Education and Outreach Coordinator

Goal:

To advance the mission of the League in respect to educational outreach and strategic initiatives. Prioritize the advancement of educational programming and partnerships. Utilize the Craft Stories curriculum as a launchpad for the integration of core programs that impact the future of craft education.

This work will include:

• partnering with schools for craft based educational field trips
• planning and holding workshops/classes in League HQ classrooms
• working with and potentially expanding current apprenticeship programs
• developing strategic partnerships to support arts-based educational programming throughout the region

Important goals for year one -

• Work with and develop an effective Education Committee
• Advance the work of the Craft Stories video project
• Strategic design/ planning to create unique initiatives to broaden the League’s education program

Scope of Work:

• Create new partnerships with schools/ organizations
• Support artist in residence opportunities/ demonstration events
• Design engagement opportunities which utilize the HQ exhibition space combined with educational opportunities such as lectures, tours or workshops
• Document and articulate the timeline and strategy for educational outreach marketing and engagement initiatives, as a roadmap for the organization
• Create a master planning document inclusive of a timeline, specific action items and budget projections
• Facilitate meetings and strategic design thinking sessions for educators and/or League members to engage the arts community with ideas and possibilities to advance the field of craft and specifically the role of the League
• As requested, create presentations to support the Executive Director and the Board as new ideas or initiatives are considered
• Research and initiate grant or/ fundraising opportunities for the League including assistance with the promotional strategy for the Annual Appeal
• Support the work of the Craft Apprentice Program with Maine Crafts Association and serve as a juror as needed for applicant
• Support League events as needed with administrative support (i.e. closing the space after events that occur outside of traditional work hours) or other tasks as needed - to potentially include InTown Concord First Friday events in November/ December, classes on site at League HQ, initiatives with the Creative Concord committee and educational programming at the Annual Craftsmen's Fair

Job Type: Part-time

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Concord, NH 03301: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person