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Marrakech, Inc. Creative Coach in West Haven, Connecticut

Creative Coach

West Haven, CT 06516, USA Req #2037

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

The vision of Marrakech Inc. is that each person we serve will live and work in the community and be accepted by their neighbors, co-workers, family, friends and acquaintances for their individual qualities and contributions.

East Street Arts is looking for creative staff that is flexible, enthusiastic, friendly, and well-organized to provide art-based employment and training opportunities to the artisans with disabilities. The Creative Coach will be responsible for implementing instructional workshops such as chair caning/seat weaving and supporting the artisans in their artistic endeavors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPSONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Help and prepare materials and equipment for artisans.

  • Assist as needed with curriculum.

  • Collaborating with peers and supervisors to enhance the work environment.

  • Support instructional planning.

  • Monitor, observe, and prompt individuals in their workshop projects for the day.

  • Complete assigned workshop projects when not engaged with artisans.

  • Assist with the personal needs of the artisans as needed.

  • Assist in daily activities including daily hygiene functions as needed.

  • Complete required data entry needed for attendance and billing daily.

  • Manage storefront transactions with customers by using the cash register.

  • Operate motor vehicles safely and in accordance with State Law (agency and personal automobiles) while on work related duties. May be required to drive own vehicle for work.

    EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  • Experience with working with persons with disabilities and/or experience with teaching is preferred. Experience in customer service is preferred. Experience or background in art, design, textile weaving, or similar field preferred.

  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel as well as basic Internet and email use.

  • Must be able to learn and use web-based systems for sales, program documentation, time, and attendance, learning management, and other purposes.

  • Must have the ability to navigate and utilize Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or other video conferencing technology as required.

    SCHEDULE

  • M/Tu//F 8a-4p (24 PT)

    Benefits:

  • Paid time off (PTO) and Dedicated Sick Time

  • Paid Holidays

  • New Year’s Day

  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

  • Memorial Day

  • Juneteenth

  • Independence Day

  • Labor Day

  • Thanksgiving

  • Christmas

  • Paid and Unpaid Leave for:

  • Bereavement

  • Jury Duty

  • Disaster Relief Volunteer

  • Family and Non-FMLA Medical Leave

  • Military Leave

  • Employer- Sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance (for full time employees)

  • External Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (for full time employees)

  • 401K and Profit Sharing Plan

  • Educational Benefits, Including:

  • DSP Credentialing through the NADSP

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Tuition discounts at local colleges and universities

  • Access to Various Voluntary Insurances and Benefits

  • Staff Recognition Program

  • Other Financial Benefits, Including but not limited to:

  • Dayforce Wallet (On-Demand Pay)

  • Marrakech’s Homeownership Program

  • Perfect Attendance Bonus Program

  • Recruitment Referral Bonus

  • Other Corporate Discount Programs

    Marrakech is an equal opportunity employer. Marrakech, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status of veteran, national or ethnic origin, or sexual orientation.

Other details

  • Pay Type Hourly

  • Hiring Rate $17.60

  • Required Education High School

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  • West Haven, CT 06516, USA
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