Cultural Arts Coordinator
About The Position
The Arts & Education department at the JCC of Indianapolis engages our diverse JCC membership and the community with top programs of arts, education, and dialogue. The Cultural Arts Coordinator serves as an assistant to the Director of Arts & Education, provides administrative support, and helps in organizing, promoting, and implementing cultural arts programs that include the Ann Katz Festival of Books & Arts, JCC Gallery Exhibitions, special events, theater productions, and adult enrichment classes. This position meets new people and encourages them into audience members and partners to help expand the Cultural Arts community at the JCC.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree or equivalent related work experience
- 1-2 years of experience working in a team environment
- Computer and internet experience with a strong proficiency with MS Office, Zoom, & social media such as Facebook and Instagram
- Experience with events management and staffing events
- Experience working with AV equipment
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to be creative and think outside the box
- Strong organizational and writing skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Knowledge of Square and its usage for event purchases and registration
- Requires ability to effectively communicate JCC mission to staff, members. vendors and volunteers
- Requires high-level skills in customer service/member care
- Embrace and model the JCC Internal Service Standards of Respect, Gratitude, Communication, The Golden Rule, and Ownership/Accountability
- Exemplifies personal qualities of integrity, credibility and unwavering commitment to the JCC’s mission
Nice To Haves
- Theater production and art gallery management experience is a plus
- Knowledge of social media and graphic design is a plus
Responsibilities
- With Director of Arts & Education, help organize, develop, implement, promote, and assess special programs, classes, art gallery exhibits, book sales, and theater productions
- Manage administrative functions including: 1. Track program attendance and specific deliverables, including revenue tracking 2. Identify and develop new relationships with prospective community partners through social media and creative recruitment efforts 3. Create and maintain event pages and community calendars for event promotion. 4. Assist with managing rehearsal and performance schedules and other theater production tasks.
- With Director of Arts & Education, help organize, develop, promote, and implement all phases of the Ann Katz Festival of Books & Arts including: Assist in choosing authors, films, artists, performers, and programs to offer Expand promotional efforts around the city of Indianapolis Support volunteers in presenting outstanding Festival Assist in planning and organizing book sales, including selecting, ordering, displaying, inventorying, and returning unsold books
- Staff evening and weekend events
- Work with JCC marketing department to publicize Arts & Education programs, activities, and events via website, calendars and marketing materials distribution
- Collaborate with JCC members, community members and other local arts organizations including Jewish agencies to implement Arts & Education arts and special events
- Assist with creating email and social media communications, managing our platforms (Facebook and Instagram) and updating our website.
- Help manage volunteers
- Other Duties as assigned
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
