On Call Studio Programs Assistant
About The Position
The Studio Programs Assistant supports and facilitates drop-in art-making opportunities that inspire multigenerational audiences to explore creative experimentation, to spark generative looking and thinking about art, education, landscape and music, and to help visitors make their own connections to art found in the Museum’s collection and special exhibitions. This position includes helping manage communication with and meet with visiting artists, welcoming and helping visiting artists and overseeing general maintenance of the Studio, set ups, and inventory, and supporting an inclusive visitor experience. The Studio Programs Assistant collaborates with local teaching artists and members of the programs team on planning and implementing a range of dynamic, drop-in art-making activities for Saturday Open Studios and other programs. The Studio Programs Assistant will work with visiting artists and/or Education Department staff on an already established project that aligns their projects with the institutional strategic plan, audience development goals, as well as the Education and Public Programs vision. Please note that the Studio Programs Assistant might also assist with the Access Studio program. The Access Studio serves members of the disability community and will require candidates with sensitivity to varying levels of ability. This part-time position requires working Saturdays and select Thursday evenings.
Requirements
- Graduate with an Associate’s degree, or a current candidate for an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree.
- Must demonstrate an interest in Studio Art or Art Education, or related field or commensurate experience.
- At least one year’s experience creating hands-on studio art projects and leading art-making activities with diverse audiences, including adults and children.
- Have a general understanding of art-making materials and studio practice.
- Experience working with the public, guest artists, and community organizations.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, a sense of humor, and ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent computer skills including Google Workspace.
- Commitment to advancing the ISGM’s strategic initiatives.
- Ability to work required shifts on Saturdays and on the evenings of First Free Thursdays.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States.
- Satisfactory background check.
Nice To Haves
- Past experience facilitating educational programs for a range of accessibility levels.
- Interest in connections between historic and contemporary art.
- Experience with inquiry-based pedagogies.
- Bilingual language skills desired; Spanish, Chinese, Haitian Creole, Cape Verdean Creole, or Portuguese a plus.
- Museum and/or non-profit experience.
Responsibilities
- Supports and facilitates engaging hands-on art-making projects for visitors of all ages for Saturday Open Studios and select Free First Thursdays programming.
- Works with a diverse range of local teaching artists with robust creative practices, who are invited to develop and lead hands-on art-making projects in the Museum’s Education Studio for visitors.
- Assists and communicates with Polly Thayer Starr Visiting Studio Artist.
- Along with other Education staff, helps maintain Studio space, keeping it organized and accessible.
- Regularly communicates with the Studio and Community Programs Assistant Manager for supply requests.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
