Lead Art Program Coordinator

Minneapolis, MN
Full Time
Open Circle of Heritage Park
Entry Level

New Year, New Career at Cassia! Ready for a fresh start? Join a team that values you and helps you grow. Open Circle Adult Day, part of Cassia, is hiring a Lead Art Program Coordinator to join our team in Minneapolis, MN! This unique role is based at Open Circle of Heritage Park and supports programming across our five Open Circle Adult Day Services locations in Minneapolis, Hopkins, Apple Valley, Buffalo, and Princeton, with bi-monthly travel to each site. This position offers excellent work–life balance with no nights, weekends, or holidays.

As a Lead Art Program Coordinator at Open Circle of Heritage Park, you will plan, coordinate, and oversee engaging art and wellness programs that enrich the lives of our residents. You will also be traveling bi-monthly to our 5 other locations. This role works closely with Center leadership to ensure creative, meaningful, and well-executed programming across all centers. The ideal candidate is creative, organized, collaborative, and passionate about working with older adults.

Position Type: Full-Time, benefit eligible position. Bi-monthly travel required to each location.  

Starting Wage: $24 / hour 

Shift Available:
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Location:  1015 4th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55404 

Lead Art Program Coordinator Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for coordinating the monthly activity calendar with Lead Program Coordinators, to ensure creative arts are included on the activity plans.
  • Assist Program Coordinators with creation of art programming.
  • Responsible to submit appropriate check requests to Center Directors for program activities. assisting with scheduling transportation for community outings.
  • Responsible for assigning staff (including Program Coordinators and Personal Care
  • Coordinators) to coordinate art programs
  • Plans, Implements, and reviews planned art programs to all 5 centers on a rotating bi-monthly schedule
  • Plans, Implements and reviews planned activities of all areas of wellness.
  • Assumes responsibility in making sure scheduled programs are appropriately carried out as planned.
  • Assists the Center Director/Director of Therapeutic Programing with creating partnerships with vendors for other program-related services and entertainment.
Lead Art Program Coordinator Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in art required!
  • Able to maintain confidential information regarding members personal and medical information.
  • Able to maintain open communication with participants, families, physicians, and Cassia staff.
  • Able to work as a team member.
  • Able to use related software programs.
  • Successful experience with working with older adults and/or working with persons living with dementia preferred.
  • Is aware of safety issues and strives to perform all duties in a safe manner.
  • Dependable, responsible and professional.
  • Must be able to travel bi-monthly to each location.
Cassia Benefits:
  • Competitive Pay with experience-based raises
  • Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness (site-specific)
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & 403(b)/401(k) with Employer Match
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance) for Full-Time Employees
  • Employee Assistance Program with free confidential counseling/coaching for self and family members 
  • Pet Insurance

About Us:

Open Circle of Heritage is a vibrant adult day program where friendships flourish and members engage in a wide range of meaningful, enriching activities. We are honored to be part of the first public housing community in the country to offer housing and services to older adults with low incomes. Open Circle of Heritage Park is part of the Cora McCorvey Health and Wellness Center, developed by the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority (MPHA). 

Cassia is a nonprofit, mission-driven senior care organization with over 200 years of experience. As a Cassia community, we are dedicated to fostering fullness of life for older adults by providing compassionate, high-quality care. Our Service Standards of Respect, Excellence, Integrity, Stewardship, Compassion, Collaboration, Unity, and Innovation are the bedrock of all that we do. We value inclusivity, collaboration, and professional growth, ensuring our employees feel supported in their careers. To learn more, visit our website:  https://theseniorhousingsearch.com/property/heritage-commons-at-ponds-edge/

Join us and become part of a nonprofit organization that truly makes a difference!

Cassia is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action & veteran friendly employer.

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