Performing Arts Educational Programmer

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

Description

Join our innovative team as a Cultural Arts Programmer focused on Performing Arts Educational Programs within the state's largest municipal arts division! This part-time role offers the exciting opportunity to develop award-winning classes and workshops for youth and adults, working alongside a creative team dedicated to inspiring the next generation of artists. With flexible hours in a vibrant work environment, you’ll play a key role in managing educational programs, supporting staff, and planning engaging activities. If you have a passion for the arts, strong communication skills, and a talent for organization, we want to hear from you!

Examples of Duties

Basic 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.

Typical Qualifications

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE:

Experience administratively developing, coordinating, or facilitating educational programs for youth and/or adults such as classes and workshops, camps, recreation, working with children or in a related field. Experience working within performing arts-based programming preferred (Dance, Theatre, Music).

Education

High School graduate required plus some college education or trade school preferred. College students majoring in education, dance, theatre, music or related fields are encouraged to apply.

Special Skills & Training

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Detailed oriented with ability to work efficiently and accurately on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Energetic and upbeat attitude eam player.
• Strong relationship builder.
• High level of computer proficiency, including Microsoft 365.
• Assist with budgeting, estimating, and planning for program needs.
• Schedule and coordinate with staff and/or volunteers.
• Familiarity with scheduling software (experience with When I Work is a plus).
• Ability to pro-actively plan classes and activities 9-12 months in advance.
• Familiarity with registration software (experience with Rectrac or similar platforms is a plus).
• Familiarity with emergency medical records software (experience with EPACT or similar is beneficial).

Supplemental Information

Start Date & Work Schedule

ASAP; Approximately 20-30 hours per week, flexible Monday-Friday schedule with some evening and weekend shifts required.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of the job the employee is required to stand, sit, kneel, walk, talk, see, hear, and use hands or fingers to handle objects and reach with hands and arms. The employee lifts and/or moves up to 30 pounds.

This position is not eligible for benefits.