The Program Coordinator works with contracted visual and performing art teachers to design educational and enrichment programs; selects contracts and supervises teaching artists; works with City marketing staff to promote programs; supervises volunteers; interacts with students and families; and supports other Department and Division initiatives as assigned.
The position requires expertise and experience in arts education programming and outstanding abilities in customer service contractor supervision and organization. An arts related college degree and 3 years of similar experience is preferred. You must be highly customer focused diplomatic an effective verbal and written communicator possess advanced computer skills be able to multi-task and meet deadlines and work both independently and as part of the team.
Approximately 25 hours per week; a core work schedule will be established upon hire. Requires evening and weekend availability based on facility and programming needs.
Starting hourly rate will be within the range and offered at a level consistent with the experience and qualifications of the candidate. Direct deposit of paychecks is a condition of employment for all City of Gaithersburg employees. The City of Gaithersburg supports principles of Diversity Equity Inclusion and Accessibility.
Job Functions
What you will do with us:
Plan develop and implement enriching educational programs in the visual and performing arts for children teens and adults.
Promote publicize monitor and evaluate the success of activities events and programming and make suggestions for improvements.
Organize and implement program logistics and determine supply and equipment needs including maintaining the teaching studios.
Prepare and distribute promotional materials and create content for website social media and eNewsletter.
Train schedule and lead contractors and volunteers for both day and evening programs activities and events.
Support other programming and division initiatives as needed.
Respond to inquiries and requests for information.
Keep detailed files and records and prepare reports.
Provide outstanding service pursue continuous improvement and exceed expectations.
At least 3 years experience in arts education programming preferred.
Excellent interpersonal analytical organizational time management communication (verbal and written) and customer service skills.
High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
Demonstrated ability to problem solve prioritize and meet deadlines.
Advanced computer proficiency (Microsoft Office applications); experience with a plus.
An understanding of the needs of an ethnically and economically diverse community.
Valid drivers license.
CPR/AED and First Aid certification (may be obtained through the City upon hire).
Or any acceptable equivalent combination of education experience and training that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities.
Additional Information
To be considered for this position interested applicants must submit:
A complete online application.
Resume (attached to the online application).
Letter of interest (attached to the online application).
Examples of recent arts education programs coordinated and promotional materials developed for arts education programs (attached to the online application).
Your application should include your education history relevant work experience (paid or volunteer) any pertinent skills training or certifications/licenses you have and any additional information that might be relevant to the job you are applying for. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Review of applications will begin immediately so prompt application is strongly encouraged. The position will remain open until filled; recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of qualified applications are identified or all hiring decisions have been made.
The successful candidate will be subject to a background check and drug/alcohol screening. The City has established an alcohol-free drug-free and smoke-free workplace which applies to any person employed by conducting business with or applying for a position with the City. Each employee as a condition of their employment may be required to participate in pre-employment and reasonable suspicion testing. Employees classified as safety sensitive are also subject to immediate post accident and random testing.
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