ARTS COORDINATOR

POSITION SUMMARY

The Arts Coordinator advances whole-person wellbeing at ClarkLindsey through creative expression, connection, and purpose. As part of the Community Life team, this position stewards a campus-wide arts ecosystem that supports arts experiences that are meaningful, inclusive, aspirational, and aligned with ClarkLindsey’s wellness philosophy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Programming Design & Coordination (Primary)

• Design and maintain a year-round arts calendar that is aligned with ClarkLindsey’s Art Studio vision, wellness principles, and resident goals.

• Operationalize a rotating quarterly Artist in Residence model.

• Establish a structured monthly flow of opportunities, including Resident Spotlights, visiting artist classes, open studio time, and reflection sessions.

• Ensure experiences are process-based, accessible, and failure-friendly to foster creative confidence and belonging.

2. Resident Experience & Studio Culture

• Cultivate a studio atmosphere that feels emotionally safe, welcoming, and empowering.

• Foster intergenerational and community-facing experiences that reinforce residents’ legacy goals.

3. Artist in Residence Partnership

• Serve as the primary administrative and relational partner to Artists in Residence, including coordinating scheduling, space use, procuring materials, and resident communication.

• Facilitate collaboration and obtain feedback between artists and resident committees.

4. Community & Campus Partnerships

• Build collaborative relationships with University of Illinois, Parkland College, and local arts organizations.

• Coordinate guest classes, exhibitions, and cross-campus events.

5. Storytelling, Evaluation & Sustainability

• Capture resident and artist stories for philanthropy and marketing use.

• Prepare resident communication highlighting Arts programing and major initiatives.

• Track participation and satisfaction metrics.

6. Wellbeing Across the Continuum of Care

• Extend creative engagement into all care settings, adapting experiences for varied cognitive and physical abilities.

• Identify opportunities to partner with Lindsey Life Adult Day Program.

• Support legacy and keepsake creation for hospice or palliative residents, for example, creating memory books, recorded messages to family, or simple artistic expressions of meaning.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Training in, or experience in, any of the arts.

· Experience in management, arts programming, arts education, creative facilitation, or community engagement.

• Strong organizational and communication skills. Able to effectively work with a wide variety of interested stakeholders.

• Comfort in senior living environments, where residents have mixed physical and cognitive abilities.

• Passion for creative aging and wellbeing.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Outlined in internal job documentation; available upon request.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Salary range: $20 - $25 per hour, based on experience.

ClarkLindsey offers optional enrollment and/or access to the following benefits to full time and part time employees:

o Health Insurance

o Dental Insurance

o Vision Insurance

o Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Account

o Various AFLAC policies

o Long Term Disability (full-time)

o Life Insurance

o Educational Reimbursement

o Paid Time Off Accrual which includes time off for vacation, personal, sick leave, and holidays

o Sick Leave for longer-term illness

o Bereavement Leave

The following optional enrollment and/or access to the following benefits is available to all employees:

· Mandated Paid Time Off Accrual

· Complementary Meals while Working

· Employee Assistance Program

· On-Site Fitness Center

· Uniform Purchase Assistance

· Enrollment in Lifelock and AAA