Program Facilitator & Outreach Coordinator

About Art Impact Project

Mission – To enhance emotional wellness through creative expression

Vision – To create opportunities for all to cope and hope through the impact of art

Art Impact Project (AIP) partners with Lake County schools, community centers, and service providers focused on recovery, gun violence prevention, detention, and specific communities such as justice-involved individuals, veterans, LGBTQ+, and others to offer non-clinical therapeutic art programming at partner locations. We facilitate art-based wellness projects in small group settings and guide the sharing of thoughts and emotions revealed through artmaking. We serve youth ages 11+ through senior adults with diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences providing safe non-judgmental spaces for self-exploration and sharing. Our programs support self-awareness, self-management, social-awareness, relational skills, and responsible decision-making often leading to greater confidence, empathy, and a sense of belonging.

Program Facilitator and Outreach Coordinator reports to: Manager of Programming

Position Overview

The Part‑Time Program Facilitator and Outreach Coordinator supports day‑to‑day program operations and facilitation, community outreach, and provides administrative support including data entry, documentation, and grant research and tracking. This role is essential for ensuring programming and operations runs smoothly, participants are engaged, and the organization’s work is visible through outreach, social media, and community events.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Program Support and Facilitation (approx. 50%)

• • Maintain, organize, and prepare supplies and deliver them to and from scheduled programming and events
  • Facilitate arts-based wellness programming sessions with participants up to a few times per week
  • Collect participant registration and survey feedback at each program to support program evaluation and grant reporting
  • Take photos for social media and other communications
  • Support coordination of volunteer activities as needed

Outreach, Community Engagement, and Digital Content (Approx. 25%)

• • Assist with volunteer email communications coordination
  • Maintain a consistent, welcoming and inclusive tone in all communications
  • Table at community events, festivals, and partner gatherings
  • Assist with creation of flyer, poster, and social media designs
  • Assist with social media management and posting
  • Represent the organization professionally through outreach opportunities

Administration and Grant Support (Approx. 25%)

• • Conduct grant research and track upcoming grant opportunities in spreadsheet
  • Perform additional administrative tasks as needed to support program and outreach goals, including data entry, data updates, documentation, and record keeping

Qualifications

Required

• • Hold a valid driver’s license
  • Own reliable car with access for program and outreach duties in Lake County
  • Ability to work 10–20 hours per week
  • Evening and weekend availability for scheduled programs and events
  • Excellent communication and presentations skills (written and verbal)
  • Comfortable facilitating programming with diverse community members
  • Proficiency with digital tools (email, social media, spreadsheets)
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Professional demeanor and commitment to the organization’s mission
  • Some college, or a minimum of three years equivalent work experience

Preferred

• • Spanish and English bilingual ability (speaking, reading, and writing)
  • Experience with arts-based, mental health, or wellness programming
  • Experience with graphic design, Canva, and social media management
  • Experience recording and editing short video content

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• • Work will be performed in office, partner facilities, and event settings
  • Role includes lifting, carrying, and organizing supplies (up to 25 lbs)
  • Requires travel between office, program sites, and event locations
  • Must be able to climb stairs, stand, walk, and engage with participants for extended periods

Terms of Employment: This is a part-time temporary role that will run September 2026 - June 2027, with potential for extension or conversion to a permanent role, based performance and business needs.

Preferable: English/Spanish bilingual ability (speaking, reading, and writing)