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SALT LAKE ART CENTER

Job Title: Education Assistant

Department: Curatorial

Reports To: Curator of Exhibitions

Position Designation: non-exempt (hourly); temporary position

Updated: 07/21/2009

Schedule: 15 hrs/week, 25-30 weeks

Pay Range: $10-12/hr based upon experience

Position Dates: Late August 2009 - March 2010

The Education Assistant’s primary responsibilities are to assist in the development and implementation of the Salt Lake Art Center’s tour program and Family Art Saturday program.
Job Description: Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop, schedule, and conduct tours in consultation with Curator of Exhibitions.
- Develop and conduct the monthly Family Art Saturday program in consultation with Curator of Exhibitions.
- Develop support materials for school and adult tours and Family Art Saturday (including scripts and/or strategies, activity sheets, teacher guides, hands-on art-making activities, etc.) in conjunction with Art Center exhibitions, and in consultation with Curator of Exhibitions/
- Promote Art Center tour program and Family Art Saturday in consultation with Communications Director with the goal to grow and diversify participation.
- Track data about tour program and Family Art Saturday including digital photographs, attendance, and evaluation forms.
- Work collaboratively with Art Center staff members and interns who may conduct and/or assist with tours, hands-on art-making activities, and/or Family Art Saturday.
- Assistance with select public programs in support of exhibitions.

General Duties
- Participate in select staff meetings.
- Participate in select special events and community projects.
- Perform other education duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
- Degree in Art Education, Art History, or Studio Art
- Two years of relevant professional experience; classroom or museum education setting preferred.
- Experience working with children of all ages and general audiences
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Knowledge of contemporary art and education practice.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
How to Apply: To apply, submit cover letter, résumé, writing and lesson example, and three contacts for professional references to:

Jay Heuman
Curator of Exhibitions
Salt Lake Art Center
20 S. West Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84101

Or email to jayh@slartcenter.org with “Education Assistant” in the title.
Please direct telephone inquiries to Jay Heuman, Curator of Exhibitions.

Application review begins Monday, August 10, 2009 and continues until position is filled.