ArtWorks Site Assistant

Job Description:

We are seeking an energetic and organized team member who thrives in a fast-paced, arts-centered environment to support our ArtWorks Internship Program. The Site Assistant at ArtWorks provides critical behind-the-scenes and on-the-ground support to ensure that the program runs smoothly each day. This includes managing transitions, assisting with intern supervision, organizing supplies, supporting teaching artists, and helping to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming space. Site Assistants also play a role in facilitating communication between interns, staff, and families, and are expected to take initiative and work collaboratively to meet program needs. This position reports to: Site Manager

Responsibilities

• Assist with snack and/or meal distribution and clean up
• Manage internship activity/task transitions
• Assist staff and internship faculty during field trips and events
• Facilitate group discussions and/or activities
• Participate in regular staff meetings to discuss and review best practices, ensure participant engagement, and meet program objectives
• Create a warm and welcoming environment
• Serve as a role model to the internship participants
• Ensure ArtWorks interns accurately enter all hours into ADP
• Assist in maintaining accurate program records including incident reports, photo releases, & emergency contact forms
• Assist in collecting and organizing intern HR documents
• Assist Teaching Artist in daily tasks
• Learn, understand, enforce, and implement all safety guidelines and program procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, being responsible for program participants’ safety and knowing their whereabouts at all times
• Ensure the assigned areas are kept clean and organized
• Assist with program supply & equipment organization & storage
• Share concerns, comments, and feedback with site and/or program management
  Document program activities

Qualifications:

• Experience working with youth
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Positive attitude and a team-oriented mindset
• A clear Level II Background Screening
• First Aid and CPR Certification preferred
• Experience in youth development or arts environments is a plus

Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8:45 AM – 3:45 PM; June 16-July 25.

Compensation:

$18.00/hour

Arts for Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer

About Arts for Learning
Founded in 2000, Arts for Learning (A4L) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing teaching and learning through the arts. With the tagline, “All Children. All Arts”, our vision is that Miami’s youngest residents, from infancy through high school, are empowered by the arts to thrive in the world, with knowledge, creativity and passion. A4L serves more than 5,000 children annually through artist residencies in early learning centers, after school arts classes, summer camps, studio programs, and internships in the arts for high school students. A4L’s teaching artists are professional actors, directors, musicians, dancers, choreographers, writers, and visual artists who are committed to sharing their artistry and creative processes with Miami’s youngest learners. In order to ensure the success of the organization, A4L develops meaningful community relationships, understands and appreciates stakeholders’ needs, demonstrates creative problem solving, and leverages data to inform & support solutions.

Arts for Learning’s Core Values
Learning, Meaning, Resilience, Creativity, Integrity, Equity, Inclusiveness