Art Supervisor

Arts Supervisor

Position Description: Arts Supervisor

Reports To: Executive Director

FSLA Classification: Non-exempt

Created: October 2, 2023

Job Summary

Responsible for implementing art projects and designs. Additionally, providing direct support to people served.

Essential Job Functions

• Ensure the health and welfare of the individuals supervised and assist individuals, encourage creativity and teach techniques.
• Must have the ability to learn various art genres and design skills (e.g. sewing, ceramics, glass) and learn to work with numerous materials in order to teach a range of art and design styles.
• Plan and execute art, design and other visual elements.
• Develop and nurture strong relationships with vendors and consignment agencies to facilitate the sale of individual artworks.
• Actively engage with art festivals and other relevant venues to showcase and promote artistic works. This includes identifying, attending, and enrolling in events that support the work of the individuals.
• Teach hands-on activities and demonstrations.
• Possess "can do" attitude, innate sensibility for quality customer service, and a positive upbeat personality.
• Provide thorough and detail-oriented quality to all work.
• Ability to introduce a variety of new art or craft techniques.
• Complete all required documentation in accordance with applicable state agency(ies) and Evergreen Presbyterian Ministries, Inc. policies and procedures.
• Implement behavioral and other programs as trained and requested.
• Assist individuals with their goals as outlined in their plan of care document(s).
• Identify potential behavior triggers and defuse or redirect as needed to ensure safety and well-being of all involved.
• Administer medication as needed.

Core Competencies

• Acting Strategically: Identifies key issues and relationships relevant to achieving goals, and commits to a course of action to accomplish goals based on known and unknown variables. Develops priorities with the right balance of short and long-term considerations.
• Championing Customer Needs: Provides timely and professional service to both internal and external customers, is responsive to customer needs and requests, is always courteous to the customer, and considers them when making decisions.
• Communicating Effectively: Share information. Listens and involves others. Conveys ideas in a manner that engages others and helps them understand and retain the message.
• Delivering High-Quality Work: Makes sure responsibilities central to the role meet all requirements and expectations. Finishes tasks promptly and critically reviews work for accuracy and quality. Consider the impact of work on others.
• Prioritizing and Organizing Work: Allocates time and attention based on what is most important to achieve key goals and objectives. Effectively organizes and balances tasks and priorities to keep multiple projects on track.

Qualifications/Experience/Job Knowledge

• High School diploma. Some college preferred and/or prior art training or class work in a recognized art program.
• Bachelor's degree in an art-related field required.
• Ability to learn basic computer skills (i.e., turn on/off, log in/out, input data, approve timesheet).
• Prior work in a non-profit atmosphere and experience with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are preferred.
• A combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Occasionally exposed to viruses and infectious conditions.

Physical Requirements

• Constantly moves about to coordinate work.
• Regularly works in a fast-paced environment with multiple task deadlines.
• Regularly moves and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally exposed to viruses and infectious conditions.
• Constantly alert and observant during working hours.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or medical conditions to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Will supervise.

Special Requirements

• Represent Evergreen in public in a fashion that would reflect credibility and professionalism on the organization.
• Desire to work with people with disabilities and enhance their quality of life.
• Function successfully in stressful situations.
• Demonstrate high moral standards so as to be a positive role model for individuals.
• Complete all orientation and on the job training prior to starting work.
• Work assigned shifts as required by management.
• Attend all training classes as required.

Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office applications.
• Working knowledge of Google Workspace.
• Aptitude to learn other software programs as required for this position.

Employment Variables

• Must have a good driving record that meets the minimum requirements for Evergreen and reliable transportation.
• Must pass a drug screen and criminal background check.
• Availability for evening and weekend work may be required based on operational needs.

Working Environment

• Typical office setting.