ARTS EDUCATION COORDINATOR (Grade 18)

SALARY: $61,380 (NON-NEGOTIABLE)

Key Responsibilities: Administrative duties, including answering telephone calls, opening and closing the facility, and ensuring its maintenance and upkeep. Disseminates information to the general public, as well as engages in teaching, planning, and developing programs. Recruits instructors/artists and schedules classes, events, exhibits, and activities. Oversees the gallery exhibits and related programs.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Education, Arts Administration, the Fine Arts including visual arts, music, dance, theater and public art; or a relevant degree in Technology or related field supplemented by one year of experience in arts education, preference will be given to applicants with three years or more experience; one year of experience in a lead capacity coordinating the work of co-workers; and or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Specific License or Certification Required : May require certification in instruction in area of assignment. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position. Examination The examination will consist of a review of education and experience, accomplished by analysis of the application. Application must document that the applicant possesses the minimum knowledge, skills, education and experience as listed to be rated as eligible. If selected, an official, accredited college transcript is required, at time of employment, for all degrees/course work used to qualify for this position. Purpose Of Classification The purpose of this classification is to plan, coordinate the incorporation of arts-based subject matter into academic curricula and programming associated with connecting the arts to science, technology, engineering, mathematics, the humanities and financial subject matter. Areas of assignment may include arts integration, visual arts, music, dance, theater and ceramics.

Essential Functions: Leads and coordinates daily work activities of assigned crew or co-workers: confers with supervisor to obtain direction regarding work assignments and priorities; organizes tasks in order to complete assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with co-workers, assists with complex/problem situations, and provides technical expertise; assists with training and instructing co-workers regarding operational procedures and proper use of equipment; assists with supervision of co-workers by reporting employee problems and providing input on disciplinary action and employee performance evaluations. Design and lead professional development for artists along with educational programs for residents and school children focusing on the intersection of art and technology; develops and manages relationships with community and technology partners; manages program calendar, communications, and preparations; assists with evaluation of project related professional learning and its effectiveness based on project goals; manages digital documentation collection(s) and provides web content support; budget planning, tracking and reporting; coordinating, writing, and compiling Annual and ad hoc program reports for a variety of audiences including commissioners, arts council, grant funders in collaboration with team members within and outside of the organization; track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for internal department evaluation, strategic planning, and performance management, contribute to interdepartmental working groups. Plans, coordinates, and conducts fine and performing arts programs including classes, workshops, camps, exhibits, and other special events; creates programs and curriculum; establishes and distributes schedules; processes participant registrations; conducts auditions; teaches classes; monitors programs and evaluates program outcomes; maintains related documentation. Performs general customer service and administrative duties: receives and responds to inquiries, concerns and complaints regarding programs, policies and/or personnel; attends meetings; assists customers; answers the telephone; prepares reports and correspondence; enters computer data, etc. Creates promotional materials to increase public awareness of and participation in fine arts programming; designs graphics; prepares news releases, flyers, brochures, etc. Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies: initiates requests for and/or processes purchase orders for equipment and supplies; ensures proper use, maintenance, and storage of all equipment and supplies; initiates requests for repairs; maintains inventory records. Develops cooperative partnerships with area schools, community organizations, and other arts organizations for the enhancement and support of fine and performing arts programming; and makes presentations to various groups as requested. Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures: receives and reviews various documentation, including submission forms, contracts, billing statements, class/event registrations, class schedules; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate; prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, and other documentation, including submission forms, performance evaluations, exhibition proposals, invoices, class/event registrations, class attendance reports; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records. Operates or uses various equipment, power tools, hand tools, and supplies in order to complete work assignments: operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions. Communicates with supervisor, other employees, patrons, artists, musicians, students, vendors, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems. Additional Functions Performs other related duties as required. Performance Aptitudes Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships. Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide formal training to others in specific fields typically involving preparation and/or modification of teaching materials. Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions. Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information. Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may include ability to compute discount, interest, and ratios; may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures. Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives. Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.

Other Requirements: Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally. Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as odors, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, electric currents, bright/dim lights, toxic agents, or rude/irate customers. It is the policy of Fulton County that there will be equal opportunity for every citizen, employee and applicant, based upon merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, genetics, disability or sexual orientation.