High School & Career Pathways Manager in Baltimore, Maryland at WIDE ANGLE YOUTH MEDIA INC

REPORTS TO: Director of Educational Programs

STATUS: Full-time, non-exempt, 40-hour-per-week, year-round position. This position is an in-person role.

SALARY: $60,000 - $65,000 per year

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Resume, Cover Letter (Letter of Interest), 2 Professional References, Teaching or Media/Work Samples (Please note that incomplete applications will not be reviewed or considered)

START DATE: January 4, 2027

Organization Overview: Through media arts education, Wide Angle Youth Media cultivates and amplifies the voices of Baltimore youth to engage audiences across generational, cultural, and social divides. Wide Angle programs inspire creativity and instill confidence in young people, empowering them with skills to navigate school, career, and life.

Position Summary: Wide Angle Youth Media is currently hiring an outgoing, dynamic, and team-oriented High School & Career Pathways Manager.

The High School & Career Pathways Manager will guide, support, and manage Wide Angle Youth Media’s media programs (High School, Media Works, Pre-apprenticeship, Summer Scholars, Youth Advisory Council and Fee for Service) under the supervision of the Director of Educational Programs. The manager will work directly with students, manage 3-5 staff members, and be a leader in the organization.

This is a full-time, in-person, non-exempt, 40-hour-per-week, year-round position. Further information about the various programs the program managers support is listed below:

• High School runs Monday through Friday for students in 9th-12th grade. Monday-Thursday classes meet twice per week from 5-7 pm, and Friday classes meet once a week from 4-7 pm at our office on North Howard Street. High School courses help students develop their artistic voice in animation, design, filmmaking, photography, and screenwriting, and more, to tell stories through media, developing workforce skills.
• MediaWorks is a summer employment program for youth that typically runs July - August (planning begins in March). The program supports youth ages 14-21 with beginner- to intermediate-level media skills as they build their portfolios.
• Social Media Pre-apprenticeship is a workforce development training program for recent HS graduates 18-24, to help young professionals successfully transition into careers in communications, social media, and digital marketing. This a two-site placement program, first site will be with Wide Angle for intensive workforce and technical training. and the second site placement will be with a community partner with continued coaching and support.
• Fee for Service offers a wide range of fee-for-service workshops and media-arts-centered professional development for educators. Deliverables to clients vary depending upon the workshop and services provided.
• Youth Advisory Council program is a one-year, paid leadership opportunity for current participants and alumni. The goals for youth participating in this program include being an ambassador for Wide Angle Youth Media programs, taking an active role in program events, and facilitating surveys to help shape the youth experience.
• Summer Scholars is a program designed for a group of rising 10th-11th graders (ages 15-17), Wide Angle Youth Media participants, to experience a high-quality out-of-state pre-college or residential summer arts enrichment program for 2-4 weeks. Having access to these opportunities is pivotal for artistic growth, college readiness, and personal development. Current participants and alumni within the past 2 years are eligible.
  
  

REPORTS TO: Director of Educational Programs
STATUS: Full-time, non-exempt

The High School & Career Pathways Manager is responsible for the following:

