Studio Art Specialist

Schedule: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Salary: $50,000 / year

The Studio Art Specialist provides leadership in the planning and implementation services in a group based vocational art program setting geared towards work in partnership with artists and staff to improve artistic skills and self-determination within the studios.

This position will exercise significant judgment and initiative in art and production in the art world with individuals with disabilities. In addition, the Studio Art Specialist position provides expertise and leadership in one or more of the following areas, including, but not limited to: Art and production, Exhibition, Sale of artwork, Paper Graphics, Painting, Fabric Arts, Weaving, Fibers, Folk Art, Pottery, Art Making, Sculpture, Jewelry, Sewing, Exhibition, Documentation & Communication

The Studio Art Specialist Also

• Assists, teaches, and supervises artists in all areas.
• Provide coverage/assistance, as needed to support opening and closing of facility, daily coverage responsibilities.
• Leads exhibition schedule, theme & timeline for in-house shows. Selects artwork, oversees framing, presentation, and installation
• Supports facilitators as needed in relevant areas.
• Commissions pieces (direct correspondence & delegation).
• Assists in training, supporting new facilitators/ job coaches when hired.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization in studio daily.
• Works at annual events during evenings, as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Why Vinfen?

We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for employees working 30 hours or more
• 15 days of Vacation, 12 Paid Holidays, 10 Sick Days and 3 Personal Days per year (for employees scheduled for 20 hours or more)
• Education Assistance and Tuition Remission Programs as well as innovative Student Loan Payment Programs. Employment with Vinfen counts toward your Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Professional Development programs including year-round online training courses and opportunities to earn CEUs
• Retirement savings programs, including a fully funded, employer sponsored retirement plan and an employee funded 403 (b) plan
• Company paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
• Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
• $500 -- $1,000 Employee Referral Bonuses with no annual cap!
• Other generous benefits including discounted memberships, access to wellness programs and more!
  
  

About Us

Founded in 1977, for over 40 years Vinfen has been a leading nonprofit human services organization that "transforms lives" by building the capacity of individuals, families, organizations and communities to learn, thrive and achieve their goals. Vinfen supports thousands of adolescents and adults with psychiatric, developmental and behavioral disabilities at more than 200 sites with over 3,000 employees in eastern Massachusetts and Connecticut. www.vinfen.org/careers

Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Keywords: Art facilitation, Art therapy, Human Services

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in art or art therapy. In some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training.
• One to three years of experience in human services field required. Prior experience teaching strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Art, Art History, Outside Art History, skills in art production, studio art center standards and practices.
• Strong organizational skills required.
• A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least one year, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check.
• Must be able to obtain CPR and First Aid Certifications within two weeks of hire and Saftey Care certification with 90 days of hire.
• Must be able to successfully pass a CORI, SORI, education verification, employment verification and reference checks.

Salary : $50,000