Position Description: SMARTS Student Assistants provide general programming and organizational support. Student Assistants often serve as the first contact with visitors to SMARTS and in this capacity must be able to respond to a variety of questions. Student Assistants report to SMARTS President.

Decision Making: Team thinking in conjunction with other Student Assistants under supervision of the Assistant Director. Must demonstrate sound judgement with concern for our customers and the organization.

Mental Demand: Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, flexibility, and creative problem solving.

Character of Supervision: Assist SMARTS staff in orientation and training of new student assistants.

Independence: Must be able to work independently and in a group.

Environment: Expected to create an environment where all children and adults are welcome and accepted.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Be a welcoming, hospitable, first impression to families and guests
- Check in/out students
- Release and collect students to and from classes
- Moderate and take attendance for Virtual SMARTS classes
- Monitor Family Waiting Area
- Set up classrooms and keep clean
- Provide care for students while in SMARTS facility, keeping track of students, helping manage behavior, and handling situations with maturity, safety, and professionalism
- Understand student application and enrollment process
- Respond to questions and requests for information from parents and students
- Update student attendance records
- Enter student data into database
- Provides support for a full range of office activities
- Assists with general clerical assignments
- Assist with the delivery of materials, mail and other support services
- Event set up and support
- Answer incoming calls when needed
- Assist in the maintenance and upkeep of facilities

Other Functions & Responsibilities: Performs other duties as assigned.

Reports to: SMARTS President

Supervision Exercised: Assists with the supervision of SMARTS students and families during public programming.

Minimum Qualifications: SMARTS looks for creative, outgoing, arts-oriented people who care about the community and are interested in the well-being and education of children of all ages. Applicantss should be in the pursuit of a degree in business, visual art, music, communication, dance, theater,  creative writing, and/or education. Excellent communication, problem solving, interpersonal, writing, and creative skills. Self-motivated, innovative, and team-oriented with the ability to organize, work with others and multi-task. Will require a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Desired Qualifications:  Must have an understanding of basic software packages to include Microsoft Office, Google Drive and a working knowledge of database programs. Advanced skills appropriate to a service-oriented environment. Valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements: Occasional lifting required; must be able to move and transport minimum 20 pounds of equipment and supplies.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: Begins at $12.00 per hour