474 - Creative Coach ESA
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Our Vision
We envision a world where every individual is valued for their inherent worth—regardless of ability or circumstance—and has equitable access and support to lead a life of their own design.
Summary
The Creative Coach provides East Street Arts artisans of all abilities with a meaningful experience by assisting them with art-based employment opportunities.
They assist by supporting the artisans in creating art through training programs, workshops, and community interactions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
Other duties may be assigned.
Workshops
- Provide art-based employment opportunities and training to artisans.
- Collaborate with peers and supervisors to enhance the work environment and support instructional planning.
- Evaluate daily performance of individuals served and make pertinent recommendations to the Director of Creative Development.
- Assist with the personal needs of East Street Arts artisans as needed.
- Complete required data entry needed for attendance and billing on a daily basis. Assist in helping and preparing materials and equipment for the artisans.
- Assist as needed with curriculum (i.e., researching projects, gathering supplies, etc.)
- Ensure open communication between Day Services and East Street Arts (i.e., scheduling, transport, absence, etc.)
Retail
- Greet customers, answer their questions, help them locate items, and provide information on the services provided as requested.
- Manage transactions with customers using cash register.
- Maintain accurate records and spreadsheet of customer repairs. Follow all Register and Cash-handling procedures.
- Attend expos, craft fairs, demos, workshops, etc. as needed either within scheduled hours or outside scheduled hours as agreed upon with the Director of Creative Development.
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
Other duties may be assigned.
- Operate motor vehicles safely and in accordance with State Law (agency and personal automobiles) while on work related duties. May be required to drive own vehicle for work.
Education And And Or Experience
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Experience
with working with persons with disabilities and/or experience with teaching is preferred.
Experience
in customer service is preferred.
Preferred experience or background in art, design, textile weaving or similar field preferred.
Benefits
- Paid time off (PTO) and Dedicated Sick Time
- Paid Holidays
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas
- Paid and Unpaid Leave for:
- Bereavement
- Jury Duty
• Disaster Relief Volunteer
- Family and Non-FMLA Medical Leave
- Military Leave
- Employer- Sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance (for full time employees)
- External Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (for full time employees)
- 401K and Profit Sharing Plan
• Educational Benefits, Including
- DSP Credentialing through the NADSP
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Tuition discounts at local colleges and universities
- Access to Various Voluntary Insurances and Benefits
• Staff Recognition Program
- Other Financial Benefits, Including but not limited to:
• Other Corporate Discount Programs
Marrakech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The hiring and promotion of employees will be based upon qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, protected activity or any other basis prohibited by law.
About Marrakech
Connecticut nonprofit human-services organization supporting people with and without disabilities through residential, employment, and community programs.
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