UrbanGlass, the Brooklyn, New York, non-profit art center that publishes the GLASS Quarterly Hot Sheet, is seeking a full-time education coordinator, who will be responsible for the day-to-day logistics of workshop, youth, and university programs. The new position has been created in response to the growth of education programs since the 2013 renovation of the facilities at UrbanGlass, and more than 1,200 students took some type of class in 2015. The successful applicant will work in close coordination with the director of education and educational assistant on the organization, procurement, and inventory of materials, tools, studios, and equipment for classes. Other duties include a role in the planning for upkeep and improvement of the facilities and equipment. In addition, the new hire will be responsible for staffing events and programs as well as managing the payroll of teachers, assistants, and techs.
Key qualities being sought include organizational skills, flexibility, a team mentality, and problem-solving ability. Ideally, the applicant will bring experience managing education programs or glass studios. Deep knowledge of glass techniques and materials is required.
To apply, email a PDF cover letter, resume, and three references to the UrbanGlass director of education at ben@urbanglass.org. The deadline to apply is June 1, 2016. Interviews of finalists for the position will be conducted both on site in Brooklyn, New York, and at the Glass Art Society conference in Corning.
More information is available at the official job posting.