Job description
Job Title: Family Center Assistant
Department: Learning & Interpretation
Reports To: Family Center Manager
Department: Learning & Interpretation
Reports To: Family Center Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Status: Part-Time, 6-18 hours weekly
Family Center Hours: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday from 11:00am-5:00pm
Compensation: $13.00/hour
Please submit application on the Toledo Museum of Art website
http://www.toledomuseum.org/jobs-internships
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Since our founding in 1901, the Toledo Museum of Art has earned a global reputation for the quality of our collection, our innovative and extensive education programs, and our architecturally significant campus.
And thanks to the benevolence of its founders, as well as the continued support of its members, TMA remains a privately endowed, non-profit institution and opens its collection to the public, free of charge.
SUMMARY
The Family Center Assistant is a part time role that works directly in the Family Center facilitating hands on activities, in a play and art making space. This individual is responsible for maintaining the classroom and supplies for the shift and works as a member of the Learning & Interpretation team to optimize visitor experience and promote art education.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Delivers excellent customer service through communication with children, caregivers, and the community.
- Engages family visitors in inter-generational art-making and play in the Family Center; assists in facilitating hands-on activities during family and/or early childhood programs.
- Assists Family Center Manager in developing hands-on activities that are related to the Collection and special exhibitions that are age-appropriate and encourage creative thinking and free expression.
- Develops and maintains familiarity with the scope of the Museum collection and educational offerings.
- Uses critical thinking and decision-making skills to respond to and troubleshoot situations.
- As a public benefit corporation, the Museum always requires every staff member to act as a visitor advocate. This includes acknowledging visitors and striving to make them feel welcome, comfortable, and eager to return.
- Other duties as assigned.
RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to the Family Center Manager. Works as a part of the Learning & Interpretation team; works extensively with children, young adults and families in a public setting.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma or GED, required. Associate’s degree in studio art, art education or early childhood education preferred, or currently working toward a bachelor’s degree in early childhood or art education.
- Requires 1-3 years’ experience working with children in an educational setting.
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE, COMPETENCIES AND ABILITIES
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays.
- Knowledgeable of or willing to learn about the Museum’s collections. Knowledge or strong desire to engage with and learn about art and museum practices.
- Candidates must meet educational background and fingerprinting requirements.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Standard office and classroom environment requiring regular use of art and educational production equipment, phone, computer and copy machines. Requires mobility and lifting ability sufficient to greet and welcome visitors, assist with hands-on activities, move about classroom spaces and store/replenish art equipment and supplies. Occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions when moving among buildings and during outdoor events.
BENEFITS
- 403b Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Sick Leave
- Birthday Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Museum Family Membership
- Employee Discounts in the Museum Store, Café, Studio Art Classes, & More!
The Toledo Museum of Art provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants. No person shall be discriminated against in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal or state statutes. The Museum is committed to maintaining an environment in which all employees are treated equitably and given the opportunity to achieve their full potential in the workplace. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Human Resources at jobs@toledomuseum.org or (567)-666-0387.
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