Visual Arts Studio Assistant Visual Arts Instructor

Visual Arts Studio Assistant Visual Arts Instructor

Job Category:
Actor/ Performing Arts

Requisition Number: VISUA
002231

Location:

St. Paul, MN 55104, USA

$22.00 - $23.00 per hour depending on qualifications and level of experience.

• Paid vacation and sick time
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Long-term disability insurance – the employer pays the premiums
• Employer-paid basic life insurance with option for additional coverage paid by employee
• Voluntary benefits:
  Accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, short-term disability insurance
• Retirement plan offered to employees for contributions
• Discounted tuition for Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate programs y's University
• Access to advancement opportunities y's University

Full-time, regular schedule primarily on weekdays with occasional evenings, weekends, and early mornings as needed.

Serve as an artistic instructor for approximately 80 artists enrolled in the Interact Visual Arts program and act as an artistic advocate for a subset of 10–12 artists within the program.

• Assist in the facilitation of daily artistic programming with department teams.
• Implement studio activities, including art exhibitions, staffing the art gallery during shows, community art events, and field trips.
• Assist client artists with their daily artistic needs.
• Participate in all required social services and state licensing training; follow all policies and procedures to ensure a safe and supportive environment.
• Assist clients with personal needs, including toileting, if required.
• Work retail gallery shifts for special events outside regular hours with hourly compensation.

• Strong background in visual arts (required).
• Previous experience working in a fully equipped art studio (preferred).
• Relevant skills in fiber and ceramics (strongly preferred).
• Experience in social services or disability community (highly preferred).
• Knowledge of ASL is a plus.
• Experience in client care for vulnerable populations.
• Active personal arts practice preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent administrative and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background check.
• Pass Minnesota Department of Human Services background check (Rule 11).

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, disability, age, marital status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, criminal history, housing or homelessness status, height, or weight.