Resident Artist

Title:

Resident Artist

Job Type:

Regular

Company:

Health Research, Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division

Department:

Development

Time Type:

Part time

Weekly Hours:

20

FTE:

0.5

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Summary:

The Resident Artist designs and facilitates engaging visual art experiences for patients and caregivers across inpatient, outpatient, and small group settings. This role plays an integral part in enhancing quality of life through creative expression in a healthcare environment.
As a member of the Creative Arts Team, a studio-based arts-in-healthcare program funded by the Roswell Park Alliance Foundation Quality of Life Program, the Resident Artist collaborates with multidisciplinary staff to deliver meaningful, patient-centered programming.


Key Responsibilities:


Develop and lead visual art activities tailored to diverse patient and caregiver populations
Facilitate individual and group art sessions in clinical and non-clinical settings
Adapt programming to meet varying physical, emotional, and cognitive needs
Foster a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive creative environment
Collaborate with healthcare staff and fellow Creative Arts Team members


Hourly range is $26.94 to $34.23

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience


1. Bachelor's degree in fine arts, visual art, studio art, music or other appropriate field; or
2. Associate's degree in fine arts, visual art, studio art, music or other appropriate field and the equivalent of two (2) years of full-time experience as a studio artist or related experience.


NOTE:
Degrees must be conferred by an accredited school, college, or university, or by an institution recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and/or Health Research Incorporated as adhering to acceptable educational standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Studio art background or degree in Fine Art (BFA or MFA). Please include a portfolio, website, or writeups, if applicable
• Demonstrated experience leading arts activities in a group setting (for example: workshops, demonstrations, “paint nights”)
• Experience in a clinical healthcare, customer service, or art education environment
• Proficiency with Adobe software, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy-related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual’s relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Qualified Individuals with Disabilities/Qualified Protected Veterans

Reasonable Accommodation Request

RPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Our Core Values

RPCIC and HRI are committed to providing an environment where patients, families, employees and community are treated with courtesy and respect. We support an inclusive environment that nurtures the talents, skills and abilities of each individual to embody and reflect our core values: Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Commitment, Compassion and Respect.

Grant Funding

This is a grant-funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables is required.

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Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division participates in the E-Verify program.