2025 Summer Studio Assistant Job at Mt. Prospect Park District in Mount Prospect

We are searching for part-time 2025 Summer Art Studio Assistants! The Art Studio Assistants are responsible for supervising children along with planning, organizing, and implementing art projects for workshops and camps. The starting pay rate for the Art Studio Assistant is $15.00 per hour. Plus, Mt. Prospect Park District employees also receive facility usage and programming privileges and discounts! The 2025 Summer Art Studio Assistants must be at least 16 years old, be able attend all preseason training and staff meetings beginning in mid-May 2025, and be able to work Monday through Friday from June 2nd through August 8th, 2025. Hours vary depending on enrollment for workshops and camps, but will be in the daytime between 8:30am to 5pm. A maximum of 5 (unpaid) days off allowed during the 2025 season. Candidates must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Assist with art classes, birthday parties and open studios, while maintaining organization, patron inquiries, and ensuring the safety of all participants at the Art Studio.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Create a fun, creative and constructive environment for children of all ages.

Develop and assist with art and craft projects being taught to the classes.

Complete all clean up from class or party, prep work and or setup for next classes before you leave the Art Studio.

Assist with administrative paperwork as needed.

Ensure the safety of the children at the Art Studio.

Provide customer service in response to questions, comments or complaints.

Assist with plaster making.

Spray and glitter each plaster piece that is painted during a party or class.

Be able to work on weekdays, weekends and after school or occasional evening hours as needed.

Be familiar with and abide by District policies and procedures.

Complete all safety training as required in a timely manner.

SECONDARY DUTIES:

May be scheduled to work at other park district facilities as needed.

Perform additional functions as assigned which may be considered essential.

All other duties as assigned by the Lions Recreation Center and Cultural Arts Manager, Director of Recreation, and/or the Executive Director. However, in an emergency, perform all other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be at least 16 years old.

Must have some background or basic knowledge of art or be creative in arts and crafts.

Must be able to entertain children and keep them occupied in a fun and constructive manner. Must be comfortable with children and like working with children of all ages. Must be comfortable with and enjoy working with adults as well.

Must be able to work weekdays, weekends and after school or occasional evening hours as needed. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Must be able to multitask.

Must be able to communicate effectively with others to allow for the coordination of work, safety, and in emergency situations if needed.

Must be comfortable speaking in front of and engaging a group and speaking one-on-one with both adults and children in an appropriate manner. Must be able to effectively communicate with customers and represent the Art Studio and the Park District in the most favorable way.

Must be willing and able to assist with administrative paperwork.

Must be able to bend down, reach, kneel down, stand for long periods of time, move quickly, and walk around the Art Studio for the duration of the work shift. May be occasionally required to lift or move up to 50 pounds. The general indoor work area is a smoke-free environment with controlled temperature and fluorescent lighting. May be exposed to noise distractions from employees and program participants or equipment operation in adjacent work areas. When outside, may be exposed to weather conditions including sunlight, humidity, wind, and warm and cold temperatures. May be exposed to common household cleaners.

Due to the needs of the Park District, evening and weekend hours will be required. Your work schedule may vary and your work week may exceed regular work hours at times but will be less than 1,000 hours per year.

Nothing contained herein shall preclude or limit the Park District from changing this written job description through addition, deletion or modification of essential job duties.

The Mt. Prospect Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.