Project [BLANK] seeks a dynamic, community-driven teaching artist to serve as Outreach Coordinator. This individual will lead and expand our educational outreach and public programming initiatives, with a focus on children, youth, and teens in underserved San Diego neighborhoods. The Outreach Coordinator will work with Project [BLANK] staff and volunteers to design, facilitate, and evaluate quarterly workshops that reflect our mission of accessibility, inclusion, and support for underrepresented communities through the arts.

Job Title: Outreach Coordinator (Part-Time)
Organization: Project [BLANK]
Location: San Diego, CA (primary focus on City Heights and Barrio Logan)
Start Date: September 2025
Compensation: $1,000/month for a minimum of 15 months
Time Commitment: 5-10 hours per week, generally flexible scheduling with occasional evening and weekend events required


To be considered, please submit a resume and cover letter to Brendan Nguyen at brendan@projectblanksd.org by July 31, 2025.

Key Responsibilities

Program Development, Implementation, & Management

  • Design, coordinate, and facilitate quarterly community outreach workshops

  • Develop outreach programming in conjunction with season performances

  • Collaborate with Project [BLANK] staff and artists to shape relevant programming

  • Envision and support the long-term growth of outreach strategies for the 2025–2026 season and beyond

Partnership Building

  • Establish and maintain relationships with local schools, community centers, and nonprofit organizations

  • Coordinate with venue partners such as City Heights Recreation Center, Bread & Salt, and others

Community Engagement

  • Ensure programming is inclusive, culturally responsive, and accessible to immigrant and refugee communities

  • Create welcoming environments that foster creativity, civic participation, and self-expression

  • Adapt programming to accommodate a variety of learning styles and abilities

Logistics & Administration

  • Manage scheduling, workshop supplies, and communication with participants, partners, and volunteers

  • Coordinate registration, transportation (if applicable), and workshop setup

  • Maintain alignment with project budgets and timelines

  • Work closely with Project [BLANK] staff and volunteers to support the smooth execution of workshops and outreach events

Evaluation & Reporting

  • Collaborate with Project [BLANK] staff to track participation and engagement metrics

  • Lead evaluations through surveys, informal feedback, and reflection tools

  • Summarize findings and report outcomes to internal leadership

qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred

  • Experience in arts education, community engagement, or youth programming

  • Established artistic practice (sound-based or interdisciplinary) strongly preferred

  • Strong organizational, communication, and facilitation skills

  • Familiarity with San Diego’s diverse neighborhoods, especially City Heights and Barrio Logan

  • Spanish/English bilingual preferred

  • Must be available for occasional evening and weekend workshops and events

  • Part-time, W-2 employee

  • $1,000/month stipend

  • Contracted for five quarters of programming over 15 months

  • Option to renew based on funding availability and program needs

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