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JOB TITLE: Studio Assistant

DEPARTMENT: Studio

REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Studio

CLASSIFICATION: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY: Museum-Based

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Supervisor, Studio, the Studio Assistant helps visitors connect their own experiences and creativity by facilitating art-making workshops at the museum and offsite throughout Southeast Michigan. The position supports the museum’s efforts to engage with diverse audiences, family audiences, and relevance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

+ Facilitate hands-on art making experiences, both in the museum and offsite at art fairs and community events throughout the tri-county region.

+ Organize, prepare, and cleanup art making equipment, materials, and space.

+ Maintain an accessible, welcoming, and aesthetically pleasing art making space.

+ Maintain a safe and clean environment for visitors.

+ Apply DIA values to interactions to support a culture of belonging among internal and external stakeholders.

+ Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required. One (1) year experience facilitating art making programs with a portfolio of artwork.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

+ Demonstrated collaboration skills to work across departments and divisions internally and with diverse stakeholders externally.

+ Demonstrated ability to speak publicly, including presenting or sharing information in a clear, effective, and engaging manner suited to the audience.

+ Ability to identify challenges and opportunities, engage others in their resolution, and recommend appropriate course of action.

+ Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to changes in priorities based on operational need.

+ Demonstrated ability to provide strong customer service.

+ Demonstrated skills to prioritize and complete multiple tasks to meet deadlines and goals.

+ Ability to share clear, effective, and professional information through talking or writing.

+ Demonstrated ability to work with attention to detail and produce accurate results.

+ Must have demonstrated active listening and communication skills and an ability to communicate clearly and professionally.

+ Ability to work regular weekend, evening, and holiday hours.

+ Must be proficient in the latest version of Microsoft Office 365.

+ Must have proficiency in the use of remote work technology such as scheduling with, connecting to, and using digital collaboration platforms such as Microsoft Teams.

+ Must be able to establish and maintain professional, productive and courteous interactions that promote positive teamwork. This encompasses going beyond giving and receiving instructions and includes but is not limited to (a) performing work activities requiring interacting or speaking with others; and (b) responding appropriately to constructive feedback or suggestions for improvement from a supervisor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Upon receiving notice, reasonable accommodations may be made, if possible, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires travel within the tri-county, including transporting bins of art materials weighing up to 15 lbs. Must be able to work at outdoor events in fluctuating weather conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate and exchange accurate information using various methods including in-person, telephone and email.

This job description describes the general nature of the duties and requirements of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list or to limit the supervisor’s ability to modify work assignments as appropriate.

THE DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.