Art Program Coordinator: Community Art & Extension

Phase2 Technology; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 32,608,000 - 40,678,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits

Job summary

The University of Arizona invites applications for an Art Program Coordinator with the Pima County Cooperative Extension to design, implement, and evaluate art-focused Extension programs at Tucson Village Farm and other sites. The role supports youth development, gardening, and community engagement through visual arts.

Responsibilities include developing curricula, coordinating schedules, collecting data, and mentoring staff and volunteers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Three (3) years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy as the position may require travel to agricultural research and commercial field sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement standard extension educational programs, delivered through county and regional extension offices, in assigned focus areas, specifically art and visual arts using established research-based approaches.
• Adapt curricula and teaching methods to fit local audiences (for example, youth, producers, or families) while maintaining core program content.
• Coordinate schedules, locations, and resources for programs offered at Tucson Village Farm.
• Collaborate with local stakeholders and advisory groups to identify community needs related to art programming.
• Participate in needs assessments using simple surveys, listening sessions, and review of existing data.
• Translate stakeholder input into recommended program adjustments or new initiatives within assigned areas.
• Collect and analyze participation and outcome data for new art programming to assess effectiveness against goals.
• Interpret results and recommend changes to content, delivery methods, or outreach strategies to improve program quality and reach.
• Prepare evaluation summaries and contribute narrative sections for internal and external reports, including grant reports.
• Provide advice and guidance on effective ways to engage communities in art extension programs, including strategies for reaching underserved audiences.
• Facilitate creative art workshops, training sessions, and demonstrations in assigned topics to build participant knowledge and skills.
• Represent the extension program at community events and meetings, helping build and maintain relationships that support ongoing engagement.
• Manage program resources for art programming, gather donations and found materials, with limited budgets, and schedules, to meet established objectives.
• Provide guidance and informal mentoring to extension assistants, student workers, 4-H Healthy Living Ambassadors and volunteers to support consistent, high-quality program delivery.
• Support marketing and promotion of programs through digital media, newsletters, and other communication channels.
• General knowledge of extension program design, implementation, and evaluation methods.
• Skill in coordinating multistep projects, interpreting data, and recommending improvements to programs or processes.
• Strong facilitation and public speaking skills with different audiences, including youth, producers, and community groups.
• Ability to collaborate with community partners, listen to their needs, and incorporate feedback into program planning.
• Ability to work with moderate guidance, manage competing priorities, and adapt to changing community needs.
• Proficiency with office and data tools (spreadsheets, databases, presentation software) for tracking and reporting program results.

Job description

The University of Arizona invites applications for an Art Program Coordinator with the Pima County Cooperative Extension to design, implement, and evaluate art-focused Extension programs at Tucson Village Farm and other sites. The role supports youth development, gardening, and community engagement through visual arts.

Responsibilities include developing curricula, coordinating schedules, collecting data, and mentoring staff and volunteers.