Job description

Ox-Bow School of Art and Artists’ Residency

Position Title: After Hours & Community Care Assistant
Reports to: Campus Director
Location: Saugatuck, Michigan
Position Classification: Seasonal, Full Time, Non-Exempt, Salaried
Compensation: $16.00/hr; Eligible for Overtime, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays; Daily Meals Included

Revised January 2023

POSITION SUMMARY
Ox-Bow School of Art is an 113-year old art school and artists’ residency. The primary role of the After Hours & Community Care Assistant is to respond to urgent, time sensitive, and emergency needs of the campus body during evening hours, when the administrative office is closed. The core purpose of this position is to provide campus with an after hours point person who can answer routine questions about campus life, as well as assist with basic first aid, CPR, and emergency situations as necessary. The
Assistant will also plan and arrange community wellness events and resources for the ever-changing on-site community. The Assistant will be an ambassador for a healthy on-campus culture, both in a holistic sense and in support of best practices regarding COVID-19 mitigation. They will also provide administrative and event-based support during evening hours.

This position requires working 5PM to 1AM as well as being available (on-call) via walkie talkie from 1AM to 7 AM. This position will run from mid-April through late-August. This is a residential position during the scheduled working season, and room and board as well as a studio space on campus are provided. Regular shift hours are paid hourly; and, if any incident occurring during the on-call hours requires attention, paid at time and ½ for hours worked over 40 hours per week. Scheduled working hours are subject to change and are determined by the Campus Director.

This position is a 1-year contract with the option for annual renewal up to 3-years pending satisfactory performance review.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

● Keep walkie-talkies charged, on and within earshot during work and on-call hours
● Assist anyone who needs first aid attention
● Seek help from other staff members or emergency professionals when needed, including but not limited to the Campus Director, Campus Manager and Wellness Counselors
● In an emergency, call 911 and begin CPR if needed
● Assist any participant in need of emotional or mental first aid
● Be a calming, open ear for on-campus participants
● Be a positive, supportive, visible presence on campus during evening events
● Implement emergency protocols when necessary
● Write up reports on all incidents or emergencies
● Stock and maintain first aid kits and stations
● Support participant check-in processes during evening hours as assigned
● Support faculty and visiting artist lectures during evening hours as assigned
● Attend weekly check-ins with the Campus Director
● Under the guidance of the Campus Director, plan and implement campus wellness events and resources
● Other project- and event-based support as determined by the Campus Director; including but not limited to office, housekeeping, maintenance, and hospitality support

EDUCATION/JOB EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATIONS

● Trained in basic first aid and CPR (Ox-Bow will assist in providing this training); previous CPR certification a plus
● Trained in emotional first aid (Ox-Bow will assist in getting this training)
● Know and communicate Ox-Bow’s mission and emergency & COVID mitigation protocols
● Know and communicate campus rules and regulations
● Be familiar with the grounds and facilities

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS
● Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
● Must have excellent people and communication skills
● Ability to work well and remain calm under pressure
● Must be a team player and able to work independently
● Must be innovative, resourceful, patient, and possess a strong sense of integrity and optimism
● A passion for the arts and familiarity with artist communities is preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

● Ability to traverse uneven terrain including stairs

● Ability to work indoors and outdoors in high heat and humidity

● Ability to work nights and weekends

TO APPLY:

Submit a completed application via submittable https://ox-bow.submittable.com/submit. You will be directed to our main page; click the position(s) and follow the instructions. Resumes/CVs and Cover
Letters are preferred. If you have any question regarding the position or application process, please contact us on our main page, ox-bow (dot com).

Working At Ox-Bow

Ox-Bow School of Art and Artists’ Residency, founded in 1910, offers a wide range of opportunities for artists at all stages of their careers. Our campus is nestled on a peninsular interdunal wetland in Saugatuck, MI. With programs that target degree-seeking students, professional artists and those new to the field, Ox-Bow builds a supportive frame in which artists can push their practices in new directions.
Ox-Bow’s community is expansive and ever-evolving. Working at Ox-Bow is a unique experience. Our staff consists of both year-round and seasonal positions. Some staff live on campus during their working months, while others commute or work remotely both within the state of Michigan and beyond.

Working at Ox-Bow is working at the intersection of education, hospitality and culture. Together we seek to create a welcoming environment that nurtures the creative process while building community across generations, career stages, disciplines and identities. With over 100 years of arts education behind us, we have a vast community of alumni, including staff, students, resident artists, faculty, and community supporters, who love and care for Ox-Bow. Working at Ox-Bow is to become part of that community, and help sustain a historic non-profit arts organization for current and future generations of artists and art lovers.

At Ox-Bow we have a vision to be a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, lend their creativity, and work in support of an evolving, yet historic, art school. We pride ourselves on thinking and acting creatively, and recognize that part of what makes us a unique place for both our staff and students, is the talent and dedication of our employees.

Ox-Bow is committed to diversity and inclusion, we believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity and national origin and work to reflect that in our classrooms, programming, faculty, staff and board.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Ox-Bow School of Art and Artists' Residency is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for its students, visitors, faculty, and staff, and to ensuring that educational and employment decisions are based on an individual’s abilities and qualifications. Ox-Bow does not tolerate unlawful discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or former military status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law, in its programs and activities, public accommodations or employment practices.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Night shift
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Please visit https://www.ox-bow.org/covid-community-guidelines to read our Covid119 Mitigating Community Guidelines

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Saugatuck, MI 49453: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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