ARTS STUDIO COORDINATOR_

Job Title: Arts Studio CoordinatorReports to: Director of Studio ProgramsFLSA: FT Non-exempt HourlyWork Location: Hal Welsh East Area Family YMCA, Fayetteville, NYWork Schedule: VariesSalary Range: $17.50/hourA Career with a Cause:We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and grow. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.Our purpose is to strengthen the foundations of communities and families through our key areas of focus: youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We are committed to these causes because a strong community is achieved when we invest in our children, health, neighbors, and values. Historically founded on the Christian principles of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility; our mission is to put these principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.We are for ALL.Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Statement | YMCA OF CENTRAL NEW YORK (ymcacny.org) (mcacny.org/diversity-equity-inclusion-and-belonging-statement)Position Summary:This position supports the mission and work of the Y, a leading nonprofit charitable organization. Under the direction of the Director of Studio Programs, the Arts Studio Coordinator is responsible for working with the director and staff in visual art, music and dance programs that will meet the objectives of the East Area Family YMCA. The Arts Studio Coordinator is responsible for organizing and overseeing arts based curricula, summer arts camps as needed, member relationships/retention, safety of participants and staff, upkeep of the studio, marketing programs and duties assigned as needed. The Arts Studio Coordinator provides leadership and assures the well-being for all, in line with YMCA of the USA guidelines and Association policies.Salary and Benefits:+ $17.50/hour, Full-Time Non-exempt+ YMCA Family Membership+ YMCA Retirement Fund Contribution: 12% (Y-10%; employee-2%)+ Health Insurance (2 plans with significant employer contribution for employee’s premium)+ Personal Time, Vacation, New York State Paid Sick Leave, and Six Paid HolidaysEssential Responsibilities:• Assist, teach and/or substitute for arts classes and events.• Escort students to restrooms.• Organize and oversee Family Art Nights, home school program, visual arts and dance classes, Active Older Adults and birthday parties.• Keep Arts Studio clean and organized, including cabinets sorted and labeled and wheels and surfaces dust free.• Be able to complete ceramic processes independently.• Assist with materials inventory, upkeep and ordering of the department.• Act in a professional manner at all times including personal appearance, speech, and interaction with participants, their families, and other staff.• Ensure program operates within materials budget and program fees are collected.• Create, distribute and tally surveys and compile program statistics.• Create strategies to build relationships with families of children in camps.• Fire and maintain kilns, and recycle clay.• All other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.YMCA Leadership Competencies:+ Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause+ Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence+ Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occursExperience, Education, and Qualifications+ Bachelor’s degree in related field+ Have 2 years prior experience working in a group setting/environment, and supervision of children participating in arts programs.+ Excellent organizational and communications skills both verbal and written are essential to the success of this position.+ Brings to this position maturity, responsibility and a sincere interest in working with people.+ Possess a general knowledge and understanding of the YMCA, its goals, and its mission.+ Knowledge of various resources for programming ideas and the skills to utilize that information in program implementation.+ Knowledge of age appropriate activities and expectations of children.+ Strong Computer Skills in Microsoft Office; Proficient in Excel and Word, willingness to learn other software programs+ Demonstrate excellent customer service, supervising, decision-making, problem solving team oriented, creative thinking and leadership skills.+ Demonstrate leadership skills in an outgoing, friendly, assertive, professional, and mature manner.+ Demonstrate the ability to observe confidentiality.+ Experience with kiln maintenance and clay recycling a plus, but not required.Physical Requirements:The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.+ Prolonged periods of standing and frequent bending.+ Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.+ Will be exposed to illness-causing bacteria and viruses.Work Environment:This job operates in a recreational and/or educational environment. This role routinely uses standard recreation and/or office equipment. At times, employees may be exposed to undesirable working conditions, communicable infectious diseases, and risk of injury from others. All employees are required to always follow the preventative health policies of the YMCA. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.