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Studio Coordinator

Teton County School District · Driggs, ID, USA ·

Job type:
Full Time

Position Type:
Support Staff/Communication Coordinator

Date Posted:
6/9/2026

Location:
Teton High School

Date Available:
07/01/2026
POSITION OVERVIEW

The Studio Coordinator serves as a vital bridge between the school and the broader community, supporting an innovative, studio-based learning model that connects students to real-world experiences. This is a newly created position designed to amplify what teachers can accomplish in the classroom by handling the logistics, outreach, and relationship-building that innovative instruction requires.

Working at the intersection of education and community, the Studio Coordinator helps teachers focus on teaching - while the coordinator handles the connections, coordination, and behind-the-scenes work that bring learning to life.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Community Outreach & Partnership Development
Build and maintain a living Community Asset Inventory - a database of local businesses, organizations, professionals, and institutions available to support student learning
Proactively identify and cultivate community partners aligned with studio class themes and teacher needs
Serve as the school's primary point of contact for community partners, volunteers, and guest contributors
Represent the school at community events, meetings, and networking opportunities
Guest Speaker & Resource Coordination

Coordinate all aspects of guest speaker arrangements, including outreach, scheduling, communication, logistics, and follow-up
Source and secure community resources, materials, and expertise to support studio projects and classroom needs
Manage speaker and partner communications professionally, ensuring a positive experience for all community contributors
Teacher & Instructional Support

Meet regularly with studio teachers to understand upcoming curriculum needs and anticipate resource requirements
Research and recommend community connections that complement instructional goals across departments
Assist in identifying grant opportunities, donations, and external funding sources to support studio programming
Support teachers during the planning phase of new studio classes by connecting vision to community capacity
Logistics & Administration

Manage scheduling, confirmations, and preparatory communications for all community-facing events and visits
Maintain organized records of partnerships, contacts, events, and resource inventory
Coordinate any agreements, permission documentation, or background check processes required for community volunteers
Prepare periodic reports for building administration on partnership activity and program impact
QUALIFICATIONS

Required

High school diploma or equivalent; some college coursework preferred
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively across diverse community settings
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and relationships simultaneously
Proficiency with standard office technology and communication tools (email, calendar, word processing, spreadsheets)
Self-motivated, flexible, and able to work independently with minimal supervision
Genuine enthusiasm for innovation in education and connecting young people to real-world learning
Preferred

Experience in community organizing, event coordination, nonprofit work, business development, or public relations
Existing network of community, business, or civic connections in the local area
Experience working in or alongside K-12 education
Familiarity with project-based, experiential, or studio-style learning models
Bilingual or multilingual skills a plus

Pay $1,000/per month