What are the responsibilities and job description for the Art Assistant position at The Moorings Park Institute Incorporated?
Moorings Park is seeking an Art Assistant to join our team! The Art Assistant works closely with the Art Project Manager and partners with our vibrant Activities and Campus Life teams. The Art Assistant will help design, prepare, and lead engaging art experiences for our senior community. From planning innovative projects to bringing them to life in the studio, this position plays a key role in delivering meaningful, enriching, and uplifting creative programs.
Your Contributions
- Develops, designs, and prepares weekly art projects
- Assists participants with their art projects
- Gives guidance with material usage and procedures
- Helps the Art Project Manager set up and prepare for classes
- Fills in for Art Project Managers absences
- Maintains Inventory and organization of art materials and art studio
- Tracks class attendance
- Must be knowledgeable in a variety of artistic media and subject matter including painting, drawing, pastels, ceramics, mixed media, sculpture, printmaking, and art history
Moorings Park Communities, a renowned Life Plan organization that includes three unique campuses located in Naples, Florida. We offer Simply the Best workplaces through a culture of compassionate care for both our residents and our partners.
Simply the Best® Benefits for our partners include:
- FREE health and dental insurance
- FREE Telemedicine for medical and behavioral health
- Vision insurance, company paid life insurance and short-term disability
- Generous PTO program
- HSA with employer contribution
- Retirement plan with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Wellness program with free access to on-site gym
- Corporate discounts
- Employee assistance program
- Caring executive leadership
Job Requirements
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in the English language required.
- Bachelor’s degree in art and qualifying experience
- Experience and expertise working in arts and crafts required
- Experience working with the senior population in a related field preferred
- A current Florida driver’s license, clean driving record, proof of insurance and reliable transportation are required
- Comfortable working with seniors in all levels of care from independent living through assisted living and memory care.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
Our community is committed to promoting compassionate and collaborative care, and we are looking for someone who can embody these values and help us maintain a positive team environment. If you are passionate about promoting creativity and helping seniors to enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle, we would love to hear from you.