Art by ADEC Leader chez ADEC

ADEC is a non-profit who serves individuals with disabilities in Elkhart and Saint Joseph counties. ADEC's mission is to empower people with disabilities to live fulfilled lives in their communities. 

ADEC has a great opportunity for an artist who wants to use their passion to impact others. The Art by ADEC Leader helps clients in day program express themselves through art that can then be sold at ADEC's Gaining Grounds Coffee Shop. You will provide art sessions with Day Program as well as work with community members and volunteers to provide art activities and opportunities for those we serve. Other responsibilities include managing the Art by ADEC retail space including, but not limited to, inventory of art, creating attractive displays, providing exceptional customer service, and maintaining the art room. The Art Curator is a back-up for the Barista position in the Gaining Grounds Coffee Shop.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide art sessions within the Day program. 
• Work with Day Program locations on initiating and scheduling projects. 
• Work with community members and volunteers to provide art activities and opportunities for those we serve. 
• Provide excellent customer service by greeting customers and assisting with purchases using a positive and approachable manner.
• Rotate works of art in the retail space, identifying and reporting gaps in displays where art need to be replaced.
• Acquire, collect, catalog, and organize works of art.
• Input works of art onto the Art by ADEC website and maintain inventory.
• Assist with the planning and implementation of community and agency events. 
• Comply with health and safety regulations.
• Operate coffee brewer and other related equipment in the Gaining Grounds Coffee Shop.
• Operate cash register and count change accurately.
• Assist the development of Gaining Grounds interns by training interns on Coffee Shop operations and daily tasks.
• Help develop new educational and growth opportunities with the community to expand customer choices and meet customer needs.
• Work with the Social Enterprise Manager to maintain and increase profitability of the art.
• Maintain and follow cleaning and disease prevention policies as set forth by ADEC, under the guidance from The Center for Disease Control and local Health Department, to mitigate the risk of spreading contagious diseases. This includes cleaning and sterilizing of workspace, materials used during active treatment, end of day cleaning and pick up, and good hygiene. PPE will be worn as required and social distancing followed as required.
• Other duties as assigned. This job description is subject to change at any time.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Experience with a variety of art techniques, including canvas painting, sewing, jewelry making and other forms of art. 
• Ability to lead art projects with others in a group setting.  
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous customer service experience preferred.
• Experience in working with people with disabilities preferred. 
• Experience in social media content work preferred. 
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Must be able to work independently and communicate effectively with customers and other ADEC team members.
• Successful completion of all required training both upon hire and annually required per ADEC, CARF and other regulatory agencies. This includes agency training and client specific training.
• Ability to function effectively as a team player and to treat everyone with respect and dignity as specified in ADEC’s Code of Ethics and Mission.
• Ability to represent ADEC in dress, manner, and attitude.
• Willingness to learn safe operating procedures for electric coffee machine and blender.
• No evidence of illegal drug use or abuse. Must pass drug screen.
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record, proof of insurance.
• No evidence of criminal activity involving a dependent population or any violent criminal activity.
• Current ServSafe Certification, or willingness to obtain with ADEC’s assistance upon hire.
• All ADEC employees may need to wear PPE, such as a cloth and/or surgical mask, in order to follow the Center for Disease Control and local Health Department guidelines to prevent the spread of contagious diseases.

ADEC is an equal opportunity employer.