Public Programs Assistant-On Call

Huntington Public Library • San Marino, CA

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About The Position

The Public Programs Assistant works under the direction of the Associate Director of Public and Community Engagement as part of a team of educators sharing The Huntington’s programming with multigenerational audiences. Throughout the year, the assistant supports public programs on weekends and evenings as needed. During the summer, the assistant supports The Huntington’s three-week Explorers Camp, including class logistics, classroom setup and breakdown, registration and check-in, and related administrative duties. Camp hours are 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., approximately 30 hours per week, with additional time for staff training and camp breakdown. The role calls for a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible approach and experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, geographic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Requirements

• Excellent oral communication, customer service, and organizational skills.
• Ability to be flexible.
• Highly organized and attentive to detail while remaining flexible.
• A background working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, geographic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, using a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible approach.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in gardens, art, literature, and history.
• Interest in hands-on learning with children of a range of ages and abilities.
• Experience working with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Prepare program supplies, set up and break down programs, and organize supplies afterward.
• Check in participants for classes and workshops.
• Facilitate in-person activities at drop-in programs.
• Help with daily Explorers Camp setup and check-in.
• Participate in daily evaluation of campers’ needs and classroom and teacher supply needs.
• Restock classroom materials daily and assist with daily cleanup.
• Communicate with the Security team and other Huntington departments as needed.
• Support teachers in classroom instruction.
• Accompany students and teachers to galleries and gardens.
• Assist with administrative duties related to the camp and club program.
• May assist with supervising volunteers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 403(b) retirement plan and matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer match.
• Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and holidays.
• Staff discounts at The Huntington Store and restaurants.
• Free admission to various museums and cultural institutions.
• Free monthly passes for family and friends to visit the grounds.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed