Studio Coordinator

Location: Driggs

Position Type:
Support Staff/Communication Coordinator

Date Posted:
6/9/2026

Location:
Teton High School

Date Available:
07/01/2026
POSITION OVERVIEW

The Studio Coordinator serves as a vital bridge between the school and the broader community, supporting an innovative, studio-based learning model that connects students to real-world experiences. This is a newly created position designed to amplify what teachers can accomplish in the classroom by handling the logistics, outreach, and relationship-building that innovative instruction requires.

Working at the intersection of education and community, the Studio Coordinator helps teachers focus on teaching - while the coordinator handles the connections, coordination, and behind-the-scenes work that bring learning to life.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Community Outreach & Partnership Development

• Build and maintain a living Community Asset Inventory - a database of local businesses, organizations, professionals, and institutions available to support student learning
• Proactively identify and cultivate community partners aligned with studio class themes and teacher needs
• Serve as the school's primary point of contact for community partners, volunteers, and guest contributors
• Represent the school at community events, meetings, and networking opportunities

Guest Speaker & Resource Coordination

• Coordinate all aspects of guest speaker arrangements, including outreach, scheduling, communication, logistics, and follow-up
• Source and secure community resources, materials, and expertise to support studio projects and classroom needs
• Manage speaker and partner communications professionally, ensuring a positive experience for all community contributors

Teacher & Instructional Support

• Meet regularly with studio teachers to understand upcoming curriculum needs and anticipate resource requirements
• Research and recommend community connections that complement instructional goals across departments
• Assist in identifying grant opportunities, donations, and external funding sources to support studio programming
• Support teachers during the planning phase of new studio classes by connecting vision to community capacity

Logistics & Administration

• Manage scheduling, confirmations, and preparatory communications for all community-facing events and visits
• Maintain organized records of partnerships, contacts, events, and resource inventory
• Coordinate any agreements, permission documentation, or background check processes required for community volunteers
• Prepare periodic reports for building administration on partnership activity and program impact

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college coursework preferred
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively across diverse community settings
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and relationships simultaneously
• Proficiency with standard office technology and communication tools (email, calendar, word processing, spreadsheets)
• Self-motivated, flexible, and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Genuine enthusiasm for innovation in education and connecting young people to real-world learning

Preferred

• Experience in community organizing, event coordination, nonprofit work, business development, or public relations
• Existing network of community, business, or civic connections in the local area
• Experience working in or alongside K-12 education
• Familiarity with project-based, experiential, or studio-style learning models
• Bilingual or multilingual skills a plus

Pay $1,000/per month