Job Description

Job Location Med Quarter - Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 Position Type Part Time Education Level 4 Year Degree Salary Range $18.50 - $22.00 Hourly

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Make a Difference Every Day — Become an Expressive Arts Specialist at Tanager

Are you looking for a role where you can truly change lives? Imagine being the reason a child smiles again, builds self-confidence, or discovers a new dream. As an Expressive Arts Specialist at Tanager, you won’t just have a job — you’ll have a purpose. Every interaction you have can shape a child’s future, helping them feel seen, supported, and safe. If you believe in the power of human connection, healing, and growth, this is your chance to help a child discover their potential.

About Tanager

Since 1879, we’ve been dedicated to supporting children and families in Linn County and as the first children's human services agency in the county, our mission continues to evolve with the needs of our community. Today, we serve over 4,000 children and teens annually through prevention, treatment, and outreach programs.

We’re more than a non-profit — we’re a community of caregivers working together to Inspire, Empower, and Heal.

Expressive Arts Specialist

As an Expressive Arts Specialist, you’ll be part of our Prevention Team, delivering services that are:

• Client, Family and Community centered
• Collaborative
• Professional and compassionate

In this role, you will be providing expressive arts services to youth and families in the community and in an outpatient setting. The Expressive Arts Specialist will develop, implement and coordinate a prevention oriented expressive arts program that includes a variety of opportunities for youth and families to explore in the realm of visual arts, drama arts, movement, music, language arts, etc.

Please note that this is a part time position, Monday - Friday 2:00pm - 6:00pm with flexibility.

Why Choose Tanager?

We care for the people who care for our kids. Full-time employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• Financial Security: Retirement plan, employer-paid life, short & long-term disability
• Wellbeing Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Work-Life Balance: 10 paid holidays, Compassionate Leave, generous PTO policy
• Growth Support: Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for advancement
• Convenient Pay: Weekly payroll
• And most of all — the chance to inspire hope and make a lasting impact.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Relevant Bachelor's degree in an expressive arts medium or a social work/like degree with expressive arts credentials/training
• Previous expressive arts experience, involving visual art, movement, music, sound, drama, crafts, drawing, painting, sculpture and mixed media
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work

Required Special

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Driver License and meet the driving requirement of the Agency

Tanager is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.