Chief Program Officer

About Urban Arts 

At Urban Arts, we believe that a quality education shouldn’t depend on a child’s zip code. So we design and implement educational programs rooted in the arts and technology for underrepresented students.

We teach game development through computer science, coding, animation, music, and storytelling. We provide private-school level college-access services and ensure our students earn the maximum in scholarships. And we connect our alumni to mentorship and internship opportunities at leading media and technology companies, generating a new and diverse talent pipeline.

We imagine a world where traditionally underrepresented young people gain economic mobility though meaningful careers as creators, thinkers and leaders, in the creative & technology fields. 

Position Overview

The Chief Program Officer (CPO) is responsible for developing and implementing Urban Arts’ programmatic growth strategy, overseeing the organization’s current programming, and ensuring successful cross-coordination between program areas and with other departments. The CPO leads and develops the program team and is a strategic thought partner on the executive team and to the Board. Urban Arts has a 25+ program team in place with seasoned leaders and experts in the field. The CPO position is designed to leverage our strengths and grow our portfolio. 

The Successful Candidate

The successful candidate is a self-starter who is able to work with executive and grassroots stakeholders across diverse communities, while thinking strategically to advance our national vision. They are a seasoned leader, and have experience - and expertise - with arts, technology, game design and/or computer science. The successful candidate has 5+ years of experience in a senior role and has built a professional network in NYC and/or nationally. The successful candidate has an entrepreneurial spirit and has a proven track record of growing programs on a large scale. This is a full time position that requires at last two days in office. 

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and oversee the roll out of our strategic growth plan
• Build partnerships with local and national organizations to scale our programs
• Build partnerships with school districts to scale our programs
• Develop new program models in partnership with senior leaders
• Galvanize the Program Team and contribute to building an exciting and results driven culture. 
• Raise Urban Arts’  public profile through presenting and attending conferences
• Develop and manage annual program budgets

Qualifications

• Committed to inspiring underrepresented students to defy the odds and define their futures through arts and technology programming
• 5 + years in a leadership role
• Expertise in game design, computer science, and/or arts & technology
• Experience developing strategy, working with boards and high level strategic stakeholders, reporting outcomes, and managing budgets 
• Experience with bringing programs to scale
• Demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate, and build high-performing teams
• Knowledge of game design/tech industry culture
• Knowledge of diversity and inclusion best practices
• Superior communication skills (written, oral, and listening) and excellent public speaking and presentation skills

WHY WORK AT Urban Arts?

• Hybrid Work Environment 
• Typical schedule: Office 2x/week, WFH 3x/week
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Generous PTO benefits
• 401k Retirement Plan + Company Match

Salary range $140K-$170K

TO APPLY

Deadline to Apply: July 6, 2023

Interested candidates should email cpo@urbanarts.org with their cover letter and resume. Email subject CPO Position.

Urban Arts Partnership is an equal opportunity employer. Must be authorized to work within the U.S.