Youth Arts Coordinator (Part-Time)

THE OPPORTUNITY

Root Division seeks a thoughtful, organized, and collaborative Youth Arts Coordinator to support and grow our youth arts education initiatives.

This position will coordinate the Creative Futures Fellowship, a year-long arts education and mentorship program serving public high school students across San Francisco, and support Root Division’s Black, Filipinx, and Latinx Teaching Artist Fellowships.

Working closely with the Executive Director and Studios Program Manager, the Youth Arts Coordinator will collaborate with teaching artists, students, schools, and community partners to create meaningful, culturally responsive arts learning experiences for youth. The role oversees program logistics, supports curriculum implementation, conducts site visits, and provides mentorship and coaching to teaching artist fellows.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about arts education, youth development, and building equitable pathways into the arts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Coordination

• Coordinate logistics for the Creative Futures Fellowship and Teaching Artist Fellowship programs, including scheduling, materials preparation, attendance tracking, stipends, and day-to-day operations.
• Support participant onboarding, consent forms, transportation coordination, data tracking, and reporting.

Teaching Artist Fellowship Support

• Serve as the primary contact and coach for Teaching Artist Fellows.
• Provide ongoing communication, guidance, feedback, and implementation support throughout the school year.
• Conduct site visits and classroom observations.

Student & Family Engagement

• Build strong relationships with students and families through regular communication and support.
• Foster welcoming, inclusive, and culturally responsive learning environments.

School & Community Partnerships

• Maintain relationships with school and community partners to support successful program delivery.
• Coordinate engagement with guest artists, creative industry professionals, and community organizations.

Curriculum & Program Development

• Collaborate with staff and teaching artists on curriculum planning, evaluation, and program improvement.
• Support responsive adjustments based on student needs and feedback.

Events & Exhibitions

• Help plan and execute student exhibitions, presentations, receptions, field trips, and public programs.

Administrative & Facilities Support

• Maintain inventory of educational supplies and materials.
• Help ensure classrooms, storage areas, and shared program spaces remain organized and welcoming.
• Coordinate on-site needs with the Facilities Coordinator when programs are held at Root Division.

Equity & Inclusion

• Ensure all program activities reflect Root Division’s commitment to accessibility, inclusion, and culturally responsive education.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Experience working with youth in arts education, schools, community programs, museums, or nonprofit settings.
• Experience supporting teaching artists, educators, mentors, or youth program staff is highly desirable.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate with artists, educators, students, families, and community partners from diverse backgrounds.
• Interest in contemporary art, youth development, and creative career pathways.
• Experience with Google Workspace, spreadsheets, scheduling tools, and administrative systems.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends in support of programs and events.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

WHY JOIN ROOT DIVISION?

Make a Difference

Help shape transformative arts education programs for San Francisco youth.

Mission-Driven Work

Contribute to an organization deeply invested in artists, education, and community connection.

Creative Community

Work alongside artists, educators, and cultural workers committed to equity and creative empowerment.

Professional Growth

Gain experience in arts administration, program development, youth engagement, and teaching artist mentorship.

Flexible Structure

Enjoy a flexible, hybrid work environment centered around program needs and key events.

COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE

This is a part-time, non-exempt position scheduled for approximately 20 hours per week, generally Monday through Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends required.

Compensation:

$28.85/hour (approximately $30,000 annually based on 20 hours/week)

Benefits Include:

• Prorated paid time off
• Free art classes
• Professional development opportunities

Root Division offers a flexible hybrid work environment. Staff may work remotely up to one day per week; however, this position requires a regular on-site presence and is not conducive to fully remote work.

Due to the on-site nature of this role, only candidates currently residing in the San Francisco Bay Area will be considered.

TO APPLY

Please submit:

• Cover letter describing your interest in the position
• Resume

Email applications to: employment@rootdivision.org

Subject Line:

Attn: Youth Arts Coordinator Search – Your Last Name

Please include:

• Name
• Email
• Address
• Phone Number
• Website (if applicable)

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Applications submitted by June 30, 2026 will receive priority consideration.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Root Division is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

ABOUT ROOT DIVISION

Founded in 2002, Root Division is a San Francisco-based visual arts nonprofit that connects creativity and community through artist studios, youth education, adult education, and exhibitions.

Our unique model supports artists through subsidized studio space in exchange for community service, creating a dynamic ecosystem that empowers artists, inspires youth, and engages the public in the visual arts.

Today, Root Division serves as a launching pad for artists, an incubator for arts educators, a door to creativity for youth, and a bridge connecting the broader community to the arts.