What are the responsibilities and job description for the Art Facilitator position at FILLING MEMORIAL HOME OF MERCY INC?
POSITION NOTICE
Position Title: Art Facilitator – Soaring Arts
Reports to: Adult Day Services Supervisor
Hours: 40 hours per weel. Occasional weekend and evenings outside of regular hours will be required.
Job Summary:
- In conjunction with the other Art Program staff and the Community Art Coordinator, assist in the design and implementation of creatie art activities that meet the needs of the persons that are enrolled in our day program.
- Provide one-on-one and small group instruction in a variety of creative arts mediums at the studio.
- Assist participants to discover their art interests and abilities.
- Utilize technology and adaptive equipment to support and enhance the creativity of the artists and increase independent functioning of each person.
- Assist the program staff as needed in meeting the personal needs of individuals receiving art services in daily living skills.
- Helping artists to come up with new projects and assisting in learning new techniques.
- Must have a high school diploma or GED.
- A degree in fine art or a minimum of two years of experience in applied Fine Arts is preffered..
- Knowledge and experience with pottery preferred.
- Must have demonstrated ability to teach art to others
- Must be able to relate well with people with disabilities.