Handcraft Programs Coordinator

Division/Department: Programs

Reports to: Cultural Programs Manager

Compensation: Range: $46,800-$59,280/annual

Grade: 6

Educational Requirement: B.A. or Equivalent experience

Exempt or Nonexempt: Exempt

Hourly or Salaried: Salaried

Hours Per Week: Full-time; 40 hours

Hybrid or On Site: Onsite minimum 3 days week. Hybrid as class schedule allows

Language proficiency: English. Proficiency/familiarity with another language is a plus but not required.

Schedule: Mon-Fri; weekends/evenings as needed for programming needs

The Handcraft Programs Coordinator is a member of the ASI Programs team and is responsible for supporting a range of handcraft programming including youth and school-based activities, adult education programs, and activities during campus-wide events. The Handcraft Programs Coordinator develops and presents engaging program content for children, families, and adults, both on and off site. This role also coordinates on call staff, staff instructors, volunteers, and contracted artist instructors to work together to deliver exceptional guest experiences for all handcraft program participants.

• Coordinate and develop the annual handcraft program plan, including creative ideas and improvements that increase audience participation in partnership with the Cultural Program Manager.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for teaching artists, staff instructors, and volunteers as a part of the program planning, execution, and closing processes.
• Adhere to the budget and program plan: collect, develop, and keep organized all handcraft program content and associated program materials.
• Coordinate administrative processes to ensure that all documents are reviewed and signed by all necessary parties prior to each program.
• Maintain and improve documentation and evaluation processes and materials for all handcraft programs.
• Collaborate with programs managers and marketing team to review marketing concepts and materials to promote programs and events.
• Support the Cultural Programs Manager in coordinating artist markets, demonstrations, and various activities for major events, including applications, vendor information, and logistics.
• Support the Cultural Programs Manager in coordinating and managing the Malmberg Scholarship and Fellowship Program.
• Represent ASI at offsite events for community engagement purposes.

• Design and develop age-appropriate program curriculum that supports students’ understanding and appreciation of Nordic handcraft traditions, history, culture and techniques.
• Prepare and maintain materials and classroom spaces for all handcraft program needs.
• Present and teach Nordic Handcraft programs to a variety of audiences (children, families, and adults) onsite and offsite that inspire curiosity, embrace creativity and meet participants at their skill levels.
• Ensure safety protocols are followed while participants use tools and materials for programs.
• Provide excellent customer service for onsite and virtual program support while supervising the delivery of youth, family, and adult programs.

• Coordinate registration and ticketing plans with the Director of Operations and Operations Team to ensure that registrations, admissions and spaces are managed as planned.
• Ensure that programs are ready for execution by coordinating and scheduling program activities with ASI staff members, volunteers and contract instructors; including facilities and events/catering staff.
• Coordinate volunteers, contract instructors, guest artists, or other program contributors, including scheduling, communication, onboarding, and day of support.
• Support other special events, exhibition work, and programs across ASI’s campus and program…