Community Arts Coordinator

POSITION TITLE: Community Arts Coordinator (Full-Time)

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Associate Director of Community Arts Education

POSITION SUMMARY: The Community Arts Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, supervising, evaluating, and promoting community arts education programming for Yollocalli Arts Reach. The Community Arts Coordinator will be a key team member in building new relationships with community organizations and community members, which includes conducting outreach to local schools and other nearby institutions. They act as an ambassador for Yollocalli Arts Reach and the museum to various stakeholders and actively develop and strengthen relationships to best serve the programming, while also promoting new community arts programs through direct outreach.

SCOPE: Reporting to the Associate Director of Community Arts Education, the Community Arts Coordinator will be an experienced community organizer with the ability to support existing and upcoming programs as well as implementing new community programs at the Yollocalli Fire Station. This position will work closely with the Associate Director of Community Arts Education to build strategic relationships and develop innovative community arts programming that centers audiences we don’t currently serve through Yollocalli Youth Programming - including elementary-aged youth, families, and seniors. Responsibilities include facilitating community arts workshops, providing programmatic support and guidance to teaching artists, maintaining and updating program budgets, collaborating with Program Coordinators, and conducting outreach to foster engagement with existing and potential community partners. Yollocalli community arts programming will run throughout the year with high and low seasons.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, promote, and implement various community arts education programs and events for families and adults at all Yollocalli locations
• Facilitate free community workshops at the Yollocalli Fire Station on a monthly basis
• Coordinate and oversee partner programs and events at all Yollocalli locations
• Represent the NMMA and its community arts education programs, building relationships and deepening communications with key stakeholders, donors, and community partners
• Nurture key partnerships with community stakeholders, including school based support staff and administrations, with the goal of collaboration and mutual support
• Assist in developing and implementing a system to evaluate the impact of community arts programming
• Provide close supervision of all participants and support their creative and social development
• Ensure a safe and healthy learning environment for community arts program participants and teaching artists
• Regularly observe programming to ensure high-quality delivery of services and provide effective feedback to instructional staff as needed
• Gather, organize, and analyze program data, including participant registration, attendance, photo and video documentation, and evaluation of programs
• Create marketing materials for all community art programs and events
• Promote programs efficiently using Yollocalli Arts Reach’s website and social networks.
• Assist with other Yollocalli educational initiatives and partnerships
• Ensure programs meet agency, state, federal and funder guidelines, including reporting and record keeping
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Director of Community Arts Education and the Director of Education and Yollocalli Arts Reach

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Art Education, Social Work, Art Therapy, Arts Administration and/or Museum Studies preferred. Bilingual Spanish is required. Minimum 5 years experience in arts education, youth education, or community programming at an institution, community center, or youth serving organization. Previous experience in a leadership position is preferred. Knowledge and interest in all aspects of the Mexican and Mexican-American art experience, contemporary art practices, and art education practices. Ability to work well with others. Flexible hours, including evenings and weekends are required for this position. Must have access to a vehicle due to the travel between program sites which cover the Chicagoland area.

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to plan, prioritize, organize, and execute multiple initiatives simultaneously and independently
• Required to work in person at Yollocalli locations 5 days a week (weekends included)
• Employee must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time; carry, lift, push or pull up to 35 pounds
• Requires the ability to manually operate business machinery
• Travel within the U.S. with advance notice may be required
• There is minimal environmental exposure

FLSA Status: Non Exempt

TO APPLY:

• Email cover letter and resume/CV to: vsanchez@nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org
• All applications are due by November 30th, at 11:50 PM CST

• Paid Holidays
• Paid vacation
• Well Days
• Personal Days
• Health & Dental Insurance
• Profit-sharing Plan

Bilingual Spanish