Art Program Specialist San Francisco, CA

Company: Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

Since 1984, Larkin Street Youth Services has helped more than 75,000 young adults in San Francisco with outreach, shelter, housing, education, employment, healthcare, and other services.Today, Larkin Street Youth Services is the largest provider of housing and services to homeless youth in the Bay Area. We serve 1,500 youth annually, operating or partnering to provide more than 500 emergency shelter, transitional, supportive, and subsidy-based housing beds at several unique sites across San Francisco.Working at Larkin Street, no matter what department, means making a real difference in the lives of young people experiencing homelessness. Our team is skilled, diverse, and passionate. Our culture encourages achievement and professional development, as well as teamwork and self-care. Our focus is always on the young people at the heart of our mission and to nurture potential, promote dignity and support bold steps by all.Under the guidance of the Program Manager, the Art Program Specialist supports art projects, activities, events, and guest artist workshops that are part of the Art Program and Studio at Larkin Street. The specialist will ensure that youth have a safe environment to express their individuality through fine arts and performing arts. The Specialist will work with the Art Program Manager to plan and coordinate community activities and events; assist in the development and implementation of art classes; and support day-to-day operations of the art program. This position requires some evening and weekend hours; and ability to transport youth in an agency vehicle.This is a full-time position, eligible for full benefits.Your responsibilities are:

• Assist in daily operations of Art studio, including:
  • Work with Art Manager, Instructors and Contractors in the scheduling of classes and events.
  • Maintenance of Art studio, inventory lists, and supply needs.
  • Provide instruction, through classes and workshops, to youth in studio, Engagement & Community Center and/or other sites.
  • Fulfill reporting requirements, including daily tracking of classes and client interactions; monthly reports; and grant reports.
  • Provide technical support at events in the Art Studio, Engagement Center, and offsite events with community partners.
  • Represent the Art Program at various meetings and events.
  • Responsible for maximizing youth access to the art studio by holding open hours and communicating availability to staff and clients.
  • Provide transportation and supervision of youth and materials to community arts events and classes.
  • Assist in the design of Art program promotional materials.
  • Support program services within the milieu. For example, crisis intervention or helping to maintain the safety of the program.
  • Contribute towards the care and welfare of staff and to the clients we serve.
  • Maintain strong boundaries and client confidentiality.WHO YOU ARE:
    • You are passionate about the Larkin Street Youth Services mission to end youth homelessness.
    • You embody our values and core strategies: "This Is How We Roll":
      • Client-Centered
      • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
      • Trauma Informed Care
      • Restorative Practices
      • Harm Reduction
      • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
      • Motivational Interviewing
      • You are an artist and have experience facilitating arts programming.
      • You have some social services and/or direct-service experience.
        • *BONUS*You have experience working in drop-in services, shelter, transitional, and/or permanent supportive housing programs.
        • You are most excited to serve Transitional Aged Youth (TAY), aged 18 to 25 of diverse backgrounds.
        • You are a self-starter and team player. Your colleagues describe you as compassionate, dependable, and patient.
        • You work best in an onsite, in-person working environment. This role is 100% onsite/in person.
        • You are willing to work holidays occasionally.
        • You are vaccinated against COVID-19.THE PERKS:
          • Hourly Rate of $25.00-$26.37
            • +$1.50 for bilingual incentive pay. Must be fluent in Spanish and English.
            • Choice of Kaiser and Sutter medical plans, plus dental and vision.
            • Generous 3 weeks of vacation annually, plus 11 Paid Holidays and 3 Floating Holidays.
            • 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
            • Flexible spending accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care expenses.
            • Life Insurance.
            • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling services.
            • Health Advocate Service.
            • Commuter Benefits Programs.
            • Paid Sabbatical following 5 and 10 years of employment.Larkin Street Youth Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing diversity and consider all applicants for all positions without regard to color, ethnic background, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, HIV/AIDS status, veteran status, or any other legally protected class. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds to apply for any open position in which they feel qualified.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment for qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.
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