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Position Description: Art Supervisor Reports To: Executive Director FLSA Classification: Non-exempt
Job Summary
Responsible for implementing art projects and designs. Additionally, providing direct support to people served.
Essential Job Functions:
Ensure the health and welfare of the individuals supervised and assist individuals, encourage creativity and teach techniques.
Must have the ability to learn various art genres and design skills (e.g. sewing, ceramics, glass) and learn to work with numerous materials in order to teach a range of art and design styles.
Plan and execute art, design and other visual elements.
Develop and nurture strong relationships with vendors and consignment agencies to facilitate the sale of individual artworks.
Actively engage with art festivals and other relevant venues to showcase and promote artistic works. This includes identifying, attending, and enrolling in events that support the work of the individuals.
Teach hands-on activities and demonstrations.
Possess “can do” attitude, innate sensibility for quality customer service, and a positive upbeat personality
Provide thorough and detail-oriented quality to all work.
Ability to introduce a variety of new art or craft techniques.
Complete all required documentation in accordance with applicable state agency(ies) and
Evergreen Presbyterian Ministries, Inc. policies and procedures
Implement behavioral and other programs as trained and requested.
Assist individuals with their goals as outlined in their plan of care document(s).
Identify potential behavior triggers and defuse or redirect as needed to ensure safety and well-being of all involved.
Administer medication as needed.
Core Competencies
Acting Strategically: Identifies key issues and relationships relevant to achieving goals, and commits to a course of action to accomplish goals based on known and unknown variables. Develops priorities with the right balance of short and long-term considerations.
Championing Stakeholder Needs: Provides timely and professional service to internal and external stakeholders, is responsive to the needs and requests of those we serve, is always courteous and professional, and considers the impact on others when making decisions.
Communicating Effectively: Share information. Listens and involves others. Conveys ideas in a manner that engages others and helps them understand and retain the message.
Delivering High-Quality Work: Makes sure responsibilities central to the role meet all requirements and expectations. Finishes tasks promptly and critically reviews work for accuracy and quality. Consider the impact of work on others.
Prioritizing and Organizing Work: Allocates time and attention based on what is most important to achieve key goals and objectives. Effectively organizes and balances tasks and priorities to keep multiple projects on track.
Qualifications/Experience/Job Knowledge
High School diploma. Some college preferred and/or prior art training or class work in a recognized art program.
Bachelor’s degree in an art-related field required.
Prior work in a non-profit atmosphere and experience with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are preferred.
A combination of education and experience will be considered.
Occasionally exposed to viruses and infectious conditions.
Physical Requirements
Constantly moves about to coordinate work.
Regularly works in a fast-paced environment with multiple task deadlines.
Regularly moves and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Occasionally exposed to viruses and infectious conditions.
Constantly alert and observant during working hours.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or medical conditions to perform the essential functions.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Will supervise.
Special Requirements
Represent Evergreen in public in a fashion that would reflect credibility and professionalism on the organization.
Desire to work with people with disabilities and enhance their quality of life
Function successfully in stressful situations
Demonstrate high moral standards so as to be a positive role model for individuals
Complete all orientation and on the job training prior to starting work
Work assigned shifts as required by management
Attend all training classes as required
Skills and Abilities
Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office applications.
Working knowledge of Google Workspace.
Aptitude to learn other software programs as required for this position.
Employment Variables
Must have a good driving record that meets the minimum requirements for Evergreen and reliable transportation.
Must pass a drug screen and criminal background check.
Availability for evening and weekend work may be required based on operational needs.
Working Environment
Typical office setting.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Bossier, LA
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
Company Size
1,500 to 1,999 employees
Year Founded
1959
Website
http://www.evergreenls.org
About Company
Our mission is to serve, provide for and champion individuals with disabilities.
Evergreen Life Services (ELS) is a charitable, non-profit organization that provides a full range of professional services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Founded in the 1950s, today we are proud to serve nearly 1,300 individuals with disabilities in 8 states.
Serve
Support individuals with disabilities physically, emotionally and spiritually.
Help them find self-worth and abilities.
Teach basic life and social skills, job and financial training and more.
Provide
Quality care for medical and behavioral needs.
Opportunities for meaningful employment.
An independent and abundant life.
A place they can call home.
Love, acceptance, value and friendship.
Champion
Advocate for the rights of individuals with disabilities.
Help society understand disabilities and how they can help.
Support individuals in making their dreams a reality.
Skills
Clothes Makingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Dental Insuranceunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Documentation Planunmatched
Driver's Licenseunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
Health Insuranceunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Medical Conditionsunmatched
Medication Administrationunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Microsoft Windows Operating Systemunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
People Managementunmatched
Product Demonstrationunmatched
Professional Servicesunmatched
Project Designunmatched
Project Trackingunmatched
Salesunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
Treatment Planunmatched
Tuition Feesunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched
Virusesunmatched
Vision Planunmatched
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