Arts Coordinator

Miami Country Day School is a prestigious independent school committed to fostering academic excellence and creative growth among students. Located in the heart of Miami, the school serves a diverse community and promotes a well-rounded education that integrates both rigorous academics and a vibrant arts curriculum. Renowned for its dedication to developing critical thinkers and creative problem solvers, Miami Country Day School emphasizes a holistic approach to education where arts play a vital role in enriching student experiences and cultural appreciation.

As an independent institution, Miami Country Day School offers an engaging and supportive environment for both faculty and students. The school values collaboration, innovation, and community involvement, with a strong arts department that cultivates talent across multiple disciplines including visual arts, music, theater, and dance. This dedication is reflected in the school's well-equipped Center for the Arts, which serves as the hub for artistic expression, exhibitions, performances, and various student activities throughout the academic year.

The part-time Arts Coordinator position at Miami Country Day School offers a unique opportunity for a highly organized, collaborative professional to contribute to the daily operations and success of the Center for the Arts and the broader Arts Department. This role is designed for individuals who possess a passion for the arts and exhibit excellent project management skills, balancing administrative responsibilities with hands-on event and production support.

The Arts Coordinator is an essential member of the school's arts team and is responsible for coordinating the logistics of performances, exhibitions, assemblies, student travel, and other special events. This includes stage management support, sound cues, script preparation, front-of-house operations, and aiding summer arts programs. Beyond event coordination, the role involves administrative tasks such as organizing travel arrangements, handling purchasing and credit card reconciliations, scheduling, and maintaining comprehensive departmental records.

Moreover, the coordinator manages the Taplin Gallery Exhibition Calendar and supports gallery exhibitions, artist residencies, master classes, and performances, playing a vital part in the school's community engagement through the arts. Another critical duty includes serving as Assembly Coordinator for weekly school assemblies across all divisions, ensuring smooth execution and fostering a cohesive campus life experience.

The position requires close collaboration with faculty members, Operations, and other departments, ensuring successful event execution both on and off-campus. It is a part-time, on-campus role with a flexible schedule that includes regular evening and occasional weekend commitments to support the vibrant schedule of performances and special events organized by the school.

This role is ideal for professionals with a bachelor’s degree or at least five years of experience in arts administration, event planning, or related fields. Candidates must demonstrate outstanding organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and strong written and verbal communication skills. The position also requires a collaborative mindset with the ability to foster positive relationships across departments, comfort working independently yet contributing effectively within a dynamic team, and proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and other administrative systems.

Joining Miami Country Day School as the Arts Coordinator means becoming part of a dynamic, innovative educational community that values the arts as a vital component of student development and campus culture. This exciting position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting creative programming and helping to craft memorable experiences that enrich the lives of students and the broader school community. If you are organized, adaptable, and passionate about supporting the arts behind the scenes, this role provides a rewarding platform to advance your career in arts administration within a vibrant school setting.