"We value the many contributions of our staff, and we recognize that every person, every job, contributes to the well-being of the children, adults, and families we serve. I hope you will consider joining one of our many teams to make a difference in the lives of so many of our neighbors and community members."

-Bob Bick, Chief Executive Officer

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Sub - Arts Collective Engagement and Community Outreach Specialist

Participate in the Arts Collective activities while also reaching out to social services agencies to attract more artists. The ideal candidate will bring creative strategies to promote the Arts Collective and trouble-shoot barriers to participation.

Responsibilities:

• Develops and distributes promotional material about the Arts Collective
• Develops and maintains relationships with external agencies, programs and community spaces (including Treatment Court, Pathways Vermont and COTS) to identify artists interested in participating
• Communicates with community as well as Howard Center staff and clients to increase client and staff participation in the Arts Collective
• Develops rapport with participants
• Identifies and mitigates barriers to participation. Reports at monthly planning meetings about outreach and barriers to participation
• Participates in Arts Collective activities and events, including open studio, weekly community calls, field trips and art shows and lends support to those activities/events on a rotational basis with other Arts Collective staff. Transports clients as needed when it becomes safe to do so (i.e. post-covid environment).

Requirements:

• A combination of skills, experience and/or training
• Valid driver's license and transportation

Structure:

• Substitute, hours will vary
• $20/hr

Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral program with financial payment
• Discounted online undergraduate/graduate courses through Champlain College truED
• Retirement through 401(k)
• Award-winning workplace wellness program including physical fitness groups for staff, financial wellness incentives, and ongoing workplace wellness advocacy and education
• Voluntary benefits from local/international businesses: discounted gym memberships, mobile phone service, ski/snowboard passes, auto/home insurance, and more!

Our Values: Clients are at the heart of our decision making. We are committed to individual and collective well-being and success. We are responsible stewards of the resources entrusted to us. We are steadfast in our practice and pursuit of excellence.

Howard Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. The agency's culture and service delivery is strengthened by the diversity of its workforce. Minorities, people of color and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EOE/TTY. Visit "About Us" to review Howard Center's EOE policy.