Water Street Studios Seeks New Director of Art Education and Outreach

Water Street Studios is looking for a full-time Director of Art Education and Outreach (DEO) passionate about making art accessible to all in the Fox Valley area and beyond. The DEO will be responsible for all aspects of Water Street Studios’ art education and outreach programs both on-site and out in the community. The DEO will work closely with, and report directly to, the Executive Director

The goal of this position is to provide high-quality instruction and memorable experiences for all ages across a wide variety of art mediums, but especially to under-resourced schools and families.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop, market, manage and evaluate an on-going program of classes, workshops, fieldtrips, special events/parties, etc. to achieve and exceed budget goals, as   well as increase individuals served through free arts programming.
• Recruit, hire, train and evaluate instructors and volunteers.
• Design and publish print and digital media including, but not limited to: brochures, postcards, flyers, social media posts, etc.
• Track and report on all aspects of programming to the Executive Director and Board of Directors
• Bookkeeping activities as related to the programs the DE manages
• Assist in the coordination and implementation of student and instructor art shows
• Assist in writing grant proposals for program funding.
• Writing full art curriculum per state standards for grades K-12

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in art education, administration, or equivalent work experience
  • Must have strong computer skills including, but not limited to, social networking, Excel, Quickbooks, MailChimp, and other database management software. Experience using ProClass is a plus, but not required
  • Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize. Highly organized and detail oriented
• Strong written and oral communication skills able to communicate with a variety of stakeholders including donors, board, staff, resident artists, students, instructors, and visitors
• Finely developed interpersonal skills and able to work as a team member with minimal supervision
  • Dependable, driven, motivated and reliable
  • Flexible work schedule, but some nights and weekends are required

Job Type: full-time, salaried

Experience: preference for 3 or more years of experience in arts programming, education, or administration. Nonprofit experience is a plus.

Compensation/Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible hours
• Ability to work remotely at times
• Paid training and professional development
• Fun, unique and varied working environment
• Voted Best Art Gallery in 2019 by West Suburban Living Magazine and Kane County Chronicle.

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Please send resume and cover letter to hiring@waterstreetstudios.org by August 26, 2019 to be considered.

ABOUT WATERSTREET STUDIOS:

Water Street Studios is a 501(c)3 for-purpose art center located in downtown Batavia, Illinois. Our mission is to help make the arts more accessible to the Fox Valley region and beyond. Our vision is to be a cultural hub in the Midwest. We provide our community with classes, artist studios, gallery exhibitions, free programs for under-resourced families and schools, events in our historic venue, and more. Learn more at www.waterstreetstudios.org

Water Street Studios is committed to maintaining a welcoming and safe environment for all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, or disability.