Program Associate

Darlington Arts Center (DAC) was founded in 1978 with the unique vision of including all four arts disciplines–music, visual arts, dance, and drama– in one space with an emphasis on multi-disciplinary programming. DAC has served the Delaware and Chester counties and Delaware State communities for over 40 years by fostering programs that provide possibilities and opportunities through the exploration of multi-disciplinary arts. DAC is committed to building, preserving and growing with the community we serve and the community of teaching artists.  Darlington has robust on-site programs, services the community-at-large with special events and programs through our Creative Community Partnerships, and provides free programming through our Arts Education Outreach Program. Our mission and core value is providing Every Art for Everyone!

Darlington Arts Center (DAC) seeks a Program Associate who will be responsible for coordinating our offsite programs, building new partnership opportunities to expand various initiatives, and providing support for onsite programs located at 977 Shavertown Road, Garnet Valley, PA 19060.

Our Academic School Year is from September 2025-June 2026 and our summer program is from June 2026- August 2026.

The Program Associate will work closely with the Executive Director and Program Manager to assist in managing both on and off site programming. This position directly reports to the Executive Director. This candidate should be someone who is collaborative, creative, and organized, as this position will require adaptability, strong writing and communication skills, and good time management. This is an entry-level position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Program Manager in organizing on-site materials
• Help update programs on the website
• Curate and order all off-site program supplies
• Produce all onsite program rosters and attendance sheets for teaching artists.
• Research and contact potential community partners for the Creative Communities Partnership Programs
• Assist with Marketing Support (creation of flyers, social media positing, etc.)
• Research and contact potential partners for Arts Education Outreach Programs
• Be the point of contact for all community partners (Creative Communities & Outreach)
• Be the point of contact for all teaching artists for Creative Communities & Outreach
• Assist both Program Manager & Executive Director in problem-solving, contract generation, and budgeting
• Support community engagement and onsite program events as needed (occasional weeknight and weekend hours required)
• Assist in planning and executing all community events (on and off-site)

Required Experience:

• Associate or Bachelors Degree in education, art, or related field; or equivalent experience
• 1-2 years of professional experience, preferably at a non-profit organization or educational institution
• Willingness to work weeknights and weekends as needed
• Must have or be willing to acquire PA State Clearances (Child Abuse, FBI Fingerprints, Criminal Background Check) and completed Mandated Reporter training (Certification Required)
• Driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle

Preferred Skills:

• Teaching experience in music, art, dance, or drama
• Marketing/Design experience
• Program Management experience
• Event Planning experience
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and CRM systems

Compensation:

This position is part-time with hours expected from 20 hours per week. The salary is $18 hr. with three sick days. Salary is paid on a bi-weekly basis. Hours are from 1pm to 6pm Monday-Thursday. Darlington's hours of operations are from Monday and Wednesday 10am to 9pm, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 3pm to 9 pm and Saturday from 9am to 12pm during the Academic Year. During the summer season, our hours are Monday-Wednesday, 9 am to 8pm and Thursday- Friday 9am to 5pm.