Rhein Art Center Visual Arts Staff/Intern Job at Lakeside in 43440

Job Title: Rhein Art Center Visual Arts Staff/Intern

Department: Programming

Reports To: Rhein Center Manager

Salary: $13 - $17/hour, commensurate with experience

Position Summary: Located at the C. Kirk Rhein, Jr., Center for the Living Arts, this seasonal position works as part of a team that serves Rhein Center customers/students and supports Teaching Artists and fellow staff. The Rhein Center Visual Arts Staff/Intern assists in the development and implementation of arts classes for all ages across various art mediums. The position reports directly to the Rhein Center Manager and is expected to work days, some weekends, and possibly some holidays.The Rhein Center is open Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day. Hours of operation in the high point of the season (mid-June through mid-August) are likely Mon., 8:00am to 7:00pm; Tue.-Fri., 8:00am to 4:30pm, and Sat., 9:00am to 1:00pm. Individual weekly hours will range from 24 to 40 hours. Affordable dorm housing in a camp environment may be available. If applying as an Intern, it is understood that your availability to work is determined by your college course schedule.

About Lakeside Chautauqua: Lakeside Chautauqua is a family destination that has pioneered the act of nurturing mind, body and spirit for more than 150 years. Conveniently located between Toledo and Cleveland on Lake Erie’s south shore, Lakeside offers a robust summer programming season packed with cultural, educational, spiritual and recreational opportunities. Within the one-square-mile community, you’ll find hundreds of unique Victorian cottages, a concert auditorium, arts center, historic waterfront hotel, movie theater, pool, tennis, sailing, shopping, dining and much more. To join our team or for more information, visit lakesideohio.com/employment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Instructional Responsibilities -

• Develop visual art classes, including class descriptions, supply lists, costs, and project samples for multiple age groups (from pre-school children to senior citizens) across a variety of media. (Choice of medium based upon staff/intern’s interests and skills. Note: Rhein Center has a ceramics/pottery studio, stained/fused glass studio, and fiber arts area in addition to foundational two-dimensional media.)
• Develop additional “living arts” experiential learning opportunities that incorporate STEM.
• Develop classes that utilize excess supplies and materials.
• Lead/teach at least 3 classes a week.
• Assist Teaching Artists with their classes as needed.
• Develop and implement several make-and-take craft projects throughout the season.
• Oversee several Saturday Open Studio sessions.
• Coordinate and help facilitate various special events associated with the Rhein Center.

Operational Responsibilities -

• Provide consistently excellent customer service to students, instructors, and co-workers.
• Assist customers with class registrations using customized registration software following established procedures and protocols.
• Assist with set-up and tear-down of Rhein Center classes and special events held at the Center and elsewhere on campus.
• Gather materials and equipment for daily classes; assist instructors as needed.
• Keep supplies organized; restock community supplies; refill consumables like glue and paint.
• Alert Manager as supplies run low, including art, office, and cleaning supplies.
• To ensure a quality experience, keep restrooms and all class spaces clean and tidy.
• Open/close cash drawer; manage cash transactions and complete daily cash reports and deposits.
• Open and close the Center in accordance with procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: (In addition to any internship requirements prescribed by law or set by your college or university)

• Knowledge of and experience with traditional art materials and methods is a must.
• Teaching experience is helpful.
• Aptitude for communicating effectively is very helpful.
• Enthusiasm for teaching children is helpful; patience and respect for all ages are a must.
• Computer competence is preferred; ability to learn registration software quickly is a must.
• Ability to work for long hours in all weather conditions – hot and humid to cool and damp – is a must.
• Ability to learn and adapt to changing and challenging situations is a must.

Environment & Physical Demands:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees, residents or guests.

• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, climb or balance. Specific vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus are required. Must be able to lift heavy equipment and material up to 25 pounds with assistance. Must be able to climb ladders. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet, cold, humid, hot and very hot conditions and will be required to work outdoors. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

How to Apply: Please submit a résumé, cover letter, three professional references and artwork samples (if applicable) along with your application. Be sure to indicate if you are seeking an internship opportunity.

Lakeside Chautauqua is an equal opportunity employer.