Programs Coordinator - Arts West

The City of Athens is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Programs Coordinator at Arts West. The Programs Coordinator will assist the Program Specialist for Arts Programming and Education with the development, planning and implementation of programs and events. This person is responsible for coordinating and facilitating programs and events. The programs coordinator position will assist with coordination of facility use for programs and events; monitoring use and services provided. 

Essential Functions:

·         Identify activities, coordinate site and instruction needs and ensure community programs are delivered as planned and assigned. 

·         Develops and implements art programming.

·         Monitor and prepare supplies and inventory to ensure readiness for programs.

·         Compile feedback and metrics based on program evaluations to understand needs and identify future goals for programs.

·         Works with the Program Specialist, other staff, community groups and instructors to provide quality visual and performing art programs.

·         Supports other department programs and events as needed.

·         Maintain regular office hours employing appropriate business procedures and practices.

·         Promotes interest in programs.

·         Assists the Program Specialist to coordinate a program(s) including all disciplines and areas of performing and visual art for all age levels.

·         Enforces the rules and regulations for the facility equipment use and programs.

·         Schedules activities, programs and events for and maintains calendar regarding use of facilities.

·         Operates equipment for programs and events.

·         Assumes other responsibilities and performs other related duties as needed.

·         Operates audio-visual equipment.

Position Qualifications:

·         Possession of a valid Ohio Driver’s License.

·         Art programming experience preferred but not required.

·         Audio-visual equipment experience preferred but not required.

Position Specifications  

·         Meet the attendance requirements of the position, which calls for a flexible work week schedule to accommodate evenings and weekends. 

·         Frequent writing, math calculations, problem solving, reading, proofreading, reasoning, and analyzing.

·         Knowledge of regulations regarding theatre, music and a broad variety of other arts programs

·         Experience in implementing and supervising art programs.

·         Frequent telephone or direct conversations.

·         Occasional visual observation at both near and far distances.

·         Work both inside and outside in varying climates.

·         Excellent written, oral, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

·         Knowledge of personal computers using scheduling software, Microsoft, and Macintosh applications.

This is general description intended to provide general duties and qualifications. Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties that may be performed. It is not intended to cover all situations, or all necessary qualifications. Job descriptions are subject to change.

The City of Athens, OH is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We prefer applicants apply online; however, paper applications are available upon request. Please call Human Resources at 740-592-3367 if you need to request a paper application.