Suffolk Art Gallery
118 Bosley Avenue Suffolk, Virginia 23434
Job Description for Education Leader for Program Development
The Education Leader, in consultation with the Executive Director and 2 nd Vice President
for Education, oversees the coordination and administration of all aspects of Suffolk Art
League’s education programming including planning, organizing, staffing, reporting and
controlling program activities.
Education Leader will oversee these and other programs:
Art Education classes and workshops held at the Suffolk Art Gallery
Art Education classes and workshops help in conjunction with Suffolk’s schools
Art Education classes and workshops held at locations in the community
Speaker Series (3 lectures)
Student Scholarship Program
Book donation to Suffolk Public Library System
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
The Education Leader performs a wide range of duties including some or all of the
following:
Plan the Education programs in cooperation with the Executive Director and 2 nd
Vice President for Education
Plan the overall education program and activities in accordance with the mission
and the goals of the organization.
Develop new education initiatives to support the strategic direction of the
organization. This will include virtual programming.
Develop an annual budget and operating plan to support the education programs.
Develop a program evaluation framework to assess the strengths of the education
programs and to identify areas for improvement.
Assist the Executive Director in developing funding proposals for the education
programs to ensure the continuous delivery of these services.
Assist with the develop and coordination of marketing for Education programs
including press releases, social media posts and website updates.
Organize the Education programs
Ensure the Education programs and activities operate within the policies and
procedures of the organization.
Develop and use forms and records to document Education programs and
activities.
Oversee the collection and maintenance of records on the participants of the
Education programs for statistical purposes.
In consultation with the Executive Director, recruit, interview and select well-
qualified Education program presenters.
Ensure that personnel files for the Education programs are properly maintained
and kept confidential.
Establish and implement an evaluation process for all Education program
presenters.
Work with the Executive Director and 2 nd Vice President to engage and manage
volunteers for appropriate program activities.
Ensure that all Education program presenters and volunteers receive an
appropriate orientation to the organization and the programs.
Lead the Education Program
Ensure all staff/volunteers receive orientation and appropriate training.
Supervise Education program presenters and volunteers by providing direction,
input and feedback.
Communicate with participants and other stakeholders to gain community support
for the Education programs and to solicit input to improve the program.
Coordinate the delivery of services among different program activities to increase
effectiveness and efficiency.
Write reports on the Education programs for management and for funders.
Other Duties:
The Education Leader will perform other duties as deemed necessary by the Executive
Director or Board of Directors. This may include but is not limited to
Assisting with fundraising activities.
Assisting with Education related grant documents.
Position requires candidate to be cross-trained with other positions in the
organization to ensure continuity of operations.
Because this position operates as the “face” of education programming for the Suffolk
Art League, professional conduct is required at all times.
Salary:
$15 - $18 per hour/24 hours week commensurate with experience and one/week (24 hr.)
paid vacation after one-year of employment. Time off must be approved by the Executive
Director.
A six (6) month evaluation will be conducted. Continuous employment is based on
competence and results with and through all donors, staff, volunteers and those the
Suffolk Art League serves
Send Resumé to:
suffolkartleague@verizon.net or Suffolk Art League, P.O. Box 1086, Suffolk, VA 23439
by August 11, 2022.
The Education Leader, in consultation with the Executive Director and 2 nd Vice President
for Education, oversees the coordination and administration of all aspects of Suffolk Art
League’s education programming including planning, organizing, staffing, reporting and
controlling program activities.
Education Leader will oversee these and other programs:
Art Education classes and workshops held at the Suffolk Art Gallery
Art Education classes and workshops help in conjunction with Suffolk’s schools
Art Education classes and workshops held at locations in the community
Speaker Series (3 lectures)
Student Scholarship Program
Book donation to Suffolk Public Library System
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
The Education Leader performs a wide range of duties including some or all of the
following:
Plan the Education programs in cooperation with the Executive Director and 2 nd
Vice President for Education
Plan the overall education program and activities in accordance with the mission
and the goals of the organization.
Develop new education initiatives to support the strategic direction of the
organization. This will include virtual programming.
Develop an annual budget and operating plan to support the education programs.
Develop a program evaluation framework to assess the strengths of the education
programs and to identify areas for improvement.
Assist the Executive Director in developing funding proposals for the education
programs to ensure the continuous delivery of these services.
Assist with the develop and coordination of marketing for Education programs
including press releases, social media posts and website updates.
Organize the Education programs
Ensure the Education programs and activities operate within the policies and
procedures of the organization.
Develop and use forms and records to document Education programs and
activities.
Oversee the collection and maintenance of records on the participants of the
Education programs for statistical purposes.
In consultation with the Executive Director, recruit, interview and select well-
qualified Education program presenters.
Ensure that personnel files for the Education programs are properly maintained
and kept confidential.
Establish and implement an evaluation process for all Education program
presenters.
Work with the Executive Director and 2 nd Vice President to engage and manage
volunteers for appropriate program activities.
Ensure that all Education program presenters and volunteers receive an
appropriate orientation to the organization and the programs.
Lead the Education Program
Ensure all staff/volunteers receive orientation and appropriate training.
Supervise Education program presenters and volunteers by providing direction,
input and feedback.
Communicate with participants and other stakeholders to gain community support
for the Education programs and to solicit input to improve the program.
Coordinate the delivery of services among different program activities to increase
effectiveness and efficiency.
Write reports on the Education programs for management and for funders.
Other Duties:
The Education Leader will perform other duties as deemed necessary by the Executive
Director or Board of Directors. This may include but is not limited to
Assisting with fundraising activities.
Assisting with Education related grant documents.
Position requires candidate to be cross-trained with other positions in the
organization to ensure continuity of operations.
Because this position operates as the “face” of education programming for the Suffolk
Art League, professional conduct is required at all times.
Salary:
$15 - $18 per hour/24 hours week commensurate with experience and one/week (24 hr.)
paid vacation after one-year of employment. Time off must be approved by the Executive
Director.
A six (6) month evaluation will be conducted. Continuous employment is based on
competence and results with and through all donors, staff, volunteers and those the
Suffolk Art League serves
Send Resumé to:
suffolkartleague@verizon.net or Suffolk Art League, P.O. Box 1086, Suffolk, VA 23439
by August 11, 2022.
Thank you to our Leadership Circle Annual Fund Donors:
President's CircleMr. & Mrs. James C. Adams
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Gallery's CircleMr. & Mrs. Richard Barry
Jim & Suzanne Baur Charnell Blair Lynn & Hugh Cross Grace T. Leach James T. Parson, Jr. Whitney & Ellen Saunders Chris & Jennie Simms 
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The Suffolk Art League gratefully acknowledges support from the following granting agencies:
Virginia Commission for the Arts, National Endowment for the Arts, Suffolk Fine Arts Commission, Business Consortium for Arts Support, Community Action Coalition of Virginia, Suffolk Foundation, Obici Healthcare Foundation, Birdsong Trust, Pruden Foundation, and Suffolk Rotary Club
Virginia Commission for the Arts, National Endowment for the Arts, Suffolk Fine Arts Commission, Business Consortium for Arts Support, Community Action Coalition of Virginia, Suffolk Foundation, Obici Healthcare Foundation, Birdsong Trust, Pruden Foundation, and Suffolk Rotary Club
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The Suffolk Art League serves as a community oriented fine arts organization dedicated to making
the arts accessible to the Suffolk community and the Hampton Roads region.
We partner with the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in bringing education in the arts to all Virginians.
the arts accessible to the Suffolk community and the Hampton Roads region.
We partner with the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in bringing education in the arts to all Virginians.