Build Inc is hiring: Creative Arts Specialist in Chicago

Description:

BUILD, Inc. (Broader Urban Involvement and Leadership Development) is presently seeking a committed, self-motivated, and innovative individual to join our team. BUILD is a nationally respected gang intervention, violence prevention, and youth development organization based on Chicago’s West Side. Since 1969, BUILD has worked to save lives and mentor young people who live in the city’s most challenged neighborhoods. When you work at BUILD you make an important difference to the thousands of youth and families we serve.

Our Core Values: Empathy, Passion, Persistence and Innovation.

The Creative Arts Specialist is responsible for the implementation of arts programming within BUILD Arts Academy. The Creative Arts Assistant is expected to create and implement arts programming after school. The assistant will run specific classes and also be available to work with the Manager on other arts-related programming. The Creative Arts Specialist reports directly to the Manager of STEAM.

Responsibilities are but not limited to:

• Exemplifies the mission, vision and values of the agency.
• Implements activities and sessions within the Brand BUILD Arts Academy.
• Operate professionally in the field on a flexible time schedule, which includes late evenings and weekends.
• Collaborate with other staff to implement programs within the agency.
• Performs other job-related duties as requested, required and/or assigned.

Communication and relationship management

• Represents the agency to broaden community awareness and support, interpreting the agency’s programs and services.
• Updates caseload on a weekly basis and submits information to Manager of Intervention Services.
• Attends departmental and agency-wide staff meetings, as scheduled, and agency-wide events, as required.
• Maintains current knowledge in the field including but not limited to, participation in coursework, seminars and workshops.

Fundraising

• Participates in agency wide fundraising events.
• Encourages participant/community participation in agency wide fundraising events.

Requirements:

• Experience in the arts specific to the BUILD Arts Program
• Minimum two years of experience working with inner-city youth in a human service setting, social service setting, or related field.
• Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Automobile is required with insurance and a valid driver’s license.
• Maintain respectful and appropriate relationships with program participants, all levels of agency staff and the various publics of the agency, demonstrate sensitivity to all ethnic, racial, and economic backgrounds.
• Must be willing to travel daily.
• Must be passionate about youth development work.

Benefits:

• 401(k) plan + 2% match
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Wellness Days
• Flexible Spending Accounts

BUILD, Inc., does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits and training.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically prohibit employment. Rather, BUILD Inc., considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.