The Programs Coordinator at GoggleWorks Center for the Arts plays a crucial role in supporting the administrative and operational functions of the center’s educational programs. This position is responsible for ensuring smooth communication between students, instructors, and staff, and maintaining organized processes for classes, workshops, and program logistics.

Reports to

The Programs Coordinator reports directly to the Programs Manager.

Schedule

20-25 hours per week. Flexibility within Monday-Friday 8am-5pm timeframe. Work must be conducted on-site at 201 Washington St., Reading, PA 19601.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update class listings, calendars, and rosters, ensuring smooth communication between instructors, students, and staff.
• Coordinate scholarship placements and specialized welcome communications for scholarship recipients and private workshop participants.
• Support the preparation of contracts and schedules for instructors and educational programs.
• Assist with the preparation and distribution of term contracts to instructors under the Programs Manager's supervision.
• Assist with logistics and operations for key programs such as the After School Arts Program, Summer Camps, and Signature Events.
• Support community outreach initiatives to engage Reading residents; develop the relationship between GoggleWorks and the immediate community; and expand GoggleWorks' reach.
• Provide exceptional customer service to students, parents, and visitors, ensuring a welcoming experience.
• Facilitate evaluations for classes and workshops, gathering feedback for continuous program improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish and English is highly desired and rewarded.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Experience in arts administration or education is preferred but not required.
• Experience working with diverse groups of people across various ages and backgrounds.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Highly organized, with excellent time management skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with basic office software (e.g., Google Workspace, WordPress, Adobe, Microsoft Suite).
• Experience with Zapier or automating and streamlining processes is highly desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including attending events on some nights and weekends. Expected to work at all GoggleWorks’ annual signature events: Iron Pour (April), PrintFest (June), Pumpkin Palooza (October), Handcrafted Holiday Market (December).
• Excellent interpersonal skills for interacting with the public, artists, vendors, and other staff members.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Supportive of the mission and values of GoggleWorks.

Benefits

• One free GoggleWorks class per term
• Free admission to GoggleWorks’ movie theater
• Discounts in The New Store and galleries
• Opportunities for growth and professional development

About GoggleWorks Center for the Arts

GoggleWorks’ mission is to transform lives through unique interactions with art. GoggleWorks is a place to develop skills, ask questions, experiment freely, and investigate the human spirit. Through exceptional arts education and engaging community programming, we inspire people to expand the boundaries of art making, personal growth, and appreciation for material culture. GoggleWorks supports aspiring, emerging, and established artists through year-round arts education; including workshops, classes, visiting artists, residencies, summer camps, studio access, and exhibitions. GoggleWorks offers a robust schedule of community programs and special events, mobile programs, and outreach programs.

Our Mission

To transform lives through unique interactions with art.

GoggleWorks Center for the Arts is an equal opportunity employer regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, political affiliation or belief. Employment decisions are made without consideration of these or any other factors that are prohibited by law.

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• What interests you about this position?

Language:

• Spanish fluently (Preferred)

Work Location: In person