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Description/Duties This recruitment will be used to fill a part-time (up to 32 hours per week including some weekends and evenings), benefited vacancy in the jewelry and metals assignment. This recruitment will also be used to create a list to fill future vacancies, which could include full-time, part-time benefited, or part-time non-benefited positions. Please indicate on the supplemental questions all position types (full-time, part-time benefited, part-time non-benefited) that you may be interested in. This classification has been designated as a non-classifed, non-merit system, at-will position. An Arts Education Specialist is responsible for planning, developing, and instructing a variety of fine art media classes (example: design, drawing, jewelry, lapidary, painting, papermaking, photography, pottery, printmaking, sculpture, stained glass, etc.) for youth and adults; providing lead functional supervision for contracted instructors and volunteers; and assisting with coordination of outreach activities and special events. Duties related to class instruction include: providing demonstrations, handouts, lectures, slide presentations, individual instruction, critiques, and safety awareness; researching state-of-the-art techniques to present during classroom settings; making purchases of supplies and equipment related to assigned instructional area(s); providing a high level of customer service; and monitoring expenditures for the budget. Outreach and special events activities may include: coordinating grant-funded progressive workshop series; coordinating a year-long "Artist in Residence" program; coordinating donations for the Empty Bowls and other special events; serving as a liaison with the local art community to provide a venue for craft workshops; and producing artwork for programs and functions sponsored by the Department, such as workshops, demonstrations, and festivals. Other responsibilities involve: maintaining and operating a studio and related equipment; and coordinating and assisting in the selection, training, and evaluation of contracted instructors and volunteers. This class performs related work as required. An Arts Education Specialist's work schedule is varied and evening classes and some weekend events are included as a normal part of a teaching schedule. Supervision is received from the Arts Education Program Coordinator who reviews work through observation, conferences, and results achieved. Part-time employees in this class are FLSA non-exempt. Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions. Qualifications & Requirements Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity. Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education and experience equivalent to a Master's Degree in visual arts, fine arts, or a related field. Good (1 - 3 years) experience in visual arts instruction. Teaching experience in a specific medium (by assignment). Substance Abuse Testing. Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this classification, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures.

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Company Type: Government

Company Size: 1001 - 5000

Revenue: 0.5 - 1 billion (USD)

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