Visual Arts & Programs Coordinator

Brief Description

At Westminster Canterbury of Richmond, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on residents and families. You’ll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other!

We Offer

• A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, life insurance, disability insurance and 403B retirement savings with company match.
• Work Life Balance
• On-Site Amenities! Including a gym, fitness classes, Chesapeake Bank Branch, Employee Dining Room with discounted meals and an award-winning Child Development Center with a generous employee discount for both full and part-time employees!
• Educational Assistance: We support your continuing education and career advancement by offering tuition reimbursement, for both full and part-time employees!
• Paid Time Off: Can be earned by both full and part-time employees!
• Branch: Access your earnings ahead of pay day
  
  

Requirements

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

• Knowledge of studio arts and gallery coordination
• Ability to plan, develop, implement, publicize and evaluate visual art programs, events, art exhibits
  
  

(resident and professional) and some recreational programming

• Ability to manage financial accounts and basic revenue/ expense bookkeeping
• Ability to manage volunteers and contract employees
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills and ability to speak publicly in front of
  
  

large or small groups

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook,
  
  

Photoshop and the Adobe Suite

• Knowledge of and ability to use and/or oversee art, craft and woodworking equipment and safety,
  
  

facilities and exhibit spaces

• Ability to make decisions and choices independently
• Ability to deal tactfully with residents, staff, contracted instructors, venue personnel, visitors and the
  
  

general public

• Ability to lead and motivate residents to explore new experiences to enhance quality of life
• Familiarity with recreational and art resources/artist/ art educators in the Richmond area
  
  

Desired Knowledge, Skills And Ability

• Experience coordinating and developing arts programming
• Experience executing art exhibits
  
  

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation or related field or combination education and experience to fulfill the
  
  

requirements of the position

• Experience working in recreation, arts or related field
• CPR, AED and First Aid Certification
  
  

Desired Education And Experience

• Active participation in a professional organization or association related to recreation/arts/education
• Experience planning arts workshops, exhibits, programs and events
• Experience working in a retirement community
  
  

Required Behavioral Competencies

• Exhibit excellent customer service and interpersonal skills: patience, compassion, tactfulness, and
  
  

flexibility

• Ability to make sound decisions based on objective analysis of a situation when under pressure and/or
  
  

adverse conditions

• Embrace and show compassion through patience with and understanding of residents
• Create a high-performance work environment in which staff works together to complete tasks
• Identify and challenge work processes and work towards continuous quality improvements; contribute
  
  

new ideas and methods for improvement

Summary

JOB SUMMARY: Plan and provide the overall operation of Independent Living Visual Arts programming

that facilitate residents’ optimal social adjustment and successful community living.

Major Accountabilities/Essential Job Duties

• Plan, develop, coordinate, publicize and evaluate visual art and woodshop programs, classes and
  
  

exhibits and events appropriate to current and future resident interests and their changing needs

• Teaches and instructs classes in absence of instructors or to teach particular techniques
• Coordinate the contract art instructors hiring, supervision and compensation for instruction of
  
  

weekly classes and workshops

• Assess recreation visual arts expenses to include supplies, trips, programs, events, exhibits, supply
  
  

fees and equipment; work closely with supervisor and Foundation staff to utilize resources

available to bring quality creative opportunities to Westminster Canterbury Richmond

• Execute the annual Fall Craft Fair and/or other opportunities such as pop-up tables from start to
  
  

finish

• Coordinate with small crafts instructors to plan and assist with crafting projects including a focus
  
  

on outreach projects

• Communicate and work with resident committees, recreation staff and other departments in
  
  

planning campus-wide events

• Oversee and manage the campus wide Permanent Art Collection and campus galleries
• Participate and consult with staff and designers through the Design Committee in the selection of
  
  

replacement or new artwork for the entire community

• Active member of the Gift Acceptance Committee of the Foundation
• Work with Volunteer Department to secure appropriate community and resident volunteers to
  
  

assist with a variety of tasks relative to the arts. Oversee arts volunteers and monitor their duties

• Support the overall vision of cultural arts at Westminster Canterbury by working collaboratively
• with other departments
• Additional duties as assigned
  
  

Equipment

• Studio Art equipment
• AV equipment
• Digital camera
• Woodworking machines, woodworking tools, dust collection system
• General office equipment
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 25 pounds without assistance, 26 with manual or mechanical assistance and to
  
  

climb a ladder

• Considerable amount of sitting, bending, standing and walking