Arts Education Coordinator (Part-Time) 
Oglebay Institute - Wheeling, WV

About Us

Oglebay Institute is a vibrant nonprofit organization that enriches nearly 70,000 lives annually through the arts, nature, and history. We operate multiple facilities and programs that foster creativity, learning, and community connection. Join our mission-driven team and help us inspire possibility for people of all ages and abilities.

Position Overview

We are seeking a part-time Arts Education Coordinator to design, implement, and manage visual arts education programs (classes, workshops, camps, residencies, outreach) that serve children, families, schools, and community groups, aligning with the Oglebay Institute’s mission, and ensuring high quality, accessible arts education. 

Pay Rate:  $20 per hour 

Location:  Based out of Oglebay Institute's Stifel Fine Arts Center

Key Duties / Responsibilities: 

• Develop and adapt curriculum for various age groups (kids, teens, adults), learning levels, and contexts (onsite, offsite, school partnerships, etc.). 
• Handle logistical tasks: class registration, supplies, space scheduling, materials procurement. 
• Outreach / communication: with schools, community partners, families; marketing programs; maintaining communications, reports. 
• Evaluate programs: gather feedback, track attendance, performance metrics; recommend improvements. 
• Budget management for arts education programs: setting costs, tracking expenditures, working within grant or contract stipulations. 
• Possibly grant writing / reporting (for program support). 
• Assist with events related to arts education (exhibitions, showings, open studios) as needed. 
• Some evenings/weekends likely, depending on program schedule. 

 Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree (art education, visual arts, or related field), or equivalent experience. 
• Experience in arts education, non-profit programming, teaching, or coordinating teaching artists. 
• Strong organizational, communication, and budgeting skills
• Familiarity with community needs, ability to work with diverse populations. 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and schedule flexibly. 

Work Hours: 

• Part-time: perhaps 10-25 hours per week (depending on programming load). 
• Some expectations of weekend or evening work. 

Physical Demands/Work Environment: 

Work is performed in classroom, studio, office, and community settings.  

Requires ability to sit, stand, and move between teaching spaces; occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds (art supplies, equipment, or materials). 

Oglebay Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status.

Ready to help us inspire connection and creativity? Apply today!