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Maine Arts Commission Arts in Education Associate

Code: 0822 Pay Grade: 24 Salary: $37,544 – $50,876.80 annually

PURPOSE OF ANNOUNCEMENT:
The Maine Arts Commission has Arts & Humanities Associate position in Augusta, Maine.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
This is professional services work providing leadership and oversight in the planning, development, coordination, administration and evaluation of the Maine Arts Commission’s Arts in Education program. The position works at the state level to implement Arts in Education programs and projects statewide, provide professional development opportunities and technical assistance to arts educators, teaching artists, arts organizations and others, and collaborates with state and national arts organizations and agencies to promote best practice and exemplary programming in visual art, music, theater and dance. An ability to intuitively engage in cross sector advocacy and the ability to make a case for arts in education and increase funding from the National Endowment for the Arts, Legislative appropriations and private sources.

TYPICAL DUTIES: in this job classification include:
•    Provide leadership and oversight in the planning, development and implementation of Arts in Education programs and projects in the visual and performing arts
•    Consult with superintendents, school administrators, curriculum coordinators, arts specialists, teachers arts leaders, arts organizations and others in order to provide grant information, technical assistance and determine effective use of funds available through the Maine Arts Commission.
•    Research grant and funding opportunities, prepare proposals, and review and evaluate grant applications for state or federal funds as appropriate opportunities are available.
•    Provide technical assistance statewide for arts in education initiatives.
•    Work collaboratively, as a member of a team, with other arts in education entities, individuals and affiliations.
•    Interpret state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and policies as they pertain to grant funding for arts in education projects and programming at schools and other organizations in order to answer questions and ensure uniform understanding.
•    Analyze, evaluate, and develop Arts in Education program implementation methods in order to enhance program effectiveness.
•    Provide information and make recommendations to the director of the Maine Arts Commission regarding the Arts in Education program.
•    Collaborate and consult with state and national arts organizations and institutions to promote best practice and exemplary Arts in Education programming in visual art, music, theater and dance, to implement professional development opportunities for teachers and teaching artists.
•    Develop and maintain national contacts and be current in research and exemplary practice in visual ands performing arts education.

KNOWLEDGE’S, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:  These are among the requirements to successfully perform the work assigned.
•    Knowledge of current learning research and exemplary educational practice in the visual and performing arts (VPA)
•    Knowledge of community involvement issues in education policy decisions and operations related to VPA education.
•    Knowledge of current and emerging state and federal legislation, rules and regulations impacting VPA education.
•    Knowledge of exemplary curriculum, learner-centered instruction, assessment, developmental education, and experiential learning in VPA. Ability to lead and supervise the state program
•    Ability to apply and facilitate group dynamics and use exemplary interpersonal skills.
•    Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and provide quality service.
•    Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
•    Ability to use fax, technology-based communications (i.e., Internet, Web) and e-mail systems, laptop and desktop computer systems, word processing and data applications, including the ability to access technology resources for VPA education.
•    Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, and with other organizations and institutions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A Bachelors Degree in Art, Art History, Art Education, or Art Administration, or a related field and two (2) years experience working with artists, art groups, and/or humanities organizations. Directly related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree or commensurate work experience is preferred.

HOW TO APPLY:
Please forward a letter of interest, resume and direct hire application form available at the Division of Financial & Personnel Services in Augusta, all Maine Career Center Offices, and on the Division of Financial & Personnel Services web page at   http://www.maine.gov/fps/opportunities. The completed material must be submitted by the closing date to: Julie Cotnoir, Personnel Specialist, Division of Financial & Personnel Services, 74 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0074, Telephone (207) 624-7417.