What are the responsibilities and job description for the Studio Assistant / Community Arts Center position at Cleveland Museum of Art Job Openings?
The Studio assistant will have the opportunity to assist in several areas of Community Arts: Community Arts Center, Studio Go mobile art van, and Community Arts signature programs and events. Based at the Cleveland Museum of Arts Community Arts Center, this studio assistant position will support all community arts studio-based programming. Programs include Studio Go, our mobile arts studio; open studios, workshops, and school programs at the Community Arts Center; signature events such as Parade the Circle and Chalk Festival. This role supports the museum’s strategic priorities of engaging audiences of all ages in collection-based arts experiences.
Must be able to work evenings and weekends.
Hourly wage: $15.00 / working 20 hours per week
Requirements and Key Competencies
Must have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Experience with studio art, art education, and working with the public, including school-aged children preferred. University students enrolled in studio, art history, or art education programs are encouraged to apply.
Ability to communicate effectively and work successfully with others in a team environment.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Must be able to work Friday evenings, Saturday and Sunday, and weekday times as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Facilitate program activities by engaging, encouraging, and providing clear instructional support and personalized feedback for participating children, families and adults.
- Understand each community arts program and its connections with the Community Arts Center and CMA’s collection.
- Assist with preparation, set up and cleanup for all studio programs at Community Arts Center, for Studio Go and other outreach events, and for community arts signature programs.
- Communicate and interact with visitors in a friendly, respectful manner.
- Anticipate needs as they arise, taking initiative.
- Maintain and organize studio and activity spaces, storage areas, supplies and resources.
- Tally the number of participants to help track program reach.
- Engage participants in satisfaction surveys during classes as assigned and when appropriate.
- Other duties as assigned.
Part-time Benefits include:
- Partner level membership to CMA
- Free, unlimited admission to select Cleveland Museum of Art ticketed exhibitions (two adult member tickets per visit, subject to availability)
- 50% off admission to select ticketed exhibitions for members' guests
- Free admission to select ticketed exhibitions for unlimited children, 17 and younger, when accompanied by a member
- Priority registration and discounts for museum art classes for adults and children
- 20% discount in the museum store
- 10% discount in the museum restaurant and café
- Annual subscription to Cleveland Art members magazine
- Free Garage Parking
- Your employment relationship with the museum qualifies you for free or discounted admissions to other cultural institutions such as the Natural History Museum, Botanical Gardens, The Cleveland Zoo, etc.
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