Visual & Performing Arts Department Assistant

Howard Community College; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Part time

Job summary

Howard Community College in Maryland seeks a part-time Visual & Performing Arts Department Assistant to manage studio spaces, practice rooms, and related facilities. Duties include desk support at the Visual and Performing Arts Help Desk, scheduling studios, signing out keys, and basic signage.

The role emphasizes organization, clerical tasks, and assisting faculty on projects. Candidates should have a High School diploma and comfort with MS Office or Google Docs, and the ability to lift up to

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent.
• Background and basic knowledge in a visual or performing arts area.
• Strong organizational skills.
• General computer proficiency (MS Office, Google Docs, etc.).
• Ability to lift 20–25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the Visual and Performing Arts Help Desk.
• Manage access to studios and practice areas by signing out keys.
• Check out and check in equipment.
• Schedule studio spaces.
• General studio maintenance, including piano and prop rooms.
• Support faculty and departmental special projects.
• Create basic signage.
• Perform clerical tasks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Visual/performing arts knowledge

MS Office / Google Docs

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

About Howard Community College

Howard Community College (HCC) is a proud institution that values diversity and has been recognized as a Great College to Work For for twelve consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an innovative environment for faculty, staff, and students.

Position Title

Visual & Performing Arts Department Assistant

Compensation & Schedule

Non-Exempt, Part Time, 20 hours per week, $17 per hour.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday during Fall and Spring semesters. Departmental Assistant must be available for VAPA Help Desk hours (10:00 am - 6:00 pm) as required.

Summary

The Departments of Visual Arts and Performing Arts seek an assistant to manage studio spaces, practice rooms, and related facilities. Core duties include maintaining studio upkeep, facilitating access and scheduling, and operating the Visual and Performing Arts Help Desk, with opportunities to implement process improvements.

Essential Role Responsibilities

• Monitor the Visual and Performing Arts Help Desk.
• Manage access to studios and practice areas by signing out keys.
• Check out and check in equipment.
• S chedule studio spaces.
• General studio maintenance, including piano and prop rooms.
• Support faculty and departmental special projects.
• Create basic signage.
• Perform clerical tasks.

Minimum Education

High School or equivalent.

Experience Required

• Background and basic knowledge in a visual or performing arts area.
• Strong organizational skills.
• General computer proficiency (MS Office, Google Docs, etc.).
• Ability to lift 20‑25 pounds.

Division & Department

Teaching & Learning Services – Liberal Studies.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Howard Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity & affirmative action employer and values diversity within its faculty, staff and student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. HCC provides assistance for applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process if requested.