Performing Arts Education Specialist

City of Farmington Hills; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Farmington Hills is seeking a Cultural Arts Programmer to lead Performing Arts Educational Programs for youth and adults in the municipal arts division. This part-time role offers flexible hours and a chance to develop award-winning classes and workshops with a creative team.

The position emphasizes administrative support, staff coordination, and curriculum development while contributing to program planning for 9–12 months in advance.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and coordinating educational programs for youth and/or adults.
• Experience working within performing arts-based programming preferred (Dance, Theatre, Music).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to pro-actively plan classes and activities 9–12 months in advance.

Responsibilities

• Aid in development and management of classes, workshops, and camps in Performing Arts for youth and adults.
• Assist with the hiring, training, and management of part-time and contractual educational program staff as needed.
• Assist with curriculum or lesson plan development as needed.
• Work with supervisor(s) or relevant team members to purchase and maintain program supplies inventory.
• Provide administrative support including but not limited to customer communication, data entry and reporting within registration system.
• Participate in strategic planning sessions; develop and maintain specific programs as directed by Supervisor.
• Proactively plan classes and activities 9-12 months in advance.
• Assist with preparing press releases, data entry, financial budgeting, mailings, and publicity as needed.
• Be available for some physical activities and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Some physical activity required and some evening and weekend hours for workshops or events is required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Organization

Budgeting

Scheduling

Planning ahead

Education

High School diploma

Some college or trade school

College major in education, dance, theatre, music

Tools

Microsoft 365

When I Work

Rectrac

EPACT

Job description

City of Farmington Hills is seeking a Cultural Arts Programmer to lead Performing Arts Educational Programs for youth and adults in the municipal arts division. This part-time role offers flexible hours and a chance to develop award-winning classes and workshops with a creative team.

The position emphasizes administrative support, staff coordination, and curriculum development while contributing to program planning for 9–12 months in advance.