University of Vermont
Arts & Life Program Manager
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- Manage national Arts & Life programming for a network of journalism faculty.
- Coordinate educational and collaborative projects for the Center for Community News.
- Organize virtual panels, reporting cohorts, and national/regional events.
- Required software knowledge includes web content management systems and news platforms.
- Must have a Masters or PhD in journalism or mass media and higher education teaching experience.
- Three to five years managing complex, multi-year nonprofit, college, or newsroom programs required.
- Experience as a working journalist and familiarity with digital reporting trends and research.
- Desirable skills include strong organizational ability and experience building nonprofit networks or audiences.
- Annual salary range is $62,000 - $70,000.
- Position is full-time, exempt, eligible for hybrid or full telework, and requires a background check.
Arts & Life Program Manager Full Description
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| Advertising/Posting Title | Arts & Life Program Manager |
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| Posting Summary | Craft strategy, vision and implementation of national Arts & Life programming for CCN’s network of journalism faculty. In coordination with the Executive Director, this role will manage an ongoing schedule of educational and collaborative projects for UVM’s Center for Community News, a national organization that supports community reporting programs at colleges across the country. Programming includes virtual panels for journalism faculty and media, reporting cohorts organized around specific beats, national and regional events. |
| Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience) | Masters degree or PhD in journalism or mass media. Higher education classroom teaching experience. Three to five years of experience managing complex multi-year programs for a nonprofit, college, or newsroom. Experience as a working journalist. Familiarity with basic web site content management systems, news platforms, digital reporting trends, and news landscape research. |
| Desirable Qualifications | Highly organized. Experience building nonprofit networks or audiences. Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and maintain communications with faculty, staff, and student participants. |
| Anticipated Pay Range | $62,000 - $70,000 |
| Other Information | |
| Special Conditions | A probationary period may be required, This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, This position is eligible for full-time telework in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this position |
| FLSA | Exempt |
| Union Position | Yes, UVMSU |
Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.
| Job Location | Burlington, Vermont, United States |
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| Job Open Date | 11/10/2026 |
| Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.) | |
| Open Until Filled | No |
The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.
| Position Title | Outreach Prgm Mgmt PC3 X |
|---|---|
| Posting Number | S6393PO |
| Department | Center for Community News/31250 |
| Position Number | 00028041 |
| Percent of Full-Time | 1.0 |
| Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE | 37.5 |
| Term (months per year) | 12 |
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