Arts Education Director

Job Description -Education Director

Organization

Maple Grove Arts Center

Role

Education Director

Renumeration

Volunteer Basis

Reporting

Board of Directors

Time Allocation

2-3 hours per week

About Us

The Maple Grove Arts Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring creativity, fostering community, and enriching lives through art. Our vision is to become a vibrant, inclusive arts center that empowers our community by nurturing artistic passion.

Role Summary

The Education Director plays a vital role in developing and maintaining our educational programs by recruiting art instructors, introducing them to our space, and guiding them through the class development process. This position is also responsible for collecting and organizing instructor details to ensure compliance with tax and administrative requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively seek and recruit talented art instructors across various mediums and disciplines.
• Introduce potential instructors to the Maple Grove Arts Center, showcasing the space and its resources.
• Collect and maintain necessary instructor information for tax compliance and administrative purposes.
• Guide instructors through the process of developing and scheduling classes within our system, ensuring alignment with the center’s goals and policies.
• Collaborate with instructors to create a diverse schedule of classes for adults and youth.
• Coordinate with the marketing team to promote upcoming classes and workshops.
• Maintain regular communication with instructors to address their needs and ensure successful program delivery.
• Monitor the success of educational programs and gather feedback to improve offerings.

Ideal Candidate

• Passionate about art education and community engagement.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with instructors and stakeholders.
• Organized and detail-oriented, with experience in administrative tasks or compliance processes.
• Creative thinker with a collaborative mindset, eager to develop a wide range of educational opportunities.
• Experience in education, program coordination, or arts administration is a plus but not required.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in arts education program management.
• Opportunities to connect with talented artists and educators.
• The satisfaction of helping to build a robust and thriving educational program for the community.
• Skill development in recruitment, program coordination, and administrative processes.
• Be part of a passionate team dedicated to enriching lives through art.

Interested?

We’d love to hear from you! Please submit a brief statement about your interest in the Education Director position and how your skills align with the role.

Send your statement to Lise Spence-Parsons via email at Lspence-parsons@maplegroveartscenter.org.