Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $16.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid Time Off
403(b) savings retirement plan
Life insurance
short term disability
long term disability
free museum membership
Discounted parking
Job Description
The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh is a vibrant institution dedicated to providing innovative and inclusive museum experiences that inspire kindness, joy, creativity, and curiosity for learners of all ages. Renowned for its commitment to community engagement and education, the museum collaborates with artists, community partners, and neighbors to create culturally relevant and engaging programs. With a vision to transform education, the museum believes in the power and necessity of different types of learning experiences beyond traditional academic settings. This creates a dynamic environment where creativity, exploration, and hands-on learning thrive. The museum offers a supportive workplace that values diversity and... Show More
Job Requirements
- Documentable experience working with children and youth in creative arts
- Ability to safely operate and facilitate use of equipment related to metalworking and makerspace experiences
- Ability to work weekend and occasional evening hours
- Ability to communicate effectively with youth, families, and coworkers
- Ability to lift and move items up to 50 lbs
- Ability to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods
- FBI fingerprint results and PA Child Abuse History Certificate (Act 33) and PA State Criminal Record Check (Act 34) required
- Willingness to work in a museum environment with public interaction
- Ability to engage in reflective practice and collaborative discussions
- Physical ability to operate tools and equipment safely
Job Qualifications
- Documentable experience working with children and youth in some manner of creative arts
- Background in studio arts, fine arts, or craftwork preferred
- Bachelor’s degree preferred or substitution with equivalent years of experience
- Experience working with youth, teens, and families in formal and informal learning environments
- Personal experience with art making processes such as painting, printmaking, sculpture, fiber arts
- Personal interest and background in facilitating experiences around studio arts or fine arts education
- Consistent engagement in personal growth of process, technique, fluency with materials
- Proven experience working with or collaborating with other creatives
- Proficiency in safely handling tools and equipment including hand tools, printmaking equipment, carving tools, cutting tools, sewing machines or other hazardous equipment
- Proficiency in preparing and handling art materials such as inks, dyes, paints, clays
- Excellent communication, time management, and organization
- Willingness to grow, learn and adapt
- Analytical skill
- Collaboration and teamwork including incorporating feedback and adjusting approaches based on experience
Job Duties
- Work as a part of a high-functioning and learner-centered art education focused team
- Plan and implement experiences for a variety of audiences including school field trips, summer camps, workshops, drop-in programs, and other special events
- Bring enthusiasm and ideas to the ongoing development of programs and events in Art Education
- Maintain a welcoming work area including creating and upholding a high standard of safety and cleanliness for both visitors and staff, monitoring and anticipating supply consumption
- Collaboratively and independently develop interactive learning experiences for Museum visitors including working with Education Department to combine varying expertise and disciplines
- Follow museum-identified best practices for creating and delivering exploratory, hands-on, and learner-driven experiences in an informal learning environment
- Act as a visible and accessible caring adult for youth and families visiting the Museum campus, exemplifying culturally relevant practices
- Generate potential programs based on the interests, input and observations of visitors and program participants
- Monitor and assist visitors ensuring safe, interactive experiences involving tools and physical movement
- Participate in reflective practice including research-oriented discussions with partners, artists, and youth
- Actively share with and learn from peers, professionals, visitors, and others
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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