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Arts Program Coordinator

Keep Cincinnati Beautiful
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Arts Program Coordinator

Keep Cincinnati Beautiful’s Arts Program takes a multifaceted artistic approach to neighborhood improvement and engagement. We work with communities to identify strategic intervention sites, coordinate volunteers, and revitalize key neighborhood corridors using simple, low-cost works of art. By integrating art into the everyday, we are turning blighted areas from a public nuisance into a public benefit.

The Arts Program Coordinator is responsible for supporting the success of the Arts program under the management of the program Directors (Claire Bryson and Katie Davis), and KCB’s Executive Director (Jonathan Adee). The Coordinator will assist with the execution and construction of the Future Blooms Project, Community Murals, and Creative Placemaking Initiatives. 

The Arts Program is seeking a full-time artist to work roughly 32-40 hours per week in support of ongoing programming and planned program expansion. 

Pay range: $23-25/hour (negotiable based on experience)

Benefits:

  • Full time benefits (Healthcare, Dental, IRA, Life Insurance, etc.)
  • Vacation & Sick leave accrual
  • Flexible work schedule & environment (office, studio, and on site)
  • Networking opportunities with Arts & community organizations
  • Some branded attire and workwear provided

Program Responsibilities:

  • Ensure excellent results in project outcome quality including quality of painting/art and efficiency of installation and maintenance
  • Attend staff meetings (Tuesday mornings); Communicate important information from Program Staff to project participants
  • Lead aspects of regular community outreach through volunteer events and collaboration
  • Perform regular maintenance of the studio and supplies to ensure upkeep
  • Engage with the community while working on-site
  • Work with volunteers, community groups, and arts organizations to execute projects
  • Ensure quality installation, maintenance, and de-install of artwork if/when necessary
  • Photograph and document all work before, after, and during installation

Future Blooms:

  • Work with architectural features and color palette to design site-specific renderings of each building
  • Keep supplies clean and organized
  • Assist with strategically painting 50 building sites annually
  • Help with the ongoing maintenance of existing artwork

Community Murals:

  • Assist with the execution of mural projects
  • Prep wall for paint, draw design, and execute mural painting
  • Lead volunteers in painting execution and guiding technique

Creative Placemaking Installations:

  • Assist with construction, fabrication and execution of other major projects:
    • Traffic Box Art Installations
    • Creative Placemaking Installations
  • Gather, organize, and prep materials for installation

Essential Skills and Attributes:

  • Self-motivated problem solver
  • Successful multi-tasking
  • Works well on a team and collaborates with others
  • Enjoys working and interacting with community members
  • Passionate about KCB’s mission
  • Strong communicator
  • Experienced in Adobe products (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
  • Artistic, good craft (works in a tidy and precise manner)
  • Experience driving a large work vehicle
  • Comfort working outside in a wide range of weather
  • Painting experience

Other Requirements:

  • Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license
  • Experienced in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Google Apps

To apply, send a resume, cover letter or brief statement of interest, and a link to portfolio (if applicable) to Claire@KeepCincinnatiBeautiful.org with “Arts Program Coordinator Application” in the subject line.