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SMARTS Staff Assistant
SMARTS, Students Motivated by the Arts, is seeking a full time Staff Assistant. To apply, follow the link above to submit your application through Indeed. Please call SMARTS at 330.574.2787 with any questions.
Position Description: The SMARTS Staff Assistant supports operations and programming for SMARTS, Student Motivated by the Arts. The SMARTS Staff Assistant reports directly to SMARTS President.
POSITION FACTORS:
Decision Making: Team thinking in conjunction with the President and Staff and sound judgement with concern for our customers and the organization.
Mental Demand: Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, flexibility, and creative problem solving.
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:
- Support SMARTS President, Assistant Director, Education Director, and Program Managers in daily SMARTS operations and programming.
- Implements and monitors projects as directed by President and see them through to completion.
- Manages SMARTS facility under the direction of President.
Operations
- Oversees SMARTIES volunteer program.
- Writes content for and helps manage SMARTS website, social media, newsletter, and blog under direction of President.
- Manages SMARTS Store inventory, setup, sales, and purchasing.
- Assists in video creation and editing.
- Supports Assistant Director to train and oversee Student Assistants and manage workflow.
- Supports President to facilitate organization, planning, and implementation of SMARTS events.
- Generate, organize, and deliver mailings for events and SMARTS materials.
- Responds to questions and requests for information, answer incoming calls, and assumes other receptionist duties when needed or directed.
- Generates memos, emails and reports when appropriate.
- Supports maintenance of office equipment, including computers, laptops, tablets, printers, and iPads.
- Assists the maintenance of office supplies by checking inventory and ordering items; helps to receive deliveries and sort mail.
Programming
- Supports SMARTS Public Programming by inputting student information into database; assists with student check-in/out.
Other Functions & Responsibilities: Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications: Must have a Bachelors degree or equivalent experience with a minimum of two years professional experience in business, visual art, music, communication, dance, theater, creative writing, and/or education. This position requires a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends. Must have a basic understanding of software packages including but not limited to Adobe, Microsoft Office, Google Drive, and a working knowledge of database programs. Must have valid driver’s license and BCI/FBI background check.
Desired Qualifications: Excellent communication, problem solving, interpersonal, management, writing, and creative skills. Self-motivated, innovative, responsible, mature, and team-oriented with the ability to organize, work with others, and multi-task.
Physical Requirements: Occasional lifting required; must be able to move and transport minimum 20 pounds of equipment and supplies.
Salary: $28,000.00 - $33,000.00 per year
Apply to be a SMARTS Teaching Artist!
SMARTS, Students Motivated by the Arts, is seeking enthusiastic visual art, music, dance, theater, and creative writing teachers to work with students who range in age from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12.
SMARTS community art school provides access and early training in the arts for our region's K-12 youth with a focus on underserved populations. SMARTS engages public and private organizations, schools, and artists in cooperative projects designed to enrich our community, promote student achievement, inspire self-discovery, and impact cultural and academic literacy through fine and performing arts.
Minimum Qualifications:
- working towards or holds a minimum of a B.S., B.A., or B.F.A. in the field(s) of visual arts, music, dance, theater, creative writing, and/or a related field, OR equivalent professional experience
- has and/or can pass a current FBI/BCI background check
- create and execute creative curriculum that follows state of Ohio Learning Standards
- be organized and prepared ahead for classes
- keep all supplies and equipment in good working order
- provide data to SMARTS using any pre and post-assessments provided
- have a passion for teaching the arts to students of all ages
- flexible and open-minded to new ideas and situations
- remain in constant communication with SMARTS Program Manager(s) and Education Director
- is punctual, responsible, and reliable
Preferred Qualifications:
- previous experience working with PK-12 students
- professional experience in an art-related field
- have excellent classroom management skills
- may hold a State of Ohio Teaching License
Job Type: Part-Time
Pay: $13.00 - $30.00 an hour based on education and experience
Apply to be a SMARTS Student Assistant!
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
CONTACT US
SMARTS at Ohio One
25 East Boardman Street, First Floor
Youngstown, OH 44503
330-574-2787 (ARTS)
info@smartsartschool.org