Arlington County Government is seeking a Community Arts Programmer I to establish, maintain, and administer art programming for various age groups. This role involves developing engaging art programs, managing summer camps, and coordinating with community groups to enhance community arts initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Managing summer camp to include supervising temporary staff, including providing on-site orientation, scheduling, timekeeping, and coaching
- Developing, planning and facilitating engaging art programs with established community groups, community events, registered programs, and drop-in programs that are designed for all ages and ability levels, with extra attention on teen population
- Collecting, analyzing and utilizing data to evaluate and improve comprehensive programming
- Documenting, reviewing, and tracking program expenditures while adhering to purchasing procedures and funds handling
- Maintaining equipment and supplies inventories, including ordering supplies and reporting equipment repairs
- Creating and updating marketing materials and web content in compliance with DPR marketing standards
- Building relationships with stakeholders
- Coordinating and liaising with community groups, inter-agency personnel, advisory boards as well as with participants and parents; and
- Performing other duties as assigned
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in recreation and leisure studies, an area specific to the assignment or a related field
- Some experience in recreation programs and activities or experience in arts programs and activities
- Ability to create interesting and on-trend art programs appropriate to the needs of participants, budgetary practices and cost recovery principles applied in the public sector
- Reading, writing, and proactive problem-solving skills to read technical materials, compose letters or narrative reports
- Good character and integrity
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to complete tasks, take initiative, and work successfully in a team environment
- Creativity, strong leadership skills, and a passion for working in community arts
- Must possess a valid driver license, or the applicant must have the ability to perform duties at locations other than the primary worksite
- Administration of art programs
- Working with individuals with disabilities and in diverse communities
- Experience designing art programs for teens
- Working in a community recreation setting
Benefits
- As an Employer of Choice, Arlington County offers a generous benefits package. For more information, click here.
Company Overview
Arlington County is more than just a place to work. It was founded in 1801, and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.arlingtonva.us.