Cedars of Marin (------------) provides day programs and residential opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities. Cedars first opened its doors in 1919, and for more than a century our person-centered programs and services have supported tens of hundreds of clients in living creative, productive, joyous and healthy lives.

At the Cedars Fine Art Studio, artists use their creativity to develop as professional/working artists in a life-affirming environment in which individual skills are recognized and personal accomplishments are celebrated. Cedars artists receive guidance and mentoring from professional artists in the fields of fine art, expressive art, music, and jewelry making. Their finished products are then curated for Artist Within, the Cedars art gallery in downtown San Anselmo. 

A Cedars Fine Arts Instructor must have excellent organizational and planning skills and the ability to coordinate competing interests. This work is fun, creative, fulfilling and challenging! Compassion, patience, effective communication, and creative problem-solving are required.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Identify the unique strengths and preferences of each artist and help them develop the skills to create gallery ready portfolios.
• Co-develop artistic goals with the individual artists.
• Teach small classes on a daily basis in any of these areas: sculpture, fine art (drawing, painting), bookmaking, fabric arts, wearable art, and upcycling art.
• Prepare artists’ work for four yearly shows at the Artist Within gallery.
   

Job Requirements:

• A college degree in Art or commensurate experience as a producing artist.
• The ability to work well as a group leader and as part of a team of leaders.
• The flexibility to handle varied assignments and a willingness to pitch-in when needed.
• An upbeat, positive attitude and good sense of humor are appreciated.
• A candidate with sewing experience will be strongly considered.
• Teaching experience is a plus.

The rate of pay for this position is $21/hour. The job is part time, 2-3 days/week.To apply, please email your resume and cover letter and put “FAS Art Instructor” in the subject line.



Diversity Statement: The Cedars of Marin does not discriminate on the basis of disability status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its federally assisted programs and activities. The person named below has been designated to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements contained in the Department of Housing and Urban Development's regulations implementing Section 504 (24 CFR, part 8, dated 6/2/88). Katherine Coco P.O. Box 947, Ross, CA 94957, ---------, ext. 356, TTY ---------.