Integrated Arts Instructor

Lutheran Community Services NW is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving communities throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with a wide range of services for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. All LCSNW team members will contribute to our mission of partnering with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope

WHAT WE WILL DO FOR YOU:

As an employer of choice, we’re deeply committed to supporting our employees—because when you’re empowered, our mission thrives. We provide resources, tools, and care that allow you to focus on what matters most: delivering Health, Justice, and Hope to the communities we serve. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and peace of mind

• An 18.75 per hour work week to ensure work/life balance
• Accrual of sick leave (based on hours worked)
• 12 paid agency recognized holidays
• 2 floating holidays to use your way
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching (eligibility applies)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Potential eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness through our 501(c)(3) nonprofit status
  
  

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

All LCSNW team members will contribute to our mission of partnering with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope. The Integrated Arts Instructor helps fulfill our mission by empowering individuals with dementia and other neurocognitive disorders to express themselves creatively, fostering dignity, connection, and joy through person-centered arts engagement. By training volunteers and building inclusive community partnerships, the role promotes health, justice, and hope across diverse generations and settings.

• Plan, schedule, and implement program sessions in collaboration with program management
• Parter with program management to recruit and onboard new clients and volunteers, ensuring a smooth and engaging introduction to the program
• Train and support volunteers in program and Agency principles, philosophy, and activities
• Create and adapt art project templates, materials, and lesson plans; ensure adequate supply management
• Provide in-person instruction, assess participants and volunteers, and address concerns in partnership with program management
• Organize and participate in community events to promote program and Agency mission
• Maintain program files, documentation, and required reports accurately and on time
• Ensure safe physical setup and cleanup of art sessions and events, including transportation and handling of program supplies
  
  

HOW YOU WILL BE A GREAT FIT:

• 2 years of related experience in art education, program coordination or volunteer coordination, ideally with seniors and dementia care
• HS diploma or equivalent
• Opening Minds through Art (OMA) certification is required following hire and based on training availability
• Fluency in English and additional language(s) as outlined in the job posting, both spoken and written
• Basic mastery of business applications and productivity suites
• Demonstrates resilience, awareness and self-regulation in navigating challenges, conflict and obstacles/barriers.
• Thrives in a diverse and multicultural environment; works with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies to enhance end-user experiences throughout the service lifecycle
• Demonstrates exceptional commitment to serving and advocating for diverse and marginalized populations
• Successfully completes tasks in a noisy environment
• Interact with others and performs tasks in-person and through the use of technology, with moderate periods of stationary activity and long periods of increased physical activity including and not limited to sitting, standing and walking
• Moves equipment/materials weighing up to 25 pounds
• Travels between worksites regularly
• Works in a variety of settings, including and not limited to LCSNW office locations, partner agency and community-based settings, client community settings, outdoor settings in varying weather conditions, and faith-based settings such as churches
• Meets LCSNW criminal background clearance requirements and other job-relevant clearances as required by the State or program
  
  

Thank you! We sincerely appreciate your interest in joining the Lutheran Community Services NW team and thank all applicants for taking the time to apply. While we’re unable to respond to every candidate individually, please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Lutheran Community Services NW is deeply committed to our mission of Health, Justice and Hope in all aspects of our work. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more compassionate community.

Lutheran Community Services NW is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving communities throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with a wide range of services for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. All LCSNW team members will contribute to our mission of partnering with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope

WHAT WE WILL DO FOR YOU:

As an employer of choice, we’re deeply committed to supporting our employees—because when you’re empowered, our mission thrives. We provide resources, tools, and care that allow you to focus on what matters most: delivering Health, Justice, and Hope to the communities we serve. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and peace of mind

• A 37.5 per hour work week to ensure work/life balance
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits to keep you and your loved ones healthy
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance coverage at no cost to you
• Up to 2 weeks of vacation in your first year (based on hours worked)
• Up to 2 weeks of sick leave (based on hours worked)
• 12 paid agency recognized holidays
• 2 floating holidays to use your way
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching (eligibility applies)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Potential eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness through our 501(c)(3) nonprofit status
  
  

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

All LCSNW team members will contribute to our mission of partnering with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope. The Integrated Arts Instructor helps fulfill our mission by empowering individuals with dementia and other neurocognitive disorders to express themselves creatively, fostering dignity, connection, and joy through person-centered arts engagement. By training volunteers and building inclusive community partnerships, the role promotes health, justice, and hope across diverse generations and settings.

• Plan, schedule, and implement program sessions in collaboration with program management
• Parter with program management to recruit and onboard new clients and volunteers, ensuring a smooth and engaging introduction to the program
• Train and support volunteers in program and Agency principles, philosophy, and activities
• Create and adapt art project templates, materials, and lesson plans; ensure adequate supply management
• Provide in-person instruction, assess participants and volunteers, and address concerns in partnership with program management
• Organize and participate in community events to promote program and Agency mission
• Maintain program files, documentation, and required reports accurately and on time
• Ensure safe physical setup and cleanup of art sessions and events, including transportation and handling of program supplies
  
  

HOW YOU WILL BE A GREAT FIT:

• 2 years of related experience in art education, program coordination or volunteer coordination, ideally with seniors and dementia care
• HS diploma or equivalent
• Opening Minds through Art (OMA) certification is required following hire and based on training availability
• Fluency in English and additional language(s) as outlined in the job posting, both spoken and written
• Basic mastery of business applications and productivity suites
• Demonstrates resilience, awareness and self-regulation in navigating challenges, conflict and obstacles/barriers.
• Thrives in a diverse and multicultural environment; works with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies to enhance end-user experiences throughout the service lifecycle
• Demonstrates exceptional commitment to serving and advocating for diverse and marginalized populations
• Successfully completes tasks in a noisy environment
• Interact with others and performs tasks in-person and through the use of technology, with moderate periods of stationary activity and long periods of increased physical activity including and not limited to sitting, standing and walking
• Moves equipment/materials weighing up to 25 pounds
• Travels between worksites regularly
• Works in a variety of settings, including and not limited to LCSNW office locations, partner agency and community-based settings, client community settings, outdoor settings in varying weather conditions, and faith-based settings such as churches
• Meets LCSNW criminal background clearance requirements and other job-relevant clearances as required by the State or program
  
  

Thank you! We sincerely appreciate your interest in joining the Lutheran Community Services NW team and thank all applicants for taking the time to apply. While we’re unable to respond to every candidate individually, please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Lutheran Community Services NW is deeply committed to our mission of Health, Justice and Hope in all aspects of our work. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more compassionate community.