{"id":7714,"date":"2026-04-27T16:03:23","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T23:03:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/advis104\/?p=7714"},"modified":"2026-04-27T16:03:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T23:03:23","slug":"seattle-arts-lectures-hiring-arts-education-associate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/advis104\/2026\/04\/27\/seattle-arts-lectures-hiring-arts-education-associate\/","title":{"rendered":"Seattle Arts & Lectures – Hiring Arts Education Associate"},"content":{"rendered":"

Title<\/strong>: Arts Education Associate
\nReports to<\/strong>: Arts Education Program Manager
\nJob Type<\/strong>: Full time, non-exempt
\nSalary range<\/strong>: $60,000 to $62,000<\/p>\n

Mission<\/strong>:
\nSeattle Arts & Lectures (SAL) cultivates transformative experiences through story and language with readers and writers of all generations.<\/p>\n

We invite you to join our fun, book-loving team of 16 to fulfill the mission of SAL as our Arts Education Associate. SAL offers thoughtfully curated experiences through programs that are intergenerational in nature, bolstering both emerging and established literary artists, and inviting change and new perspectives in our audience. We believe these activities are essential to continuously and courageously revitalize equity, justice, and belonging. Our work both internally and externally is guided by our core values: joy, equity, curiosity, community, and accessibility.<\/p>\n

Organizational Overview:<\/strong>
\nSAL champions the literary arts by engaging and inspiring readers and writers of all generations in the greater Puget Sound region. Through public literary events, arts education programs, and community partnerships, SAL brings people together around the power of words and ideas. Since launching our first season in 1988, we have brought leading writers and thinkers to Seattle while investing deeply in the region\u2019s literary community. Through our Public Programs and Arts Education Programs, we connect readers, writers, youth, families, and educators with the power of storytelling. Each year, over 33,000 audience members and 6,000 students participate in programs designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and connection.<\/p>\n

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Access:<\/strong>
\nAll staff actively participate in SAL\u2019s ongoing efforts to become an anti-racist organization and embody an organizational culture that supports and reinforces our inclusion, diversity, equity & access goals. SAL\u2019s Equity Accountability Reports are available on the SAL website under \u201cAbout.\u201d This commitment and understanding should be demonstrated throughout the performance of the Arts Education Associate responsibilities and staff activities.<\/p>\n

Position Overview:<\/strong>
\nThe Arts Education Associate is a vital member of our Arts Education team. They provide hands-on support to key constituents and are essential in maintaining internal documents and databases that allow for the smooth operation of all arts education programs. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, highly organized, computer savvy, joyful human who can confidently work independently as well as in collaboration with others. The Arts Education Associate will report to the Arts Education Program Manager and is a part of a four-person department.<\/p>\n

Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Program Support \u2013 Schools, Educators, Youth and Families (35%)
\n\u2022 Regularly communicate with schools and educators about opportunities for attending public programs events.
\n\u2022 Regularly communicate with youth and families about public reading opportunities, inclusive of opening SAL\u2019s public programs events (and work with the Box Office to coordinate complimentary tickets).
\n\u2022 Coordinate with the Box Office on complimentary tickets.
\n\u2022 Coordinate WITS liaisons to support student readers at public programs events.
\n\u2022 Maintain accurate and timely records related to school contracts, planning meetings, program evaluation, and contract fulfillment.
\n\u2022 Distribute, collect, and digitally update student and teacher surveys and permission slips.
\n\u2022 Update SAL\u2019s internal database with all relevant arts education information.
\n\u2022 Support the production of Professional Development for Educators workshops, including but not limited to outreach efforts, workshop attendance, note-taking and distribution, and communication with OSPI (WA Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction).
\n\u2022 Coordinate the production of the WITS Year-End Reading broadsides.
\n\u2022 Lead the collection, filing, and organization of student work throughout the year.
\n\u2022 Lead the coordination of all photographic documentation of arts education programming, inclusive of hiring photographers, organizing and filing photographs, and ensuring photograph permissions.
\n\u2022 Assist in the planning and production of the WITS Year-End Readings and the WITS anthology, inclusive of communication with youth, families, and teachers.<\/p>\n

