Saturday Studios Program Assistant

Massachusetts College of Art and Design; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt) seeks Program Assistants to support the Saturday Studios on-campus program operations. You will coordinate with the Saturday Studios Team, help with attendance, and assist with drop-off/pick-up and campus escorts.

The role runs Oct 17 to Dec 12, 2026, about 5 hours weekly on Saturdays, with class times for Grades 3-5 and 6-12. Pay ranges from $15 to $22 per hour depending on student status and experience.

Qualifications

• Applicants should be organized, patient, attentive to detail, interested in art education, and in working with younger students (grades 3-12) and their parents/guardians.
• We look for strong communication skills, interpersonal skills, and some computer literacy with the Google suite of apps (sheets and slides).
• Experience in after-school program administration.
• Exposure to Youth Programs.

Responsibilities

• Take attendance and communicate with absent students' parents/guardians.
• Assist with student drop-off and pick-up.
• Escort students across campus.
• Perform room checks after classes.
• Be available during the week for check-in meetings/administrative tasks.
• Assist with presentations and program materials.
• Assist with install and de-install of the Saturday Studios Finale Exhibition.

Skills

Organized

Patient

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Interest in art education

Computer literacy

Tools

Google Sheets

Google Slides

Job description

Founded in 1873, having celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2023, Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt), is the nation's first and only independent, free-standing public college of art and design in the country. MassArt is an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, makers, educators, innovators and leaders striving to shape the future through art and design. We've spent 150 years demonstrating the truly amazing things that happen when a world-class art and design education is an option for every deserving student. Located in Boston's hub of arts and culture along the Avenue of the Arts, MassArt enrolls 2,000 students and offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate degrees in 18 disciplines, as well as continuing education and youth programs.

MassArt strives to be a model of diversity and inclusion; the campus community reflects the layers of cultural and self-identity that proudly make up our region, nation, and world. We build effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the College by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance to all and maintain an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds, nationalities, and roles.

Job Description:

Brief Description of Duties:

General assistance with the Saturday Studios on-campus program operations, including:

• Communication and coordination with the Saturday Studios Team:
  • Program and Studio Manager, Stanley Dominique
  • Lead Art Education Faculty, Gabo Camnitzer
  • Youth Programs team: Liz Reiser & Austin Harvey
• Taking attendance and communicating with absent students' parents/guardians
• Assistance with student drop-off and pick-up
• Escorting students across campus
• Room checks after classes
• Availability during the week for check in meetings/administrative tasks
• Helping with presentations and program materials
• Comfortable on your feet for long periods of time
• Quickly gathering information and bringing it to supervisors
• Assist with install and de-install of the Saturday Studios Finale Exhibition

Schedule:

• October 17 - December 12, 2026 (No class November 28)
  Approximately 5 hours weekly during the program:
  Saturdays, 8:15AM -12:15PM
  Class Times
  Grades 3 - 5: 9:30am - 11:45am
  Grades 6 - 12: 9:30am - 12:00pm

Requirements:

Skills Required for the Position:

Applicants should be organized, patient, attentive to detail, interested in art education, and in working with younger students (grades 3-12) and their parents/guardians. We look for strong communication skills, interpersonal skills, and some computer literacy with the Google suite of apps (sheets and slides).

• Experience in "after-school program" administration
• Exposure to and experience with Youth Programs

Pay Rate:
Student undergraduate rate: $15
Graduate student/alumni rate: $18
Returning alumni with youth programs experience: $20
Program Assistants with prior experience as Program Assistants: $22

Additional Information:

Please note MassArt:

• Does not support employment-based visa sponsorship or non-student exchange visitor visa sponsorship.
• Is not an E-Verify institution.

Selected candidates must be eligible to work in the US at the time of employment, complete all onboarding tasks including a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background review and provide proof of eligibility to work in the US by completing the Form 19, Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

MassArt provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, genetic information, pregnancy or a pregnancy-related condition, or membership in any other legally protected class.

MassArt complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the college operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.