Full-Time Assistant Program Coordinator
A Career in Arts Education & Administration
Work in a creative environment at Theatre of Hearts/Youth First, a mid-size arts education non-profit organization. The Assistant Program Coordinator works closely with the Executive Director and Program Coordinator in all aspects of program design, progress and reporting. *Please note: this is an Arts Administration position. You will not be working directly with students.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
· Designing residency/lesson plans to align with Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) and California Common Core State Standards (CCSS) with Professional Artist Mentors and school sites;
· Establishing time tables for residencies, workshops, performances, grant applications, and grant reports;
· Planning and facilitating meetings with program sites, Professional Artist Mentors, and funders/clients;
· Arranging collaborative program and funding meetings and advocating for the organization during those meetings
The Assistant Program Coordinator is responsible for:
· Recruiting Professional Artist Mentors and maintaining artist resource files;
· Maintain a working knowledge of VAPA and California CCSS;
· Setting meetings and appointments through the organization’s Master Calendar;
· Preparing grant proposals and reports, including reporting on grants with program assessments, evaluations, and data entry;
· Preparing and submitting invoices and time sheets;
· Assisting with organization events and PR, as needed;
· Representing the organization at arts education events
· Maintaining all platforms of social media and our website
The Assistant Program Coordinator must be/have:
· Reliable, honest, and a self-starter
· Excellent verbal, written, critical thinking and computer skills;
· Willing to travel to various sites in Los Angeles County;
· Detail-oriented and able to multi-task
· Excellent time management skills
· Previous experience in arts administration
· Proficient with Mac OS and MS Office applications
· A car, proof of insurance, valid Driver’s License
· BA Degree and/or 2-5 years equivalent professional experience in related field of study
· A Plus: Knowledge of File Maker Pro, Constant Contact, Social Media
Only serious candidates need apply. Please review the Theatre Of Hearts/Youth First website before sending a response: http://www.TheatreOfHearts.org
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
To Apply: With the subject line “ATTN: Executive Director”, email a cover letter detailing your interest and qualifications for the position along with a resume to assistantprogramcoordinator@theatreofhearts.org
**Compensation commensurate with experience