AMP: Artists' Meeting Place and Resource Collective

PART-TIME WORKSHOP COORDINATOR

The HeArt Project brings arts education to Los Angeles teenagers, providing them with ongoing workshops led by professional artists and opportunities to present their work in major cultural institutions. Working with 25 alternative high schools, the program currently serves over 500 students annually. The HeArt Project is seeking a workshop coordinator who will work in HP classrooms along with the teaching artists. Workshop coordinators are a unique and critical part of The HeArt Project's philosophy. They help ensure that each classroom boasts an effective learning atmosphere. They are assigned to specific classrooms and build relationships with teachers and students. They are essential to helping our students participate in HP's progressively challenging ladder of opportunities. Key responsibilities of the workshop coordinator include:

• Attend weekly workshops at 5 assigned schools
• Support teaching artist by managing classroom during workshops
• Act as liaison with artist, teacher, students
• Manage purchase and distribution of art supplies
• Administer HP evaluation tools
• Maintain a roster of student attendance
• Keep a weekly journal of class observations
• Prepare student speakers for workshop public presentations
• Manage student art – including transport, labeling and installing-- for workshop public presentations
• Document art-making by students

Qualified candidates will possess previous classroom experience, ideally with teenagers; familiarity, knowledge, experience in the arts (visual, performing, media, and/or music); proficiency with digital creative software tools, such as Photoshop, Illustrator, PowerPoint, Garageband, IPhoto, Final Cut Pro; good organization and communication skills. The ability to speak at least conversational Spanish is a plus. Successful candidate will work as part of a strong organizational team; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; add to the diverse backgrounds and experiences currently represented in the staff; and enjoy working for the benefit of young people. Must have a car with insurance.

Part-time, 20-hours/week position with health benefits. To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to:

Margit Edwards, Program Director
The HeArt Project
1140 N. Citrus Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90038
Fax: (323) 465-1420
Email: margit@theheartproject.org

from LA Culture Net