Arts + Technology Support - Part Time/Temporary Role

Chicago Public Schools•Chicago, IL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Arts Education (DAE) integrates rigorous arts instruction into the district’s core educational infrastructure to drive student engagement, academic achievement, and postsecondary readiness across every Chicago Public School. The Goal of the DAE is to establish the arts as a universal instructional lever that empowers every CPS student to become a critical thinker, an inventive problem-solver, and a high-performing citizen in a global economy. Every student in Chicago Public Schools will experience innovative, rigorous, and joyful arts learning that cultivates creativity, curiosity, empathy, and confident self expression. Through bold artistic practice and deep personal exploration, students will become critical thinkers, imaginative problem-solvers, and engaged citizens, ready to thrive in a dynamic world. The Art Exhibitions + Technology Support role is responsible for planning and executing the Department of Arts Education showcases and exhibitions. This position is also responsible for maintaining the supplies inventory and managing and trouble shooting all student programs technology. This part-time, hourly position will report to the Program Manager, RE:ALIZE with dotted line to the Student Program Director. Job Summary: This role involves the planning and execution of all public-facing student exhibitions and showcases for the Department of Arts Education. Key responsibilities include developing curatorial strategies, layouts, and exhibition concepts to effectively highlight student work. Work may include the physical management of artworks and digital media assets, leading the safe and organized installation and deinstallation processes, including lighting, mounting, spatial planning, and developing necessary timelines and documentation for smooth execution. The role also requires the management and maintenance of DAE-owned technology and digital media student spaces, which includes equipment inventory, warranty management, troubleshooting technology issues, and providing direct on-site student support during all phases of production, from installations and rehearsals to public openings. This is a part-time, non-exempt position that will be paid for time worked on an hourly basis. This position reports in-person Monday through Friday with evening and weekends availability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum of 2 years of experience in arts, education, technology, exhibition work, gallery operations, or related fields required.
Strong organizational and project-management skills, with the ability to design clear, repeatable systems for tracking artwork, equipment, and exhibition workflows.
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for extended periods during installations
Ability to clearly communicate complex technological concepts in accessible, non-technical language.
Working knowledge of MacOS, iPadOS, Chromebooks, G Suite for Education, and arts/media software such as Adobe Creative Cloud, iMovie, GarageBand, and Soundtrap; familiarity with cameras, microphones, soundboards, and additional creative technology is a plus.
Ability to maintain strong collaborative relationships across departments and with external partners in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Commitment to staying informed about innovations in arts education, digital media, and exhibition practices, and sharing relevant learning with the team.
Access to reliable transportation to travel to various CPS sites
Experience mentoring or collaborating directly with youth in a creative, project-based learning environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with exhibition planning, art handling, installation, or curatorial support strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and execute Department of Arts Education student exhibitions, showcases, and public-facing student presentations, including the development of exhibition concepts, layouts and curatorial strategies that highlight student work.
Direct support of students and staff who utilize technology from the digital media inventory, including resolving technology challenges related to project needs.
Manage, inventory, and maintain DAE-owned devices and equipment, including maintenance, warranty services, and supply inventory and maintain clear systems and documentation enabling consistent and reliable use of DAE technology resources for use by students and staff.
Manage preparation, transport, and organization of artworks and digital media assets for display and lead installation and deinstallation of exhibitions, including artwork/media handling, mounting, signage, lighting support, spatial planning, and safe tool/material usage.
Identify, document, troubleshoot, and resolve technology problems—or escalate to appropriate personnel as needed.
Support purchasing and inventorying of all arts classroom materials
Other duties as assigned