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Artists in Residence Coordinator
Artists in Residence Coordinator
The San Juan Bay Estuary Partnership (Estuario) is seeking a coordinator with experience in arts and culture to support an active Estuario Artists in Residence (AIR) project. The duration of the project is approximately 12 months, and the Artists in Residence Coordinator should be available to start by September 1, 2025.
ABOUT ESTUARIO
The Corporation for the Conservation of the San Juan Bay Estuary is a 501©3 non-profit organization that operates the San Juan Bay Estuary Partnership, or Estuario. The Estuario became part of the National Estuary Program (NEP) in 1994 and is the only tropical and non-continental location within the NEP under Section 320 of the Clean Water Act. The Estuario’s mission is to restore and conserve the waters and associated ecosystems of the San Juan Bay Estuary and its watershed as a sustainable axis of social and economic development. The work is guided by the Estuario Plan, a master restoration plan for the San Juan Bay Estuary officially known as the Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP).
ESTUARIO’S ARTIST IN RESIDENCE INITIATIVE
Originally launched in 2018, Estuario’s Artist-in-Residence program was created to engage communities through artistic expression and civic participation, particularly in the aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
The initiative serves as a powerful tool for reconnecting communities with their natural ecosystems and promoting hands-on environmental awareness. By fostering experiential learning, it contributes directly to conservation efforts and strengthens community involvement in building a more resilient watershed. Through art and community engagement, the initiative will help generate broader public support for essential projects that protect and improve the health of the SJBE.
The selected artist project involves showcasing the process and progress of art creation in the workshops, as well as its impact on the community and beyond. Their intention is to demonstrate the potential of educational, environmental, and economic initiatives in areas with abundant undeveloped talent, the training of youth and adults in artistic activities, and the rescue of endangered landscapes through sustainable development. The artist will hold 10 workshops over 12 months, involving artistic themes such as photography, eco printing, literary workshops, textiles, music, theatre/movement, among others, as well as a final artistic exhibit to showcase the entire project.
The Artist-in-Residence Coordinator contractor will collaborate with Estuario’s key personnel to lead the coordination efforts related to the Artist-in-Residence initiative, and the development of audiovisual and print content, and up to the close-out of the initiative. The selected service provider will facilitate collaboration between artists, the print, audiovisual and digital media content contractor, and the Estuario to ensure timely and goal aligned deliverables.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee all activities related to the Artist-in-Residence initiative, including promotion of the program, activities and events.
- Oversee the audiovisual and digital media content contractor, including their deliverables.
- Document the Artist in Residence initiative, developing progress reports as needed.
- Support communication with partners of the Estuario as needed, such as the US Environmental Protection Agency, etc.
Required Qualifications (Education and Experience):
- Proven experience in arts curation, creative documentation, or other related fields
- Experience coordinating multiple aspects of an arts project, such as art exhibitions at galleries, and other non-traditional venues.
- Proven experience in creative direction and project management.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge and understanding of the Estuario and its mission
- Understanding of water quality and environmental issues that affect communities in the San Juan Bay Estuary
- Disposition for teamwork (curators, assistants and interns)
- Detail and impeccable planning skills
- Excellent computer skills and proficient in excel, word, power point, and social networks, as well as Canvas and Google Forms
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; in both languages, English and Spanish
- Must be a motivated self-starter and team player
- Must be proactive and have project management skills, including multi-tasking abilities
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Flexibility to meet changing project priorities and demands
- Available to work on weekends and evenings
- Provide their own personal computer and transportation
Start Date:
Ideally the candidate will be available to begin September 1st, 2025.
Language Required:
Fully bilingual in English and Spanish.
How to apply:
Interested candidates please submit a cover letter and resume/CV by email no later than August 28, 2025 to [email protected]. The email and cover letter must be directed to Brenda Torres, Executive Director, and must specify in the subject the title of the position, «Artists in Residence Coordinator ».
Sources of funding:
EPA 320 Grant CE99206929-2
The Corporation for the Conservation of the San Juan Bay Estuary is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that operates the San Juan Bay Estuary Partnership. The Corporation for the Conservation of the SJBE provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or genetics. MBE/WBE and other certified minorities and small businesses are encouraged to apply.
