Arts Programming Coordinator

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*Up to $3,000 Sign On Bonus May Be Available*

Enjoy Industry Leading Benefits:

• Generous paid vacation and extended sick leave, holidays, and flexible work arrangements.
• Free and discounted transportation options to get around Aspen and the Valley.
• Professional development and learning opportunities, including a tuition reimbursement program.
• Health and wellbeing options that include Medical, Dental, Vision, robust and accessible employee assistance program, and nationally recognized wellbeing platform.
• Monetary bonuses for healthy lifestyle choices and to use towards other personal needs.
• Plan for your future with competitive employer contributions to a 401a retirement plans and Social Security, in addition to an individual 457b retirement plan and Roth IRA option. Have peace of mind with life and disability insurance.

The City of Aspen is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Title: Arts Programming Coordinator
Department: Red Brick Center for the Arts
Classification: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $30.24 - $34.02

[Salary Range: $30.24 - $45.36]

Position Summary: As a member of the highly collaborative, dynamic, and active Red Brick Center Arts department, this position will be a participating member of the department's overall mission and programming. This position develops, plans, and oversees the implementation of youth and adult art programming, community events, and new programming opportunities. Additionally, this position supports the gallery exhibition program with administrative, planning, and implementation needs. This position involves regular engagement with diverse groups, including arts programming participants, gallery artists, city staff, organizational partners, vendors, and community members. An enthusiasm for collaboration, fostering community engagement in the arts, and possessing strong organizational skills are essential, along with performing responsibilities consistent with the City of Aspen's organizational values and mission statement.

Supervision Exercised and Received: Position works under the direct supervision of the Director of Red Brick Center for the Arts.

Essential Job Functions:

Youth and Adult Arts Educational Programming

• Develops, plans, coordinates, and implements ongoing arts education programming for youth and adults of all skill levels.
• Under the direction of the Red Brick Center for the Arts Director, develops new arts education programming based on community needs and interests.
• Manages and implements program operations and registrations including management of the online registration platform and registration communication.
• Works with Art Educators to develop art curricula.
• Manages the hiring and onboarding of new Art Educators.
• Responsible for facility management of the art classroom and any auxiliary spaces for arts programming. Assures equipment, room, and supplies are orderly and adhere to safety usage standards.
• Supports Art Educators and Art Camp Counselors as needed to creates a welcoming, safe, and creative learning environment for participants.
• Substitutes teach youth classes and camps as needed.
• Develops and implements program evaluation methods for continuous improvement and program assessment.

• Supports expanding Red Brick Arts' youth scholarship fund and distribution.

Customer Service

• Provides positive customer service and information to all including tenants, patrons, and visitors regarding Red Brick general information, program content, gallery, and registration process.
• Addresses any customer service related needs that may arise in the course of work.

Marketing and Communications

• Develops and coordinate marketing and communication needs for arts programming and events.
• Supports Red Brick social media and website updates related to arts programming and community events.

Budget

• Monitors and manages revenue and expenses for arts programming, gallery, and events.
• Evaluates budget allocations and makes recommendations on sustainable budget management.

Gallery and Events

• Administrates and coordinates gallery exhibitions including call for entries, communication with exhibiting artists, installation, and de-installation of exhibits.
• Oversees facility management of gallery spaces.
• Facilitates art sales with patrons and work to increase art sales through development of patron relations.
• Administrates and participates in Red Brick Arts Gallery Committee.
• Coordinates and implements Red Brick Arts events.
• Under the direction of the Red Brick Center for the Arts Director, develops new opportunities and events for local and regional artists and for the community to engage with the arts.

Special Projects

• Assists the Director in the development of new programming to serve unique groups in our community.
• Engages with community partners such as the Aspen School District, other regional arts and culture organizations, and public serving organizations on the creation of collaborative programming.

