Outreach Assistant

Outreach Assistant

The Outreach Assistant, as part of the Education department, assists the Teaching Artist in working with youth and intergenerational groups in off-site outreach experiences and on-site art making, with a focus on the community within the 2-mile radius of TMA. The Outreach Assistant helps with set up and tear down duties for art experiences provided by the Teaching Artist, including taking attendance, prepping materials, assisting the students, and classroom cleanup.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the educational art program experiences of students by assisting with group and individual art projects both on site at the Museum and off site at community partner locations.
• Helping with set up duties, such as assisting the Teaching Artist with preparing materials as needed and prepping the classroom space to ensure the space is clean and tidy and that there is adequate seating.
• Greeting the students, taking student attendance, and assisting the Teaching Artist in getting the students seated and prepared for the art experiences.
• Supporting the Teaching Artist as they oversee/manage the classroom and provide the art activity.
• Helping to monitor supplies during class, assisting the Teaching Artist by retrieving any additional supplies or materials needed throughout the class time.
• Assisting the Teaching Artist when taking students into the galleries, helping to monitor student behavior to ensure safety in the galleries.
• Helping students organize their work to be taken home with them when applicable.
• After the students have left, assisting the Teaching Artist with storing materials and classroom cleanup.

Other duties as assigned or required.

Relationships:

• Reports to the Community Outreach Manager
• Works closely with Teaching Artists, Art Instructors, Studio Programs Manager, and other Education staff

Education and experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years' experience in education or customer service required.

Specialized knowledge, competencies and abilities:

• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel to locations off-site to assist in delivering art making experiences.
• Ability to work as a team player who can adapt to meet shifting demands and priorities.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office is a plus.
• A passion for the arts and education is strongly preferred.
• Strong observation skills, including attentiveness to changing environment.
• Deep interest in and experience with engaging and interacting with diverse students.

Work environment:

• Standard classroom environment requiring regular use of art and educational production equipment.
• Sound level will vary from quiet to noisy, depending on activity level.
• Requires mobility and lifting ability sufficient to greet and welcome visitors, assist with hands-on activities, move about classroom spaces and store/replenish art equipment and supplies.
• May occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions when moving among buildings and during outdoor events.

Benefits:

• 403b Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Birthday Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Museum Family Membership
• Employee Discounts in the Museum Store, Café, Studio Art Classes, & More!

This classification is represented by AFSCME Ohio Council 8 as of April 09, 2025. We are currently in the process of good faith bargaining regarding negotiations to reach the first contract agreement.

The Toledo Museum of Art provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants. No person shall be discriminated against in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal or state statutes. The Museum is committed to maintaining an environment in which all employees are treated equitably and given the opportunity to achieve their full potential in the workplace.