Fine Arts Assistant

Title: Fine Arts Assistant

Reports to: Director of Fine Arts

Schedule: 18 hours/week Position

Summary: Assist the Fine Arts Director managing the Fine Arts Education Center activities through planning, delivery, and ongoing improvement of the fine arts program.

Job Duties:

• Advocate for excellence in fine arts education in a comprehensive educational program for students.
• Collaborate with the fine arts director, teachers, rental clients, and production staff on technical needs for activities in the FAEC.
• Assist the Fine Arts Director in the development and execution of creative concepts that meet the objectives of the project brief
• Create design concepts based on briefs from clients and collaborating with other designers to develop ideas
• Communicate with clients about their needs and preferences to ensure designs meet their specifications
• Prepare estimates for jobs, including labor costs and materials needed for production
• Assist in managing the production process to ensure that deadlines are met
• Oversee rental clients
• Help oversee the production process, working with vendors to ensure that the final product meets the specifications set forth by the Fine Arts Director
• Train and mentor junior level staff, as needed
• Assist the Fine Arts Director in the development of new business proposals
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to generate new ideas for campaigns
• Assist in selecting, training, and managing technical staff to efficiently run FAEC activities while minimizing overtime hours and maximizing volunteer opportunities.
• Ensure appropriate technical assistance for events held in the FAEC.
• Oversee FAEC’s operation including setup/takedown, lighting/sound, and rigging.
• Maintain best practices for theater and student safety at all times.
• Assist in keeping inventory and managing supply and facility related items.
• Assist in Overseeing general upkeep and maintenance of FAEC scene shop and storage areas ensuring that equipment is properly stored and maintained.
• Assist in contracts for facility rentals to assure outside rental client needs are met.
• Assist in overseeing the scenic design and build process for productions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferred
• 3-5 years experience in event production, preferred
• Excellent communication and attentiveness to detail
• Organizational and time-management skills for meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Able to take direction and feedback well
• Available to work irregular hours and/or a non-traditional schedule; evenings/weekends
• Ability to lift a minimum of 45 pounds and comfortable working at heights
• Knowledge and understanding of basic lighting, audio, and rigging concepts, preferred
• Knowledge of computer software such as AutoCAD, Vectorworks, and Canva, preferred

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19