Coverage Area: Schools North of Flagler Street
ABOUT GUITARS OVER GUNS
Guitars Over Guns Organization (GOGO) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that uses music education and mentorship to empower young people from historically underserved communities. By pairing students with professional musicians, we help them overcome adversity, discover their voice, and develop the confidence and leadership skills needed to thrive. Since 2008, GOGO has served more than 10,000 students across Miami, Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York through innovative after-school and community-based arts programming.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Programs Manager provides operational leadership for assigned Guitars Over Guns programs, ensuring high-quality implementation, staff performance, and positive student outcomes across multiple school and community sites. Reporting to the Miami Program Director, this role directly supervises Site Coordinators, partners with school and community stakeholders, allocates resources, resolves operational challenges, and exercises independent judgment in managing day-to-day program operations. The Programs Manager serves as the primary operational liaison for assigned sites while ensuring alignment with GOGO's mission, values, and strategic priorities. The Programs Manager oversees 4–6 program sites, directly supervises approximately 18 employees, and supports approximately 90 students.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESProgram Leadership & Operations
- Lead the successful implementation, quality, and continuous improvement of assigned school and community-based programs while ensuring alignment with organizational standards and strategic priorities.
- Exercise independent judgment to establish operational priorities, allocate staffing and resources, resolve operational challenges, and adapt programming to meet site-specific needs.
- Evaluate program performance through site observations, data analysis, and outcome metrics, implementing process improvements and recommending operational enhancements that strengthen program quality, efficiency, and participant experience.
Staff Supervision & Leadership
- Directly supervise, coach, and develop Site Coordinators.
- Assign work, establish performance expectations, and conduct regular performance evaluations.
- Recommend hiring, promotion, disciplinary, and other employment actions.
- Foster accountability, professional growth, and a collaborative team culture.
School & Community Partnerships
- Serve as GOGO's primary representative with school administrators, In-School Coordinators, and community partners.
- Build collaborative relationships that support successful program implementation and student success.
Program Quality & Student Success
- Observe programs, evaluate instructional quality, and coach Site Coordinators and mentors.
- Monitor program outcomes and implement improvement strategies.
- Coordinate performances, field trips, and special events with schools, families, and community partners.
Data & Administrative Management
- Maintain accurate program records and prepare reports using organizational systems.
- Monitor participation, outcomes, budgets, and resource utilization to support organizational planning and compliance.
Summer Program Leadership
- Provide operational leadership for assigned summer programs, including staff supervision, logistics, and daily program implementation.
QUALIFICATIONSRequired
- Passion for youth development, education, music, and community impact.
- Strong organizational, leadership, and project management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise staff, manage multiple priorities, and solve complex operational challenges.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment and decision-making.
- Strong technology skills with the ability to quickly learn new systems and software.
Preferred
- Youth development/nonprofit experience.
- Arts education.
- Experience with Salesforce, Asana, or similar CRM and project management platforms.
WORK REQUIREMENTS
- Availability to work evenings and occasional weekends based on program schedules and special events.
- Ability to travel independently throughout Miami-Dade County to multiple program sites.
- Successful completion of a Level II background screening through Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
BENEFITS
Guitars Over Guns offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including:
- 401(k) with 3% employer match (eligible after 12 months of employment)
- Health insurance at no additional cost, with optional dental and vision benefits available at a cost
- Paid time off (PTO) structure, parental leave, bereavement leave, as well as ±18 federal & cultural paid holidays per year
- Hybrid in-person and remote workplace
- Employee Assistance Program
COMPENSATION
Salary: $52,000–$56,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
TO APPLY
Please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line:
Programs Manager – Miami
Pay: $52,000.00 - $56,000.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Miami, FL 33147
