Outreach Assistant

And thanks to the benevolence of its founders, as well as the continued support of its members, TMA remains a privately endowed, non-profit institution and opens its collection to the public, free of charge.

• Supports the educational art program experiences of students by assisting with group and individual art projects both on site at the Museum and off site at community partner locations.
• Helps with set up duties, such as assisting the Teaching Artist with preparing materials as needed and prepping the classroom space to ensure the space is clean and tidy and that there is adequate seating.
• Greets the students, takes student attendance, and assists the Teaching Artist in getting the students seated and prepared for the art experiences. Supports the Teaching Artist as they oversee/manage the classroom and provide the art activity.
• Helps to monitor supplies during class, assists Teaching Artist by retrieving any additional supplies or materials needed throughout the class time.
• Assists the Teaching Artist when taking students into the galleries, help to monitor student behavior to ensure safety in the galleries.
• Helps students organize their work to be taken home with them when applicable.
• After the students have left, assists the Teaching Artist with storing materials and classroom cleanup.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel to locations off-site to assist in delivering art making experiences.
• Ability to work as a team player who can adapt to meet shifting demands and priorities.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office is a plus.
• A passion for the arts and education is strongly preferred.
• Strong observation skills, including attentiveness to changing environment.
• Deep interest in and experience with engaging and interacting with diverse students.