JOB SUMMARY AND DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE WORK:

The Visual Arts Coordinator develops and implements a wide range of creative arts activities engaging participants of diverse ages, abilities, backgrounds, resources and interests. Programs will facilitate creative exploration, self-expression, technical skill development, cultural sharing, and social and community engagement. Greenbelt Recreation seeks to ensure that services are broadly accessible and of excellent quality, and that they are delivered in a professional manner in an atmosphere of kindness, affirmation, cooperation, and growth. This position reports to the Arts Supervisor. The Visual Arts Coordinator also works with program, facility, administration, and communications staff, interns, volunteers and community partners to ensure the smooth coordination of services.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Develops and implements quarterly arts education programs such as classes, camps, workshops, and open studio access. Programs will offer opportunities for both new media exploration and progressive learning in keeping with patron interest, instructor availability and studio capabilities. Tasks may include:

  • Recruiting and supervising qualified instructors and support personnel
  • Assisting with hiring, payroll, and evaluation procedures for these personnel
  • Collaborating with instructors on curriculum development and program budgeting
  • Providing direct program instruction/facilitation and mentorship of other program leaders
  • Setting up activities in the RecTrac registration and reservation system
  • Coordinating supply purchases and materials kit packing/distribution
  • Working with the Studio Manager and other staff to plan for studio enhancements
  • Coordinating Zoom access and Zoom monitor scheduling/training for online activities
  • Coordinating online registration and reservations through SignUp Genius for select activities
  • Providing direct patron assistance

   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

  Education and Experience:

  Visual Arts Coordinator I

  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in fine arts, arts education, arts management or a related field; andOne year of progressively responsible experience, or any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

  Visual Arts Coordinator II

  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in fine arts, arts education, arts management or a related field; and three or more years of progressively responsible experience, or any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

  The salary range for this position is $52,249.60 - $60,000.00 with an excellent fringe benefits package. Interested applicants should complete an application found on the City of Greenbelt website at www.greenbeltmd.gov

  This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.