Student Worker - Creative Arts Assistant - BC
Waco, Texas, United States of America
Part Time
1 week ago
$22,000 - $25,000 USD
Key skills
Communication
About this role
Job Title: Creative Arts Assistant - BC
Job Classification: Community Service, Student
Department: Off Campus Community Service
Hiring Manager: Libby Barnhill
Contact: lbarnhill@missionwaco.org
Work Schedule: 15-20 hours per week, typically Monday - Thursday between the hours of 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Desired Length of Employment: Fall/Ongoing
Pay Rate: $11.00-12.50/hr
Key Components:
- In a student employee capacity, may assist in working with external community service partners.
Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY - To teach the arts in the area of Art, Music, and/or Dance as a part of the Afterschool Programs for Children and Youth here at Mission Waco, and potentially with adult program participants (Manna House – men’s residential recovery, and My Brother’s Keeper – emergency shelter for adults). Work together to provide the Creative Arts Showcase at the end of each semester. MUST BE ELIGIBLE for FEDERAL WORK-STUDY. This is off-campus employment, so reliable transportation is important.
FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION--
• Recruit students from the Children and Youth Programs to learn art, music, and/or dance for your perspective field.
• Collaborate with other staff (visual arts, music, and dance) for performances, summer camps, and productions.
• Potentially supervise or work with volunteers and interns who may be assisting with classes.
• Promote and oversee art, music, and/or dance for Mission Waco Youth and Children Programs, and potentially the lower-income population of the Waco Community.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of facilities used for Creative Arts.
REQUIRED HARD SKILLS: Minimum of 1 year performing or training in art, music and or dance; teaching experience; experience working with children and youth
REQUIRED SOFT SKILLS: Good Communication and Interpersonal Skills; Ability to communicate appropriately & compassionately under pressure; Represent Mission Waco’s values with all program participants; Strong Work Ethic; Strategic Thinker; Flexible 15-20 hrs/wk (available in afternoons, early evenings, Saturday)
LEARNING OUTCOMES: Education practices; Performance skills; cultural competency; practice building relationships
Hourly Rate: $11-$12.50/hour (depending on new or returning student worker status and/or any recognized special skill level)
Employer: Baylor University
Work Location: Mission Waco Mission World
Work Address: 1315 N. 15th St. Waco, TX 76707