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Media Arts Engagement Specialist

Bayside, NY · On-site

$31.87 - $37.36/hr

... programming for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Through digital ... Working collaboratively with program staff and Performing Arts Engagement Specialists, the ...

Arts Director

Tampa, FL · On-site

$84K - $134K/yr

... and performing arts productions, installations and events across the college's five campuses that ... and programming. May include serving on external committees and attending community events that ...

Arts Director

Tampa, FL · On-site

$84K - $134K/yr

... and performing arts productions, installations and events across the college's five campuses that ... and programming. May include serving on external committees and attending community events that ...

Arts & Education Manager (7777)

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$98K - $100K/yr

... educational programming that supports departmental goals and objectives. * Direct and oversee ... Work is performed primarily in an office environment with occasional programmatic and community ...

Arts & Education Manager (7777)

Norfolk, VA

$98K - $100K/yr

... educational programming that supports departmental goals and objectives. * Direct and oversee ... Work is performed primarily in an office environment with occasional programmatic and community ...

Arts Director

Campus, IL · On-site

$84K - $134K/yr

... and performing arts productions, installations and events across the college's five campuses that ... and programming. May include serving on external committees and attending community events that ...

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Media Arts Engagement Specialist

Bayside, NY • On-site

Heartshare
Non-Profits • 1 - 5K employees

$31.87 - $37.36/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 22 days ago


HeartShare Human Services of New York rating

5.3

Company rating: 5.3 out of 10

Based on 10 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

The Media Arts Engagement Specialist develops and delivers engaging, person-centered media arts programming for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Through digital storytelling, videography, photography, and multimedia production, this role promotes creativity, communication, self-expression, community inclusion, and vocational skill development. Working collaboratively with program staff and Performing Arts Engagement Specialists, the specialist creates meaningful opportunities for participants to build creative and technical skills in an inclusive environment.
Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions of Position:
  • Design and facilitate accessible media arts programming across HeartShare programs.
  • Teach introductory videography, photography, digital storytelling, filmmaking, and basic media production skills.
  • Adapt instruction to meet participants' individual learning styles, abilities, and communication needs.
  • Guide participants through creative projects from planning to final presentation.
  • Foster communication, confidence, teamwork, creativity, and workplace readiness through media arts.
  • Collaborate with Performing Arts Engagement Specialists on multimedia projects, performances, and special events.
  • Support community-based media projects that showcase participant achievements and promote inclusion.
  • Partner with interdisciplinary teams to integrate media arts into participant programming.
  • Maintain participant documentation, equipment inventory, and compliance with agency policies and OPWDD regulations.
  • Participate in agency trainings, meetings, and professional development.

  • Minimum of two (2) years of experience in videography, photography, digital media production, film production, multimedia instruction, or a related field.
  • Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred.
  • Experience facilitating group instruction preferred.
  • Knowledge of videography, photography, digital storytelling, basic video editing, lighting, and audio equipment.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to teach technical concepts using adaptive instructional methods.
  • Ability to travel between HeartShare locations and transport media equipment up to 25 pounds.

Benefits
At HeartShare we offer a comprehensive benefit package based on full-time/part-time status. You can expect:
  • Rewarding Work in a team environment.
  • Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays.
  • 403(B) retirement plans with employer contribution.
  • Health, dental, vision and life insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Flexible spending account (Dependent Care, Medical, Parking, and Transit).
  • Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.
  • Tuition Assistance Program.
  • Professional Development opportunities.
  • Wellhub Discount
  • Verizon Wireless Discount.
  • BJs Membership discount.
  • Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, gift certificates & more

HeartShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to Leaves@heartshare.org.
About Heartshare
Who WE ARE:
For over 150 years, Heartshare has been dedicated to championing and empowering New Yorkers society has too often overlooked and underestimated.
To learn more about HeartShare, please visit our website at www.heartshare.org or Follow us on Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Instagram Facebook
HeartShare Human Services of New York Homepage . HeartShare Human Services of New York nurtures and empowers children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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