Studio Assistant (Part-time) Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless - 3.4 Albuquerque, NM Job Details Part-time $18.63 - $18.97 an hour 8 hours ago Benefits AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Loan forgiveness Life insurance Qualifications Customer training High school diploma or GED Driver's License Working with individuals with mental health conditions Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders Specialization in creative arts instruction Full Job Description Since 1985, Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless (AHCH) has dedicated its mission exclusively to providing services to people experiencing homelessness. AHCH provides a distinctive continuum of integrated care through outreach and site-based services to address the health-related causes and consequences of homelessness. Our vision is to live in a world that is just and without homelessness. We believe that homelessness is an issue that can be solved through access to quality health care, adequate and affordable housing, and a living wage. We are looking for a Part-time (20 hours per week) Studio Assistant to work in our ArtStreet program. The Studio Assistant assists in day-to-day maintenance and operation of the AHCH open art studio and community based ArtStreet related projects, including installation of client art exhibitions and sales of participant art at off-campus locations. This position also maintains cleanliness of the art studio, conducts outreach about AHCH programs and services to the community, serves as a welcoming presence to all people on the AHCH campus and outreach, and conducts appropriate training on the use of ArtStreet supplies/equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Engage with clients and other participants in ArtStreet program through art and art making Build rapport with clients and proactively communicate behavioral expectations for a safe, healthy studio and campus environment Clean studio and conduct appropriate trainings on use of ArtStreet supplies/equipment Maintain a welcoming presence to all persons on the AHCH campus and on outreach Conduct outreach about AHCH programs/services to community and potential clients Sell participant art at markets and shows Receive and document donations from community members Make client referrals to other AHCH resources Maintain database and reporting requirements in conjunction with ArtStreet Coordinator Perform other duties as assigned Must comply with all AHCH policies and procedures

Minimum Qualifications:

Ability to work with diverse groups of people including those with severe mental illness and/or substance use disorder Excellent verbal and written communication skills Must have good organizational skills Comfort with working in variable work locations Experience with and familiarity of supplies used in art making Experience with instructing others on techniques of art making Understanding of the therapeutic value of art making Experience working in Human Service or Customer Service fields High school diploma or GED Valid NM driver's license and clean driving record

Preferred Qualifications:

2 years of experience working in community-based art studio Experience working with people with serious mental illness and/or substance abuse disorder Associates degree in Art Bilingual English/Spanish Experience with data entry All benefits start the month after you begin work: Low cost medical, vision, and dental insurance with health club membership Life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment fully paid for by organization Long Term Disability fully paid for by organization Paid Time Off - 24 days in first year of employment Catastrophic Sick Time accrual 7 Paid holidays Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts 401k with employer match Student loan forgiveness eligible We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.