The Arts Council of Oklahoma City is a private non-profit corporation whose mission is to bring the arts and the community together.
Jobs
Teaching Artists
The Arts Council of Oklahoma City is recruiting qualified Teaching Artists. Teaching Artists will serve as artists-in-residence in public and charter schools, social service agencies, or therapeutic settings with specialized populations. Teaching Artists will liaison with the Community Arts Program Director and site staff, but are independent contractors. The Arts Council of Oklahoma City is strongly committed to diversity, inclusion, and innovation. Minorities and artists working in emerging disciplines are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities:
- Develop session plans; ensure that content is aligned with and enriches host sites’ learning objectives and desired outcomes
- Assess participants’ skill levels; ensure that content is age-appropriate and provides an original creative process
- Attend mandatory orientation and training sessions
- Take accurate daily attendance and submit to the Arts Council of Oklahoma City in a timely manner
- Organize culminating events such as performances or exhibitions
- Assist with program documentation and evaluation as requested
- Select and purchase supplies with the Arts Council of Oklahoma City budget
- Maintain excellent communication with the Arts Council of Oklahoma City and the site
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in fine arts and/or arts education is strongly preferred. University students with relevant experience will be considered
- Experience working with children and/or specialized populations* is strongly preferred
- Experience working with underserved, socio-economically vulnerable populations is strongly preferred
- Curriculum development experience and/or knowledge of Priority Academic Student Skills (PASS) and Common Core State Standards (CCSS) is preferred
- Experience with and/or knowledge of evaluation and assessment tools is preferred
- A second language is desirable
- Private, reliable transportation is required
- All applicants must pass an OSBI background check and fingerprint scan
* Specialized populations include (but are not limited to) the following: children & adults with autism, children & adults with developmental disabilities, seniors with varying levels of memory loss, and healthy seniors.
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and two professional references to: info@artscouncilokc.com
Please put “Teaching Artist Application” in the subject line of the email.
Performing Artists
The Arts Council of Oklahoma City is recruiting qualified Performing Artists. Performing Artists will perform in parks or with partner social service agencies. Performing Artists will liaison with the Community Arts Program Director and site staff, but are independent contractors. The Arts Council is strongly committed to diversity, inclusion, and innovation. Minorities and artists working in emerging disciplines are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities:
- Develop a performance that is age-appropriate. Most audiences are ages 4-12
- Attend mandatory orientation and training sessions
- Assist with program documentation and evaluation as requested
- Maintain excellent communication with the Arts Council of Oklahoma City and the site
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Previous experience performing for audiences 3-18 is required
- Experience working with underserved, socio-economically vulnerable populations is strongly preferred
- A second language is desirable
- Private, reliable transportation is required
- All applicants must pass an OSBI background check
Please submit a bio or a CV, and a web link of your performance. If an online link is not available, please submit a DVD, along with two professional references to sastrin@artscouncilokc.com or to the following address:
The Arts Council of Oklahoma City, ATTN: Sharon Astrin, 400 West California, OKC, OK 73102
Please put “Performing Artist Application” in the subject line of the email, if submitting online.
Internships
No internships available at this time. Fall 2013 postings coming soon.
