Public Programs Assistant-On Call

Public Programs AssistantWorking under the direction of the Associate Director of Public and Community Engagement, the Public Programs Assistant will join a team of educators committed to sharing The Huntington's wide range of programming with multi-generational audiences.Throughout the year, the assistant will support various public programs on weekends and evenings as needed.In the summer, the Public Programs Assistant supports all aspects of The Huntington's annual Explorers Camp, including the logistics of classes, classroom setup and breakdown, and assisting with program registration and check-in. They will also be tasked with various administrative duties related to the club program. Explorers Camp runs for three weeks: July 12-16, July 19-23, and July 26-30.

Hours are 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. or approximately 30 hours per week, with additional hours for staff training and camp breakdown.S/he/they will demonstrate a background of working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, geographic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, using a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible approach.Essential Duties - RegularPrepare supplies for programs, set up and break down programs, and organize supplies post-program.Check-in participants for classes and workshops.Facilitate in-person activities at drop-in programs.Other duties as assigned.Essential Duties - Explorers CampHelp with Explorers Camp daily set up and check-in.Participate in daily evaluation of campers' needs, classroom supplies, and teachers' needs.Help with daily restocking of classroom materials.Assist with daily clean-up.Communicate with Security team and other Huntington departments as needed.Supports teachers in classroom instruction.Accompany students and teachers to various galleries and gardens.Assists with administrative duties.May assist in the supervision of volunteers.Candidate Requirements and ExperienceKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Excellent oral communication, customer service and organizational skills required.Ability to be flexible required.Interest in gardens, art, literature and history strongly desired.Interest in hands-on learning with a range of children's ages and abilities strongly desired.Experience:Experience working with children and families strongly preferred.Must be highly organized and attentive to detail while remaining flexible.Working ConditionsMany programs occur outdoors in all types of weather.Considerable standing and sitting outdoors.Compensation & BenefitsWe provide competitive compensation, generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees including:Pay Rate: $19.25/hr.

Increases to $19.50/hr. after successful completion of the introductory period.Medical, Dental, Vision403(b) retirement plan and matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer matchHybrid remote work schedule available for applicable positionsConsiderable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and holidaysDiscounts for staff in The Huntington Store and restaurantsFree admission to various museums and cultural institutionsFree passes each month to welcome family and friends to visit the groundsThe Application ProcessPlease submit a cover letter and CV/resume as a single PDF attachment.You will have the opportunity to submit additional documents on the "My Experience" section of the application.