City Organizational Values

• Support and model the City of Aspen organizational values: Service, Partnership, Stewardship, and Innovation. Organizational values are shared principles that guide behavior across the organization. This position is responsible for upholding and applying these values while performing daily work functions.
  Other duties as assigned.
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Core Competencies: Displays the following key competencies and behaviors in the overall job performance to include knowledge, skills and abilities:

* Service: Provides service with excellence, humility, integrity, and respect in daily work, builds trust by listening, treats people with respect, acknowledges opportunities for improvement, and follows through with commitments.
* Partnership: Actively creates strong, supportive internal and external relationships to attain a common goal and achieve greater impact together.
* Stewardship: Balances social, environmental, and financial responsibilities, evaluating the impact of decision making on a thriving future for all.
* Innovation: Develops technical expertise to pursue new ideas and creative outcomes, grounded in Aspen's unique culture, opportunities and challenges.
* Communication: Knowledge of effective and appropriate communication. Ability to use knowledge effectively in various contexts which may require oral, written, visual and non-verbal communication.
* Interpersonal: Works to develop strength in interpersonal skills. Has the ability to work well with diverse groups of people, both inside and outside the organization.
*Technology: Demonstrates technology skills sufficient for the nature and level of position. Demonstrates a willingness to learn new technologies and transition job duties accordingly to support technological advances and innovation.
* Team Building: Works to build and maintain high performing teams to includes appreciating differences and reinforcing a sense of belonging.
* Accountability & Trust: Follows through on commitments, takes responsibility for outcomes, and values relationships.
* Strategic Thinking: Works to bring a strategic focus to daily work, anticipates problems and considers solutions.
* Problem Solving: Ability to recognize problems and effectively work independently or with others to reach a viable solution.
* Program and Event Coordination: Ability to coordinate multiple programs and events and schedules effectively; must have multi-tasking skills. Maintains a high level of organization and orderliness.
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Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in the Arts or related field.
• Experience: Two years of experience in arts administration, gallery, arts education, or other arts related work.
• Technical Knowledge: Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook (email), and PowerPoint. Must have a basic understanding of computers and online, computer-based technology applications, including accessing web-based platforms and point-of-sale software. Some familiarity with Oracle Fusion Cloud is preferred, or must be comfortable learning new systems as needed.
• Licenses & Certifications: Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License or be able to obtain one within 30 days of start date.
  

NOTE: Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required abilities, knowledge, and skills as determined by the City of Aspen may be substituted for the requirements above.

Preferred Candidate: BA or MA in arts administration or prior arts administration experience.

NOTE: This position requires a Criminal Background Check upon hire. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Criminal Background Check.

Position Type and Work Hours
*Regular full time, hours may vary with workload.
*Evenings/weekends may be required in addition to or instead of normal business hours depending on department needs and special projects.

Work Environment
*Indoors: Red Brick Center for the Arts facility which includes office environment, art classroom, and gallery.
*Outdoors/Off-Site: Meetings, art classes, events, and training at a variety of city facilities and areas. Some outdoor work may be required in varied weather conditions.

Physical Demands
Visual Acuity: Ability to bring objects into focus.
Balancing: Maintaining equilibrium.
Bending: Bending or position oneself to move an object from one level to another.
Carrying: transporting or moving an object.
Crouching: Bending body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
Climbing: Ascending or descending stationary objects.
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Performing work through using two or more body parts or other devices.
Gripping/Grasping: Ability to apply pressure with fingers and palm.
Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, through use of hands, fingers, or other means.
Hearing: Perceiving and comprehending the nature and direction of sounds.
Kneeling: Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee or knees
Lifting: Moving objects weighing no more than 10 pounds from one level to another.
Pushing/Pulling: Ability to use upper extremities to exert force in order to press, draw, drag or haul objects in a sustained motion.
Reaching: Extending the hands and arms or other device in any direction.
Repetitive motions: Making frequent or continuous movements.
Sitting: Remaining in a stationary position.
Standing: Ability to sustain position for a period of time.
Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
Talking: Communicating ideas or exchanging information.
Mobility: Ability to move to traverse from one location to another.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.