Education, Education and Public Programs Assistant, Part Time

Summary

The Norton Simon Museum seeks a part-time Education and Public Programs Assistant to join its small but dynamic Education and Public Programs Department. The position provides administrative and planning support, including assisting with a range of weekend events such as adult art and education classes, programs for children and youth, and lectures and concerts held in our theater. The position also works directly with the public, Museum educators, and the artists, musicians and speakers contracted to lead programs at the Museum. The ideal candidate has a strong interest in museum work and the visual arts. Prior experience in event planning or public programming is preferred.

Qualifications

• B.A. degree in art history, art education, museum studies, humanities, or a related field is required
• Experience in planning live music events and public programs
• Strong ability to collaborate and follow direction
• Positive attitude with a proactive approach
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through and creativity
• One year of office experience is preferred
• Experience working within a museum, cultural, or educational setting is preferred
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Strong computer skills are essential

Responsibilities

• Assist with lectures, concerts, adult drawing classes, dance performances, Evening in Focus events, and children’s art-making programs
• Assists with rentals and logistics for events
• Assists with logistics for lectures, including day-of assistance, and managing hotel bookings and reimbursement
• Takes initiative with musical programs, including conducting research, contacting artists and day-of assistance
• Updates database with upcoming events, processes purchase orders and check requests
• Updates the Public Programs calendar
• Liaises with Theater Technicians for events
• Assists the Education and Public Programs Coordinator with answering the Education phone line
• Prepare signs and other graphic materials for events, as needed
• Performs additional duties or special projects, as assigned

 Physical Requirements

This position requires some moderate lifting, stretching, reaching, bending and occasional long periods of standing. Ability to lift 15 pounds.

Schedule 

Position is scheduled to work 20 hours per week. Friday evenings and weekend shifts are required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Norton Simon Entities* provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Norton Simon Entities do not unlawfully discriminate or tolerate harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decisionmaking, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, age (forty years of age and over), sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation. The Norton Simon Entities make reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees and for religious observances and practices. This policy applies to all areas of employment including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, termination, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, and social and recreational programs.

The Norton Simon Entities are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion in its workforce.

*The Norton Simon Entities are composed of the following: Norton Simon Museum of Art at Pasadena and the Norton Simon Art Foundation. Employment may be with either, or both, of these entities.