Teaching Artist/ Direct Support Professional (DSP) - 2 Part Time Openings

Beyond Support Network•Buffalo, NY

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Teaching Artist/Direct Support Professional works collaboratively with Starlight artists to support their artistic, technical, personal, and community engagement goals through inclusive arts programming and individualized support. The role contributes to facilitating artmaking activities, fostering creative skill development, supporting wellness and community participation, and maintaining an artist-centered studio environment. Responsibilities may also include activity planning, workshop facilitation, community engagement, and support for program operations and documentation. Specific positions may include additional responsibilities based on the artistic medium or program focus, such as specialized arts instruction, community engagement activities, workshop facilitation, and increased coordination responsibilities within designated program areas. There are two part-time openings: one is scheduled for three days per week (22.5 hours), Monday, Thursday, and Friday, 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; the other is scheduled for two days per week (15 hours), Thursday and Friday, 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.). The position is in a museum setting.

Requirements

Associate degree in Fine Arts or equivalent.
Proficiency with computers and common software related to the artistic medium, including electronic records, email, word processing, photo editing, and social media tools.
Valid New York State driver's license in good standing.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching art.
Experience as an exhibiting artist.
Bachelor of Fine Arts.
Three years of experience in arts, education, and/or human services, with experience exhibiting art.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Starlight artists to support their artistic, technical, personal, and community engagement goals.
Facilitate artmaking activities and foster creative skill development.
Support wellness and community participation.
Maintain an artist-centered studio environment.
Plan activities and facilitate workshops, as applicable.
Support community engagement and program operations.
Complete program documentation.
Provide specialized arts instruction or increased coordination within designated program areas, as applicable.