Program Support \u2013 WITS Writers, Community Partners, and Arts Education Team (35%)
\n\u2022 Regularly communicate with WITS Writers about opportunities for attending SAL public events, survey reminders, student work submissions, and timesheet submissions.
\n\u2022 Build and maintain accurate records of WITS Writers contracts, residency schedules, syllabi, aggregated and summarized student and teacher feedback, supplies budget, professional development balance, missed gig pay, and other related materials.
\n\u2022 Manage all aspects of Lit Care (our WITS program at Seattle Children\u2019s Hospital), inclusive of leading planning meetings and coordinating the annual, travelling Words of Courage exhibition.
\n\u2022 Assist in the creation and production of internal WITS program materials (surveys, writer handbook, etc.).
\n\u2022 Regularly digitize and update staff observation notes.
\n\u2022 Attend and assist at WITS Writer meetings, retreats, and quarterly readings throughout the year (setting up, preparing materials, securing refreshments, taking and distributing notes, and other needs as required).
\n\u2022 Work with our Finance and Administration team to provide the Director of Arts Education with monthly budget YTD statements.
\n\u2022 Check the WITS email account daily and distribute inquiries to the appropriate staff member.<\/p>\n

Website Maintenance and Marketing (20%)
\n\u2022 Gather and submit monthly programmatic content to our Marketing team for the SAL newsletter and social media channels.
\n\u2022 Work with an external graphic designer and printer to create programmatic collateral.
\n\u2022 Ensure that all arts education related content is up to date on SAL\u2019s website.<\/p>\n

Other (10%)
\n\u2022 Attend and contribute to internal department meetings; note take and distribute\/file appropriately.
\n\u2022 Attend and contribute to internal organizational meetings.
\n\u2022 Secure external venues and programmatic supplies, as needed.
\n\u2022 Additional arts education administrative support as needed.
\n\u2022 Support SAL\u2019s public programs and fundraising efforts by attending annual fundraisers, select public programs events, and cultivation opportunities as necessary.<\/p>\n

Diverse Workforce Statement:
\nSAL values a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture in all areas of our work and culture. SAL is an equal opportunity employer. We recognize that opportunities in the arts have historically excluded and continue to disproportionately exclude Black and Indigenous people, people of color, people from working class backgrounds, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ people. We strongly encourage individuals with these identities to apply. Strong candidates will bring a diverse set of skills, characteristics, and experiences, both professional and lived. SAL focuses on a holistic view of potential candidates and understanding that no single candidate will offer every desired skill and characteristic. The following offers an aspirational view of the ideal candidate profile, and we encourage applications from candidates with a wide range of experiences and backgrounds.<\/p>\n

Minimum Qualifications:
\n\u2022 2-3 years of non-profit, arts administration, and\/or education experience<\/p>\n

Desired Qualifications:
\n\u2022 Deep, actualized commitment to equity, inclusion, and anti-racism.
\n\u2022 Strong attention to detail and project management skills.
\n\u2022 Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills.
\n\u2022 Flexibility and curiosity.
\n\u2022 Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines and tasks.
\n\u2022 Ability to work independently and as a member of a dynamic, creative, highly collaborative team in an open-office environment.
\n\u2022 Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
\n\u2022 Experience with InDesign, Canva, Patron Manager, and Mac OS a plus.
\n\u2022 Experience working with Puget Sound arts nonprofits and public-school communities a plus.<\/p>\n

Additional Considerations:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Evening\/weekend hours required (typically 2-3 times per month).
\n\u2022 This is an on-location position in Seattle. We are, unfortunately, not able to provide relocation assistance for this position.<\/p>\n

Benefits Overview:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Generous paid time off, including 20 vacation days\/year starting your second year (15 days in year one), as well as wellness time, 3 personal days, and holidays.
\n\u2022 100% of medical, vision, and dental insurance. Long-term disability, and group life insurance is also covered, including an Employee Assistance Program.
\n\u2022 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% gross salary contribution funded by SAL and an optional employee pre-tax distribution available.
\n\u2022 Flex time as appropriate.
\n\u2022 Hybrid\/remote schedule: During a three-month orientation\/probation period, you will be required to be in the office for 3-4 days a week. After that period, SAL currently expects staff to work in-office at least 2 days per week, schedule permitting.
\n\u2022 Support and budget for professional development and growth.<\/p>\n

Application Instructions:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Send a resume and cover letter that tells us why this position is a good fit.
\n\u2022 Submit applications electronically in one PDF document to salhr@lectures.org. The email subject line should be \u201cArts Education Associate.\u201d
\n\u2022 Open until filled. For best consideration, please submit no later than May 4, 2026.
\n\u2022 Please Note: Resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.<\/p>\n

Hiring Process and Timeline:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 We will begin scheduling phone interviews in the week of May 11th followed by in person interviews the week of May 18th. Finalists will be invited to a third round of interviews and will be paid a stipend of $250.
\n\u2022 Ideally, the selected candidate will begin in July 2026.
\n\u2022 Contact Information for inquiries related to this position (email preferred):
\nHendri Wa,
\nAdministrative Associate
\nsalhr@lectures.org
\n(206)621-2230 ext. 26<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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