CURRENT OPENINGS:

EDUCATION ASSISTANT

This recruitment is open until the position is filled or a sufficient number of applications have been reviewed to establish a qualified candidate pool.

First review of applications will occur on FEBRUARY 1, 2023

JOB DESCRIPTION

The education program assistant will be in charge of supply storage of craft supplies, managing Wednesday Night art classes, outreach art clases, booth crafts, and the farmers market.

The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for the arts and community building as well as be comfortable teaching art students of all ages.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

  1. Facilitation of classroom spaces

  2. In conjunction with the Executive Director, managing the classroom schedule, including scheduling instructors and communicating with instructors.

  3. Manage the Farmers Market booth
    1. Plan the craft schedule
    2. Packaging of materials, crafts and signage for the market
    3. Set up the craft (farmers market staff sets up tent and table)
    4. Lead the craft with the booth volunteer
    5. Pack up at the end (incuding packing materials fo the Boulder Market) and transporting materials back to the Firehouse
    6. Put materials back into suply storage.
    7. Communicate and coordinate equipment and materials needs with the Executive Director.
  4. Be an engaged team member to promote personal growth and development of best practices in the department
    1. Respond to emails and approval requests in a timely manner.
    2. Keep regular and consistent weekly hours and make the schedule available to all studio-users and administration.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

    • Occasionally required to lift heavy objects up to 50 lbs.
    • Must be able to climb one flight of stairs regularly throughout the day.
    • Must pass a criminal background check prior to employment.

Desirable Qualities:

    • Experience in teaching the creative arts to a wide range of ages
    • Mature attitude; ability to work autonomously in a collaborative environment.
    • A strong team player with a mature attitude and ability to work autonomously in a collaborative environment.

This position will be open until filled, but we encourage applicants to submit their materials by January 15, 2023.

How to Apply: Interested applicants must submit a resume and cover letter via email to elaine@firehouseart.org, subject line “First Name Last Name Education Assistant”. The cover letter should be no more than 500 words describing why you are interested in the position and why you believe you are the best candidate for the position. Address emails to Elaine Waterman. Please also include contacts for 2 professional references.

COMPENSATION

Hourly- $15

TYPICAL SCHEDULE:

3-5 hours a week- typically 2 hours of admin and 2 hours of hand on studio time.
In the Summer, the Education Assistant will be responsible for teaching summer camps and hours will increase to 25 hours per week

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must be at least 16 years old
  • Interest in the arts
  • Valid driver’s license and access to vehicle preferred.
  • High Schoolers are encouraged to apply if they are older than 16 and are comfortable working with children

Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The Firehouse Art Center is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Firehouse Art Center will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the Executive Director at 303-651-2787. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.