Job Title: Program Coordinator, Educational Alliance Art School
Division – Department: Educational Alliance Art School at Manny Cantor Center
Job Classification: Non-Exempt, Full-Time, 40 hours per week
Salary Range: $27.40 - $28.85 Per Hour
Reports to: Director, Art School
Educational Alliance, a 131-year-old New York institution, is a vibrant, dynamic organization serving New Yorkers from all walks of life. We serve everyone regardless of the language they speak, where they come from, or their socioeconomic status. We believe that everyone should have a chance to live a better life and that arts and culture, education, health and wellness, and social services can help lay that foundation. Educational Alliance brings together and partners with diverse communities in Lower Manhattan, offering individuals and families high-quality, multi-generational programs and services that enhance their well-being and socioeconomic opportunities.
The Educational Alliance Art School is one of New York City’s premier community art schools, offering high-quality instruction in the visual arts. For over a century, the School has provided opportunity for creative expression, skill acquisition, and arts appreciation for New Yorkers. We are committed to serving the greatest diversity of students, out of our belief that everyone, regardless of age, ethnicity, or socio-economic status, should have the opportunity for self expression and lifelong learning.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent experience, preferably in Studio Arts (with ample coursework in ceramics)
• Experience teaching arts classes
• Innovative, passionate, and excited to oversee art programming for various disciplines
• Strong organizational, writing and communication skills; attention to detail, reflective demeanor
• Proactive, problem-solver and ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with a diverse group of instructors and colleagues
• Demonstrated connections to the larger NYC arts community
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Physical ability to perform physical activities such as, but not limited to, lifting heavy items (up to 25 pounds), bending, walking, and standing for prolonged periods of time up to 3 hours per day.
• Physical ability to lift and position 25 lb. kiln shelves repeatedly to load and unload kilns as well as lift 25 lb. of clay at a time when using the pug mill.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position

JOB PURPOSE

Program Coordinator of the historic Educational Alliance Art School supervises the day-to-day operations of the mixed media studio, instructs art courses as needed, works closely with faculty and students, and supervises mixed media volunteers. The Program Coordinator will support the success of Educational Alliance Art School’s: program planning, budgeting, course registration, workshops, and events. This position will report directly to the Art School Director and work in close collaboration with our Ceramics Education Manager, Art School faculty and various leaders across the organization as well as with internal and external clients to support program development. The Program Coordinator is an integral position in helping to grow the expanding community-based Art School.

The Program Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of:

• Communicating Procedures to Faculty and Students
• Purchasing & Reporting
• Maintaining Materials and Equipment
• Implementing Sustainable Studio Practice

Responsible for providing technical support to the Ceramics Education Manager to support quality programs. Supervision in the following areas is required:

• Communications
• Materials Preparation
• Homogenizing Clay
• Loading/ Unloading of Kilns
• Studio Cleanliness, Organization, and Operations
• Studio Safety
• Monitoring Open Studio and Studio Events
• Supervising Ceramics Volunteer