Art director Jobs in Indianapolis, IN

Job Description

Job Description

2025 Summer Camp Dates : June 9-July 25

• No Camp on June 19th and 20th and the week of July 4th(June 30-July 4).
• Additional Training Dates to be announced.

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About Indianapolis Art Center

The mission of the Indianapolis Art Center is to inspire creative expression in all people. Our vision is to build an inclusively united community through art by inspiring a better, stronger, and more culturally vibrant environment for all.

Company Fit :

Patience : Allows Team Members the ability to handle challenging situations, work with a team, and foster positive workplace environments at every level.

Clear Communicator : Using verbal and written language, to share and collect information, exchange ideas and openly explore a variety of perspectives while being flexible to adjust style and content to each unique person, audience and situation.

Accountability : Taking responsibility for individual and collaborative actions and decisions. Fostering a culture of trust and accountability throughout the organization.

Job Summary :

The Indy Art Center Summer Art Camps emphasize the experience with the arts. Along with making original creations, campers participate in creative group activities. Camp Instructors offer young students high-quality and age-appropriate fine art instruction, encouraging creative self-expression and fostering positive risk-taking within a nurturing artistic community. The Indy Art Center believes that by participating in the creative process, young artists improve their artistic abilities, as well as their communication, interpersonal and critical thinking skills. The ideal candidate will have experience working with youth, a general knowledge of various art techniques and materials, be dependable and have a positive and friendly attitude.

Job Responsibilities :

Essential Job Functions :

1. Prepare course material within specified timelines and budget

2. Teach students utilizing best practices from both the Art Center and Artistic Judgement

3. Manage materials in an effective and sustainable manner

4. Be an Engaged Team member to promote personal growth and development of best practices in the Education Department

Competencies Required

1. Flexibility : Readily adapt to changing circumstances, embracing different needs with ease, while contributing effectively across various projects or assignments.

2. Problem Solving : Ability to be flexible, resourceful, and inspiring in order to create and deliver effective instruction.

3. Time Management : Strong ability to manage multiple projects and calendars to ensure on time completion working independently and as part of a team.

4. Organization : Adeptly manage tasks demonstrating exceptional organizational abilities that ensure efficient and timely project completion.

5. Engagement : Captivate students through compelling communication and active listening to foster meaningful connections and interactions in the camp setting.

Additional Education / Knowledge / Skills Requirements :

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions