Arts Studio Coordinator - Part Time

The East Area Family YMCA is a well-established community-focused non-profit organization committed to strengthening the foundations of communities and families through its key areas of focus: youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. With locations including the East and Manlius branches, the YMCA dedicates itself to putting Christian principles into practice by providing programs that nurture a healthy spirit, mind, and body for people of all ages. Operating with core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, the YMCA is devoted to fostering a welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined environment. The YMCA prides itself on being a place where all individuals are embraced, supported in their personal growth, and inspired to contribute positively to the community.

The Arts Studio Coordinator role at the East and Manlius branches offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a cause that transcends traditional employment. This part-time position, paying $17.75 per hour, works Monday through Friday from 9 am to 4 pm and Saturdays from 9 am to 12 pm, scheduled based on studio needs and class arrangements. Reporting to the Director of Studio Programs, the Arts Studio Coordinator plays an essential role in facilitating and managing visual arts, music, and dance programs aligned with the YMCA's mission and values. Responsibilities include organizing and overseeing arts-based curricula and summer arts camps, ensuring participant safety, maintaining the studio environment, and supporting marketing efforts to promote arts programming.

This role is ideal for candidates with a passion for arts education and community engagement. The Arts Studio Coordinator will assist with teaching or substituting in arts classes and events, organize activities such as Family Art Nights, home school programs, and birthday parties, and maintain the studio's cleanliness and organization down to details like cabinet labeling and dust-free surfaces. The position requires proficiency in completing ceramic processes, managing materials inventory, and kiln operation, including firing and recycling clay. Moreover, the coordinator will be responsible for budgeting, fee collection, conducting surveys, compiling program statistics, and developing strategies to build and maintain strong relationships with families.

Additionally, the Arts Studio Coordinator supports camp preparations and clerical duties such as filing, phone calls, and email communications. Marketing responsibilities include assisting with the creation of printed materials, email campaigns, and social media advertising to engage the community and boost program participation. The role also demands adherence to YMCA's high standards of professionalism, including personal appearance, speech, and courteous interaction with participants, their families, and staff.

This position requires flexibility, strong organizational skills, and excellent verbal and written communication. Candidates who bring maturity, responsibility, a sincere interest in working with people, and basic computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word, will thrive in this role. The YMCA values creativity, leadership, problem-solving, and customer service skills, all within a team-oriented culture that respects confidentiality and fosters growth.

The YMCA provides comprehensive training and certification support, including Bloodborne Pathogens, Employee Safety, CPR/AED, Hazard Communication, Youth Protection, and Darkness to Light training. The physical demands of the job include the ability to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, type, run, jump, and lift up to 35 pounds. Work primarily occurs indoors with some outdoor activities during camp season. The YMCA is committed to accommodating individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform essential job functions.

Joining the YMCA as an Arts Studio Coordinator means becoming part of a passionate, purposeful organization striving to build a healthy, vibrant community through arts and education. The position not only contributes to personal career growth but also impacts community well-being and the development of young people in a supportive, value-driven environment.