The Arts Center is seeking a Full-time Education Coordinator (30 hours a/week).  The position is responsible for coordinating all aspects of our class offerings, including our Arts After School, and our artist-in-residence program.  Knowledge/experience in the arts, education and office management strongly preferred.  Competitive salary with medical insurance and employer-matched IRA.  Interested applicants send resume and cover letter to mschmitz@jamestownarts.com preferably by October 10.

DETAILS:

Education Coordinator – 30 hours/week

Primary Role: Responsible for organizing classes, artists’ contracts, schedules and supplies.

Classes at the Arts Center

Organize, contract, and continually evaluate:

• Adult classes and workshops
• Youth classes – Arts After School, Artist in Residence, summer youth camps, Second Saturday program
• Family workshops
• Workshops/classes for regional rural schools as needed
• Class opportunities for special needs groups in the community
• Oversee use and maintenance of classrooms
• Purchase supplies for all classes keeping within the annual JFAA budget
• Track income and expenses/class
• Set-up and maintain online registration for youth programming, communication with parents, oversee accounts receivable via Active network
• Arrange transportation for AAS and other performances/activities
• Assess and track development/learning within programs
• Organize other workshops/visits for community outreach: Girl Scouts/4-H, at risk youth, birthday parties, homeschool families, middle/high school class, college class visits, preschool, etc.
• Coordinate marketing for all classes in a timely manner

Artist in Residence in the Schools

• Conduct applicant search, interview and contract new Artists in Residence
• Issue contracts and schedules to artists and to schools
• Observe and assess artists to maintain quality instruction/programs
• Meet weekly with Artist in Residence to review class progress/supplies/schedules
• Arrange substitute teachers or rearrange schedules when artists are unable to fill contract.
• Plan agenda and meet two-three times per year with LEAP committee, coordinate AIR schedules with principles and teachers
• Gather feedback and assessment from k-5 teachers, and 6 at St John’s
• Contract Theatre Group, schedule transportation for all elementary schools, coordinate auditorium with high school, administer pre-performance learning guides to students

Arts After School, Summer Camps & Downtown Arts Market

• Hire artists in consult with Education Committee and Executive Director
• Review lesson plans
• Approve and purchase supplies and after school snacks
• Coordinate marketing for all AAS classes and Summer Camps and Downtown Arts Market
• Write grants and letters of request to PTO’s to support arts education
• Assist local school’s and teachers in writing NDCA teacher incentive and artist in residence grants
• Coordinate with Gallery Manager when possible to tie classes to exhibits

Other

• Attend weekly staff meetings, regional seminars, and national conventions
• Represent “visible presence” for Arts Center in the community
• Assist with review of strategic plan, facility use and maintenance plan, emergency response plan