CAE is a thriving non-profit community art center in the Bergen Park area of Evergreen, CO. Our small but mighty staff works hard to “keep the arts alive” across our mountain community. Each team member is relied upon to be a leader and champion of their work and is celebrated in their identity. All staff members at CAE are expected to be creative thinkers and independent problem solvers.

Employees are empowered to use their creativity and unique perspective to forge roles that not only improve our organization but also offer in return a sense of satisfaction and fulfillment. Each person working with us has the freedom and responsibility to meaningfully contribute. We feel empowered to be creative and confident to take risks because we support each other. We strive to create a workplace where mutual trust helps employees feel safe to try and succeed together.

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Reports to: Director of Education & Outreach
Start Date: February, 2026
Position Type: Hourly Contractor (with the option to transition to part-time employee after 6 months)
Hours:

• January–May: Approximately 6–8 hours/week
• June–August: Approximately 30 hours/week (during Summer Camp season)
• September–December: Approximately 6–8 hours/week

Compensation: Commensurate with experience ($20-$25/hour)
To Apply: Please email resumé and cover letter to emiko@evergreenarts.org with “Education Coordinator Position” in the subject line.

Position Overview

Center for the Arts Evergreen (CAE) seeks an organized, energetic, and community-minded individual to serve as our Education Coordinator / Summer Camp Coordinator. This unique, hybrid position supports CAE’s mission to bring the arts and community together through creative learning experiences for all ages.

The ideal candidate is a multitasker with excellent communication skills, a passion for arts education, and a talent for creating meaningful community connections. This role combines administrative coordination, hands-on summer camp management, and outreach program support.

Key Responsibilities

1. Summer Camp Coordinator (June–August | ~30 hrs/week)

• Coordinate all aspects of CAE’s Summer Art Camps, held five days per week.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for camp families, instructors, and volunteers.
• Oversee daily camp operations, including setup, student check-in/out, and safety protocols.
• Manage communication with parents and guardians before, during, and after camps.
• Organize supplies and maintain camp inventory.
• Work closely with instructors to ensure curriculum and classroom needs are met.
• Supervise Lunch Studio students as needed
• Supervise and support student aides and volunteers.
• Ensure compliance with CAE’s health, safety, and emergency procedures.
• Note: Camps will not run the week of June 29^th or July 20th.

2. Education Administrator (Year-Round | ~6-8 hrs/week outside of summer season)

• Support the Director of Education & Outreach in educational emails and inquiries.
• Manage student registration, rescheduling, and communication.
• Respond promptly to inquiries via CAE’s education email and phone line.
• Maintain accurate class rosters and communicate updates with instructors.
• Assist with classroom setup, signage, and materials as needed.
• Help with data entry, reporting, and tracking attendance and evaluations.
• Help with hanging educational promotional materials throughout town as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience coordinating programs, camps, or educational events.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work independently.
• Comfortable working with children, adults, and diverse populations.
• Proficient in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Square, Constant Contact, or other CRM systems a plus.
• Creative problem solver with a flexible, positive attitude.
• Passion for the arts and CAE’s mission of community engagement.
• Must be available to work on-site during summer camps (June–August).
• Work conducted Jan-May and Sept-Dec can be done hybrid (primarily offsite with some in-person meetings).

Additional Details

• This position begins in February 2026 as an hourly contractor role, with the potential to transition to a part-time employee after six months.
• Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required for special programs.

Position requires light physical activity, including setup and takedown of classroom materials and event supplies.

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Look over our teaching procedures and fill out our Teaching Application. Submit your completed application with a brief class proposal to the applicable contact person listed below to get the discussion started.

PLEASE DIRECT INQUIRIES TO:

Emiko Martinez – Education Program Manager  |  emiko@evergreenarts.org or leave a message at 847.409.7619

CAE has facilities for ceramics, painting, drawing, and a variety of other media.

Please review the following policies and documents:

• Employment forms must be submitted for each teacher:
  • Application for Teaching Position (currently being updated – check back soon)
  • W9
  • Resume/CV
  • Email completed PDFs to emiko@evergreenarts.org
• Familiarize yourself with our policies & procedures:
  • Teacher Guidelines (Updated 2022) – Please read before submitting a class proposal
• Class Contract must be submitted for each class:
  • This is where you enter all the details of your class for publication
  • Scheduling will be finalized with CAE representative after submission
  • Classes must be scheduled at least 30-45 days in advance of first meeting

Fill Out Adult Class Contract Here

Youth classes include Art Camps and workshops on-site at CAE, and an Art After School program that travels off-site to local elementary and middle schools.

All youth teachers must attend mandatory quarterly Youth Education planning meetings.

Please review the following policies and documents:

• Employment forms must be submitted for each teacher:
  • Application for Teaching Position (Updated 2022)
  • W9
  • Resume/CV
  • Email completed PDFs to emiko@evergreenarts.org
• Additional mandatory requirements for all instructors working with children eighteen years of age and younger:
  • Asset Control (background check)
    • Asset Control Instructions
• Familiarize yourself with our policies & procedures:
  • Teacher Guidelines (Updated 2022) – Please read before submitting a class proposal
  • Colorado Academic Standards for Visual Arts
• Class Contract must be submitted for each class:
  • Summer Art Camp Contract
  • Youth Class at CAE

Fill Out Youth Class Contract Here

We have volunteer and limited paid opportunities for students and/or adults who are interested in being summer art camp teaching assistants. Submit a teaching assistant application to get the conversation started.