(PCC Only) Carolyn Moore Writing Residency Program Coordinator (Part Time - 1 Year Temp)

Job Description:

Under the direction of management, incumbent will work in conjunction with the HARTS Council Carolyn Moore Writing Residency Steering Committee to coordinate residencies, programming, and outreach for the Carolyn Moore House that will engage students through class visits, campus readings, and mentoring student writers. Acts as point of contact and liaison for Carolyn Moore Writing Residency program to ensure overall effectiveness of programming and oversees day-to-day operations.

This is a part time position (0.5 FTE) and is 20 hours per week.
This is a One Year Temporary position.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Coordinates CMWH program development work, in collaboration with the Steering Committee, other PCC entities, and local literary organizations, including but not limited to event coordination, and program curriculum development.

2. Updates and coordinates a visiting writer application and evaluation process that adheres to Charitable Gift Agreement its provisions related to diversity, environmentalism, etc.

3. Coordinates ongoing scheduling and logistical arrangements for all visiting writers and helps facilitate their on-site experience.

4. Organizes readings, class visits, teaching engagements as well as other related events that support curriculum.

5. Facilitates an equitable and inclusive, dynamic program that is deeply integrated into college and student life, has a presence in the local literary community and connections with local educational organizations, and is integrated with other programming at the College, with a focus on equitable student success. Evaluates programming and reports findings to appropriate stakeholders.

6. Plans, schedules, attends, and facilitates meetings with the Steering Committee. Attends HARTS Council meetings and presents updates and plans regarding CMWH program goals. 

7. Engages the broader College community around the residencies and programs to support a variety of College initiatives.

8. Works with PCC Facilities and Maintenance, Administration, Capital Planning, and the Foundation to coordinate house maintenance, acquisitions, improvements, capital expenditures, compliance with regulations, etc.

9. Maintains the Carolyn Moore library and archives located at the Carolyn Moore Writers House and stewards the published work. Acquires resident texts and coordinates with the curator of art on loan in the house.

10. Liaises between residents and property management company, as well as Public Safety, to ensure that emergency maintenance issues are addressed.

11. Works with Communications and Public Relations at PCC to promote and advertise the Carolyn Moore House and the Carolyn Moore Writers Residency Program and related events locally. Creates promotional media including but not limited to announcements, email communications, marketing and outreach.

12. Positions in this classification may perform all or some of the responsibilities above and all positions perform other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Computers and applicable programs and software;
• Adult education best principles and best practices;
• Knowledge of effective marketing techniques.

Skill In:

• Developing strong working relationships;
• Presenting information to small and large groups of diverse backgrounds;
• Identifying and resolving problems;
• Event coordination and programming;
• Program evaluation and continuous program improvement;
• Handling multiple priorities simultaneously.

Ability to:

• Practice strong time management;
• Coordinate multiple projects concurrently and work with minimum guidance and direction;
• Communicate effectively and timely through oral and written media;
• Work effectively with diverse academic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and third-party contractors.
• Applicable Federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations.