What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Program Assistant position at The Frick Museums and Art of Pittsburgh?
Youth Program Assistant
Assist the Manager of Youth & Family Programs to coordinate, track, and develop programs related to the Frick’s museums and exhibitions with visitors. This role assists in program development for visitors of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, with a focus on student experiences.
- Must have a commitment to fostering a workplace culture of Equity and Inclusion.
Reports to: Manager of Youth & Family Programs
Hours: 20 hours per week. Day and evening work required, including occasional weekends.
Status: Part-time; non-exempt
Hourly Rate: $18.00
Responsibilities:
- Help to maintain and establish new community partner/partnering organization relationships via email communication, scheduling meetings, and maintaining accurate contact information.
- Assist the Manager of Youth & Family Programs, and other colleagues as directed, in creating interactive and hands-on programs for school, scout, camp groups, and families
- Coordinate education department projects with internal and external collaborators, as directed
- Assist the Manager of Youth & Family Programs in the development and implementation of new and existing field trip packages; serve as the point of contact for educators interested in booking field trips at the Frick. Work closely with museum educators to ensure visitor experiences are set up for success
- Stay current on relevant content, teaching techniques, theories of education, and exhibition information by attending on-going staff training and learning opportunities.
- As training opportunities become available, attend and complete museum educator trainings for The Frick Art Museum, Clayton and the Car and Carriage Museum to become proficient in school program content
- When not performing primary administrative duties and pending the successful completion of training, serve as a museum educator (as needed) for school programs in The Frick Art Museum, Clayton and the Car and Carriage Museum.
- Assist in tracking, organizing, and ordering program supplies
- Work assigned duties for special events, such as ticket-taking and welcome booths
- Assist in developing the Frick’s virtual educational resources
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Committed to fostering a workplace of inclusion and belonging
- Degree in Education, Museum Studies or a related field; or sufficient equivalent experience
- Demonstrated ability to teach those of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities
- Strong problem-solving abilities and the ability to adapt to changing situations in real time
- Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to deal effectively with staff and visitors of all ages
- Possess a friendly, responsible, energetic and collaborative attitude
- Ability to operate with little direct supervision
- Act 33/34 clearance
- Clearance of a criminal background check and FBI fingerprinting
The Frick Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a workplace culture of accessibility, inclusion, diversity, and racial equity and urges qualified diverse applicants to apply.
Candidates from historically underrepresented backgrounds in the museum field are encouraged to apply. Confidential inquiries, applications, and recommendations are welcome.
For more information and to view all of our employment opportunities, please visit our website at: https://www.thefrickpittsburgh.org/employment
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