Program Coordinator, Asian Arts Initiative

Posted by on August 05, 2010

Asian Arts Initiative is a multi-disciplinary community-based arts center offering performances, exhibitions, workshops, and training for artists, youth, and adults of all racial backgrounds. Founded in 1993, the organization is in a critical phase of growth, with the development of a new multi-cultural multi-tenant arts facility in Philadelphia’s Chinatown neighborhood, visioning for the expansion of our visual arts program, and planning for the launch of new after-school services at two Philadelphia public schools.

We are seeking an experienced Program Coordinator to manage our after-school programs at Taggart School and South Philadelphia High School starting in the 2010-2011 school year (Sept. 2010 to June 2011).  This new program is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) funds.

YOUTH ARTS WORKSHOP PROGRAM
Asian Arts Initiative will offer multi-disciplinary arts and cultural activities during the after-school hours for youth attending John H. Taggart School (grades 6-8) and South Philadelphia High School (grades 9-12).  The goal is to serve a total of sixty (60) students at each school.  The programming aims to strengthen cross cultural understanding and support academic achievement and motivation/attendance needs.

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Program Coordinator will be supervised by the Program Director and will be responsible for the overall administration, coordination, and supervision of the Youth Arts Workshop Program at Taggart School and South Philadelphia High School.  The Program Coordinator will supervise the Assistant Coordinator and Consultant(s) hired for the program.  S/he will develop and oversee implementation of the Youth Arts Workshop Program, and will be a key liaison between Asian Arts Initiative and administration and staff at both schools, the School District of Philadelphia, the Pennsylvania Department of Education, and community partners.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
1.    Assures overall program progress in achieving program objectives, and directs appropriate actions, or implements programmatic changes as directed by the Project Director to assure compliance of contractual obligations.
2.    Hires Teaching Artists, Teaching Assistants/Tutors, Consultants.
3.    Supervises Assistant Coordinator and Consultants.  Leads weekly meetings with all staff.
4.    Coordinates team design and development of after school program curriculum goals and overall structure to ensure connection to PA academic standards.
5.    Develops procedures and policies for operation of the after school program.
6.    Oversees evaluation activities, including ensuring collection of quality data, analyzing and applying information from data, preparing required reports.
7.    Develops and maintains records needed for program administration.
8.    Monitors program budget, provides needed information for financial reporting.
9.    Prepares information for funder reports and assists to secure donations and funding for the program as needed.
10.    Establishes and maintains communication with members of the school staff about student needs and aspects of the after school program.  Meets regularly with principal/administrators and work closely with school staff.
11.    Facilitates partnerships with appropriate public and private agencies that provide services to students and families.  Participates on local and state committees related to after school programs, as necessary.
12.    Develops and convenes program’s Advisory Council to be comprised of representatives of the school, parents, community partners, students.
13.    Interfaces with liaisons at the School District of Philadelphia, PA Department of Education, and other 21st Century Community Learning Center – related organizations.
14.    Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:
•    Minimum of Bachelors Degree in Education, Psychology, Social work, or related field.
•    Two years experience in providing direct services to the community, or related experience.
•    Experience working with youth in urban communities.  Experience working in Philadelphia public school context helpful.
•    Experience working with or knowledge of public/private collaboration efforts.
•    A criminal record check and PA Child Abuse Clearance must be provided.
•    Access to reliable transportation.
•    Excellent computer skills.

APPLICATION: Please prepare a cover letter describing your interest and experience, resume, and references.  Please indicate “Program Coordinator Position” on subject line of email.  For delivery instructions and updates about status of the position, please visit: http://asianartsinitiative.org/involved/jobs.php

DEADLINE: August 6th, 2010 or until position is filled