Reports to: Executive Director
Status: Part-time (30 hours/week)
About the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod
The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod’s mission is to support and strengthen a vibrant and diverse arts and cultural sector for everyone in our region. Our Arts Access Program removes financial and logistical barriers so that every child has the opportunity to experience the arts. Each year, we impact more than 5,000 Cape youth through bus stipends, scholarships, and grants that turn cultural opportunities into meaningful experiences.
Position Overview
The Arts Access Program Coordinator will lead the continued growth of this impactful initiative. This person will oversee bus stipends, youth scholarships, and access-focused grants, while also building partnerships with schools, community organizations, and cultural institutions. The Coordinator will also support the development and management of a new program curriculum as part of the Arts Foundation’s commitment to expanding access and engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Community Engagement & Partnerships
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with schools, teachers, and youth-serving agencies.
- Conduct outreach to cultural organizations and artists with aligned goals.
- Represent the Arts Foundation at community events, school fairs, and partner meetings.
Program Management
- Administer bus stipends and scholarship applications.
- Track and respond to applications, inquiries, and awards.
- Coordinate access-focused grants to organizations expanding cultural opportunities.
- Support the rollout and management of a developing program curriculum.
Storytelling & Communications
- Capture and share stories of impact with the development and communications teams.
- Promote program updates and success stories through newsletters, social media, and partner updates.
Tracking & Evaluation
- Maintain systems to track applicants, partners, and demographic data.
- Audit program impact and contribute to long-term strategy development.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in arts administration, education, nonprofit management, or equivalent experience.
- 2+ years of experience in program coordination, education, arts access, or nonprofit work.
- Experience recruiting, training, or engaging volunteers strongly preferred.
- Strong organizational skills with excellent follow-through.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; skilled in storytelling.
- Experience working across sectors (education, social services, arts) preferred.
- Proficiency with digital tools (such as Google Workspace, databases; Submittable experience a plus).
- Creative, adaptable, and mission-driven, with the ability to work independently.
Details
- Part-time, 30 hours/week at $35/hour
- This position requires reliable transportation to and from events across Cape Cod. Applicants must be able to travel to community sites, schools, and cultural organizations as part of the role.
- This is not a remote role; the position is based on Cape Cod with time spent in the office and traveling to community sites.
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter through Submittable. Thank you.
Questions: ASnow@artsfoundation.org
Welcome to AFCC Access. This form is the first step in connecting a child in your life to quality arts programming here on Cape Cod. Your child or mentee must be associated with one our community partners: YMCA Achievers; Big Brothers, Big Sisters; Greater Hyannis Supporting Our Youth Task Force; Cape Cod Child Development; Grandparents Raising Grandchildren on Cape Cod; and Cape Cod Children’s Place.
Please note:
The AFCC works with community partners who have systems in place for assessing financial need and will give preference to partners with mentor programs or committed leadership to create a successful match between student and cultural organization.
The cultural organization providing the programming will be paid directly, not through the student, his or her family, or any community partner. Funding may be available for additional expenses related to class and will be coordinated through the cultural organization.
You will hear back from the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod in a timely fashion, within 5-10 days or sooner. Please don't hesitate to reach out with questions to Julie Wake at jwake@artsfoundation.org
School Bus Funding from the AFCC Access Fund
AFCC School Bus funds will provide grants up to $800.00 to help schools with the transportation costs of student cultural field trips. The field trips must be in the arts, sciences, or humanities. Examples: art and science museums; historic sites; and music, theater, and dance performances.
Eligibility
- Any Barnstable County school (public, charter, parochial, or independent) serving grades K-12 can apply.
- The field trips must be focused in the arts, but trips that combine science or humanities with the arts will also be considered.
- Types of field trips that DO NOT qualify for funding are trips to sporting events, amusement parks, or other similar outings.
FAQS
When is the application deadline?
There is no deadline, but applications must be in at least 30 days prior to the trip. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Grants will be awarded until funds run out. Our goal is to spread the funding equitably among all Cape schools that apply.
Can an independent or faith-based school apply?
Yes, all Barnstable County schools serving grades K-12 are eligible to apply.
Someone else in my school already received a grant for this school year. Can I apply too?
Yes, the AFCC may award more than one bus grant to the same school and/or teacher. However, the AFCC reserves the right to approve or deny application in order to distribute the funding equitably so all schools may benefit.
What types of trips do no qualify for funding?
Types of trips that DO NOT qualify for funding are trips to sporting events, amusement parks, and outdoor activities such as class beach trips. Field trips to performances put on by students are not eligible, as the goal of the program is to provide students with a professional cultural experience. The trip must meet the mission of providing access to arts and culture for all students.
Can we get a grant to travel to a destination outside of Massachusetts?
Yes.
What is the maximum amount of money we can ask for?
$800
We want to go on more than one field trip in this school year. Can we apply for another grant?
Yes, however you should also research funding through Mass Cultural Council as well as your local cultural council for funding for additional field trips.
How will we know that the AFCC has received our application?
Once you have successfully submitted your online application, a confirmation email will be sent.
How will we know if our application was approved or not?
Within three weeks of submitting your application, you will receive an email from the AFCC telling you whether or not your application has been approved. Be sure your email account is set to allow messages from jwake@artsfoundation.org. All funding decisions are final.
How do we get the money?
A check will be made out to the school and will include the teacher and department along with a note stating that funds are restricted for the specific field trip. The check will go out USPS. Applicant contact will be notified check has been sent. It is up to the applicant to follow through on receipt of funding.
Who arranges for the bus and pays the bus company?
You or your school are responsible for making all bus arrangements and payments. The AFCC is not liable for school bus arrangements or contractual services made between the bus company and school/teacher.