Arts Program Coordinator (Part-Time)

REPORTS TO: Executive Director

HOURS: Flexible schedule, 20-24 hours/week

SALARY: $16 – $18 / hour

The Oxford Community Arts Center (OCAC) is a vibrant nonprofit arts center housed in a historic building in Oxford, OH. We present visual and performing arts programs for all ages.

The OCAC seeks a dynamic and dependable Arts Program Coordinator with excellent communication skills to support and promote OCAC’s mission. The ideal candidate will oversee all aspects of arts education classes, manage volunteers, and collaborate with the Facilities Coordinator on community engagement events. The ideal candidate will be passionate about the arts, possess excellent computer skills, and capable of working flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

Reporting Relationship: Collaborates closely with the Executive Director, Facilities Coordinator and Office Manager. Required to attend weekly staff and monthly Program Committee meetings.

– Arts Education Management:

– Oversee planning, delivery, and evaluation of arts education programs.

– Hire and supervise contract instructors; coordinate schedules and materials.

– Manage registrations, participant communications, and attendance.

– Regularly assist with After School Art on select Wednesday afternoons.

– Meet revenue and expenditure goals.

– Collaborate with Executive Director to appropriately publicize programs.

– Work with the Program Committee to seek out new instructors and develop new program ideas that align with the OCAC’s mission and community needs.

– Volunteer Coordination:

– Recruit community and Miami University volunteers through online forums.

– Train and assign volunteers to support OCAC programs and events.

– Maintain the online database and track volunteer hours for grant reporting.

– Work with Facilities Coordinator to ensure appropriate staffing for events and programs.

– Work with Executive Director to plan the annual Volunteer Recognition event.

– Community Event Collaboration:

– Partner with the Facilities Coordinator to plan, deliver and evaluate community engagement events and annual festivals.

– Assist in logistics, including setup, breakdown, and day-of coordination.

– Ensure that events are well-staffed with volunteers as needed.

– Work with Executive Director to appropriately publicize community events and festivals.

– Exhibit enthusiasm, courtesy, adaptability, flexibility and a spirit of cooperation: able to work independently and as a team player;

– Strong under pressure and capable of managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously;

– Effective in interpersonal relations with staff, Board, Committee members, volunteers, and community groups, responding in a timely manner to phone calls, emails and other requests;

– Available for nights and weekends as needed.

– Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in Arts Administration, Arts Education, Recreation, or related field.

– 2-5 years of experience in arts education, volunteer management, cultural festivals/event planning or arts administration in a nonprofit or arts-related setting.

– Excellent computer skills using cloud-based software such as Corsizio, Better Impact, and ConnecTeam.

– Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, and Google Workspace.

Must possess mobility, strength, and stamina to perform physical work for extended periods. Frequently required to bend, twist, lift, walk, stand, and set-up and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Submit a statement of interest and resume in PDF format to Heidi Schiller, Executive Director, at heidi@oxarts.org or complete online application at www.oxarts.org. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Note: This is a part-time, at-will position with no benefits, limited to fewer than 1,248 hours per fiscal year. The OCAC values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.