Guild Program Manager

About Mural Arts Philadelphia

Mural Arts Philadelphia is the nation’s largest public art program, dedicated to the belief that art ignites change. For 40 years, Mural Arts has united artists and communities through a collaborative and equitable process, creating nearly 4,000 artworks that have transformed public spaces and individual lives. Mural Arts aims to empower people, stimulate dialogue, and build bridges of understanding with projects that attract artists from Philadelphia and around the world, and programs that focus on youth education, restorative justice, mental health and wellness, and public art and its preservation, earning Philadelphia worldwide recognition as the “City of Murals.”

Position Overview

The Mural Arts Restorative Justice department seeks a passionate and highly organized Guild Program Manager who is committed to working in partnership with justice-impacted individuals (especially those 18-24 years old) to engage community driven public art processes that advance specific restorative justice goals and strengthen long-term advocacy work. 

Responsibilities include:

Provide structure, consistency, guidance, and regular supervision to supportive staff and Guild participants with support from the Director; Manage Guild cohort scheduling for 25 justice and/or system impacted participants primarily between ages of 18 and 24.

Develop programming and curriculum to include skill development, career exploration, conflict resolution, creative and art making programs that bridge members into identification of career and/or educational opportunities.

Provide facilitation and introduction of program pillars; Identify engaging exercises, activities, and speakers that highlight and enrich the core concepts of the program.

Deliver or organize participant trainings that respond to areas of learning and growth within the Restorative Justice Department.

Manage the interview and screening process for participant selection for each cohort. Work with supportive staff and assign roles and responsibilities for each area of the process.

Manage approved budget for the Guild, ensuring expenses are in alignment and all demonstrative protocols governing the budget are followed.

Ensure all required data is collected and maintained to ensure compliance with funder requirements and regular grant reporting deadlines.

In a collaborative and professional manner, provide support to a robust village of internal and external partners assembled in service of the program participant’s personal and career aspirations.

Establish community partnerships that increase the reach of the department and opportunities for the participants.

Connect participants to job and or training opportunities that provide an ideal pathway to life sustaining employment

Develop frameworks that empower participants towards their individualized goals and forge strong, positive bonds between justice impacted participants and communities.

Other duties and responsibilities assigned 

Qualifications

Minimum of five (5) years’ experience facilitating or instructing groups of participants/students over the age of 18

Minimum of three (3) years’ experience working with Justice impacted communities or communities impacted by substance misuse or mental health challenges.

Bachelor’s Degree in related fields or equivalent experience.

Technical experience with Google Suite including the ability to create presentations, documents and create and contribute to spreadsheets. 

Stated experience with managing supportive staff

Advanced interpersonal/communication skills, with excellent team building skills.

Familiarity with Trauma Informed Care, Restorative Practice and/or Youth Mental Health preferred.

Ability to develop/maintain relationships and partnerships in multiple communities and contexts across race, class, nationality, gender, ability, and language.

Compensation & Benefits

$58,700 annual salary

Mural Arts is pleased to offer competitive and comprehensive benefits offerings, including paid time off options, health insurance with 90% of premiums covered by the organization, dental benefits covered 100% for single coverage, hybrid work schedule, access to EAP services, and more!