Campus Arts Coordinator at The Omega Institute

Rhinebeck, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Creative Facilitation, Art Teaching, Communication Skills, Hospitality Orientation, Interpersonal Skills, Team Player, Organization, Event Coordination, Art Curation, Customer Service, Reliability, Self-Starter, Visionary, Service Orientation, Attention to Detail

Industry

Health;Wellness & Fitness

Description

NOTE: This is a residential, seasonal (May - October) position. Before submitting your application, please read our Frequently Asked Questions [https://www.eomega.org/jobs-service/seasonal-staff-volunteer-opportunities#seasonal-staff-faq]. Omega Seasonal Staff Experience Omega’s seasonal staff experience offers the unique opportunity for individuals to contribute professional skills and compassionate customer service while thriving in a vibrant learning-oriented environment. * Contribute Meaningful Work – Join a team of people who are passionate about contributing to a meaningful cause. * Learn and Grow – Enjoy access to specially designed Holistic Education Program [https://www.eomega.org/jobs-service/seasonal-staff-volunteer-opportunities#benefits] classes, trainings, and events. * Immerse in Nature – Explore Omega's beautiful 250-acre campus and amenities [https://www.eomega.org/visit/visit/rhinebeck-campus]. Seasonal Staff Commitment We seek individuals who are committed to providing exemplary work in support of our mission [https://www.eomega.org/about/overview/vision-mission-values-aspirations], and who model our values – Holism, Community, Sustainability, Service, and Integrity. Seasonal staff members represent Omega as excellent stewards of professional and compassionate service. Each interaction with workshop participants, faculty and fellow staff members, creates the Omega experience. Job Description Campus Arts Coordinator: non-exempt, full-time; on average 35 hours per week. Reports to Senior Director of Creative & Art Curator. Summary Holistic Education Programs creates and supports the many educational programs for community, as well as maintains an overall commitment to maintaining an atmosphere of community on campus through the Art Hut, Open Mics, Movie Nights, etc. Holistic Education Programs is also responsible for overseeing the Hermitage Program and the Core Faculty Optional classes for the participants and staff. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Offer 28 hours per week (daytime and evening) of Open Studio creative programming in the Art Hut. * Provide 6 hours per week of support to the Sr. Director of Creative, assisting with participant art. sessions, curated campus exhibits, and other pop-up creative experiences throughout the season. * Meet with Media Design team weekly for quick check-ins. * Create a welcoming, inspiring ambiance in the Art Hut and support staff in their creative process. * Keep art materials clean, organized, and accurately inventoried and stored in both the Art Hut and in Juniper Classroom. * Collaborate with the Sr. Director of Creative to determine appropriate art supply purchases. * Keep the Art Hut free of clutter and complete weekly cleaning tasks (sweeping, wiping down surfaces, lining tables with clean paper, etc.). * Create and host Staff Arts & Crafts Fair(s), including: * Securing event dates in consultation with Operations and the Café Manager * Requesting event setup through Production * Processing staff art vendor request forms * Coordinating with Staff Programs to promote the fair(s) * Host an “Art-n-Lunch” at least once per week outside the Staff Lounge. * Be present for and support events held in the Art Hut (Game Night, Movies, Open Mic, etc.). * In collaboration with the Sr. Director of Creative, curate and coordinate 4 staff artwork exhibits displayed in the Café, including: * Soliciting staff artwork * Curating submissions for alignment with Omega’s creative vision * Delivering exhibit details for promotion to Media Design * Using pre-designed templates create artist/artwork/pricing list for Operations and Café * Ensuring safe storage, curation, installation, and removal of artwork * Support Omega’s Media Design Team at participant art classes on Wednesdays from 12:30–5:00 PM, including: * Confirming Production setup * Preparing individual art stations * Assuring materials supply * Assisting faculty during class * Returning supplies to Juniper storage and inventorying materials * Attend weekly meetings. * Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor. Work Details * This position functions on the Omega campus. * This is a full-time position, 35 hours a week. Staff are expected to work night and weekend shifts. Physical Requirements * Ability to occasionally move items that weigh 20 pounds (occasionally, 30-50 pounds) for various needs. * Ability to remain in a stationary position for long periods of the time. * Ability to traverse a hilly campus in diverse weather conditions. * Ability to position self to perform diverse job tasks as necessary. * Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. * Ability to work in a constant sate of alertness and safe manner. * Ability to observe details at close range. Required Experience/Qualities * Previous experience facilitating creative spaces, and teaching art classes (preferred). * Energetic self-starter, and visionary, with the ability to work independently. * Ability to work evenings and weekends (required). * Strong written and verbal communication skills. * Hospitality oriented. * Timely, reliable, and service oriented individual. * Excellent interpersonal skills. * Team Player. * Alignment with Omega’s mission, goals and core values. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. Compensation Seasonal staff work full-time for six months, between early-May through late-October. Seasonal staff receive a compensation package that includes: * Wage * Indoor housing [https://www.eomega.org/jobs-service/seasonal-staff-volunteer-opportunities#seasonal-housing-tenting] * Three delicious meals [https://www.eomega.org/visit/visit/rhinebeck-campus/meals] per day in our mostly vegetarian Dining Hall * Access to Omega’s staff benefits [https://www.eomega.org/jobs-service/seasonal-staff-volunteer-opportunities#benefits] This compensation package is at minimum equivalent to the New York State minimum wage. ---------------------------------------- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Omega complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable New York State or local laws. Consistent with those requirements, Omega will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability if such accommodation would allow the individual to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, Inc. (“Omega”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, New York State, and local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. As a community of learners, we are committed to putting our organizational aspirations into practice, as outlined in our [https://www.eomega.org/about/more/justice-equality-diversity-inclusion-statement%22%20%5Ct%20%22_blank]Justice Equity Diversity Inclusion (JEDI) Statement. [https://www.eomega.org/about/more/justice-equality-diversity-inclusion-statement] Omega strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of actual or perceived race; color; creed; age; religion; national origin; citizenship status; sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions); gender (including gender identity); sexual orientation; disability; marital status; partnership status; familial status; status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking, or sex offenses; genetic predisposition; veteran’s status; military status; or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. All Omega employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

Responsibilities

The Campus Arts Coordinator is responsible for offering creative programming in the Art Hut, supporting art sessions, and coordinating events and exhibits. They also maintain the ambiance and organization of the Art Hut and collaborate with the Media Design team.