Education Associate

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Arts Faculty, Summer Staff

The Education Associate serves the Mission, Vision and Values of REH, Inc. by performing administrative and instructional functions of the education department of Ruth Eckerd Hall – The Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts (MPH).

• Serve as an Instructor for MPH onsite classes.
• Serve as an Instructor/Teaching Artist for community engagement efforts at partner schools and organizations (offsite).
• Provide administrative support of MPH programming, as assigned.
• Provide program information to constituents via phone, email, and face‑to‑face.
• Adherence to all departmental budgets, as assigned.
• Assist the Development staff, as required, to cultivate and/or secure contributions.
• Assist with the preparation of the MPH master schedule.
• Attend all REH and MPH meetings, as appropriate.
• Attend all REH and MPH events, as assigned.
• Professionally represent Ruth Eckerd Hall and The Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts at all times.
• Complete all other duties as assigned (varied per term – fall, winter/spring, summer).

• Coursework with an emphasis in the arts, arts education, or related field required.
• Minimum 3 years of training in a performing arts environment with production, performance, and/or teaching experience required.
• Experience working with students of varied ages and abilities highly desired.
• Administrative experience required – preferably in an arts, educational, or nonprofit environment.

• Knowledge of arts administration/arts education/performing arts required.
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of project management and culture including flexibility.
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of teamwork and shared responsibility.
• Ability to evaluate artistic and educational value of various programs.
• Ability to plan and organize tasks, projects, and people for efficiency and simultaneous deadlines.
• Ability to handle confidential conversation, correspondence, and records with discretion.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills, including ability to communicate relevant information in a manner that prompts the desired action.
• Proficiency in word‑processing and spreadsheets.
• Ability to multi‑task and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to communicate respectfully with and generate trust from a diverse group of people.
• Ability to seek out required information.

• Ability to maintain good attendance is a condition of employment and a function of this job.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to sit at computer terminal for extended periods of time.
• Ability to travel to assigned sites.
• Ability to operate computer, calculator and other basic office machines.
• Ability to use telephone.
• Ability to drive with valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

• Irregular work hours and days.
• Must complete and pass Level II Screening.
• Must successfully complete drug screening.

Ruth Eckerd Hall is an equal opportunity employer, drug‑free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

All applicants considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By completing this application, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our patrons and contributing to the financial success of the organization and its employees.

Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact a human resources representative.