• Manage Wide Angle Youth Media’s core media programs, special projects, and events in partnership with the Director of Educational Programs.
• Compile Key Performance Indicators for the Programs department in partnership with the Director of Educational Programs and other leadership staff.
• Support outreach of high school seniors as potential participants for the pre-apprenticeship within Wide Angle’s current high school programs, visiting local high schools and organizations.
• In collaboration with the Workforce Manager, facilitate Social Media pre-apprenticeship info sessions, professional development workshops, and portfolio development.
• In collaboration with the Director of Educational Programs, Workforce Manager and other leadership develop a data system that tracks participants tenure and growth within Wide Angle Programs.
• Develop and foster strong relationships with post-secondary education workforce programs and organizations.
• In collaboration with the High School Coordinator, develop a calendar of enrichment activities for high school aged youth.
• Review curriculum for media and workforce workshops
• Organize professional development opportunities for program staff; support the Director of Educational Programs by building an agenda for weekly staff meetings.
• Build Relationships with partnership sites to support educators and students.
• Support guest artists, create and deliver workforce development lessons, and support field trip opportunities for students.
• Ensure teachers regularly complete daily attendance and program evaluation requirements for all program activities and events. Compile program attendance and evaluation data.
• Oversee programs in-person at least two nights a week, and 2 weekends a month as needed.
• Submit timely and accurate program reports.
• Implement long-range plans, goals, objectives, and schedules for each core program that align with agency mission and vision.
• Review completed student projects and provide feedback to educators as needed.
• Hire necessary teaching staff and program interns, with assistance from program admin and educators.
• Manage/oversee Full-Time and Part-Time program staff members and program interns.
• Monitor, review, and approve the timesheets of assigned program staff.
• Monitor, review and approve program purchases.
• Review and submit student stipend requests to Admin and then distribute stipend checks to lead teachers.
• Facilitate weekly 1 on 1 meetings and collaborate to create a professional development plan for instructors and interns.
• Research and schedule professional development and team-building activities.
• Manage any instructor or student issues that arise, respond appropriately, and resolve all conflicts – including those with parents – promptly with professionalism and tact. Review and submit incident report forms to ED.
• Attend every high school program class per semester at least twice to observe and provide feedback.
• Collaborate with the program leadership to coordinate and manage all seasonal and community partnerships, including (but not limited to) scheduling, creating and carrying out agreements and collaborations, recruiting, developing curriculum, and reviewing equipment and/or supply needs.
• In collaboration with the Director of Educational Programs, manage all program documents on the organization's server and archive all critical materials including: liability and registration forms, W-9s, curriculum, photographs, evaluation, and final media products.
• Work with the Director of Educational Programs and Development department to develop case statements for core programs and new opportunities.
• Support the Director of Educational Programs, finalize the program budget for approval as needed.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.

This is a full-time hourly position which offers a starting salary between $60,000 - $65,000 depending on education and professional experience. In addition to a positive organizational culture, our comprehensive benefits package for a full-time staff member includes:

• 100% medical coverage for employee + family
• Paid Time Off (PTO) (3 weeks in first two years of employment)
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Annual Election, Jury Duty, & Wellness Hours
• After your first year, eligibility for a retirement plan. Wide Angle contributes up to a 3% match.
• Stipend + 40 hours of dedicated time for Professional Development
• Receive training around:
  • Non-Profit Best Practices
  • Conflict Resolution
  • CPR
  • Shared curriculum planning and feedback sessions
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.. And many more!
• Mileage Reimbursement & Free Office Parking
• Employee paid Vision and Dental coverage
• Innovation Fund for cool projects you wish to start with students that aren’t currently happening + access to Emergency Fund.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of progressive experience in creative youth development, program administration, and experience with nonprofit management.
• Value and advocate for the process of Media Making, creatives highly preferred.
• Proven effectiveness in managing a team and educational programs.
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience maintaining student management software.
• Thrives leading collaboratively and executing a shared team vision.
• Impact minded, with focus on development of creative solutions.
• Proven success in project coordination.
• Demonstrated computer skills (proficiency in Google Workspace with an emphasis in, Drive, Docs, and Sheets), outstanding interpersonal skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, and proofing skills.
• Ability to implement efficiencies to improve work processes.

General Human Resources Requirements:

• Agree to and complete a fingerprinting background test that will be paid by Wide Angle Youth Media.
• Attend Wide Angle Youth Media staff meetings on a weekly basis.
• Monitor students and producers under the age of 18 at all times. Do not leave minors with a Guest Artist, Parent, Peer Mentor, Apprentice or Volunteer as the only supervising adult at any time.
• Prioritize Slack and Email for all communications. Slack must be checked at least once every 24 hours M-F All messages must be answered within 24hrs of receipt during the week or on the next day you are scheduled to work.
• Provide Wide Angle with a phone number that is checked within 24 hours, and must reply to all calls and emails, unless otherwise stated

Wide Angle Youth Media is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or handicap, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, citizenship status, service member status, genetic information, union affiliation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.