Art Program Coordinator (Part-Time)

Program Development and Implementation: Develop and implement standard extension educational programs, delivered through county and regional extension offices, in assigned focus areas, specifically art and visual arts using established research-based approaches.Adapt curricula and teaching methods to fit local audiences (for example, youth, producers, or families) while maintaining core program content.Coordinate schedules, locations, and resources for programs offered at Tucson Village Farm. Community Needs and Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with local stakeholders and advisory groups to identify community needs related to art programming.Participate in needs assessments using simple surveys, listening sessions, and review of existing data.Translate stakeholder input into recommended program adjustments or new initiatives within assigned areas. Program Evaluation and Improvement: Collect and analyze participation and outcome data for new art programming to assess effectiveness against goals.Interpret results and recommend changes to content, delivery methods, or outreach strategies to improve program quality and reach.Prepare evaluation summaries and contribute narrative sections for internal and external reports, including grant reports. Community Engagement and Education: Provide advice and guidance on effective ways to engage communities in art extension programs, including strategies for reaching underserved audiences.Facilitate creative art workshops, training sessions, and demonstrations in assigned topics to build participant knowledge and skills.Represent the extension program at community events and meetings, helping build and maintain relationships that support ongoing engagement. Operations, Resources, and Mentoring: Manage program resources for art programming, gather donations and found materials, with limited budgets, and schedules, to meet established objectives.Provide guidance and informal mentoring to extension assistants, student workers, 4-H Healthy Living Ambassadors and volunteers to support consistent, high-quality program delivery.Support marketing and promotion of programs through digital media, newsletters, and other communication channels. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): General knowledge of extension program design, implementation, and evaluation methods.Skill in coordinating multi‑step projects, interpreting data, and recommending improvements to programs or processes.Strong facilitation and public speaking skills with different audiences, including youth, producers, and community groups.Ability to collaborate with community partners, listen to their needs, and incorporate feedback into program planning.Ability to work with moderate guidance, manage competing priorities, and adapt to changing community needs.Proficiency with office and data tools (spreadsheets, databases, presentation software) for tracking and reporting program results.