The George Washington University
Program Manager, Education
🇺🇸 Hybrid - Washington, DC
🕑 Part-Time
💰 $28 - $38 per Hour
💻 Project Management
🗓️ October 10th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
George Washington University is hiring a Program Manager, Education. This role leads the development, coordination, and operation of the ArtReach program at THEARC, managing community arts education initiatives, exhibitions, partnerships, and volunteer activities. The manager designs curricula, builds community relations, oversees fundraising and marketing, and curates exhibitions to engage diverse audiences and further ArtReach's mission.
Highlights
- Lead overall management and strategic development of ArtReach at THEARC, including community arts education programs and exhibitions.
- Recruit, train, oversee, and evaluate volunteers and community members involved with ArtReach.
- Design interdisciplinary studio-based curricula aligned with ArtReach goals and community needs.
- Forge partnerships with arts organizations, social agencies, artists, faculty, and community groups.
- Collaborate with the Nashman Center to leverage university resources supporting ArtReach initiatives.
- Develop and manage annual budgets, fundraising efforts, and donor relations, including site visits.
- Create publicity materials such as newsletters and press releases for ArtReach programs.
- Curate exhibitions and manage gallery operations twice annually, organizing participatory community activities.
- Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree in a related field.
- Part-time position (20 hours/week) with a hiring salary range of $27.58 to $37.91 per hour.
Program Manager, Education Full Description
Program Manager, Education
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Posting Details
I. JOB OVERVIEW
Job Description Summary: | The Program Manager, Education will be a part of the senior team of the Nashman Center for Civic Engagement and Public Service, an office under the Vice Provost for Diversity, Equity and Community Engagement. The incumbent is responsible for the overall development, organization, operation, assessment and coordination of ArtReach at THEARC for the George Washington University, including all community arts education programs, exhibitions and external partner collaborations related to the program. As such, the incumbent assumes responsibility in recruiting, selecting, training, overseeing and evaluating all volunteers and community members working with ArtReach. Primary functions for this will come in the following areas: Program Development; Communications, Marketing; Fundraising and Financial Planning; Community Relations; and Exhibitions and Special Projects.
Specific duties for this position include: Establishes goals and strategic initiatives to further the mission of ArtReach programming. Recruits and manages students and families to participate in ArtReach GW programs Designs interdisciplinary studio-based ArtReach program curriculum, implementation, and evaluation that align with the goals and mission of the program, and reflect the needs of the partnerships and community. Oversees projects, such as the ArtReach Portfolio Development,courses, and innovative community exhibitions, and public art. Actively identifies and cultivates opportunities and partnerships with humanities and arts organizations, social services agencies, neighborhood associations, environmental organizations, local and international artists, faculty, students and alumni. Works with the Nashman Center to collaborate with and leverage the academic, student, arts, civic, and other resources of GW in partnership with ArtReach GW THEARC and the community. Identifies areas of donor cultivation and coordinate site visits for donors and potential supporters, board members, and other interested parties. Develops information for newsletters, press releases, and all other publicity pertaining to ArtReach. Develops an annual budget and identify areas of future fundraising while leading overall development efforts for ArtReach Prepares reports and evaluations for funders and other audiences Fosters diverse arts community partnerships, assess audience needs of the Ward 7 and 8 community and develop additional, self-supporting, programs. Works with partner organizations to design collaborative youth and inter-generational programming. Curates exhibitions and oversee gallery operations for the ArtReach program exhibitions at least twice annually. Organizes and engages community members through a diverse range of intergenerational participatory gallery activities and meaningful, cognitive, and affective experiences.
Performs other duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position and/or efforts of the office in general.
Minimum Qualifications: | Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications: | A Master’s degree in an appropriate field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is desired. Excellent communication skills.
Hiring Range | $27.58 - $37.91
GW Staff Approach to Pay | How is pay for new employees determined at GW?
Specific duties for this position include: Establishes goals and strategic initiatives to further the mission of ArtReach programming. Recruits and manages students and families to participate in ArtReach GW programs Designs interdisciplinary studio-based ArtReach program curriculum, implementation, and evaluation that align with the goals and mission of the program, and reflect the needs of the partnerships and community. Oversees projects, such as the ArtReach Portfolio Development,courses, and innovative community exhibitions, and public art. Actively identifies and cultivates opportunities and partnerships with humanities and arts organizations, social services agencies, neighborhood associations, environmental organizations, local and international artists, faculty, students and alumni. Works with the Nashman Center to collaborate with and leverage the academic, student, arts, civic, and other resources of GW in partnership with ArtReach GW THEARC and the community. Identifies areas of donor cultivation and coordinate site visits for donors and potential supporters, board members, and other interested parties. Develops information for newsletters, press releases, and all other publicity pertaining to ArtReach. Develops an annual budget and identify areas of future fundraising while leading overall development efforts for ArtReach Prepares reports and evaluations for funders and other audiences Fosters diverse arts community partnerships, assess audience needs of the Ward 7 and 8 community and develop additional, self-supporting, programs. Works with partner organizations to design collaborative youth and inter-generational programming. Curates exhibitions and oversee gallery operations for the ArtReach program exhibitions at least twice annually. Organizes and engages community members through a diverse range of intergenerational participatory gallery activities and meaningful, cognitive, and affective experiences.
Performs other duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position and/or efforts of the office in general.
Minimum Qualifications: | Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications: | A Master’s degree in an appropriate field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is desired. Excellent communication skills.
Hiring Range | $27.58 - $37.91
GW Staff Approach to Pay | How is pay for new employees determined at GW?
Healthcare Benefits
GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.
GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.
II. JOB DETAILS
Campus Location: | Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department: | Office Vice President of Research (OVPR)
Family | Academic Affairs
Sub-Family | Program Administration
Stream | Individual Contributor
Level | Level 2
Full-Time/Part-Time: | Part-Time
Hours Per Week: | 20
Work Schedule: | M-F, 8:30 AM-1 PM, varies
Will this job require the employee to work on site? | Yes
Employee Onsite Status | Hybrid
Telework: | Yes
Required Background Check: | Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants: | Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only? | No
Posting Number: | S013860
Job Open Date: | 10/09/2025
Job Close Date: |
If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until: |
Background Screening | Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement: | The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
College/School/Department: | Office Vice President of Research (OVPR)
Family | Academic Affairs
Sub-Family | Program Administration
Stream | Individual Contributor
Level | Level 2
Full-Time/Part-Time: | Part-Time
Hours Per Week: | 20
Work Schedule: | M-F, 8:30 AM-1 PM, varies
Will this job require the employee to work on site? | Yes
Employee Onsite Status | Hybrid
Telework: | Yes
Required Background Check: | Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants: | Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only? | No
Posting Number: | S013860
Job Open Date: | 10/09/2025
Job Close Date: |
If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until: |
Background Screening | Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement: | The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you a current employee of The George Washington University?
- Yes
- No
- * For current GW employees, have you completed your Introductory Employment Period (IEP)? (As a reminder, employees in their IEP are not eligible to apply for other internal university staff and research positions until the IEP is complete.)
- Yes, IEP complete
- No, still in IEP
- N/a - not a current GW employee
- * What is your expected salary range?
(Open Ended Question)
Documents needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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Fax: 202-994-9680
Email: askhrmd@gwu.edu
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