Major Areas of Responsibility:

Education and Certifications:

Bachelor’s degree or Course work towards a bachelor’s degree in child development, arts administration, arts or youth education, or related field preferred. High School diploma or GED required. Upon hiring, training and certifications are required in youth protection (post-hire required certifications are at DAC expense)

Experience:

Experience working with children in an education program, preferably in arts education. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong organization skills, budget administration skills, and computer skills required. Excellent interpersonal and supervisory skills, and great customer service skills required. Proven track-record of organizing, coordinating, and successfully implementing community arts, education, or recreation programs required.

Typical Physical Demands:

sitting, walking, standing, climbing stairs, writing, hearing (telephone/meetings), distinct speaking (telephone, meetings, presentations to public) visually preparing and reviewing the work of the division. Requires driver’s license and an ability to transport classroom supplies up to 50lbs, classroom equipment, audio-visual equipment, displays, program materials onsite and to off-site program locations and events. Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard.  Ability to type and enter computer data and perform various writing and reporting functions.

Salary and Benefits:

This is a full-time, exempt salaried position. Salary hiring range is $37,000 to $40,000 depending on experience and qualifications. DAC offers an excellent benefits package for full time employees that includes paid holidays, paid vacation, sick time, and personal time; Section 125 plan, plus health insurance (100% employer paid), long and short-term disability, dental, and life insurances and a retirement Simple IRA plan with up to 3% employer match. Professional development opportunities for staff include workshops, conferences, webinars, and classes based on budget resources and performance.
 
DAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. DAC is committed to Diversity, Equity, Access, and
inclusion. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

The provisions of this job description are based upon and are to be compatible with existing legislation, by-laws, goals and objectives, and personnel policies governing Durham Arts Council, Inc. Durham Arts Council serves a diverse community, and highly values a diverse staff and board. DAC is committed to workplace equity through ongoing learning, discussion, investment in training, and continual recommitment to our core values. Our organization considers applicants equally of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status, age, gender, gender identity, disability, or sexual orientation.

Application:

Qualified applicants should send via email resume, cover letter, and 3 professional references to Durham Arts Council, Attn: School Director, Amanda Miller, amiller@durhamarts.org. Please include in subject line: Arts Education Asst. Manager position. Applications will be reviewed until position is filled.

Hiring Timeline:

•Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with a priority deadline of March 22, 2023. The position will remain open until filled.
• Applications whose skills and qualifications most closely match the needs of this role will be invited to interview.
• Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of reference and background check. Verification of Covid-19 vaccine series required.
• Should you require any accommodations during the application process, please indicate this on your application and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

More information on the Durham Arts Council is available at www.durhamarts.org

More information about Durham, North Carolina is available at http://www.durham-nc.com/

 Durham Arts Council * 120 Morris St.* Durham, NC 27701

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