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BACKGROUND
Known for operating and hosting the annual Salem Art Fair & Festival, the Salem Art Association (SAA) is a 100 year-old 501c3 nonprofit arts organization committed to actively engage the community in the appreciation of the arts through contemporary art exhibits and events, and art education for youth and adults.
SAA offers year round programs including The Bush Barn Art Centers three contemporary art galleries and gift gallery exhibiting local and regional fine art; the Community Arts Education (CAE) programming in the Annex Gallery, with exhibitions, workshops and an Artist-in-Residence studio; and CAEs educational programming which serves school children in Marion, Polk and Yamhill counties. SAA also operates the Bush House Museum, the late 19th century historical residence of Salem pioneer, Asahel Bush II and his family.
THE POSITION
Title: CAE School Program Coordinator
FTE: .5 FTE (20 hrs per week) Reports to: Community Arts Education Director
For best consideration submit by August 31, 2019. Position open until filled.
The Salem Art Association seeks a talented individual with a passion for Salems local arts community and an understanding and belief in the role of arts education in the lives of our children to fill the CAE School Program Coordinator position. This is essentially a community development position with outreach to Marion, Polk and Yamhill county schools. Applications from individuals who identify as immigrants, disabled, LGBTQ+, persons of color, veterans and / or rural folks are strongly encouraged. This position requires someone with an aptitude for collaboration with community partners, artists and parents to create consistent and ongoing educational programming that occur in our schools and communities.
Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
COMMUNITY ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMMING
Oversee Artists in the Schools (AIS), After School, Art Box, Performance and Family Art Night Programs
Actively build relationships with schools (administration and teachers) and community partners to plan and implement AIS programs that meet local needs and state standards
Oversee a focused marketing effort to share SAA AIS programming available to schools
Continually develop and expand Teaching Artist Roster
Coordinate and supervise Teaching Artist selection process
Coordinate and supervise the School Program site selection process
Act as ongoing liaison and mediator between artists, sites and the Salem Art Association
Develop and issue contracts for School Programs artists and sites
Evaluate and monitor programs through written evaluations and periodic site visits
Oversee school-based special projects including gallery exhibitions and openings
Support the advancement of community arts education within Marion, Polk, and Yamhill Counties
Aid in strategizing new program initiatives where applicable
Serve as a member of the School Program Advisory Committee
All tasks as assigned
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Actively seek community partners for programming and develop and maintain community relationships
Develop programming serving low-income and underserved communities
Attend community meetings and school functions when applicable
FINANCIAL
Aid in developing CAE annual budget regarding school programs
Oversee invoicing and billing for school programs
MARKETING
Provide SAA Marketing Coordinator with timely information for all promotional materials including monthly press releases and e-blasts, quarterly newsletters, website updates, and any outreach materials
SALEM ART FAIR & FESTIVAL
Participate in educational activities for youth during the Salem Art Fair & Festival
STRENGTHS SAA IS LOOKING FOR INCLUDE:
ï· Strong organizational and administrative skills
ï· Caring for underserved populations
ï· Strong interpersonal skills
ï· The ability to be responsive, adaptive and flexible in varying situations
ï· Good listening and mediating skills.
ï· The ability to be independent and resourceful
ï· The ability to remain calm under pressure
ï· This individual must be able to work 20 hours per week onsite including some evenings and weekends to assist with special events.
REQUIRED
ï· At least 3 years experience providing support at a high level, or equivalent experience
ï· Proficient computer skills and with MS Office Suite: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, Outlook
ï· Good English language skills
STRONGLY PREFERRED
ï· Past experience in arts education programming
ï· Persons of Color are strongly encouraged to apply
ï· Strong background in visual arts
ï· BA preferred
ï· Knowledge of standard program administrative practices and procedures
ï· Second language preferred but not required
OTHER
Location: Salem, Oregon
Compensation: $13 - $15 an hour commensurate with experience
20 hours per week.
Applications received until position is filled. For best consideration submit by August 30, 2019.
To inquire about or to apply for this position, please e-mail your resume and cover letter (please include School Program Coordinator in your subject line) to: Kathleen Dinges Rice, CAE Director, at kathleen@SalemArt.org
For more information about the Salem Art Association, please visit www.SalemArt.org.