Job description

Reports to: Programs Director

Status: Part-time, on-call, non-exempt; varied schedule, mostly weekends (generally 4-6 hour shifts)

Hourly Rate: $22 an hour

Under supervision of the Programs Director, the Programs Assistant supports the Programs Manager and Programs Coordinator in the facilitation of MCD programs in the museum and in the community. The Programs Assistant is responsible for assisting in program preparation, implementation, and wrap-up.

Primary Responsibilities

• Joins Programs team to represent MCD at offsite public programs throughout the Bay Area and during in-house signature programs.
• Facilitates production of hands-on activities and MakeArt Kit distributions presented at various local community events/locations including (but not limited to) Sunday Streets, Bayview Opera House, Tenderloin SPark, SFUSD, NightLife at Cal Academy, and local libraries.
• Facilitates production of hands-on activities and MakeArt Kit distributions presented at the Museum of Craft and Design, including (but not limited to) MAKE, MakeArt Family Day, and MakeArt Gallery activations.
• Efficiently produces large quantity, high-quality, visually consistent MakeArt Kits for distribution throughout the Bay Area.
• Assists in maintaining neat, orderly MakeArt supplies storage space.
• Documents event data including participant tally, event photographs, and visitor comments.

Additional Responsibilities

• Some supervision of in-event volunteers (ie: communicating set up/break down, giving activity overview, authorizing breaks, reporting issues or excellence as appropriate).
• Knowledgeably inform visitors about the Museum of Craft and Design, including location, current exhibitions, and program offerings. Be able to direct them to additional information.
• Solicit sign ups for the MCD newsletter

Required Skills and Knowledge

• High School degree or equivalency
• Demonstrated promptness and reliability
• Ability to successfully work independently, remotely, and in team environments
• Demonstrated organizational skills and acute attention to detail
• Possess excellent written, speaking, and interpersonal communication skills with people of all ages and backgrounds
• Demonstrated outgoing personality with excellent collaborative skills and desire to learn
• Possess positive attitude, initiative, sound judgment, and strong decision making skills
• Creative eye, artistic confidence, general proficiency with art/craft materials

Preferred Skills and Knowledge

• Multilingual (English and Spanish or Mandarin or Arabic)
• Valid Driver’s license and willingness to potentially operate the Mobile MakeArt van (2020 Ford Transit 250, Automatic). Able to pick up materials from MCD and travel to the location independently if the van is not available.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job at the museum. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Educator must be able to maintain regular attendance in on-site work. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand and walk, sit for long periods of time, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.

To Apply

Please submit resume and cover letter as PDFs via Indeed. No phone calls please. Due to the anticipated number of applicants, only those candidates selected for further review will be contacted.

The Museum of Craft and Design is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse work environment. Under the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment for qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. A criminal background check is required as part of the application process for this position.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $22.00 /hour

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Schedule:

• On call

Work Location: In person

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