PUAM Program Assistant

North Shore Community Development Coalition (NSCDC) is a regional nonprofit organization committed to investing in neighborhoods to create thriving communities. We envision a North Shore where every neighborhood is one of choice and opportunity.

We are seeking a self‑motivated, resourceful, and passionate individual who thrives in an independent, fast‑paced environment and is deeply committed to supporting artists in a coworking environment. This part‑time hourly position counts for 10 hours per week with flexibility for increased hours as programming requires. The PUAM Program Assistant will coordinate arts‑oriented events and activities designed to provide educational and economic opportunities for Hawthorne Lofts residents and serve as a Hawthorne Lofts‑focused point person for the PUAM and NSCDC team.

• Serve as an NSCDC/PUAM contact for the auditorium and for artists using the on‑site studios and facilities by both resident and non‑resident artists.
• Manage and oversee rental of micro‑studios by artists, alongside PUAM Director.
• Work with PUAM staff to coordinate bi‑annual Hawthorne Lofts Open Studios and PUAM‑led community engagement and programming for residents and community members.
• Act as first point of contact alongside Resident Services for all constituents utilizing Hawthorne Lofts coworking auditorium while maintaining a friendly, welcoming environment.
• Maintain positive relations and open communication with residents of Hawthorne Lofts, artists renting micro‑studios, auditorium visitors, and all NSCDC staff.
• Collaborate with internal PUAM and NSCDC staff to help proactively grow community engagement partnerships and programming.
• Be an active member of the site team, working collaboratively with the property manager and PUAM Director to meet property needs and resolve resident problems.
• Work with artist residents to resolve conflicts with residents, artists, and visitors.

• Manage rental agreements for the micro‑studio with resident and non‑resident artists including securing monthly invoicing and rental payments.
• Complete reports on programmatic goals and outcomes.

• Identify and cultivate new relationships with community organizations, resident artists, and PUAM/NSCDC staff to foster new opportunities for the program.
• Attend workshops, trainings, staff meetings, and community/NSCDC events.
• Work possible early morning shifts and/or late nights and programming events.
• Provide production support for events and maintenance in the auditorium, as necessary. This may include painting, cleaning, building, maintaining, setting up, operating, and breaking down various on‑site equipment.

• Minimum of two years in an arts administration capacity, studio manager, or arts program coordinator role.
• Experience overseeing or working in a similar arts studio coworking space.

• Excellent interpersonal communication, crisis management, and writing skills.
• Experience developing and leading arts‑based programming.
• Have a person‑first lens using strengths‑based practice methods with a keen understanding of how to gauge and address the needs of artists and creatives.
• Technical skills including familiarity with Google Platform, Microsoft Suite, and similar platforms to create reports, track expenses, invoice artists, etc.

Opportunity Communities (Opp Co) provides human resources for TND. Opp Co and its members, North Shore CDC, Nuestra Comunidad and TND are equal opportunity organizations. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This is a program of North Shore Community Development Coalition and North Shore Housing Action Group (NSHAG) with grant funding provided by Lynn Housing Authority and Neighborhood Development.

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Labor policy, this institution is prohibited from discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, military status, veteran status, or genetic information. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.

W., Washington,

D.

C. 20250‑9410 or call (800) 795‑3272 (voice) or (202) 720‑6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

July 31 2026

$25 / per hour