Summer Art Assistant

City Of Roswell•Roswell, GA

9d•$12 - $15

About The Position

Provide direct supervision and management of visual arts camps; working closely with Instructors and the Creative Arts Supervisor in organizing and communicating with parents. May substitute teach for brief intervals as necessary. This position serves as a customer service and staff support role, assisting instructors with classroom setup and takedown, scheduled activities, and program delivery throughout the camp session. This will include encouraging and helping children with their art projects, assisting with group projects, supervising children, and performing first aid as necessary. This role requires the ability to exercise independent judgment, discretion, and initiative, as well as a high level of tact, professionalism, and courtesy in frequent interactions with children, parents, staff, and the general public.

Requirements

No work experience is required for this entry-level position. Experience or education is preferred, which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
This job requires a high degree of human relations skills. Ability to motivate and lead participants in the field of Art.
Comfortable with working closely with youth aged 5-16.
Ability to read, review, prioritize, and analyze schedules and other documents.
Ability to operate, maneuver, and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
Ability to attend preplanning and pre-camp meetings.
Ability to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles to resolve problems.
Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in situations when needed.
Ability to learn, comprehend, and apply all city or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.
Be creative and collaborative and work well as a member of a team.

Nice To Haves

Driver License preferred

Responsibilities

Greets and provides high-level customer service to visitors, directs visitors to appropriate locations, records/relays messages, and responds to requests for service/assistance.
Performs customer service functions in person; provides detailed information or assistance regarding Visual Art Center services, activities, or other issues; and refers complaints/problems to appropriate personnel.
Can uphold camp safety protocols and security awareness to ensure the well-being and safety of children in our camps.
Assists in the setup of needed materials, equipment, and other items for programs/activities.
Works closely with art instructor to ensure the camp runs smoothly and all children are supported with activities.
Develops, completes, understands and interprets various schedules, calendars, attendance records, incident/accident reports, and other documents.
Communicates with and between the Supervisor, instructors, staff, and participants with regard to the programs and students.
Monitors inventory of supplies; ensures availability of adequate materials to conduct work activities.
Photographs camp activities and submit weekly photos to the Supervisor.
Performs other related duties as required.