Youth and Family Studio Assistant

Position:
Youth and Family Studio Assistant

                               Department: Public Programs 

Reports to:
Manager of Family and Community Programs    Schedule: Full-time, Non-Exempt, 30 hrs/week 

Pay Range:
$19.65/hr
-$23/hr 

The Youth & Family Studio Assistant contributes to the development and implementation of The Contemporary Austin’s plentiful artmaking, education, and community outreach programs offered primarily to youth and families across both Contemporary Austin locations (Jones Center and Laguna Gloria). Working closely with the Senior Manager of Family and Community Programs, this team member develops lesson plans and facilitates programs that teach contemporary art concepts and techniques, utilizing
appropriate educational strategies and best practices. This position also provides administrative support related to budget, materials, and online ticketing. In addition, this position contributes to the production of art-making kits, art material prep and organization, and other items and resources used during Family & Community Programs, including maps, guides, and temporary art installations.      

Responsibilities: 

• Provides administrative support in the form of PO’s, ordering materials, and maintaining the event ticketing process 

• Facilitates exhibition-inspired lessons and hands-on activities for families attending Second Saturdays are for Families, the museum’s flagship family program, at Laguna Gloria 

• Facilitates exhibition-inspired lessons and hands-on activities for families attending our programming at the Jones Center 

• Organizes and maintains a large inventory of art supplies at 2 museum locations and prepares materials for upcoming art-making programs 

• Provide general support to all Family and Community programs including community outreach, family programs and large events and fundraisers both on-site and off-site 

• Maintains positive and professional relationships with community partners and all other collaborators 

• Provide general information to the public and assisting in the management of volunteers during programs, assigning duties as necessary 

Qualifications: 

• Experience in education, studio art or related field, with an emphasis on youth arts education and/or social and emotional learning 

• Comfortable with public speaking and giving instruction to large groups 

• Experience with wide range of art techniques and mediums 

• Knowledge and familiarity with wide range of art supplies 

• Some evening and weekend availability 

• Bilingual a plus 

• Must have reliable transportation 

• Weekend and evening availability as needed for events 

• Organized and detail-oriented 

• Self-starter and proactive worker; positive attitude 

How to Apply:  

Please submit your cover letter and resume at this link.
Thank you for your interest in The Contemporary Austin and please keep an eye on our careers page for current opportunities. 

Our Mission 
We invite you to discover contemporary art in settings that provoke thought and joy. Our programs join art with place in a pursuit of a deeper experience, a bigger conversation, and a closer community. 

Our Vision
 
We believe in the capacity of art to transform lives. We dream of a future where more eyes, ears, hearts and minds are opened by contemporary art in all of its forms.  

Our Values 

Extending the Welcome – We want every person to feel like they belong here. Our invitation is completely open and inclusive. 

Always Caring - We know that details matter. We care deeply about the quality of our work and about the experiences of our guests, the artists we collaborate with, our staff, and all those we have yet to meet. 

Socially Mindful - We believe that contemporary art is a way for people to connect their personal experiences with the broader social and cultural dialogues of our place and time. 

Staying Curious - We observe closely, listen intently, and inquire sincerely because we have a boundless fascination with people, art and ideas. 

Making Progress - We always want to be better—to inspire more deeply, to engage more openly, and to serve more joyfully. We are mindful of feedback and committed to ongoing reflection and iteration. 

Being Here - A place can transform your experience of art, and art can transform your experience of a place. We activate our downtown exhibition space and our lakeside sculpture park in imaginative ways to serve Austin. 

Trying New Things - We believe in the importance of experimentation, play, and the surprise that often results from trying something new. We know that progress comes through both bravery and vulnerability. 

About The Contemporary Austin
 

As Austin’s only museum focused on contemporary artists and their work, The Contemporary Austin offers exhibitions, educational opportunities, and events that start conversations and fuel the city’s creative spirit. Known for artist-centric projects and collaborations, The Contemporary invites exploration at both its urban and natural settings—downtown at the Jones Center on Congress Avenue, lakeside at the Laguna Gloria campus (including the Betty and Edward Marcus Sculpture Park, the Art School, and the historic Driscoll Villa), and around Austin through the Museum Without Walls program.
 

Our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion
and access (DEIA) 

The Contemporary Austin values a diverse, inclusive, and equitable
workplace and we seek to model these values in our hiring and engagement practices for all our artistic and educational programs. We welcome applications by BIPOC candidates as well as individuals who bring new perspectives in a host of ways. It is the policy of The Contemporary Austin not to discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status and to take action to ensure that those seeking to do business with the Contemporary are treated fairly. The Contemporary Austin aims to create a safe, welcoming working environment and doesn’t tolerate discrimination of any kind. 
The organization is currently pursuing a multi-year DEIA effort and seeks individuals who share our commitment to this work.