Programs Assistant

Organization: Harwood Art Center

Location: 1114 7th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

An Off-Campus Work-Study Position

Harwood Art Center's Programs Assistant embodies the philosophy, mission and values of Harwood and our parent organization, Escuela del Sol Montessori, and believes in our work as deeply as the other extraordinary members of our core staff. Together the Harwood Core Staff steward and create opportunities grounded in arts, engagement, community, citizenship, education and professional development.

ABOUT ESCUELA DEL SOL & HARWOOD ART CENTER
For 55 years, Escuela del Sol Montessori has nurtured creativity, independence and academic excellence in pre-K through elementary aged children. Escuela's Harwood Art Center expands the school's philosophy to serve a broad audience of youth and adults with a variety of programs, including art workshops, artist studios, galleries and exhibitions, and community outreach projects, as well as apprenticeship, teaching and professional development opportunities. Escuela and Harwood are dedicated to building a love of lifelong learning, creative expression and positive impact on our community and our world.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Programs Assistant will work in close collaboration with Core Harwood Staff to assist a roster of public programs and offerings related to Arts Education, Engagement, Opportunity and Outreach.

DUTIES INCLUDE:
*GALLERIES & PUBLIC HOURS: In cooperation with Core Harwood Staff, supports Harwood's Gallery Program by assisting with gallery hours, inventory, online listings, sales and gallery upkeep.

* ARTIST TRADING CARDS: In cooperation with Core Harwood Staff, leads Harwood's Artist Trading Card Program by maintaining and ordering supplies, communicating with participating artists, assembling and shipping blank packets, organizing and maintaining digital databases and physical packets, and assisting with the card swap and mailing of finished artworks.

* ARTS EDUCATION & OUTREACH: In cooperation with Core Harwood Staff, supports teaching artists, guides, and speakers for our youth and/or adult arts education and outreach programs; manages, orders, and organizes supplies related to these programs.

* MEMBERSHIP: In cooperation with Core Harwood Staff, supports Harwood's membership program by maintaining databases and assembling and mailing membership packets.

Equivalencies not found for this position

REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge, skills and abilities required:
* Willingness to learn about Escuela del Sol Montessori - Harwood Art Center; our mission, philosophy and goals; Montessori educational philosophy;
* Willingness to serve as an ambassador and steward for our organization;
* Strong written, verbal and organizational skills;
* High integrity and attention to detail;
* Interest and passion for arts, culture, and community organizing.
* Familiarity with Apple computers, Microsoft Office, Google Suite;
* Openness to learn online platforms like Wufoo, Square Up, and Paperless Post and online registration programs such as Sawyer and Eventbrite;
* Capacity to follow instructions carefully, carry out projects independently, and manage time efficiently, as well as to collaborate with and nurture others;
* Ability to interact and communicate with all of the members of our community in a friendly, courteous and articulate manner;
* Commitment to arts, engagement, community, citizenship, education and professional development in New Mexico;
* Belief that agency, safety, and expression are universal rights and that diversity, equity, inclusion, representation, and access are essential.

LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS
A current driver's license or identification is required. A background check is required and must be successfully completed before employment can be offered or started. You will have the opportunity to explain any items that appear on your background check; a record does not necessarily disqualify you from employment.

SCHEDULE
The applicant must be available to work Saturdays 10am-3pm, the rest of their schedule will be agreed upon together, and consider the applicant's school schedule and Harwood's program schedule.
All Escuela del Sol organizational holidays and closures, based on the school calendar, fixed (2021 dates as example):
Monday September 6, Labor Day
Thursday October 7 & Friday October 8, Fall Break
Wednesday November 21 - Sunday November 28, Thanksforgiving Break
Monday December 20 - Sunday January 3, Winter Break
Monday January 17, Martin Luther King Jr Day
Monday February 21, Presidents' Day
Monday March 21 - Sunday March 27, Spring Break
Friday April 15, Vernal Holiday
Friday April 22, Earth Day (Half Day)
Monday May 30, Memorial Day
Friday June 17, Juneteenth*
Monday July 4, Independence Day

COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY
Consistent with national and local guidance to prevent the infection and spread of COVID-19, and as an integral part of its public health and safety measures, Escuela and Harwood require all employees for whom a COVID-19 vaccination has been approved by the FDA to become vaccinated against COVID-19 unless an exemption from this policy has been granted as an accommodation in accordance with applicable law.

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The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.