Community Programs Coordinator Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

This position supports Art Heals Arizona expansion programming by coordinating and executing key Art Heals Arizona programs such as Art Heals Days, the Weekly Mentor Program, Professional Artist Series, Camp Series, and others. This position also supports volunteer outreach, orientation, training, engagement, and retention activities for program capacity building and expansion efforts.

Department: Programs

Supervises Others: Volunteers

Reports to: Program Manager

Employment Status: Full-time

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Benefits: Full-time employee benefits

Salary: $46,000 annual salary

Location: Phoenix & Surrounding Areas, up to 40% travel within and between Maricopa and Pima Counties

Teleworking & Flexible Schedule Eligible: Yes, can explore modifications after 30 days of employment

Position Competencies and Responsibilities

Planning and Organizing - Proficient level of competency

• Collaborates with community partners, artists and youth-serving organizations to facilitate arts programming.
• Supports the volunteer enrollment process, including orientations, trainings, interviews and retention activities.
• Works closely with volunteers to identify program opportunities that align with their skills, preferences and availability.
• Develops and uses systems to organize and keep track of information and work progress.
• Works effectively within established timeframes and priorities.
• Utilizes logical, practical, and efficient approaches.
• Monitors implementation of plans and makes adjustments as needed.
• Collaborates with community partners and artists, designs art projects.
• Plans and executes events and programs.

Judgment - Proficient level of competency

• Identifies what needs to be done and takes action before being asked or the situation requires it.
• Makes decisions in difficult situations when time is critical.
• Approaches others with tact about sensitive issues.
• Coordinates external communications (i.e. event signups, website blogs).
• Schedules volunteers and interns as needed.

Organizational Competencies Include:

Mission Focused

• Promotes the transformative nature of resilience-building arts programs.
• Makes business decisions grounded in the mission.
• Promotes healing nature of art, creativity & healing.
• Advocates for the interests of children & partners.

Communicate Effectively

• Ensures that others involved in a project or effort are kept appropriately informed.
• Tailors’ communication content, tone, and method (verbal written, email, phone, etc.) to audience.
• Seeks to fully understand before responding.

Instills Trust

• Consistently delivers on commitments, demonstrating both competence and credibility internally and externally.
• Actions are aligned with intent and words.
• Involves people in decisions that affect them.

Collaborative

• Prioritizes organization and group objectives over individual goals.
• Provides assistance and support to others to help them reach their individual goals.
• Expresses disagreements constructively and works toward solutions that are mutually beneficial.

Self-Management

• Demonstrates the ability to maintain composure.
• Takes initiative and acts without waiting for direction with available information.
• Accepts responsibility for gathering information, taking action and results.

• Ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years of practical work experience in a business setting.
• Knowledge and experience using Windows, Microsoft Applications.
• Must be able to have access to and provide reliable transportation for self. An AZ driver’s license and proof of insurance is required for qualifying mileage reimbursements.
• Must be able to obtain and hold a Fingerprint Clearance Card to be present around the children we serve.
• This person frequently interacts with volunteers and constituents about the mission and vision of Art Heals Arizona. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualities and experience in addition to the years of experience are highly desirable:

• Ability to read and write in Spanish.
• High proficiency and experience with Windows, Microsoft Applications, and CRM software (Salesforce Nonprofit Success Pack or similar nonprofit CRM)

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 60% of the time using a computer.
• Must be able to identify and assess written materials including fine print.
• Must be able to position self to maintain files, supplies, document boxes, and other materials up to 50 pounds as needed.

Environmental Requirements

• Must be able to regularly work in a well-lit, temperature-controlled work area.
• Must be able to work a mix weekday and weekends if needed.
• Must be able to work in an open area with other employees and volunteers 80% of the time.