Visual Teaching Artist-in-Residence

Job Summary

The Visual Arts Teaching Artist-in-Residence is responsible for teaching visual art techniques to individuals and Staff at designated Day Services Programs. This position will also provide guidance to artists who prefer to work independently, and provide support to ArtShare for HeartShare throughout programs located in Queens, New York.

The ideal candidate for this position will be someone who has experience working and or volunteer background with a strong emphasis in the visual arts field. Creativity, teaching, and presentation skills are a must. The candidate must be passionate about art and enjoy working with people.

Job Responsibilities

The Visual Arts Teaching Artist-in-Residence will provide weekly arts programming to assigned HeartShare day program sites in Queens, New York. This is a part-time role, requiring 18 hours per week. This effort should also include the simultaneous training of direct support professionals at the program sites to support the arts programming.

• Assist with preparing artworks for exhibition, including framing and preparing canvases and other types of artworks for hanging.
• Collaborate, as requested by the Director of ArtShare, with museums and performance venues to organize educational visits for HeartShare program participants and provide follow-up art projects based on lessons learned. For example, individuals may attend a guided tour at the American Museum of Natural History in the North American Mammals wing. The Visual Artist-in-Residence could then ask the participants to recreate some of the animals they saw or one of the environments depicted in the dioramas. Photographs are encouraged for reference purposes.
• Provide regular reports, as directed by the Director of ArtShare, regarding program participant attendance, arts programming initiated and completed, and any other grant-related reporting measures.
• Assist with the production of the annual ArtShare for HeartShare fall gallery exhibit in downtown Brooklyn on a volunteer-only basis.
   

*Please note that this job description can be amended at any time due to changing needs.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple art projects simultaneously and shift priorities as needed.
• Ability to manage time efficiently and engage in required reporting activities to the Programming Coordinator.
• Flexibility, adaptability, patience, and a positive attitude.

Benefits 
What we offer once YOU join our growing family:
At HeartShare we offer a comprehensive benefit package based on full-time/part-time status. You can expect: 

• Paid time off (holidays, vacation in accordance with school calendar, sick and personal) 
• Professional development opportunities 
• Team environment 
• Medical and dental benefits 
• Employer-paid life insurance 
• Optional insurance (life, disability, etc.) 
• 403(B) retirement plans 
• Flexible spending account (dependent care, medical, parking, and transit) 
• Employee assistance program 

HeartShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to Leaves@heartshare.org. 

About HeartShare
Who WE ARE:
For over one hundred years, HeartShare has dedicated itself to improving the lives of people needing special services and support. The HeartShare team, now 2,100 employees and growing, helps individuals develop to their fullest potential and lead meaningful and enriched lives.
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