Art Studio Assistant

Hours: Part-time
Reports To: Manager of Play Facilitation

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Responsible for optimizing the visitor experience in the art studio and exhibit areas by providing expertise in early childhood education in the arts.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engage early childhood visitors through developmentally appropriate practices to enhance exhibit experiences
• Support and collaborate with Education staff and other departments to support the museum mission
• Set and reset the art studio throughout the day
• Develop and implement processes to ensure visitor access to studio and exhibit art “stations”
• Assist and provide direction to visitors in the use of studio environment
• Educate visitor experience staff in art studio processes as needed
• Conduct sanitization tasks to ensure the cleanliness of the art studio and museum
• Implement museum programming for all visitors
• Attend mandatory bi-monthly training, safety training and other department/museum meetings as requested
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Play Facilitation Manager

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• 1-2 years’ experience working with/teaching young children in fine arts
• Knowledge of art theory and its application
• Proficiency in Outlook, Microsoft suite, utilization of the internet
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to take initiative and provide excellent customer service
• Must be available to work both weekday and weekend hours and provide back up as needed
• Fluency in Spanish preferred
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required (subject to reasonable accommodation for individuals with medical conditions or religious beliefs that prevent getting vaccinated)

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates can submit a resume and cover letter (combine as one attachment) or apply through our website at www.kohlchildrensmuseum.org  For more information about the position or the Museum, please visit our website.

Kohl Children’s Museum is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.