Programs Assistant

University of New Mexico • Albuquerque, NM

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Programs Assistant will work in close collaboration with Core Harwood Staff to assist a roster of public programs and offerings related to Arts Education, Engagement, Opportunity and Outreach. Harwood Art Center’s Programs Assistant embodies the philosophy, mission and values of Harwood and our parent organization, Escuela del Sol Montessori, and believes in our work as deeply as the other extraordinary members of our core staff. Together the Harwood Core Staff steward and create opportunities grounded in arts, engagement, community, citizenship, education and professional development. For 55 years, Escuela del Sol Montessori has nurtured creativity, independence and academic excellence in pre-K through elementary aged children. Escuela’s Harwood Art Center expands the school’s philosophy to serve a broad audience of youth and adults with a variety of programs, including art workshops, artist studios, galleries and exhibitions, and community outreach projects, as well as apprenticeship, teaching and professional development opportunities. Escuela and Harwood are dedicated to building a love of lifelong learning, creative expression and positive impact on our community and our world.

Requirements

• Willingness to learn about Escuela del Sol Montessori - Harwood Art Center; our mission, philosophy and goals; Montessori educational philosophy;
• Willingness to serve as an ambassador and steward for our organization;
• Strong written, verbal and organizational skills;
• High integrity and attention to detail;
• Interest and passion for arts, culture, and community organizing.
• Familiarity with Apple computers, Microsoft Office, Google Suite;
• Openness to learn online platforms like Wufoo, Square Up, and Paperless Post and online registration programs such as Sawyer and Eventbrite;
• Capacity to follow instructions carefully, carry out projects independently, and manage time efficiently, as well as to collaborate with and nurture others;
• Ability to interact and communicate with all of the members of our community in a friendly, courteous and articulate manner;
• Commitment to arts, engagement, community, citizenship, education and professional development in New Mexico;
• Belief that agency, safety, and expression are universal rights and that diversity, equity, inclusion, representation, and access are essential.
• A current driver’s license or identification is required.
• MUST have a Work-Study Award.

Responsibilities

• Supports Harwood’s Gallery Program by assisting with gallery hours, inventory, online listings, sales and gallery upkeep.
• Leads Harwood’s Artist Trading Card Program by maintaining and ordering supplies, communicating with participating artists, assembling and shipping blank packets, organizing and maintaining digital databases and physical packets, and assisting with the card swap and mailing of finished artworks.
• Supports teaching artists, guides, and speakers for our youth and/or adult arts education and outreach programs; manages, orders, and organizes supplies related to these programs.
• Supports Harwood's membership program by maintaining databases and assembling and mailing membership packets.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed