Job Description
Position Title: Art Specialist
Salary: Based on experience and education
Reports to: Director of Club Services
Status: Part-Time with paid holidays & other benefits. Flexible work schedule between 24-28 hours a week, with some shifts starting by 12:30 PM and most shifts ending between 5:30 and 6 PM.
Position Summary: Effectively plan, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate programs, activities, and special events that engage members in the performing, applied, visual & digital arts for youth in grades 3 through 12.
· Visual Arts – Visual art created and judged for its beauty and meaning. It may include painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, collage, mixed media, graphics, and architecture.
· Digital Arts – Two- or three-dimensional visual media that uses computers and other technology as an essential part of the creative process. This may include graphic design, animation, photography, movie making, Claymation, game design, music composition, and digital illustration.
· Performing Arts - Performance includes playing instruments, acting, singing, and dancing. This includes performance support roles, such as creating scenery, costumes, lighting, and sound manipulation.
· Applied Arts – Any art form that applies artistic design to functional objects. This includes industrial design, bookmaking, illustration, printmaking, jewelry making, woodworking, ceramics, fashion design, creative writing, and commercial art.
Primary Duties for the Art Specialist:
Additional responsibilities:
Relationships:
Internal: Maintain close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain or interpret guidelines/instructions, and instruct and advise/counsel.
External: Maintain contact with external community groups, schools, and member's parents as needed.
Skills/Knowledge Preferred:
· Knowledgeable of computers and Office applications
· Proven history working with youth in a small group teaching capacity and managing behaviors
· Ability to organize and coordinate various demanding tasks and responsibilities and to troubleshoot with limited supervision
· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where children are present
· Strong interpersonal skills, ability to articulate instructions clearly
· Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
· Ability to grasp and follow the mission, policies & procedures of the Boys & Girls Club of Sparta
· Self-starter with excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize, manage time effectively and efficiently, and complete tasks within deadlines
· Experience with planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people
· Mandatory CPR, First Aid Certifications, Child Abuse Prevention & Recognition training, Grooming Prevention & Mandatory Reporting Training (Paid by employer)
Physical requirements/work environment:
High energy level, comfortable performing multi-faceted projects; good interpersonal abilities; ability to interact effectively with co-workers of all levels and with representation of other organizations and institutions. Ability to get along with diverse personalities; tact, maturity, and flexibility; physical requirements include sight, hearing, sitting, standing, stooping, running, and lifting a minimum of 30 pounds. Must be able to function under fast-paced and noisy conditions. Noise levels in the work environment will fluctuate from moderate to high.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are performed throughout the clubhouse at the BGC of Sparta.
Disclaimer:
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. Sparta's BGC is an equal opportunity employer.
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