A Family, School, or General Case Manager coordinates the delivery of a range of social and health services to individuals and families. Assess client needs and work with agencies and institutions ensure clients get the help they need. Monitor client and work with other service providers as necessary to address client needs. Provide limited counseling to client and their family.
Berkshire Pulse P.O. Box 37, 420 Park. St.
Housatonic, MA 01236
Date Posted:
August 26, 2026
Region:
Western Massachusetts Category:
Artistic/Programming Type:
Full-Time
Community and School Programs Coordinator Description:
Position Title:
Community and School Programs CoordinatorClassification:
Full-time, Salaried EmployeePulse Job Level:
2 (Intermediate)s to:
Artistic DirectorSupervises:
Programs Assistant;
Teaching ArtistsStarting Annual Salary:
$45,000 - $50,000;mensurate with education and experience
Employee Benefits:
? New full-time employees receive 12 paid federal and state holidays, and are eligible to earn 10 vacation and 6 sick/personal days per year per Pulse's Paid Time Off Policy? Monthly health/dental insurance reimbursement of $350-$650 for the employee's single- or family-plan, respectively
Additional Pulse Employee Benefits:
? Free classes for the employee? Discounted tuition for employee's immediate family? Free/Discounted studio rentals as outlined in the Pulse Faculty Handbook Position
Description:
The Community and School Program Coordinator ("CSP Coordinator") works with the Artistic Director to coordinate and oversee allmunity classes, workshops, partnerships, special programs, and residencies at Pulse's studios in Housatonic, in schools throughout Berkshire County, and at partneranizations throughout the region. They are a key member of the program team,prised of the Founder/Artistic Director, Youth Performing Arts Program Coordinator, and supported by a full-time Programs Assistant. The CSP Coordinator collaborates with the program team and teaching artists on program and curriculum planning, goals, assessments,munications, and partnership opportunities. The CSP Coordinator understands Berkshire Pulse's mission, core values, and principles, and how best to integrate this into Pulse's school andmunity programming both on- and off-site, working with the Artistic Director and programs team in building relationships with dance, arts, education, andmunity serviceanizations throughout the region. The CSP Coordinator maintains both established and emerging programs at Berkshire Pulse, working with the AD and Community Program teaching artists to adapt offerings to meetmunity needs. Keymunity programs include the Afterschool Dance classes at the Boys & Girls Club in Pittsfield during the school year, and a year-round partnership with Extra Special Teas providing one weekly adaptive dance class at the Pulse's studios. Major school programs include Dance for the Special Child, held twice weekly in several schools during the school year, various Pittsfield Public Schools residencies, and an annual residency with the NYC-based step dancepany, Soul Steps. Additional long-standing programs include a bi-annual Intro to Dance for PE at Nessacus Middle School in Dalton, Dance for Theater at Farmington River and Lee High Schools, and FunkBox Breaking for at least one school per year in partnership with Funk Box Studio and 21st Century Community Learning Centers (Pittsfield). Every year, Pulse offers programs with up to 10 schools and at least 5munity partners. Visit theBerkshire Pulse for more information about Pulse's Community Programs, School Programs, and the Teen and Adult Community Class Program.
Schedule:
The CSP Coordinator works at Pulse's studios in Housatonic, off-site at area school andmunity partner locations, and remotely/from home, as needed. The regular schedule allows for one working day/week from home, plus onsite and offsite hours associated with program meetings, observations, and faculty andmunity partner associations. Additionally, as a member of Pulse's core administrative staff, they will support Pulse's on- and off-site public performances and special events throughout the year, which generally occur on nights and weekends. As a key member of the Berkshire Pulse program team, the Community and School Program Coordinator is curious and engaged, collegial, ethical, and flexible, and finds interest in exploring new systems and approaches tomunication andanization. They are a self-starter and collaborator who will build a day-to-day system ofmunications through awareness of theanization's daily classes, special programs, andmunity initiatives. They support and engage in collaborative relationships, possess excellent written and verbalmunication skills, and have an enthusiastic and passionate interest in dance and performing arts education, in the spirit ofmunity.
Responsibilities:
? Coordinates on-site classes and workshops for the Teen and Adult Community Class Program.? Coordinates on-site artist residencies and performances.? Coordinates and maintains all off-site Community and School programs and partnerships.? Stays informed on local education system developments and policies; participates in sector-wideconversations and professional development opportunities? Assists with grant materials such as program proposals and descriptions.? Facilitates conversations with on-site Community program teaching artists for program planningand development (always in person when possible)? Oversees the maintenance of information regarding School and Community programs, aswell as the Berkshire Pulse school andmunity Google calendars? Oversees all pertinentmunications with staff related tomunity programs? Drafts and maintains program budgets; negotiates faculty salaries? Maintains programmatic documentation and reporting of programs for grants and the Board of
Berkshire Pulse - Community and School Programs Coordinator Position Description Directors.? Works with the Programs Assistant to collect feedback, evaluations, and data.? Coordinates the Boys & Girls Club of the Berkshires' Afterschool Dance classes in Pittsfield.? Functions as amunity liaison, facilitating and attending meetings with partneringanizations as needed for program development? Supervises and mentors the Programs Assistant, providing training, feedback, and support.? Collaborate to integrate weekly and monthly tasks into their workflow.? Hold weekly check-ins to review progress and responsibilities.
Qualifications:
? 2+ years of professional work experience; program coordination, advocacy, ormunity outreach work preferred.? Personal, educational, or professional experience in dance, theater, music, or arts education? Stronganizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.? Excellent written and verbalmunication skills.? Proficiency in Google Workspace (Gmail, Docs, Calendar, Sheets).? Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, including youth students, parents, professional artists,munity leaders, schooleducators/administrators, and the general public.? Personal and/or professional experiences advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, which demonstrate amitment to the values of anti-racism andanti-oppression, and to making arts education and engagement accessible to all.? Must have access to reliable transportation to/from Pulse's studios and off-site locations.? Highly desirable, but not required:? Budgeting and grant writing/management experience? Knowledge of the unique needs of special and marginalized populations, including people with physical or developmental disabilities/delays, immigrantmunities, families with housing or food insecurity, etc.? Basic written or oral proficiency in Spanish?
Physical Requirements:
Pulse is an ADApliant, equal-opportunity employer. Reasonable amodations will be offered to meet physical requirements, as needed.? This position requires working on aputer toplete many tasks and projects. Computer work may entail longer periods of time . . .¦ Looking at aputer screen¦ Remaining in a stationary seated or standing position (some adjustable height desks are available, as needed)¦ Performing fine motor skills to type and use a keypad/mouse¦ Verballymunicating with colleagues and constituents during video meetings? Speaking on the phone or over video calls
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? Occasionally support studio maintenance projects alongside other staff; may involve moving boxes/supplies weighing up to 40-50 pounds across the studios/office? Work in a busy, often noisy environment
Application Instructions:
Please email a cover letter, 1-2 page resume, and contact information for 3 professional references to jobsberkshirepulse. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No phone calls, please.
