Arts Programming Specialist

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Reporting directly to and working closely with the President and CEO, the Arts Programming Specialist will support Cheza Nami Foundation’s mission statement through developing play-based and creative art activities for the annual Taste of Africa event; create, design, and implement school year programs and projects, working together with local centers of learning; showcase and curate said art projects in an annual exhibition; and increase artistic, cultural, and educational opportunities for at-risk and lower-income youth, serving the Tri-Valley and Bay Area communities.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Create and implement an annual plan for outreach activities in the Tri-Valley community, and develop school year programming.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise a diverse team of volunteers to assist with art events as needed.
• In collaboration with the CEO and President, meet with local artists to discuss artistic partnerships.
• Research, identify, and implement project-funding opportunities through the use of Grant Station.
• Manage grants related to arts, education, and community outreach projects.
• Work with local businesses, public programs, and education sites to support Cheza Nami’s mission statement.
• Develop, market, and coordinate outreach activities.
• Write, apply for, and submit grant requests.
• Perform administrative and financial duties such as tracking of expenses and administer the process for recruiting volunteers.
• Assist with miscellaneous projects as assigned.