Education Coordinator and Summer Camp Manager
Education Coordinator and Summer Camp Manager
Equivalent $23 hourly, Full-time
Employment opportunity at Kimball Art Center
Kimball Art Center is a nonprofit art center located in Park City, Utah. Our goal is to inspire, educate and connect people to art through exhibitions, education, and creative programs.
The Kimball Art Center is committed to providing arts education, engagement, and experiences to the Park City region. We believe that art brings meaning, joy, direction, and inspiration to the people we serve each year. Art changes lives and brings people together, sustaining our vibrant community and catalyzing positive change in the world around us.
Education Coordinator and Summer Camp Manager
General Responsibilities:
The Education Coordinator and Summer Camp Manager supports the day-to-day operations of educational programs at the Kimball Art Center. Responsibilities include promoting activities and events, preparing for classes, camps, and workshops, organizing studios, communicating with teachers, scheduling classroom use, creating curriculum, and teaching classes as needed. As Summer Camp Manager, you will oversee the planning, coordination, and daily operations of dynamic art-based summer camps, ensuring a creative, engaging, and well-organized experience for campers and staff.
Additionally, this role collaborates with the education team on the Arts Festival, exhibition programming and tours, and other educational outreach events and opportunities.
Specific Responsibilities:
Kimball Art Center Ambassador:
● Greet KAC visitors and provide information and tours about current exhibits, education programs, the building, local attractions, and our mission as an art institution.
● Receive incoming phone calls and provide general information or direct calls to appropriate department/staff
Class Coordination:
● Use Google Calendar, Acme, Humanitru and Wordpress to schedule classes and programs available for registration.
● Serve as primary point-person for all Kimball Art Center students, parents and community partners (respond to education email and phone). Direct calls to the Education Director as needed.
● Assist students with class registration and class check-in.
● Process refunds and class cancellations.
● Prepare classes, communicate with teachers, print class rosters and purchase budgeted materials.
● Schedule and coordinate private group classes. Promote program and track budget goals.
● Assist with new teacher hire and research (collecting on-boarding documents and communication with HR)
● Create and manage teacher contracts and schedules.
● Maintain organization of the KAC art studios and supplies.
● Use and develop systems to improve departmental efficiency.
● Work closely with the Education Director to ensure the class, camps and workshops are meeting strategic goals.
● Assist in the creation, implementation, and analysis of surveys gathering information regarding programs and participation satisfaction.
● Correspond with and inform other departments/staff about activities, needs, and issues in public spaces
● Prepare registration and financial reports for the Education Director and communication with the Board of Directors
Educational Programs Support
● Support in preparing curriculum and content for programming.
● Assist with departmental research and special projects.
● Substitute for classes and tours as needed.
● Coordinate education volunteers in collaboration with the Volunteer Coordinator.
● Connect with the Education team weekly to assist the department meeting strategic goals.
Summer Camp Manager Responsibilities
● Plan and organize summer art camp schedules and curriculum with the Education Director (including recruiting and training).
● Manage teachers, interns, and volunteers, providing ongoing support and addressing challenges.
● Oversee lesson plan development and preparation of materials and supplies to ensure a safe, inclusive, and engaging art environment for campers.
● Communicate with parents regarding camp details, camper needs, and concerns and address camper behavioral or safety issues as needed.
● Maintain organized studios and classrooms, managing inventory and supplies.
● Coordinate daily logistics, including lunch breaks, outdoor time, and camper check-in/out.
● Collect and evaluate feedback to improve future camp programming including maintaining incident records.
Grant Process Support
● Compile data regarding education program participants and program outcomes for inclusion in various grant applications.
● Organize and lead program tours and classes for potential funders in conjunction with the development department.
Marketing Support
● Assist with email newsletter content, flyers and social media.
● Photo documentation of education and programming events for archives and various media outlets (blog, social media, grant fulfillment)
● Establish and work with local organizations, individuals and institutions to extend art education services to a wider community.
Additional Museum Support
● Occasional front reception duty working to ensure a positive visitor experience.
● Assist with the facilitation of museum special events (after-hours).
● Support Creation Station and other Arts Festival programs as needed.
Job Requirements:
Art teaching experience
Knowledge of artistic practice and art history
Seeking advancement in an art-related field
Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with a wide variety of people in correspondence, on the
telephone, and in person
Attention to detail, high standards, and a passion for accuracy, especially error free data entry and writing.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to manage multiple projects at one time and meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines consistently.
Ability to work with point-of-sale software
Basic computer skills (Microsoft suite, Google Docs, etc.)
Ability to drive to schools when necessary
Spanish language proficiency is preferred but not required.
Ability to speak to large groups
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and evening events
Must pass a background check.
Knowledge of artistic practice and art history
Seeking advancement in an art-related field
Ability to interact with the public in a welcoming, informative, and diplomatic manner
Ability to teach and interest in art education
Ability to work with point-of-sale software
Basic computer skills (Microsoft suite, Google Docs, etc.)
Ability and desire to work with diverse populations
Interested candidates should send their resume and references to Heather Stamenov, Education Director, heather.stamenov@kimballartcenter.org Cover letter optional.