What are the responsibilities and job description for the Arts Education Coordinator position at Joshua M. Freeman Foundation - Freeman Arts...?
The Joshua M. Freeman Foundation’s Arts Education Coordinator is charged with managing and growing the organization’s arts education programs. This individual will foster a relevant, impactful arts education program that will provide a layered approach to the school's current curriculum by presenting opportunities for students to experience diverse arts. The ideal candidate has an educational background and is familiar with the community and its needs, possesses strong organizational and communication skills, possesses the ability to create long-term relationships with partners and has a strong history of excellent customer service.
Purpose, Vision, Mission, & Core Values
Purpose: Creating opportunities to elevate the human spirit
Vision: Transforming lives through the arts.
Mission: Advancing arts access for all through performance, education, and advocacy
Purpose, Vision, Mission, & Core Values
Purpose: Creating opportunities to elevate the human spirit
Vision: Transforming lives through the arts.
Mission: Advancing arts access for all through performance, education, and advocacy
Core Values:
Community: We whole-heartedly welcome all.
Connection: We create positive environments and build strong relationships.
Innovation: We are an outlet for creativity, collaboration, and transformation.
Service: We focus on the person and deliver game-changing outcomes.
Excellence: We passionately commit to its pursuit.
Celebration: We have fun and honor success
Arts in Education Program
- Maintain accurate and thorough program records including partner database, communication strategy, performance descriptions and schedules, calendar management, educational tools, attendance records, participant feedback, and other necessary documentation and support materials.
- Create and manage plans to continuously build and foster relationships with students, families, educators, administrators, volunteers, and members of other educational organizations and afterschool programs.
- Coordinate and manage invitation plans and communication to arts education guests for maximum attendance and impact.
- Support Arts Education volunteer program including training and coordination.
- Work closely with the Marketing team to promote arts in education program awareness.
- Assists in the writing of grant applications and annual reporting for core-related accountabilities.
- Lead transportation grant system, Memorandum of Understanding system and reporting.
- Lead post-experience initiatives to include buildings, maintaining and reporting on alignment with learning standards through student and educator surveys, and recommendations for future artist engagement.
- Crosstrain relevant staff to support the execution of Arts Education efforts.
- Provide input to educational program development to support the organization’s strategy and the educational community’s needs.
- Create study guides for each school engagement that includes curriculum alignment, lesson plans, etc.
- Facilitate, recruit and manage the Arts Education Advisory Committee.
- Stay informed and communicate updates to Delaware and Maryland curriculum requirements, arts education initiatives and policy change, etc. to inform programming decisions.
Operations
- Create operations plan for all arts education events
- Operate and manage department budget and track progress towards maintaining these budgets throughout the fiscal year.
- Train and manage staff and volunteers on program protocols and standards for the use of systems.
- Recommend and support creation and implementation of relevant policies and procedures.
- Interprets data to enable optimal decision-making.
- Support and maintain a positive work environment.
- Support and attend some performances and events as needed (evenings and weekends).
Organizational and Board Support
- Support the Community Engagement Director with ongoing projects associated with the success of the Foundation as required.
- Represents the Foundation in the community by attending and participating in local events and activities.
- Demonstrates commitment to the mission of the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation.
- Participate in continuing education to improve own professional skills.
Key Performance Measures
- Increase organizational effectiveness in the Arts Education program.
- Maintain and grow Arts Education audiences.
- Meet established mission goals.
- Achieve 95% patron satisfaction.
- Timely processing of department reporting.
- Completion of projects in a timely manner and within budget.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
- Knowledge of the local school districts served by the Foundation, along with available resources and connections.
- Knowledge of National Core Arts Standards for grades K-12, in addition to Delaware and Maryland education standards.
- Personable, positive, and diplomatic individual with integrity and a sense of humor, who works effectively with the volunteers, and staff.
- Ability to create relationships and forge alignment amongst various partners.
- Strong initiative, self-confidence, creativity, and entrepreneurial skills, one who enjoys working as a team player but also has the capability to work independently and as a self-starter.
- Well-organized, able to plan and manage strategically yet have sufficient focus on details to ensure effective implementation and follow through.
- Genuine interest in the arts and understands and supports the Foundation’s mission with a natural ability to articulate this mission and role to others.
- An innate ability to inspire those working with him/her toward accomplishing common objectives and goals.
- A professional presentation and a positive, flexible attitude
- Ability to communicate both verbally to student audiences and in written form in an accurate, concise, professional, and effective manner.
- Available on weekends, evenings, and early mornings when needed.
Required Experience/Abilities
- A college degree in education, communication, or business is preferred.
- Experience in one or more of the following is preferred:
- Working with a non-profit organization or arts organization
- Working with both elementary and secondary school district staff
- Experience working with community outreach groups.
- Ability to initiate and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders to include school district and building administrators, arts teachers, artist partners, and volunteers.
- Ability to articulate and measure results within a variety of metrics including financial, aesthetic, programmatic, and experiential.
- A demonstrated ability to embrace change, and flourish in a complex and dynamic organization, and to be flexible in a constantly evolving, often ambiguous environment.
- A demonstrated ability to solve problems and develop contingency plans quickly (and to support staff accordingly)
- Ability to prioritize and follow through on several projects/tasks simultaneously.
- Effective organization, time management, and attention to detail
- Articulate, with solid oral and written communications and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to excellence in customer/client services.
- Understanding of working in a non-profit environment with volunteers and limited resources
- Strong technical and computer skills- proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required.
- CPR/AED Certified, or ability to be certified.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license, and have the ability to travel throughout Sussex, Worcester, and Wicomico Counties as needed for program-related activities.
- Must pass a comprehensive background check, including criminal history and child abuse clearances, in compliance with Delaware state regulations.
Physical Requirements
- Sitting throughout the day, working with a computer.
- Lifting and moving equipment and materials that weigh up to 50 pounds.
- Standing for 6 hours a day or more.
General Information
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. Position descriptions may be modified at the discretion of the Foundations at any time with or without notice to incumbents currently in the position. All reasonable efforts will be made to notify incumbents of position description changes. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for those qualified incumbents with a disability, as stated under the ADA. For more information or to request reasonable accommodation, please contact Human Resources.
The incumbent must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple competing tasks and demands and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate.
