Program Coordinator

Chula League Program Coordinator

Who We Are

Chula League is a nonprofit formed in 2005 to support the arts, and art education in East Austin managed by a small, grassroots board of directors.

We work to ensure that the arts play a valued role in the educational, economic, and cultural well being of East Austin neighborhoods. Chula produces a variety of projects to achieve its mission and purpose, including its flagship event the Cherrywood Art Fair and the arts-mentoring program Little Artist BIG ARTIST.

Who You Are
The Program Coordinator will be responsible for implementing and managing Chula League’s Little Artist BIG ARTIST mentorship program, ensuring seamless team management and development, quality control and evaluation. In this role, the Program Coordinator will manage Chula League’s Little Artist BIG ARTIST mentorship 50 staff & volunteers. Chula League’s Program Coordinator will be the key external face of Chula League in the East Austin community in which we serve.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate Chula League’s free, after-school mentorship program from Professional Artist recruitment to Parent Orientations for our 40 Little Artists at 6 East Austin elementary schools.
• Assesses needs and ensures that program objectives are met.
• Manage and implement new strategies for Chula League’s programming.
• Run day to day operations for Chula League LIttle Artist BIG ARTIST 10 week program.
• Provide support to mentorship staff of 50.
• Perform various administrative duties (e.g., email/call teachers, principals and pertinent stakeholders; attend staff meetings, order equipment and supplies; copy materials, document program progress).
• Maintain records and document for entire program

Education & Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Art Education / Social Work
• At least 2 years of experience with nonprofit programming work.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Coordinating multiple programs
• Supervising and managing over 50 Staff Members
• Fluent in Spanish
• Proficient in using Google drive, and Program management tools.
• Project management skills managing complex, multifaceted projects resulting in measurable successes and program growth.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to Chula League’s mission of fueling and sustaining the arts in Austin.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Communicate and exchange accurate information with staff, volunteers, and community partners in a variety of formats including in-person, electronically, and over the phone.
• Observe and react to the needs of staff, volunteers, and community partners.
• Utilize a computer efficiently and accurately
• This position requires sitting, standing, lifting, and traveling to campuses.

Please send a cover letter describing how you meet these qualifications and how you implemented new strategies in the nonprofit sector.

Compensation

$2,000 for start to finish of contract.

Compensation: 2,000 for entire 7 Months

Chula League

Chula League is a nonprofit formed in 2005 to support the arts, art education, and artful outdoor spaces in East Austin managed by a small, grassroots board of directors.

We work to ensure that the arts and public outdoor spaces play a valued role in the educational, economic, and cultural well being of East Austin neighborhoods. Chula produces a variety of projects to achieve its mission and purpose, including its flagship event the Cherrywood Art Fair and the arts-mentoring program Little Artist BIG ARTIST.

Our Mission

The purpose of Chula League is:

• To support arts and arts education
• To advocate for our children's future through positive, productive, and meaningful mentoring relationships
• To produce and promote community events for emerging and established artists and artisans
• To enhance or preserve the beauty of public outdoor spaces through art, design and creative activity
• To revitalize East Austin and attract visitors to our city for increasing economic impact

Company Website: chulaleague.org