Arts Engagement Coordinator

Rother Street Arts House; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Rother Street Arts House in Stratford-upon-Avon is seeking an Arts Engagement Coordinator to lead the planning and delivery of community arts activities. You will coordinate workshops, engage diverse audiences, and work on-site to foster participation across the town.

You'll collaborate with artists, schools, and local groups, support outreach, assist with marketing, collect feedback, and contribute to funding proposals, helping to grow the venue's visible impact on the local arts scene.

Qualifications

• Experience in arts administration or community engagement, planning and coordinating events, workshops, or participatory projects.
• Ability to build relationships with artists, community organisations, schools, and local groups.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities, including scheduling, record-keeping, and managing multiple projects.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for outreach, marketing support, and stakeholder correspondence.
• Comfort with using basic digital tools (e.g., email, office software, social media platforms) to support programme promotion and participant communication.
• Knowledge or interest in theatre, live performance, and community arts, with a commitment to accessibility and inclusion.
• Ability to work on-site, respond proactively to day-to-day venue needs, and support occasional evening or weekend events.
• Relevant education or training in arts management, community development, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver community arts activities, workshops, and engagement projects.
• Coordinate schedules and liaise with artists and community partners.
• Support marketing and outreach for events.
• Manage event logistics and participant communication.
• Collect feedback and participation data.
• Contribute to funding proposals and reports highlighting impact.
• Develop new initiatives and strengthen partnerships.

Skills

Arts administration

Community engagement

Event planning

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Written and verbal communication

Digital literacy

Theatre awareness

On-site coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Education in arts management or related field

Tools

Office software

Social media platforms

Job description

Company Description Rother Street Arts House is Stratford-upon-Avon’s community theatre and arts venue, located at 14 Rother Street in the town centre. As a charitable organisation, it presents live performance, comedy, music, and a wide range of community-focused programming. The venue brings professional and grassroots arts together, fostering collaboration between emerging and established creatives. Rother Street Arts House aims to be an accessible, welcoming space where local residents and visitors can experience, participate in, and shape the arts at the heart of the town.

Role Description The Arts Engagement Coordinator is a full-time, on-site role based at Rother Street Arts House in Stratford-upon-Avon. This position oversees the planning and delivery of community arts activities, workshops, and engagement projects, ensuring programmes are inclusive and relevant to diverse audiences. Day-to-day responsibilities include coordinating schedules, liaising with artists and community partners, supporting marketing and outreach for events, and maintaining effective communication with participants and stakeholders. The role also involves managing event logistics, collecting feedback and participation data, and contributing to funding proposals and reports that highlight the impact of engagement work. The Arts Engagement Coordinator works closely with the wider team to develop new initiatives, strengthen partnerships, and grow community involvement in the venue’s artistic programme.

Qualifications

• Experience in arts administration or community engagement, including planning and coordinating events, workshops, or participatory projects.
• Skills in building relationships with artists, community organisations, schools, and local groups, with a collaborative and inclusive approach.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities, including scheduling, record-keeping, and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for outreach, marketing support, and stakeholder correspondence.
• Comfort with using basic digital tools (e.g., email, office software, social media platforms) to support programme promotion and participant communication.
• Knowledge or interest in theatre, live performance, and community arts, with a commitment to accessibility and inclusion.
• Ability to work on-site, respond proactively to day-to-day venue needs, and support occasional evening or weekend events.
• Relevant education or training in arts management, community development, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.