Are you an arts administrator with an affinity and passion for arts-education? Segerstrom Center for the Arts Education Department is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Coordinator, Education Partnerships!

POSITION SUMMARY: 
The Coordinator, Education Partnerships provides administrative, customer service, and event support related to the education programs facilitated in schools and the community in conjunction with Segerstrom Center for the Arts.  The Coordinator is responsible for coordinating art education experiences at schools and community partner sites, processing payments, creating schedules, generating, and verifying reports, and updating internal department records. This opportunity is full-time, 40-hours per week. .

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES*:

• Facilitate the scheduling, planning, implementation, and evaluation for Segerstrom Center residencies, professional development, and community partnerships, communicating directly with education partners via telephone and e-mail.
• Monitor and track residency program quality through evaluation forms, communication with schools, and off-site programming visits with the Manager, Education Partnerships.
• Work closely on the planning and execution of annual youth and teaching artist showcase events.
• Develop and maintain reporting systems that tell the story and demonstrate the impact of Segerstrom Center education programs.
• Provide integral support in growing the teaching artist roster as we identify and recruit talent from throughout California.
• Represent Segerstrom Center’s education programs at schools and community events.
• Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality in carrying out responsibilities.
• Database entry and record-keeping.
• Perform program data tracking, reporting, research, and information gathering.
• Being present before, during, and after department events; includes events occurring before and after traditional work hours and on weekends.  Flexibility in work hours is a necessity for the Segerstrom Center’s education and community work.
  *- Other duties may be assigned in support of departmental goals

 ESSENTIAL SKILLS and PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience, with a practical understanding of K12 academic setting and arts administration desired.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite, comfortable in a professional office setting using available computer technology, with an ability for learning new software.
• Database aptitude, experience with Tessitura is beneficial.
• Strong intra/interpersonal skills and an authentic, collaborative approach to develop and maintain internal and external relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to regularly problem-solve and negotiate with tact and diplomacy
• A dedicated team player with strong attention to detail
• The ability to organize and work independently with a minimum of supervision following established procedures.
• Experience and training, or a good understanding, of theater production, is helpful
• The ability to focus for prolonged periods, to remain alert and cognizant of duties and responsibilities, and to remain accountable for assigned duties.
• Ability to interpret and operationalize organizational and professional policies.
• Punctuality and availability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must possess a reliable form of transportation for off-site events, visits, and meetings.
• Access to a dependable high-speed internet connection for occasional remote work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS* 

• Frequently perform desk-based computer tasks, use telephone, and write by hand
• Possess manual dexterity to finger, handle, and feel
• Regularly walk in the performance of duties
• Frequently stand, reach, stoop, kneel and crouch
• Ability to speak clearly with sufficient hearing to communicate effectively
  * – Consistent with its obligations under the law, Segerstrom Center for the Arts will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform essential functions of their job

WORK CONDITIONS

• Must possess a valid California driver’s license with appropriate state-required insurance coverage
• Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions
• Noise level is usually quiet, well-lit, and temperature-controlled
• Occasionally lift and move up to 20 pounds

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire to be considered.  The Segerstrom Center for the Arts will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities or for a sincerely held religious belief.

How to Apply:
For consideration, please submit a resume and cover letter to Education@SCFTA.org

Segerstrom Center for the Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law.