At AbleVoices, we believe in the abilities of people with disabilities. Our mission is to amplify the voices of this population through the powerful medium of photography, ultimately fostering more inclusive communities.
AbleVoices’ goals:
- Deliver high quality, low-cost programming to maximize access for teens and adults with disabilities
- Generate interest and skills with a unique mode of self-expression and creativity
- Provide meaningful, work-based learning opportunities through event photography, print sales and assisting professional photographers and teaching artists
- Teach valuable computer and technical skills
- Promote independence
- Reduce isolation and increase connections and friendships
- Promote engagement and inclusion within our community and beyond
The Program Coordinator position plays a crucial role in achieving these goals.
Position Summary:
The Program Coordinator works collaboratively with the Executive Director and other staff, board members, volunteers, photographers and their parents/caregivers to support the mission of AbleVoices and represent its values when interacting with participants and the community. This position is a key link in executing AbleVoices’ four main programs:
1. Photography for Self-Expression (virtual and in-person)
2. Photography Clubs (virtual and in-person)
3. Photo Academy
4. Disability Advocacy Projects (I AM DETERMINED, Kindred Stories, etc)
Key Responsibilities:
Program Support:
· Planning for Photography Club outings, virtual meetings, as well as other program sessions and events.
· Registering and planning for markets/festivals and other work-based opportunities
· Represent AbleVoices at disability/arts-focused meetings and resource fairs
· Oversee program registration cycle (Fall, Spring, Summer)
· Provide support to our photographers in the office and studio
Program Communications:
· Communication duties include drafting emails, contributing newsletter content, posting to AbleVoices app, posting to social media accounts, updating website, and preparing documents such as press releases.
· Communicate via email, phone and on AV app with our photographers, parents/caregivers, community organizations, volunteers, board members, program partners and other supporters.
Program Volunteers:
· Volunteer coordination includes onboarding, recording hours, maintaining relationships, and appreciation (thank yous, etc.)
· Oversee/coordinate Peer Photographers
Program Fundraising:
· Attend special board meetings (for example, event committee monthly meetings)
· Contribute to event planning
· Acknowledge donors and supporters
Program Leadership:
· Meet with Executive Director weekly to report and receive updates
· Passionate about AbleVoices’ mission and vision
· Intrinsically motivated to contribute to the vision and growth of org
· Readily bring information from events, meetings, etc. back to the organization to contribute to our on-going mission-driven efforts.
- Contribute to the visibility of the organization by representing AbleVoices at events.
· Promote AbleVoices for increased participation, volunteering, funding, and collaboration.
· Special projects and other tasks as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- Earned a Bachelor’s Degree or higher
- 1+ year of previous experience in an administrative/coordinator role
- Lived disability experience a plus
- Believes in the values of disability inclusion, independence, and self-determination
Our Ideal Candidate:
· Works efficiently to best utilize organizations’ time and monetary resources
· Exceptional organizational skills, including effective time management and prioritization of competing demands and multiple deadlines
- Strong attention to detail, and history of follow-through and dependability
- Professional demeanor with clear, concise and direct written and oral communications
- Self-starter with strong initiative and leadership skills
- Growth mindset: doesn’t get defensive if made a mistake or things don’t go as planned.
- Creative, adaptive problem-solving abilities; resourceful
· Excellent people skills
· Collaborative: Be open and willing to share ideas and your own perspective
· Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation slide applications
(Microsoft Office and Google Workspace).
· Experience with MailChimp, Dropbox, Canva, Flickr, and website maintenance preferred or willingness to learn applications in a timely manner.
· Ability to handle multiple tasks, projects, and priorities effectively and professionally.
· Some moderate lifting (up to 25 pounds) may be required on an occasional basis.
Benefits:
- Training provided
- Possibility of partial remote work after 1 year
This is a part-time position, up to 20 hours per week. Our goal is to grow this position to full-time. Evaluation every 6 months. Rate $20/hr.
Possibility of other, current employment opportunities with AbleVoices:
-Program Assistant (direct service during photography club outings and other sessions)
-Teaching Artist (direct service for in-person photography programming)
-Virtual Photography Club Facilitator (direct service)
Preference given to candidates also able to provide direct services.
Please email cover letter, resume, and best phone number to jvogus@cumberlandgroup.net
