PT Integrated Arts Instructor

Lutheran Community Services Northwest • Tacoma, WA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. The Integrated Arts Instructor is responsible for facilitating engaging, person-centered art and music classes for program participants across multiple service sites in Pierce County. This position will lead two-hour classes at two of our four Pierce County locations. The role is scheduled for 18.75 hours per week, delivered over two and one-half days per week. This is a hybrid position, with the designated home office located at our Tacoma office building. Regular travel between home office and assigned Pierce County sites is required with the company vehicle. 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.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees