| Location | Flagstaff, Arizona |
Creative Flagstaff is seeking a community-focused arts educator with experience working with youth for a dynamic dual role that supports both educational programs and the operation of Coconino Center for the Arts in Flagstaff, Arizona.
The Education Coordinator & Gallery Assistant is responsible for coordinating educational programs offered by Creative Flagstaff and Coconino Center for the Arts. The ideal candidate is passionate about the arts, has experience in education, enjoys working with youth and older adults, and possesses strong organizational skills. This position performs a vital role in the development of co-generational programming and assisting with gallery exhibitions while ensuring a welcoming and informative environment for all visitors.
This is an in-person position that requires regular weekend and evening hours to support educational programs and gallery operations.
WAGE
$23/hr, 20 hrs/week
EDUCATION COORDINATOR
Educational program development and implementation for the following programs and activities:
Creative Youth
Co-Generational and Creative Aging Educational Programs
Interactive Space: Manage and develop the Educational Interactive Space
Exhibition Curriculum: Develop educational curriculum for youth and older adults
Educational Workshops: Coordinate Multi-generational Arts Workshops
GALLERY ASSISTANT
Program & Public Support: Assist with program coordination and public participation. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, research, communications, coordination, documentation, and reporting.
Exhibition Preparation: Assist the Exhibition staff in preparation of the galleries and other spaces for exhibitions, programs, and events.
Art Handling: Safely and properly handle works of art and artifacts for uncrating, storage, installation, deinstallation, crating, and shipping.
Front-of-House Ambassador: Present a welcoming face of Coconino Center for the Arts. Serve as the primary gallery attendant for assigned shifts during open hours and special events, ensuring visitors have an engaging and enriching experience.
Membership Support: Support patrons with their membership engagement and membership benefits.
Merchandise & Concessions: Maintain the readiness of the front desk and merchandise areas. Assist in the coordination of the merchandise and concessions program.
Sales & Ticketing: Utilize Point of Sale (POS), ticketing, and other customer relationship software. Handle cash accurately.
Beverage Service: Serve alcohol and other concessions according to Creative Flagstaff policies and procedures, as well as Arizona state law.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Expertise: Demonstrates advancing knowledge, skills and abilities in role
Professionalism: Demonstrates attitudes, behaviors and orientations that are consistent with the conduct, aims and qualities that characterize Creative Flagstaff
Communication: Applies a customer-centered approach to the delivery and exchange of information that leads to mutual understanding and resolution of complaints
Collaboration: Demonstrates the ability to work productively within and across teams to achieve goals that are customer centered
Organizational Advancement: Demonstrates actions that support organizational growth based on a shared understanding of Creative Flagstaff’s services and customer’s needs
Attention to Detail: Is resourceful, productive, and quality oriented
Computer and Software Experience: Microsoft 365, Adobe Creative Suite, DropBox or similar, Google Workspace or similar, Square Register or similar
Behavioral Skills: Problem solver, excellent communicator, self-starter, independent worker, time management, flexible, professional, active listener, networker
EDUCATION
Associates degree preferred; experience could substitute for education
EXPERIENCE
1-2 years of related experience working in youth education preferred
Strong communication and organizational skills
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Reliable transportation is required.
Current Arizona Title 4 liquor certification or ability to obtain certification after starting position. (Company paid)
State of Arizona Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card or ability to obtain Clearance Card after starting position. (Company paid)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
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.
Work is generally performed in an indoor professional office environment, however some programs and events are held outdoors in all seasons.
Position requires flexibility of scheduled work hours which may include frequent evening and weekend hours. Regular evening and weekend hours required for educational activities and gallery schedule.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Creative Flagstaff offers competitive benefits for part-time employees including:
Benefits are subject to change at the discretion of the Executive Director or Board of Directors.
Creative Flagstaff is committed to enhancing the diversity of its organization and encourages applications from women, minorities, members of the LGBTQ community, people with disabilities, and veterans. CF is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.