Art Spark Texas is looking to hire a Manager of Community Engagement.

Please read the description below carefully and email your cv to [email protected], thank you.

Job Type: Full Time/32 Hours

Position Summary
Responsible to oversee the management strategy for program and fundraising events, to support Art Spark Texas as the premier organization in Texas providing inclusive arts experiences and opportunities.  This position spearheads program scheduling and outreach efforts, as well as manages evaluation and assessment activities and reporting.  Works as member of the programs team.

Essential Functions
Strengthen and/or develop innovative ideas and tools that improve engagement in Art Spark Texas existing programs and services.

• Manage operations of the following activities:
  • Hands-on inclusive Spring Art in the Park festival, in collaboration with Austin Parks and Recreation
  • Audio description services, including equipment maintenance
  • Annual Artist of the Year Award nominations and Fall event
  • Logistics for workshops, classes and other program events, to include Texas Veteran Strong, New Media Arts, Mobile Art
• Post all activities to Art Spark online calendar
• Support staff to collect and record program data for grant reporting
• Assist with publication of bi-monthly e-newsletters

Key Skills and Requirements

• Highly organized with good attention to detail
• Clear and open communication skills
• Flexible team player
• Cross platform experience with Apple and PC recommended, but not required
• Some day and occasional overnight travel may be required

Executive Competencies & Desired Personal Traits:

• Passion and energy for the company’s mission
• Excellent judgment and integrity
• Self-started personality; able to success with minimal supervision and oversight
• Superb interpersonal skills; able to build relationships with a diverse group of organizations and individuals in the disability and arts fields

Physical Requirements and/or Working Conditions: 
This classification functions in a standard office environment:  Ability to move about the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.; communicate and exchange accurate information via phone, computer and in person; view data and written communications to verify documentation.

Compensation:  Competitive compensation commensurate with background and experience. Salary range between $38,000 and $40,000.