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Creative Arts Specialist

Job Details

Level

Entry

Job Location

Bronx - Bronx, NY

Position Type

Part Time

Education Level

High School

Salary Range

$21.00 - $22.56 Hourly

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

Job Shift

Day

Description

• Create. Inspire. Empower. Become IAHD’s Next Art Specialist!

Are you an artist driven by purpose? Do you believe in the power of creativity to build bridges, foster inclusion, and empower individuals of all abilities? The Institutes of Applied Human Dynamics (IAHD) is looking for a passionate and imaginativeArt Specialistto join our Adult Day Services team—where your artistry will make a lasting impact.

At IAHD, we believe that self-expression is a human right. Through our arts-based programs, we empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to share their stories, build community, and realize their full creative potential. If you’re ready to bring your skills and heart to a role that blends creativity, teaching, and advocacy, we’d love to meet you.

• About the Role

TheCreative Arts Specialist supports all aspects of arts programming within the Adult Day Services department. This role includes hands-on arts instruction at IAHD’s Day Habilitation program sites (Bronx and Tarrytown) as well as supporting the Dynamic Arts Gallery. Responsibilities include coordinating gallery exhibits and events, managing online sales and exhibitions, and participating in community-based arts programming across the NY Metro area.

• What You’ll Do

+ Develops arts programming in conjunction with the Creative Arts Coordinator, Day Habilitation Program Administrators, and the Director of Adult Day Services

+ Facilitates art-making group sessions for individuals receiving services in IAHD Day Habilitation programs

+ Opens and operates the Dynamic Arts Gallery, to include welcoming visitors, maintaining display of retail items and artwork, and completing sales of merchandise

+ Assists to organize and facilitate gallery events and workshops

+ Assists to install artwork for exhibit at the art gallery and other community venues

+ Contributes to content and maintenance of the Dynamic Arts Gallery social media accounts

• What You Bring

+ Understanding of intellectual/developmental disabilities and a person-centered approach to supporting individuals with I/DD

+ Experience in using various art mediums and the ability to share knowledge with others

+ Experience in social media

+ Strong communication skills

+ Experience in retail preferred

+ Driver’s license preferred

• Why Work at IAHD?

+ 💸Competitive Salarybased on experience

+ ❤️Comprehensive Health Benefits(Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)

+ Family Plan: $60 bi-weekly | Single Plan: $30 bi-weekly

+ 💼Agency-paid Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability

+ 💡 Optional Aflac Benefits: Critical Illness, Accident, Dental & more

+ 📈403(b) Retirement Planwith Financial Planning Resources

+ 🏖️Generous Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Personal Days & Holidays

+ 🖼️ Opportunities toexhibit and sell your own artworkas well as art by the individuals we support

+ 🚇Pre-tax Commuter Benefits

+ 🎓 Employer qualifies forPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

+ 🎨 A platform to share your artistic voice and support community inclusion

• Locations:Bronx & Tarrytown, NY🕘Schedule: Part-Time, Non Exempt | Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM | Occasional evenings/weekends

• Ready to Make Art That Matters?

Apply today with your resume and a cover letter. Join a creative movement where inclusion is innovation—and every person’s voice matters.

IAHD is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.