Community Arts Programmer I (NB)

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.

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