Community Engagement Coordinator - Artist as Catalyst (AAC) Miami
January-June 2024 (part-time temporary)

ABOUT THE PEACE STUDIO

Established in 2020, The Peace Studio (TPS) is a national non-profit (501c3) organization that develops artists and journalists who seek to inspire hope and catalyze transformative social change. At the heart of our work is the belief that artists and journalists are the ones best positioned to respond to a violent world. Their stories and work will either shape our culture towards greater justice and peace, or away from it. Since its founding, TPS has served more than 350 artists and journalists to this end, providing them with funding, tools, mentorship, and platforms to create the change they wish to see in their own communities. You can learn more at thepeacestudio.org.

ABOUT THE ROLE
The Peace Studio is seeking a part-time, contracted Community Engagement Coordinator to support our annual Artist as Catalyst (AAC) program in Miami in June 2024, as well as some open community workshops for catalyst alumni in the months leading up to the program. A successful applicant will be someone deeply rooted in the Greater Miami community with clear experience implementing and administering effective programs and events for artists. They will be excited by the opportunity to promote AAC Miami to the broader young artist community in Miami, to forge relationships with alumni and 2024 program participants, and to play a critical role on the AAC Miami program team.

The Community Engagement Coordinator will report directly to The Peace Studio's Programs Manager, and will work in tandem with a local, part-time Program Lead. The role is an independent contractor position lasting 6 months.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The Artist as Catalyst (AAC) Program, now in its third year in Miami, is an immersive, four-day experience for emerging artists living and working in the Greater Miami area that are interested in making a positive social impact with their art. 40 young Catalysts, between the ages of 18-26, are selected each year to partake in studio classes, keynote conversations, and interactive workshops on the themes of Artistry, Citizenship, and Entrepreneurship. Past presenters include Teo Castellanos, Arsimmer McCoy, Edwidge Danticat, Rosie Herrera, DJ Le Spam, Pioneer Winter, and Nicole Henry, among others. The program benefits those young artists who are looking to build community around the questions: How do I make great art, make a living, and make a difference?

The program is held each year at Green Space Miami (7200 Biscayne Blvd). Thanks to leading support from The Green Family Foundation, all four days of programming are completely covered at no charge to the participants.

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Primary Responsibilities of Community Engagement Coordinator - AAC Miami**

• Serve as primary point of contact for all AAC program participants
• Serve as logistical lead for all AAC third party vendors, including organizing meals and ground transportation, and purchasing key program materials
• In collaboration with the Program Lead, provide administrative support for each AAC Program Presenter
• Assist the Program Lead in application outreach strategy and program promotion
• Design, distribute, and archive all relevant paperwork (i.e. photo / video release forms, welcome packets, etc.)
• Oversee the creation and dissemination of all program information to AAC program participants
• Assure that all accessibility accommodations are met to the best of TPS's abilities
• Participate in the selection of and directly supervise a Community Engagement Intern
• In collaboration with the Programs Manager, and a Community Engagement Intern, organize, promote, and handle logistics for an Artist as Small Business monthly, two-hour Workshop Series between February and June

Requirements

• Must reside in Miami, FL
• 2-3 years of experience doing community engagement work
• Proven ongoing engagement within the Miami arts community
• Proficiency in G-suite, particularly Google Docs and Google Sheets
• Comfortable with social media platforms particularly Instagram

Preferred

• Program facilitation experience
• Comfortable with public speaking
• Graphic design experience (at minimum, experience working with Canva)

Compensation and Time Commitment

• This is an independent contractor position with total project fee between $10,000 and $12,500 based on experience
• You will need to be available full-time for the duration of the Artist as Catalyst program itself, which is likely to be held June 5-8, 2024.
• Additionally, you will need to be onsite for the monthly two-hour workshops on Saturday mornings in February, March, April, May, and June (official dates to be scheduled)

How to Apply

All interested candidates should submit a resume and a short cover letter expressing their interest in the role no later than Friday, November 17.