On Call Program Assistant

Division/Department:
Experience

Reports to:

Program Managers (Language, Youth & Family, & Cultural Programs)

Compensation: $17 per hour

Educational Requirement:
None

Exempt or Nonexempt:
Non-Exempt

Hourly or Salaried:
Hourly

Hours Per Week:
Part-time

Hybrid or On Site:
On-site

Language proficiency:
English. Swedish required to assist with language programs but not required to support other programs. Proficiency/familiarity with another language is a plus but not required.

Schedule:

Varies. Due to the nature of on-call ASI is unable to guarantee a minimum number of hours per week.

The American Swedish Institute (ASI) is a gathering place for all people to share experiences around themes of culture, migration, the environment, and the arts, informed by enduring links to Sweden. The American Swedish Institute and the historic Turnblad Mansion have been mainstays for cultural education and engagement in Minneapolis since 1929.

• Stewardship - We embrace the legacy of stewardship given to us in the Turnblad Mansion, Nelson Cultural Center, and our collections.
• Hospitality - We invest in our role as a welcoming and joyful place for all people and foster authentic relationships with communities local, national, and international.
• Learning - We offer transformational, varied learning experiences by providing platforms for reflection, participation, collaboration, and the exchange of ideas.
• Difference - We honor variation and interconnections among cultures and histories, engaging with the complexities, creativity, and consequences of their interactions.
• Innovation - We create innovative programs, collaborations, and experiences that embrace beautiful design and encourage new ways of thinking.
• Sustainability - We embody our social and environmental responsibilities through programs, facilities, and operations that sustain the well-being of our organization, communities, and the natural world.

The American Swedish Institute provides equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, marital status, familial status, sex, gender identity and/or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

The On Call Programs Assistant is responsible for preparing & delivering engaging, educational, and fun interactive experiences, public programs, and special events on a variety of topics for ASI audiences for both virtual and in-person programming. The On Call Programs Assistant will work mostly with Public Programs but could occasionally support Youth and Family Programs, Language Programs and Nordic Table and Handcraft Programs.

The On Call Program Assistant can assist with Event Rentals and programs providing mansion facilitation and interpretation for a variety of audiences.

• Assist with delivering program content, interactive experiences, public programs, and events across a variety of programs including Youth & Family, Language, Handcraft, Nordic Table, and Arts and Culture.
• Prepare and deliver program material as directed ensuring presentation style and materials are appropriate for audience groups as it relates to age and experience level.
• Assist with set up, tear down, and clean up for programs.
• Provide technical assistance to students and instructors for virtual programming events.
  
  Assist the Program Department with evaluation and continually seek improvement opportunities for programs and events.
• Assist staff, interns, and volunteers as needed to keep the program/event running smoothly and to deliver an exceptional experience.
• Assist the Program Department with various projects as assigned.
• Provide mansion facilitation as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned

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