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Education Program Coordinator

Women’s Studio Workshop seeks to hire an Education Program Coordinator. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and adept at communicating both internally with staff and externally with WSW’s constituents. This individual will be fully involved in the programmatic aspects of WSW’s Summer Art Institute and Art-in-Education programs and will intersect with marketing, studio, and leadership staff. This is an in-person position, taking place at the WSW campus in Kingston, NY. Hourly requirements vary seasonally, at 24 hrs/week September to May, and 40 hrs/week June to August. Some weekend and evening work will be required. The compensation rate is $25/hour, and the start date is January 11th, 2027.

The primary objective of this position is to support the smooth functioning of two key WSW programs: Summer Art Institute (SAI) and Art-in-Education (AIE).

Responsibilities Include:

Art-in-Education

• Coordinate with the Kingston City School District art teachers and WSW staff to implement the AIE schedule in February and October
• Communicate with AIE instructors around lesson plans, workshop schedules, travel arrangements, and orientation to WSW
• Oversee installation of 2 AIE exhibitions a year, coordinating with off-site galleries as needed
• Collect data and materials for program-related grant reports and applications

Summer Art Institute

• Communicate with SAI instructors around lesson plans, workshop schedules, travel arrangements, and orientation to WSW and the local area
• Work with WSW staff to implement the SAI schedule in July and August
• Support the SAI Chef in the successful implementation of mid-day meals and Monday night dinners, including service and clean up
• Perform outstanding customer service to greet and orient students throughout the week, including leading Monday morning orientation and introducing teaching artists at weekly Slide Night presentations

General / Cross-Program

• Track information with clarity, precision, and transparency, adapting to WSW’s established systems
• Liaise between WSW studio staff and instructors to ensure that proper materials, tools, and equipment are outlined for workshops
• Pick up instructors at airports or bus stations as needed
• Manage day-to-day details of the SAI and AIE programs while they are in session

Requirements

• Adept at operating at high efficiency in a deadline-continuous environment
• Proactive in addressing any and all issues related to job responsibilities
• Excellent cultural competency and a demonstrated interest in the mission, vision, and values of Women’s Studio Workshop
• Familiarity with current practices in contemporary art education, and a commitment to keeping WSW’s educational programs responsive to the field
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Works well independently and as part of a team
• Proficient in Microsoft and Google suites
• A working knowledge of WSW’s artistic disciplines
• A valid driver’s license
• As with all small teams, this position also requires responsiveness to other work as it arises. We expect every WSW staff member to be a team player and to help the organization in achieving its programmatic, strategic, and financial goals