mocha

Museum of Children's Art

Art Party Artist

POSITION AVAILABLE: ONGOING
Rates of Pay $45/party ($15/hr for 3 hrs)
Classification Temporary Part Time Hourly (Non-Exempt)
Hours Weekends: 10:00am to 4:30pm
Evenings: 5:00pm to 10:00pm
Benefits 401k Retirement Plan
Commuter Check Program
Overall Job Description

The Museum of Children's Art operates a children's art gallery and studio, as well as a number of outreach programs in the schools and community. In combination these programs serve approximately 25,000 children annually. MOCHA currently has several programs that take place in the gallery/studio six days per week. These include the museum's gallery, classes, camps, workshops, a field trip program, an open studio program, and birthday parties.

  • Providing hands-on art instruction to children and adults visiting the Museum for scheduled week-end art parties
  • Keeping the studio, gallery and art supply storage areas clean and organized
  • Planning art party curriculum in concert with parents/guardians, and Museum On-site Program staff
  • Meeting with MOCHA staff to coordinate gallery and studio use
  • Meeting with public to answer questions about MOCHA programs
    • This Position Reports To Director of Museum Programs
    Weekend Manager
    Position Responsibilities
    • Art Party set up and clean up.Prepare materials and arrange workspace for party celebrants. Greet parents and assist families with party set up. Maintain studio space organization and cleanliness.

    • Art Instruction. Deliver 30- to 50-minute art lessons that may include: hands-on art lessons based on an advertised menu of themes, gallery tour, student-assisted clean-up and closing discussion for children of all ages, and from a variety of backgrounds including children with disabilities and children with English as a second language.
    • Art Party Program Planning.Working with all On-Site staff to develop and evaluate fun, age-appropriate hands-on arts lessons for art party participants. Evaluate and develop party operations.
      Working with Weekend and Studio Manager to, co-ordinate, obtain and prepare supplies for art parties.

    Position Qualifications:
    • Two (2) years experience providing hands-on art education to children

    • Fun and engaging personality that can get children excited

    • Ability to juggle several tasks at a time

    • Flexible personality

    • Excellent communication skills

    • Experience designing and implementing developmentally-appropriate art curriculum

    • Ability to work as part of a team
    To apply: Submit a cover letter with resume that includes URLs of sites and/or samples of print or electronic media that demonstrate your experience in this field to:

    MOCHA
    538 Ninth Street, Suite 210
    Oakland, CA 94607
    Attention: Art Party Artist

    Please no email or telephone calls