Latin American Youth Center
Art + Media House
Position Description: Arts Coordinator
Description: The role of the Arts Coordinator is to facilitate arts programming at the Art + Media House (AMH) in alignment with goals and objectives of the AMH, and to make opportunities available throughout LAYC/MMYC. The AMH provides youth with access to creative resources in an open and supportive environment; and facilitates opportunities for youth to foster leadership by developing their ability to creatively express ideas and communicate them with a wider audience. - Discover the power of their art. Programs at the AMH are growing, and we’re looking for a dynamic staff member who demonstrates a combination of 1) organization and resourcefulness, 2) aptitude for working with youth, and 3) the ability to foster youth development through the arts. Full-time 40-hours/week plus benefits
Areas of Responsibility
Art Coordination & Administration
 Implement programmatic objectives for fiscal year
 Develop, manage, and maintain communication with consultants, interns, and volunteers
 Maintain Art program supply/materials budget
 Develop methods of distribution and outlets for youth work
Art Instruction
 Provide art Instruction in assigned program at AMH
 Coordinate one AMH wide workshop or fieldtrip per session
 Monitor progress of participants throughout the course
 Integration of art programming with an LAYC/MMYC programs and/or community partner
AMH Programming & Youth Development
 Plan Core Curriculum and facilitate youth development workshops
 Plan and facilitate youth theme related workshops
 Develop Advanced Opportunities for youth
 Refer youth to Promotores as necessary
 Alleviating program gaps outlined in strategic plan
 Implement recruitment plan for AMH program
AMH Administrative & Operations
 Assist in the completion of narrative reports for funders, and provide necessary data for grant purposes
 Complete monthly reports
 Attend weekly AMH staff meetings
 Monitor AMH facility needs
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of relevant experience desired
- Highly motivated, organized and task-driven
- Experience working with youth
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines
- Ability to manage projects independently
- Strong communication skills (writing and peer-to-peer communication)
- Ability to work and collaborate with others effectively
- Willingness and aptitude to acquire new skills and grow with organization
- Spanish fluency highly desired
To Apply: Submit a letter of interest, resume and contact information for three professional references to the attention of Marie Moll, LAYC Art + Media House Director. Applications should be submitted by e-mail to marie@layc-dc.org