others for productivity, job satisfaction, and organizational success.

Community Engagement

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with artists, organizations, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
• Represent the organization at public events, conferences, and meetings to promote the organization and achieve goals.

Excellence

• Oversee the development of internationally renowned exhibits, residencies, and other programs.
• Contribute to earned and contributed income goals that fuel strategic, ambitious growth.
• Identify and develop mutually supportive partnerships with artists, organizations, funders, and others in alignment with Oolite’s strategy and vision for excellence.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Formal education in contemporary art; advanced degree preferred.
• At least 7 years’ experience managing contemporary art programs.
• Fabulous relationships of meaning to Oolite’s current programs and our future ambitions.
• Demonstrated successes in leadership, people and program management.
• Understanding of the needs and experiences of artists
• Vision for excellence in Oolite’s lines of work and the ability to realize it.
• Ability to prioritize for impact.
• Excellent communications skills
• Excellent organization and planning skills
• Fluency in Spanish

• Experience in supporting fundraising.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is a full-time position that requires attendance in the office located in Miami Beach five days a week, as well as occasional attendance at evening and weekend events. The pay range is $90,000-$120,000 commensurate with experience.

PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION:

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references to [email protected] by October 8, 2025.

EEO/DFWP

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan

COMPANY BACKGROUND:

The mission of Oolite Arts is to support artists and advance the knowledge and practice of contemporary visual arts. Oolite Arts creates opportunities for experimentation and innovation and encourages the exchange of ideas across diverse cultures through residencies, exhibitions, public programs, education and outreach.

Oolite is embarking on an exciting new chapter for the organization and for Miami. The non-profit arts organization is developing a new, state-of-the-art campus to better serve the region’s growing cultural community. The move builds on the organization’s 40-year legacy of empowering artists and enriching the community.