Art Studio Coordinator
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9 Olympia, WA Olympia, WA Full-time Full-time $20 - $24 an hour $20 - $24 an hour 9 days ago 9 days ago 9 days ago This key position connects our young visitors to the love of art and tinkering in the Museum's beautiful Art Studio and MakeSpace galleries.
If you are an experienced art educator or maker with exceptional customer service skills and a desire to inspire creativity, we want to hear from you.
Core responsibilities include designing and leading engaging art and tinkering activities for families and school groups.
You will also prototype projects, acquire, maintain, and organize materials and supplies, and train and supervise support staff in both galleries.
The Art Studio Coordinator will work collaboratively with the Manager On Duty (MOD) and the operations team to provide an exceptional visitor experience during busy days and events.
The core schedule for this position is Tues - Sat or Weds - Sun.
As our Art Studio Coordinator, you will:
Provide great customer service, modeling best practices in engagement and educational activity delivery.
Oversee a small team as needed, making sure they understand their duties, have proper training and supplies, and meet performance expectations.
Manage consumables inventory and in-kind donations.
Create and maintain calendar of exciting activities for Art Studio, MakeSpace, Holiday Events, and HOCM After Hours to communicate to Marketing Department.
Ensure child safety protocols and that the Art Studio and MakeSpace are cleaned and well-stocked throughout the day.
Participate in internal communications with other departments to schedule use of shared materials, coordinate procurement of recycled materials, etc.
A qualified candidate will have:
Demonstrated experience in art education and art making, with a teaching background desired.
Experience in creating and providing educational programming for a high volume of children, including crafts and make & take activities.
Excellent customer service skills - must be comfortable creating a welcoming learning environment where all visitors feel encouraged to participate in activities.
Ability to work independently with limited direction in a fast-paced environment with a great deal of flexibility.
Experience training and supervising staff and/or volunteers.
Excellent initiative and problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in art/science/maker/electronic media.
Strong project management, multi-tasking, and organizational skills.
Bachelor's Degree preferred, relevant work experience may substitute.
Workplace Values Achieving our mission requires great people who actively demonstrate our core values.
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references.
Compensation &
Benefits:
As a leading non-profit, we offer competitive compensation, medical, dental and vision coverage, an Employee Assistance Plan, paid time off, paid holidays, a 401(k)-retirement plan, and special perks including museum passes and membership, discounts on preschool, camps, in the Museum Store and Caf , and paid parking.
Benefits vary by number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status.
See benefit details for this position at https:
//www.
hocm.
org/about-us/job-opportunities/#pattern6_2 About Hands On:
Located on Olympia's East Bay waterfront, the Hands On Children's Museum is the leading play-based, early learning institution in Southwest Washington and the most visited children's museum in the Pacific Northwest hosting 300,000 annually.
Our mission is to stimulate curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking skills through rich, interactive learning experiences.
We believe that all children deserve respect and the opportunity to learn regardless of their ability to pay, which is why the Museum works hard to serve more than one-third of its visitation through a robust suite of Access programs.
Voted a Best Place for Kids for more than a decade, the Museum offers a state-of-the-art LEED Gold facility with 150 indoor exhibits, a half-acre Outdoor Discovery Center and nature play space, Arts Studio, MakeSpace for tinkering and inventing, caf and gift shop.
Our award-winning education programs include camps, workshops, preschool, parenting classes, field trips, community outreach and family support programs.
Hands On Children's Museum exhibits, education programs, and employment are available to all without discrimination.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$20.
00 - $24.
00 per hour Expected hours:
40 per week
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Shift:
8 hour shift Day shift Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
9 Olympia, WA Olympia, WA Full-time Full-time $20 - $24 an hour $20 - $24 an hour 9 days ago 9 days ago 9 days ago This key position connects our young visitors to the love of art and tinkering in the Museum's beautiful Art Studio and MakeSpace galleries.
If you are an experienced art educator or maker with exceptional customer service skills and a desire to inspire creativity, we want to hear from you.
Core responsibilities include designing and leading engaging art and tinkering activities for families and school groups.
You will also prototype projects, acquire, maintain, and organize materials and supplies, and train and supervise support staff in both galleries.
The Art Studio Coordinator will work collaboratively with the Manager On Duty (MOD) and the operations team to provide an exceptional visitor experience during busy days and events.
The core schedule for this position is Tues - Sat or Weds - Sun.
As our Art Studio Coordinator, you will:
Provide great customer service, modeling best practices in engagement and educational activity delivery.
Oversee a small team as needed, making sure they understand their duties, have proper training and supplies, and meet performance expectations.
Manage consumables inventory and in-kind donations.
Create and maintain calendar of exciting activities for Art Studio, MakeSpace, Holiday Events, and HOCM After Hours to communicate to Marketing Department.
Ensure child safety protocols and that the Art Studio and MakeSpace are cleaned and well-stocked throughout the day.
Participate in internal communications with other departments to schedule use of shared materials, coordinate procurement of recycled materials, etc.
A qualified candidate will have:
Demonstrated experience in art education and art making, with a teaching background desired.
Experience in creating and providing educational programming for a high volume of children, including crafts and make & take activities.
Excellent customer service skills - must be comfortable creating a welcoming learning environment where all visitors feel encouraged to participate in activities.
Ability to work independently with limited direction in a fast-paced environment with a great deal of flexibility.
Experience training and supervising staff and/or volunteers.
Excellent initiative and problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in art/science/maker/electronic media.
Strong project management, multi-tasking, and organizational skills.
Bachelor's Degree preferred, relevant work experience may substitute.
Workplace Values Achieving our mission requires great people who actively demonstrate our core values.
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references.
Compensation &
Benefits:
As a leading non-profit, we offer competitive compensation, medical, dental and vision coverage, an Employee Assistance Plan, paid time off, paid holidays, a 401(k)-retirement plan, and special perks including museum passes and membership, discounts on preschool, camps, in the Museum Store and Caf , and paid parking.
Benefits vary by number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status.
See benefit details for this position at https:
//www.
hocm.
org/about-us/job-opportunities/#pattern6_2 About Hands On:
Located on Olympia's East Bay waterfront, the Hands On Children's Museum is the leading play-based, early learning institution in Southwest Washington and the most visited children's museum in the Pacific Northwest hosting 300,000 annually.
Our mission is to stimulate curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking skills through rich, interactive learning experiences.
We believe that all children deserve respect and the opportunity to learn regardless of their ability to pay, which is why the Museum works hard to serve more than one-third of its visitation through a robust suite of Access programs.
Voted a Best Place for Kids for more than a decade, the Museum offers a state-of-the-art LEED Gold facility with 150 indoor exhibits, a half-acre Outdoor Discovery Center and nature play space, Arts Studio, MakeSpace for tinkering and inventing, caf and gift shop.
Our award-winning education programs include camps, workshops, preschool, parenting classes, field trips, community outreach and family support programs.
Hands On Children's Museum exhibits, education programs, and employment are available to all without discrimination.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$20.
00 - $24.
00 per hour Expected hours:
40 per week
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Shift:
8 hour shift Day shift Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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