What are the responsibilities and job description for the Art and Leadership Program Assistant Lead position at Georgia O'Keeffe Museum?
The Georgia O’Keeffe Museum Art & Leadership Assistant Lead will provide essential support in the daily operations of the Art & Leadership Program, a summer art-making intensive for middle school youth. This role assists in the facilitation and coordination of art activities, the supervision of participants and interns, and supports the overall logistics of the program. The Assistant Lead will work closely with the Program Lead to ensure the success of the program by providing hands-on assistance with lesson planning, lesson facilitation, assigning tasks to interns, participant supervision, administrative tasks such as participant file and record keeping, and field trips. The Assistant Lead will also help in maintaining a fun, engaging, supportive, and creative learning environment for all.
Responsibilities include but not limited to
· Assisting in executing the Art & Leadership curriculum, supporting lesson planning, and preparing materials for each day’s activities; providing logistical support during art-making sessions, ensuring participants have the necessary materials and are engaged with the activities
· Maintaining a tidy classroom environment; supporting the Program Lead in managing behavior and supervising middle school participants and college-level interns throughout the day, ensuring a safe and positive environment for all.
· Co-facilitating daily art-making sessions, games, and group activities.
· Assisting with managing lunchtime and field trips.
· Maintaining and updating participant files, ensuring that all information is current and properly documented.
· Attend and actively participate in daily team meetings with the Program Lead and interns to discuss the day’s activities, reflect on progress, and address any challenges or concerns. With this position, coordination and organization is key.
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Special projects that fall under this position are the collaborative mounting of an end-of-summer Art & Leadership art show (curation and installation); and successful publication of the Art & Leadership Zine, which is a collection of images and words created by youth program participants.
Background and Qualifications
· BA - Art History, Art Education, Art, Studio Art, Any art-adjacent area of study – Preferred
· Experience may substitute a Bachelor’s degree and can fall under any area related to education such as classroom management, community arts education, or youth leadership
Skills and Abilities
- 1-2 years' experience teaching and lesson planning; strong oral and written communication skills
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Arts-based creativity and studio art experience
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Ability to collaboratively lead others in a team-based environment
Benefits
· Employee Assistance Program
· Museum store discount
he Georgia O’Keeffe Museum is an equal-opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment based on such factors as knowledge, education, skill, experience, the ability to perform required activities and availability, and without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the US for any employer without needing sponsorship
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17
