Teaching Artist Coordinator

Overture Job Values
Overture Center for the Arts is committed to engaging the community in the arts and is dedicated to providing extraordinary experiences for everyone who shares in thisremarkable community asset. Every member of the Overture team will maintain the highest standards of quality and customer service in every action, performing in an environment of proactive team effort, outstanding customer service, active brand advancement and passion for mission fulfillment.
Job Summary
The Teaching Artist Coordinator will assist the Director of Education and Community Engagement and the Director of Broadway Engagement Programs in Overture's Teaching Artist staff and associated administrative duties. Day-to-day will include oversight of communication and scheduling for both the Lullaby Project and the Disney Musicals in Schools programs. Both programs run during the traditional school year (September to May) and summer months are used as preparation and planning. For both programs, this position will also help with planning and executing professional development days for schoolteachers and Teaching Artists and visits during the residencies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with Disney Musicals in Schools and Lullaby Project programs. Duties include daily communication with schools, community partners and Teaching Artists, application processing, site visits, special events and other administrative tasks.
• Assist with planning and executing professional development days for schoolteachers and Teaching Artists and visits during the residencies. Analyze and assist with systemic advancements and changes. Provide administrative support for the Programming & Community Engagement Team.
• All other duties as assigned.

To successfully perform this job, the individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to successfully perform this job.
Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required - Post secondary education preferred
• Minimum of three years' of related professional, progressive experience working with or as a Teaching Artist or teacher. Project management, program support, outreach and office management skills desired.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work independently
• High level of flexibility with the ability to pivot
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft products
• Effective writing and editing skills
• Ability to thoughtfully and efficiently build relationships with a variety of partners and program participants
• Passion for details and organization
• Effective verbal and written communication skills adaptable for a variety of partners and program participants
• Ability to approach new things with curiosity and respect the perspectives of those with differing and/or diverse identities

Physical Effort and Working Conditions
The requirements and conditions described below are representative of the general environment the employee is exposed to daily while performing this job.

• Must be able to operate a computer and telephone
• Ability to sit or stand for up to 8 hours per day
• Required to work on a computer 5-7 hours per day

The wage for this role is $21.00/hr