Community Outreach Coordinator

Description:

Essential Functions

· Coordinates all aspects of programming for community audiences, both on and off site.

· Collaborates with existing community partners to develop inclusive programs that reach diverse audiences within our community.

· Connects with new community partners to create programs that meet existing needs in our community. Responsible for development of curriculum and all aspects of program administration for community outreach.

· Represent the Museum and lead art making activities at community events.

· Oversees program evaluation to ensure goals are being met for both the Museum and the partner organizations.

· Supports the Education Department’s goal of cultivating new audiences and creating space for all community members to feel welcome at the Museum.

· Assists the Director of Development and Director of Education & Engagement with grant writing for community outreach grants.

· Develops and manages community outreach budget in collaboration with the Director of Education & Engagement.

Other Functions

· Daily attendance and punctuality are required for the purpose of ensuring that the goals of the work can be met.

· Maintain and increase knowledge and skills through attendance at meetings, conferences, training seminars, and in-service training sessions for the purpose of supporting the needs of the Museum.

· Must be comfortable working with a wide range of volunteers of various ages and backgrounds.

· Must be comfortable working with a wide range of community members of various ages and backgrounds.

· Reliable transportation is preferred as this position travels to various locations around Columbus. A valid driver’s license is required. If using personal vehicle, mileage reimbursement will be provided.

· This position works 28 hours per week, typically Monday-Friday, with weekend and evening hours as program needs require. Flexibility with schedule is desired.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, knowledge, and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: organizational skills, communication skills, project management skills, interpersonal skills, and writing skills.

KNOWLEDGE is required of education and/or community organizing. Knowledge of art history, history, museum education, and/or art education is preferred.

ABILITY is required to develop and lead a wide range of programs for community members, able to prioritize tasks and projects, speak to the public in a variety of settings, think creatively, solve problems, and follow budgets.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under supervision following standardized practices and/or methods, supervising program volunteers, and working with other persons within the Museum, large work unit and/or across several small work units. Utilization of significant resources from other work units is routinely required to perform the job’s functions.