The City of Lakeville is accepting applications for a Recreation Program Coordinator for the
Lakeville Area Arts Center. This position will be responsible for developing, organizing,
coordinating and supervising assigned arts center visual arts programs and gallery exhibits. This
position will serve the public by providing information regarding the Arts Center and its programs.
2023 starting salary range is $37.10 – $39.93.
2023 salary range is $37.10 – $46.27.
Recruitment Timeline*:
- Applications due by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, January 23
- First round of interviews the week of January 30
- Second interviews the week of February 6
- Tentative start date March 13
*Dates are subject to change.
For additional information on the Lakeville Area Arts Center, click on the link below to visit our
website: https: https://lakevilleareaartscenter.com
MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
1. Responsible for a variety of Arts Center programs including but not limited to adults, youth, families, and special events.
2. Recommend needs for program adjustments to increase or maintain levels of participation through planning, evaluation and researching art trends.
3. Responsible for supervision, scheduling and evaluation of assigned staff. Provide leadership, training, and ongoing review and feedback concerning department goals, projects, and priorities. Assist with recruitment as directed.
4. Coordinate scheduling for Arts Center classes and special events.
5. Collaborate with local businesses and other agencies as appropriate to provide arts opportunities in the community.
6. Coordinate marketing of programs through use of Cable TV, press releases, recreation brochure, performing arts guide, and social media.
7. Coordinate rotating art exhibits in the Community. Work with local artists in coordinating art exhibits in the Arts Center galleries.
8. Maintains records including but not limited to attendance, class participation, membership, donors, mailing lists and monthly and annual reports.
9. Answer calls and assist in person customers, process program registrations and ticket sales.
10. Serve as liaison to the assigned board in the administration of programs. Assist the board with committee meetings as required.
11. Assist with the development of annual budget and monitor expenditures, approve bills and submit for payment.
12. Maintains program supplies inventories, keeping the appropriate supplies on hand for all programs.
13. Responsible for balancing cash receipts received from participant registrations and events.
14. Performs other routine duties as assigned.
RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS:
The Arts Center Program Coordinator:
- Under the general supervision of the Arts Center Manager.
- Provides regular communication to program staff to streamline processes, programs, policies, and procedures to ensure the community is receiving the best service possible.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Strong written and oral communications skills.
- Proficient knowledge in use of computers, Microsoft Office 2016, Publisher, Adobe Creative Suites,
Registration Software.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force;
- Work regularly requires speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently
requires sitting and occasionally requires standing, walking and reaching with hands and arms; - Work has standard vision requirements;
- Vocal communication is required for conveying detailed or important instructions to others
accurately, loudly or quickly; - Hearing is required to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine
distinctions in sound; - Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small
defects and/or small parts, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; - Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in parks and recreation administration, fine arts or related field.
- Two years of working experience in the arts. Sales and marketing experience helpful.
- Supervisory experience including training and oversight of employees.
- Possess a valid driver’s license.
The City of Lakeville is an equal opportunity employer.
