Education Assistant

Job Title:

Education Assistant Department:

Education and Public Programs Reports to:

Curator of Education and Public Programs Employment Status:

Regular/part- time 20-25 hours a week; $18/ hour

POSITION SUMMARY

The Education Assistant will oversee the daily operations of CAM's tour program and youth and family programs. This position will work with the Curator of Education and Public Programs to maintain healthy and growing relationships with schools and community groups and growing tour revenue. The Education Assistant will also plan and execute bi-monthly Mary's Art Explorers programs and monthly Kids@CAM family Saturday events, as well as work closely with the Education Department to assist with other community events and education programs.

INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Actively contribute to a positive organizational culture based on mutual respect, a spirit of collegiality, cooperation, and openness to many perspectives. Participate in a culture of ongoing learning, collaboration, innovation, creativity, and community engagement. Support the CAM's mission, values, vision, and core commitment to the visitor experience, community engagement, and institutional relevancy for the future. Contribute to and support CAM's strategic plan, annual priorities, and institutional initiatives.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan and implement bi-monthly Art Explorers programming and monthly Kids@CAM Saturday events, as well as assisting with Community Days and other education events or outreach Schedules all tours, including school tours, paid tours, public tours, grant funded tours, Connections tours, etc. Leads regular tours Answers all incoming calls about tours Calls schools, after school groups, community groups, senior living facilities, etc. about potential tours Support Curator of Education and Public Programs in maintaining effective long-term relationships with area schools, partner organizations, and other relevant education stakeholders. Assist with professional development events including Closing the Gap and Educator Nights and with other duties as needed. Responsive to frequently shifting priorities and adaptive to change

Qualifications:

Able to connect with children of all ages from Pre-k through high school. Must be responsible, reliable, and able to arrive for morning shifts punctually. Computer literate, knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel, and comfortable with database management software. Comfortable speaking in public. Must be a good communicator. Understanding of K-12 curriculum helpful but not required Spanish, ASL, or other language proficiency a plus, but not required.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount

Work Location:

In person