Weekend Art Studio Programs Assistant

Isabella-Stewart-Gardner-Museum; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is seeking a part-time Studio Programs Assistant to support drop-in art-making opportunities for multigenerational visitors. The role includes coordinating with visiting artists, welcoming artists, and overseeing Studio setup, upkeep, and inventory.

The position emphasizes collaboration with local teaching artists and museum staff on planning activities for Saturday Open Studios and other programs, plus potential involvement in the Access Studio for accessibility

Qualifications

• Graduate with an Associate’s degree, or a current candidate for an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree.
• Experience creating hands-on studio art projects and leading art-making activities with diverse audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with the public, guest artists, and community organizations.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Satisfactory background check.

Responsibilities

• Supports and facilitates engaging hands-on art-making projects for visitors of all ages for Saturday Open Studios and select Free First Thursdays programming.
• Works with a diverse range of local teaching artists to develop and lead hands-on art-making projects in the Education Studio.
• Assists and communicates with Polly Thayer Starr Visiting Studio Artist.
• Maintains Studio space, keeping it organized and accessible.
• Regularly communicates with the Studio and Community Programs Assistant Manager for supply requests.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Art education interest

Studio art facilitation

Independent work

Bilingual potential

Education

Associate degree or current pursuit of degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is seeking a part-time Studio Programs Assistant to support drop-in art-making opportunities for multigenerational visitors. The role includes coordinating with visiting artists, welcoming artists, and overseeing Studio setup, upkeep, and inventory.

The position emphasizes collaboration with local teaching artists and museum staff on planning activities for Saturday Open Studios and other programs, plus potential involvement in the Access Studio for accessibility