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Form of workDepartment: Mary Baker Eddy LibrarY
SUMMARY
The Educational Programs Assistant is responsible for logistical and communications support for The Mary Baker Eddy Library's youth and family programs. This temporary position focuses primarily on development and execution of the Library's signature One World program for summer 2024, which takes place on Tuesdays over the course of four weeks in July and August. Planning for One World begins in earnest six months prior to the program. Each of the four events features a different country, with interactive presentations by performer-educators, workshops, arts and crafts activities, community art projects, storytelling, and book giveaways. The program primarily uses outdoor spaces, with some indoor activities as well. One World highlights the positive contributions and spiritual values underlying the featured cultures, and shows how they connect to Mary Baker Eddy's vision for, and embrace of, the world. Development of these activities involves coordination between the Library, cultural organizations in the Boston area, and other departments at The Mother Church headquarters in Boston. These include, but are not limited to, The Christian Science Monitor news organization, Broadcast and Media Services (B&MPS), the Promotion and Design Service Group (P&DSG), Christian Science Plaza facilities (REPO), the Office of the General Counsel (OGC), and Plaza Activities (PA).
The Mary Baker Eddy Library is a trusted and authoritative resource on Mary Baker Eddy and the history of the Christian Science movement, providing public access to original materials and educational experiences about Eddy, the ideas she advanced, her writings, and the institutions she founded and their healing mission.
RESPONSIBILITIES
As a point of contact with collaborating cultural organizations:
As a point of contact with collaborating Mother Church service departments:
STAFF MANAGEMENT AND JOB CONTACTS
Reporting Relationships
Supervisor: Manager of Programs and Scholarly Engagement
Supervises: N/A
Regular Contacts
MBEL Communications and Programs Specialist; MBEL Senior Manager, Programs and Communications; MBEL Head of Educational Programs; MBEL Staff. Collaborates closely with PA;, P&DSG; OGC; REPO, and B&MPS.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree and/or relevant experience in event planning and management. Background in working in the arts and/or education a plus.
Knowledge/Skills
Strong communication and organizational skills. Ability to prioritize and multitask essential. Excellent computer skills.
Technology Skills
Familiarity with learning and using software programs and applications such as Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Dropbox, Keynote, and PowerPoint.
Work Environment
Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
Christian Science Information
Mother Church membership is required. The ideal candidate values Mary Baker Eddy's life and work, and recognizes the Library's role in furthering the mission of her church.
PLEASE NOTE:
Background check required given potential for direct contact with children.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
SUMMARY
The Educational Programs Assistant is responsible for logistical and communications support for The Mary Baker Eddy Library's youth and family programs. This temporary position focuses primarily on development and execution of the Library's signature One World program for summer 2024, which takes place on Tuesdays over the course of four weeks in July and August. Planning for One World begins in earnest six months prior to the program. Each of the four events features a different country, with interactive presentations by performer-educators, workshops, arts and crafts activities, community art projects, storytelling, and book giveaways. The program primarily uses outdoor spaces, with some indoor activities as well. One World highlights the positive contributions and spiritual values underlying the featured cultures, and shows how they connect to Mary Baker Eddy's vision for, and embrace of, the world. Development of these activities involves coordination between the Library, cultural organizations in the Boston area, and other departments at The Mother Church headquarters in Boston. These include, but are not limited to, The Christian Science Monitor news organization, Broadcast and Media Services (B&MPS), the Promotion and Design Service Group (P&DSG), Christian Science Plaza facilities (REPO), the Office of the General Counsel (OGC), and Plaza Activities (PA).
The Mary Baker Eddy Library is a trusted and authoritative resource on Mary Baker Eddy and the history of the Christian Science movement, providing public access to original materials and educational experiences about Eddy, the ideas she advanced, her writings, and the institutions she founded and their healing mission.
RESPONSIBILITIES
As a point of contact with collaborating cultural organizations:
- Researches potential cultural performers, educators, and artists (for example, a previous One World program on Mexico, featured the Veronica Robles Cultural Center).
- Maintains communication with educational and creative collaborators.
- Schedules and coordinates meeting agendas.
- Books performers
- Coordinates the execution of contracts.
As a point of contact with collaborating Mother Church service departments:
- Contributes to the development of signage, graphics, promotional materials, and other content with P&DSG.
- Assists with customizing contracts for educational and arts vendors with OGC.
- Coordinates with PA for advanced event registration, check-in, and program .
- Plans logistics for set-up with (REPO).
- Collaborates with B&MPS around producing audio and visual media and providing amplification and other sound engineering for presenters.
STAFF MANAGEMENT AND JOB CONTACTS
Reporting Relationships
Supervisor: Manager of Programs and Scholarly Engagement
Supervises: N/A
Regular Contacts
MBEL Communications and Programs Specialist; MBEL Senior Manager, Programs and Communications; MBEL Head of Educational Programs; MBEL Staff. Collaborates closely with PA;, P&DSG; OGC; REPO, and B&MPS.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree and/or relevant experience in event planning and management. Background in working in the arts and/or education a plus.
Knowledge/Skills
Strong communication and organizational skills. Ability to prioritize and multitask essential. Excellent computer skills.
Technology Skills
Familiarity with learning and using software programs and applications such as Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Dropbox, Keynote, and PowerPoint.
Work Environment
Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
Christian Science Information
Mother Church membership is required. The ideal candidate values Mary Baker Eddy's life and work, and recognizes the Library's role in furthering the mission of her church.
PLEASE NOTE:
Background check required given potential for direct contact with children.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
