Posted: Feb 19, 2025
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Director of Arts and Murray Arts Center

Mount Paran Christian School - Kennesaw, GA
Full-time
Salary: Annually
Application Deadline: Apr 30, 2025
Staff
Objective: To lead the facility, staff and faculty, events, activities, and arts educational programming of the Murray Arts Center at MPCS; to lead the PK-12 academic program in fine and performing arts at MPCS; to exemplify excellence in every aspect of the position to the Glory of God  
 
 
QUALIFICATIONS
The Director of Arts and the Murray Arts Center should possess:
  • A personal commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord
  • An understanding of the Christ-focused approach to the arts and an ability to integrate faith      in all aspects of the academic program
  • Model Christian behavior in speech and actions
  • A belief in and understanding of the greater mission and vision of Mount Paran Christian School as an ecumenical covenant school
  • Graduate degree(s) in performing arts related areas preferred
  • A proven track record developing  thriving and culturally transformative arts programs
  • A high level of  creative energy and motivation
  • Exemplary executive functioning and organizational skills
  • Experience in leading arts programs in PK-12 schools or a university setting
  • Experience collaborating with admissions and marketing personnel to promote arts programs to the broader community
  • Excellent public relations and marketing skills
  • Successful teaching experience and success within his or her chosen field in the arts
  • Experience in managing departmental budgets
  • An understanding of  the importance of connecting MPCS arts programs to the broader arts community 
  • An established network in the greater arts community
  • Excellent writing and speaking skills
  • An ability to influence prospective donors on strategic initiatives at MPCS
  • An understanding and appreciation for all areas within the arts