Director of Creative Innovations

The Director of Creative Innovations leads Team Grateful's creative programming and innovative outreach initiatives, developing arts-based, experiential, and culturally responsive programs that engage participants and amplify the organization's mission. This leader inspires community transformation through imagination, cultural responsiveness, and bold creative vision.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee creative programs, arts initiatives, and experiential engagement strategies that reflect the community's culture and needs.
• Collaborate with community partners, artists, educators, and stakeholders to design and deliver culturally responsive programming.
• Manage creative project pipelines from concept development through successful execution and evaluation.
• Lead and mentor a team of creative program staff and volunteers, fostering a culture of creativity and excellence.
• Align all creative initiatives with Team Grateful's organizational mission, values, and strategic goals.
• Manage creative programming budgets, resources, and timelines with accountability and precision.
• Evaluate program effectiveness using participant feedback and data, adjusting strategies for continuous improvement.
• Represent Team Grateful at creative community events, arts partnerships, and sector convenings.
• Stay current on trends in creative, experiential, and community-based programming to inform organizational strategy.
• Foster an organizational environment rooted in imagination, inclusion, and bold innovation.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Arts Administration, Education, Communications, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in creative programming, arts leadership, or community engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to design, manage, and execute innovative programs with measurable outcomes.
• Strong leadership, project management, and team development skills.

Preferred

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Experience in arts or community program environments.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Core Competencies

• Creative program design and cultural responsiveness.
• Community partnership development and engagement.
• Leadership and creative team management.
• Mission-aligned storytelling and program execution.
• Budget management and resource allocation.
• Evaluation, learning, and adaptive program improvement.

What We Offer

• A mission-driven, compassionate work culture centered on service and impact.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off and observed holidays.
• Professional development and leadership growth opportunities.
• A collaborative team that genuinely celebrates each other and the communities we serve.

Team Grateful, INC. is a compassionate, mission-driven organization focused on implementing innovative programs while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.