About Side by Side

Side by Side Studio is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to joyful learning and family through art. Our primary mission is to design and teach curriculum for local early childhood and community centers in underserved areas of our city. It is our goal to make art and joyful learning available to all children and families.

Job Summary

The Community & Outreach Coordinator is responsible for organizing strategic partnerships through community based programs, activities, and special events. She or he will promote the mission of the studio within the local community and be involved in all community arts aspects of the organization. This position oversees current community partnerships as well as grants and grants reporting. The Community & Outreach Coordinator will help organize programs to bring awareness and engagement with strategic community partners and assist in the implementation of a variety of development projects and community events related to the organization’s mission. This position works closely with the Executive Director and community partners and reports to the Executive Director.

Job Duties

Work with Executive Director to apply for and maintain new and continuing grant partnerships including grant reporting and contract requirements.
Work collaboratively to identify new community partners.
Research and assist in developing plans for expanding Side by Side’s presence in the community.
Maintain records and reports submitted to the Executive Board and Board of Directors.
Regularly update organization’s website and social media platforms with relevant information and announcements.
Compose regular email newsletters with updated community and program information.
Assist with fundraising efforts.
Supervise contract staff and scheduling of studio programs and special events.
Manage registration and parent communication for all studio programs and events.
Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience :

Bachelor’s degree required.
2+ years of non-profit administrative, programming, or development experience.
Community Arts experience a plus.
Proven success in meeting and exceeding performance goals and deadlines.
Experience writing grant proposals and documentation of programming for grant reporting.
Job Knowledge and Skills :

Has a strong performance orientation and skillful strategic thinking. Establishes clear expectations and continuously measures performance.
The ability to work through deadlines with acute attention to detail is required. Maintains focus on priorities.
Self-starter with the ability to manage time effectively.
Demonstrates excellence in both oral and written communications. Knowledge of external communications and cultivation techniques are essential.
A high degree of integrity in dealing with confidential donor, supported family and/or financial information.
Ability to coordinate all aspects of an event including - logistics, correspondence, financial reports and printed materials.
Comfortable working with at-risk populations.
Ability to manage staff and communicate effectively about expectations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and social media platforms.
Basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, InDesign or Illustrator a plus.
Experience with basic website editing/design (Wix) and email communication platforms (MailChimp, etc.).