Primary Function

This position is responsible for the creation and management of new and existing programs, partnerships, and events that regularly engage with neighborhoods and communities.

Duties & Responsibilities

Creation of New Community Engagement Opportunities

• Collaborate with the Director of Education & Engagement to create new community engagement opportunities for community members of all ages.
• Create programs that travel to the communities they serve and reach the DEIA goals established by the organization and the department.
• Develop, support, and promote relationships with artistic, educational, and social service communities in the region and recognize strategic opportunities to expand community engagement programming.
• Plan and oversee all logistics for community engagement opportunities.
• Work with the Director of Education & Engagement to develop and maintain budgets for all engagement programs.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure the programmatic vision is communicated clearly to internal and external audiences and stakeholders.
• Coordinate, and when needed, create support materials for events and programs.
• Work with Marketing to create strategies to promote community engagement opportunities through websites, social media, emails, flyers, brochures, and other advertising strategies.
• With the Director of Education & Engagement and the Development department, implement and assist in fundraising strategies for community engagement events and programs.

Management of Existing Community Engagement Programs

• Responsible for the management of existing community engagement programs including ARISE, Día de los Niños, and Schooled on Poetry.
• Manage and grow existing programs by serving as the administrator and point of contact for community partners, artists, participants, ticketing, house management, contract services, and other collaborators.
• Work with the Director of Education & Engagement and Marketing to create strategies to promote and sell programs through websites, social media, emails, flyers, brochures, and other advertising strategies.
• Manage the day-of logistics for all events.
• Meet the participation and engagement goals for the program set by the Director.

Other

• Staff education and engagement events and activities as assigned.
• Implement strategic objectives and organizational initiatives as set forth by the Director of Education and Engagement
• When appropriate, serve as a teaching artist for programs.
• Assist with the coordination of CAPA Marquee Awards Showcase logistics.
• Stay current on pertinent certifications and trainings, including CPR and First Aid Training, Sensory Inclusive Training, DEIA, and others as assigned.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the Director of Education & Engagement.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills required to effectively present the department’s priorities, policies, and positions to third parties.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects.
• Exceptional attention to detail while maintaining the ability to meet all established deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to be proactive and take initiative.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficient computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong knowledge of social media marketing strategies.
• Must be committed to fulfilling the mission of diversity, equity, access, and inclusion in all Education & Engagement programs.

Credentials and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in theatre, music, education, or arts management or equivalent experience is required.
• 3+ years of significant experience in arts, philanthropic, non-profit, or higher-education organization required.
• Experience working in diverse communities as a teaching artist/educator.

Special Requirements

This position will require a satisfactory background check; CAPA will determine the level of background check required based upon current industry standards for individuals working with youth.

This job requires a willingness to work a flexible schedule that is communicated in advance and will require weekend and evening work as required by events and programs.