Program/Education Assistant

New Jersey Performing Arts Center; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Part time

Job summary

A regional arts center in Newark seeks a Program/Education Assistant to facilitate programs and create a supportive environment for young artists. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills and effective communication abilities, must work collaboratively with the Operations Team, and oversee daily operations. This temporary position offers an entry-level opportunity in the performing arts sector.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership qualities with impeccable attendance.
• Ability to communicate and lead effectively in a friendly manner.

Responsibilities

• Represent the program as the voice and face.
• Create a positive environment for students.
• Implement effective procedures with the Operations Team.
• Communicate with the Operations Team about student progress.
• Support day-to-day business affairs.
• Observe daily classes and communicate observations.
• Assist in special and culminating events.
• Facilitate daily operations including attendance.

Job description

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Compensation

This range is provided by NJPAC. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$20.00/hr - $23.00/hr

Position

Position: Program/Education Assistant

The Program/Education Assistant must demonstrate strong leadership qualities, with impeccable attendance and commitment to Arts Education programming. They must have the ability to communicate and lead clearly and effectively in a friendly, high-energy, collaborative manner that inspires and motivates a community of young artist citizens, parents, and Teaching Artists.

Supervisor: Manager, Arts Training

Responsibilities

• Represent NJPAC as the voice and face of the program on Saturdays
• Create a positive environment in which students feel comfortable, safe and engaged.
• In collaboration with the Operations Team, implement effective procedures to manage program-wide challenges.
• Communicate clearly and productively with the Operations Team regarding student progress, engagement, and behavior.
• Work with the Operations Team to support day-to-day business affairs (payroll questions, Letters of Assignment, student invoices, etc.), on-site faculty support, and program assistant oversight.
• Observe daily classes and be able to communicate observations to Operations and Curriculum team as needed
• Work with the Operations Team to assist in any special and/or culminating events.
• Facilitate daily operations including attendance, student sign-in, class transitions, lunch, room set-up, clean-up, and student dismissal.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Temporary

Job function

• Administrative, Business Development, and Management

Industries

• Performing Arts
• Events Services
• Entertainment Providers