

Job Opening
September 26, 2019 @ 8:00 am - October 11, 2019 @ 5:00 pm
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