Brief Description
At Westminster Canterbury of Richmond, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on residents and families. You’ll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other!
We Offer
- A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, life insurance, disability insurance and 403B retirement savings with company match.
- Work Life Balance
- On-Site Amenities! Including a gym, fitness classes, Chesapeake Bank Branch, Employee Dining Room with discounted meals and an award-winning Child Development Center with a generous employee discount for both full and part-time employees!
- Educational Assistance: We support your continuing education and career advancement by offering tuition reimbursement, for both full and part-time employees!
- Paid Time Off: Can be earned by both full and part-time employees!
- Branch: Access your earnings ahead of pay day
Requirements
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:
- Knowledge of studio arts and gallery coordination
- Ability to plan, develop, implement, publicize and evaluate visual art programs, events, art exhibits
(resident and professional) and some recreational programming
- Ability to manage financial accounts and basic revenue/ expense bookkeeping
- Ability to manage volunteers and contract employees
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills and ability to speak publicly in front of
large or small groups
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook,
Photoshop and the Adobe Suite
- Knowledge of and ability to use and/or oversee art, craft and woodworking equipment and safety,
facilities and exhibit spaces
- Ability to make decisions and choices independently
- Ability to deal tactfully with residents, staff, contracted instructors, venue personnel, visitors and the
general public
- Ability to lead and motivate residents to explore new experiences to enhance quality of life
- Familiarity with recreational and art resources/artist/ art educators in the Richmond area
Desired Knowledge, Skills And Ability
- Experience coordinating and developing arts programming
- Experience executing art exhibits
Required Education And Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation or related field or combination education and experience to fulfill the
requirements of the position
- Experience working in recreation, arts or related field
- CPR, AED and First Aid Certification
Desired Education And Experience
- Active participation in a professional organization or association related to recreation/arts/education
- Experience planning arts workshops, exhibits, programs and events
- Experience working in a retirement community
Required Behavioral Competencies
- Exhibit excellent customer service and interpersonal skills: patience, compassion, tactfulness, and
flexibility
- Ability to make sound decisions based on objective analysis of a situation when under pressure and/or
adverse conditions
- Embrace and show compassion through patience with and understanding of residents
- Create a high-performance work environment in which staff works together to complete tasks
- Identify and challenge work processes and work towards continuous quality improvements; contribute
new ideas and methods for improvement
Summary
JOB SUMMARY: Plan and provide the overall operation of the Visual Arts programming that facilitate
residents’ optimal social adjustment and successful community living
Major Accountabilities/Essential Job Duties
- Plan, develop, coordinate, publicize and evaluate visual art and woodshop programs, classes and
exhibits and events appropriate to current and future resident interests and their changing needs
- Teaches and instructs classes in absence of instructors or to teach particular techniques
- Coordinate the contract art instructors hiring, supervision and compensation for instruction of
weekly classes and workshops
- Assess recreation visual arts expenses to include supplies, trips, programs, events, exhibits, supply
fees and equipment; work closely with supervisor and Foundation staff to utilize resources
available to bring quality creative opportunities to Westminster Canterbury Richmond
- Execute the annual Fall Craft Fair and/or other opportunities such as pop-up tables from start to
finish
- Coordinate with small crafts instructors to plan and assist with crafting projects including a focus
on outreach projects
- Communicate and work with resident committees, recreation staff and other departments in
planning campus-wide events
- Oversee and manage the campus wide Permanent Art Collection and campus galleries
- Participate and consult with staff and designers through the Design Committee in the selection of
replacement or new artwork for the entire community
- Active member of the Gift Acceptance Committee of the Foundation
- Work with Volunteer Department to secure appropriate community and resident volunteers to
assist with a variety of tasks relative to the arts. Oversee arts volunteers and monitor their duties
- Support the overall vision of cultural arts at Westminster Canterbury by working collaboratively
- with other departments
- Additional duties as assigned
Equipment
- Studio Art equipment
- AV equipment
- Digital camera
- Woodworking machines, woodworking tools, dust collection system
- General office equipment
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift 25 pounds without assistance, 26+ with manual or mechanical assistance and to
climb a ladder
- Considerable amount of sitting, bending, standing and walking
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