Arts Assistant

Position Summary :

Major responsibility is to assist with the planning, implementation and ongoing evaluation of quality and developmentally appropriate programs, activities, services, and special events in the club’s arts program areas for youth ages 6-18.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Assist in providing a variety of programming options reflective of the BGCB Arts Program. The Assistant will also run individual programs, activities, trips, etc. Individual responsibilities include arts programming including, but not limited to, visual, performing, culinary and literary arts.
• Supervise and discipline of members participating in programs and services within the program area as well as throughout the clubhouse as deemed appropriate.
• Assist in the completion of BGCB’s program active standards as assigned.
• Participate in collaborative programs and events with staff from other clubhouse departments as well as staff from other BGCB clubhouses and community organizations as appropriate.
• Assessing our impact is critical to our work. All staff is expected to participate in various evaluation efforts throughout each program year, including the annual member survey.
• When appropriate, assist volunteers and consultants who can offer related instruction, support and guidance to members.
• Secure, maintain and monitor materials, equipment and other resources belonging to the program area(s). Maintain a safe and clean program area.
• Participate in individual and group supervision sessions; participate in professional development opportunities as appropriate.
• Travel between sites and to activities as needed.
• Other related duties as specified by the Art Director.

General BGCB Expectations :

Position Requirements (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Work Demand