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Events and Education Assistant

Great River Arts seeks a creative, detail-oriented, and self-sufficient individual for the position of Events and Education Assistant at the GRA center, located at 122 First St. SE, in the historic district of downtown Little Falls.

Great River Arts (GRA) is a nonprofit, member-based organization, governed by a volunteer board that provides multidisciplinary art experiences in greater Minnesota. The administrative and financial assistant supports reports to the executive director. This position is responsible for handling event and education tasks in conjunction with GRA staff and board.

Reports to: Executive Director

Supervises: Volunteers

Hours & Salary: 15-25/wk. Tuesday- Saturday. Schedule is dependent on GRA events and programs. Possibility for additional hours. May be required to work nights and weekends based on Great River Arts event schedule. $15/hr.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5:00pm., June 2nd, 2023 or until filled.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: High School diploma or GED equivalent and at least one year experience working in teaching, special events, or a customer service-related field.

Preferred: Bachelor's degree in art, art education, marketing and communications or a related field, or a relevant combination of education and/or experience.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Event Assistant (35%): Includes set up and take down of events. Operates events (public and private) and organizes with outside groups for event logistics. Registers participants for events and answers related inquiries.

Education Assistant (30%): Develops and teaches at least two classes a month (at least 1 for children). Registers participants for classes. Assists outside teaching artists with logistics and set up/take down.

Representative of GRA (15%): Attends the front-of-the-house tasks, which includes working the front desk, greeting guests and answering event inquiries and requests in-person, by email or by phone. Works with the director to confirm GRA availability and organize events. The Events and Education Assistant participates in internal and external meetings to market the GRA space as a community, public and private venue.

Communications and Social Media (15%): Works with executive director to create content for the newspaper, GRA website, social media, e-newsletter, and other mediums as needed.

Other duties as assigned by the GRA director and board (5%).

SKILLS:

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Ability to work independently and as a team to meet deadlines.

Strong organizational, interpersonal and customer service skills.

Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgement.

Has a creative eye for space planning and design.

Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituents.

Commitment to coworkers and to the mission of Great River Arts.

On-time and dependable.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

1. Ability to teach art classes for adults and children.

2. Knowledge of art and a variety of art techniques.

3. Knowledge of social media including facebook.

4. Ability to use standard office equipment and Microsoft products.

CERTIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

May be required to travel, valid driver’s license required.

Ability to lift 40 lbs.

3. Ability to climb ladders.

Send cover letter, resume, and 3-5 samples of artwork to:

infoatgreatartdotorg(use “Events and Education Assistant position” in subject line)

-or-

Search Committee

Great River Arts

PO Box 157

Little Falls MN 56345-0157

Application deadline:5:00 p.m., June 2nd, 2023 or until filled

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GRA is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. This policy extends beyond employees, to our board, memberships, passionate volunteers, as well as the talented artists we engage throughout our programming.

December 2022

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekend availability

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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