The Arts Coordinator oversees the development, execution, and ongoing evaluation of quality and developmentally age-appropriate programs, activities, services, and special events for youths aged 5-18, adults, and seniors in Kroc's arts program areas. These areas include dance, music, theater, arts & crafts, singing, and other art programs.

The duties listed below are the primary duties of this position but are not all the duties that may be required. The Salvation Army reserves the right to change, reduce, or expand the duties of this position at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

• Develop and implement a variety of collaborative programs and activities for the Kroc Arts Program in
collaboration with the Family & Youth Development Manager, other departments, and if needed, community organizations.
• Create and assess lesson plans that reflect skills learned, assets being developed, and special needs to
meet kids' levels of learning and special needs.
• Ensure that lessons and programs fulfill Kroc standards by monitoring their quality.
• Identify key performance indicators to improve program quality and promote program growth and report
progress monthly.
• Prepare a class schedule for each curriculum area by the timeframes set.
• Teach at least 6 hours of visual/performing arts classes per week, including classes after school and
summer camp.
• Develop and implement a system for monitoring student development and graduation to the next level of
arts education.
• Include arts participants in Corps programming, such as leading performances quarterly during Sunday
worship, and assisting with Monday Corps programs.
• Research creative arts programs to inspire new programs and activities at the Kroc Center.
• Build positive relationships with participants, families, and staff.
• Work with the Family & Youth Development Program Manager on program marketing, promotion, and
participant enrollment in dance, music, theater, and visual arts classes, programs, and special events.
• Work with Kroc Center staff to plan/acquire space usage, materials, supplies, audio, and video
requirements. Secure, and maintain, materials, equipment, and other resources belonging to the program
area(s). Maintain cleanliness of program area(s).
• Produce, direct, and book a performing arts ensemble to represent The Salvation Army Kroc Center at
internal and external events.
• Collaborate with the Volunteer Manager to organize volunteers and consultants who can provide members
with relevant training, support, and assistance.
• Supervise department personnel (including work-study students, junior staff, and volunteers).

• Facilitate two semiannual meetings focusing on arts programming
• Attend all department and organization meetings and training as assigned.
• Learn and master the use of the electronic equipment in the Black Box Theater & the Chapel.

• Bachelor’s Degree in General arts or education required.
• Must have 3 years of experience instructing classes.
• Current First Aid, CPR, and AED preferred.
• Demonstrated experience designing, directing, and implementing performing arts programs.
• Experience working with a culturally and socioeconomically diverse population preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred.
• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel).
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to obtain a clear physical, TB test, & fingerprinting.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be approved to drive Salvation Army vehicles.
• Must understand and support the mission of The Salvation Army.