Job Opportunity at the Maine Arts Commission

The Maine Arts Commission has an opening for an Arts in Education associate in Augusta, Maine. The position offers a salary range between $37,544.00 and $50,876.80 annually. The deadline for applications is October 14, 2011

The Arts in Education associate provides leadership and oversight in the planning, development, coordination, administration and evaluation of the Maine Arts Commission’s Arts in Education program.

The Arts in Education associate implements projects statewide, providing professional development opportunities and technical assistance to arts educators, teaching artists, arts organizations and others. The associate also collaborates with state and national arts organizations and agencies to promote best practices and exemplary programming in all aspects of the arts.

This position has the following minimum requirements:
A Bachelors Degree in Art, Art History, Art Education, or Art Administration, or a related field, and two (2) years experience working with artists, art groups, and/or humanities organizations. Please note that directly related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree or commensurate work experience is preferred.

Full details of this opportunity are available through the Division of Financial and Personnel Services website. Use this link (http://www.maine.gov/fps/opportunities) to access their Career Opportunities main page. Once there, select the “Arts & Humanities Associate link. Accompanying forms can be accessed by clicking the “Direct Hire” link.