Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Oxford Community Arts Center
Job overview
The PT Arts Program Coordinator at Oxford Community Arts Center supports and promotes the center's mission by overseeing arts classes, managing volunteers, and collaborating on community events, impacting the organization's educational and community engagement efforts.
Responsibilities and impact
The coordinator manages arts education programs, hires and supervises instructors, handles registrations, assists with after-school instruction, meets financial goals, recruits and trains volunteers, maintains volunteer records, and collaborates on community events and festivals.
Experience and skills
Requires 2-5 years of experience in arts education, volunteer management, event planning, or arts administration, a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
Work environment and culture
The role requires flexibility, teamwork, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently under pressure, with availability for nights and weekends.
Company information
Oxford Community Arts Center is a nonprofit arts center in Oxford, OH, housed in a historic building, offering visual and performing arts programs for all ages.
Team overview
The coordinator collaborates closely with the Executive Director, Facilities Coordinator, and Office Manager, attending weekly staff and monthly program committee meetings.
Job location and travel
Located in Oxford, OH, the position involves physical work including setup and moving equipment, with flexible hours averaging 20-24 per week including nights and weekends.
Unique job features
This part-time role is computer-intensive, requiring high proficiency in multiple cloud-based applications and involves physical activity such as lifting and event setup.
Company overview
Oxford Community Arts Center is a nonprofit organization located in Oxford, Ohio, dedicated to fostering the arts through educational programs, exhibitions, performances, and community events. Housed in a historic building, the center offers studio spaces for artists, classrooms, and galleries, supporting both emerging and established creatives. Revenue is generated through program fees, space rentals, donations, grants, and fundraising events. Since its founding in 2002, the center has played a key role in revitalizing the local arts scene and preserving cultural heritage. Candidates should be aware of its strong community focus and collaborative environment.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your experience in arts program coordination, volunteer management, and event planning within nonprofit or arts-related settings, emphasizing your proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace to align with OCAC's computer-heavy requirements.
Focus on showcasing your ability to oversee arts education programs, including hiring and supervising instructors, managing registrations, and collaborating on publicity efforts, as these are core responsibilities of the role.
Apply through multiple platforms such as the Oxford Community Arts Center's official website, LinkedIn, and relevant nonprofit job boards to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with current staff in the Program Committee or volunteer coordination teams at OCAC on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent community events they organized or expressing enthusiasm for their arts education initiatives to start meaningful conversations.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'arts program coordination,' 'volunteer management,' 'event planning,' 'Microsoft Office Suite,' 'Google Workspace,' and 'community engagement' to ensure your application passes initial screenings.
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