Art Education Assistant

Position Title: Education Assistant

Status: Part-time, Non-Exempt, Hourly, Average of 16 Hours per/Week

Reports To: Curator of Education

Direct Reports: None

Wage: $16/hour

General Summary of Position:

Assist Curator of Education with all aspects of educational programs at the Racine Art Museum and RAM’s Wustum Museum. Duties include the conception, planning, preparation, and organization of all education programs including studio classes, tours, family programs, community art events, RAM on the Road, SPARK!, and more. Primary workspace is at Wustum Museum, 2519 Northwestern Avenue in Racine. Some evening and weekend hours are required.

Principal Job Functions:

· Assist Curator of Education and Education Department with conception, planning, preparation, and organization of all education programs including Art studio classes, tours, family programs, community art events, RAM on the Road, and SPARK!

· Primary Education staff responsible for family outreach programs including Downtown Outreach, Drop in for Art, Mommy and Me, and school programs.

· Works with Education team to develop and plan family/outreach hands-on art experiences that are relevant to current museum exhibitions, collection, and the Association’s mission.

o Plans and preps materials.

o Basic set up and clean-up of museum program spaces.

o Communicates project ideas to Curator of Education, marketing, and front desk staff.

o Records program attendance and communicates other data to Curator of Education.

· Helps with general Museum duties and assists Wustum reception desk staff as needed. General museum duties include guest and community relations, processing class registrations, processing class fees, and answering phones.

· Works special events, receptions, weekend duty, etc. at both museums.

· Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

· Must be current on all museum exhibitions, programs, and events.

· Must have knowledge of a variety of studio art making techniques and terms.

· Demonstrated knowledge of museum education policies and procedures.

· Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to multi-task and proactively follow through on projects.

· Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with different constituencies, both verbally and in writing.

· Command of Microsoft Office Suite and solid computer skills required.

· Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed.

· Required to participate in new docent training and basic training for working with people with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and memory loss.

· Must have valid driver’s license.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Communications, Art, or a related field. Two-three years’ experience working as an artist, art teacher, art educator, or facilitating youth programs, preferred.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.