SALT LAKE ART CENTER

Job Title:          Education Assistant

Department:      Curatorial

Reports To:      Curator of Exhibitions

Position Designation: non-exempt (hourly); temporary position

Updated:           07/21/2009

 

Schedule:         15 hrs/week, 25-30 weeks

Pay Range:      $10-12/hr based upon experience

Position Dates:  Late August 2009 – March 2010

 

Summary

The Education Assistant’s primary responsibilities are to assist in the development and implementation of the Salt Lake Art Center’s tour program and Family Art Saturday program. The Education Assistant will work under the supervision of the Curator of Exhibitions and will coordinate and collaborate with other Art Center staff members, interns, volunteers, and contractors. This position is generously funded by grants from the Fieldstone Foundation and Wells Fargo.

 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

q      Develop, schedule, and conduct tours in consultation with Curator of Exhibitions.

q      Develop and conduct the monthly Family Art Saturday program in consultation with Curator of Exhibitions.

q      Develop support materials for school and adult tours and Family Art Saturday (including scripts and/or strategies, activity sheets, teacher guides, hands-on art-making activities, etc.) in conjunction with Art Center exhibitions, and in consultation with Curator of Exhibitions/

q      Promote Art Center tour program and Family Art Saturday in consultation with Communications Director with the goal to grow and diversify participation.

q      Track data about tour program and Family Art Saturday including digital photographs, attendance, and evaluation forms.

q      Work collaboratively with Art Center staff members and interns who may conduct and/or assist with tours, hands-on art-making activities, and/or Family Art Saturday.

q      Assistance with select public programs in support of exhibitions.

 

General Duties

q      Participate in select staff meetings.

q      Participate in select special events and community projects.

q      Perform other education duties as assigned.

 

Minimum Qualifications

q      Degree in Art Education, Art History, or Studio Art

q      Two years of relevant professional experience; classroom or museum education setting preferred.

q      Experience working with children of all ages and general audiences

q      Excellent written and oral communication skills.

q      Knowledge of contemporary art and education practice.

q      Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

 

Application

To apply, submit cover letter, résumé, writing and lesson example, and three contacts for professional references to:

 

Jay Heuman

Curator of Exhibitions

Salt Lake Art Center

20 S. West Temple

Salt Lake City, UT  84101

 

Or email to [log in to unmask] with “Education Assistant” in the title.

Please direct telephone inquiries to Jay Heuman, Curator of Exhibitions.

 

Application review begins Monday, August 10, 2009 and continues until position is filled.

 

 

 

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