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Education Studio Assistant |FWS Off Campus Partner (work study position)
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Job Description
- Req#: 507848
Department Overview:
Arts + Literature Laboratory (ALL) is a community-driven contemporary arts center supporting the visual, literary, and performing arts through an active calendar of exhibitions, readings, concerts, and educational programs. We bring together resources, people, and space to empower artists and writers to take risks that transcend formal and conceptual boundaries. Our programs foster critical and imaginative dialogue towards equitable social transformation—actively challenging audiences while prioritizing accessibility and community responsiveness.
ALL’s 10,500 square foot space in Madison’s downtown Capitol East District houses galleries and performance space, a writing center and small press library, artist studios, and a dedicated education studio.Anticipated Start Date:
10/2/2024 Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):
12/12/2024 Remote Work Eligibility Detail:
Not Remote
Anticipated Hours Per Week:
12 Schedule:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday evenings from 4:30-8:30PM.
Possibility of occasional additional hours if interested.Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:
15.00 Number of Positions:
1 Qualifications:
As this is the first time that ALL will hire this position, flexibility and growth will be a part of the job. We may assign you new or different tasks throughout the semester. We are looking for an employee who wants to work in Arts Administration, Creative Writing, Art, Music, Community and Organizational Development, or Curatorial Practices. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Ability to communicate directly and clearly with others; strong interpersonal skills; quick problem-solving abilities; punctuality. Interests in Visual Art, Writing, Community and Organizational Practices, or Curatorial Practices are bonuses.
Position Summary/Job Duties:
Arts + Literature Lab (ALL) is seeking an intern to be present and assist with the start of evening visual art and writing workshops in ALL’s beautiful 3rd Floor education studio and/or 2nd Floor mezzanine space. As an Education Studio Assistant, you will be responsible for setting up classroom spaces for between 5-16 adult participants prior to class start times. You will meet with Teaching Artists at the start of evening classes, set up modest snacks for class participants, direct students to classroom spaces and restrooms. You should be prepared to answer general questions about ALL as an organization, as well as questions about ALL’s other educational offerings. ALL will provide you with the necessary training and information to complete all of the above requirements.
Potential for rehire in Spring 2025.Physical Demands:
The ability to maneuver between 3 floors of the ALL building, with or without the aid of our elevators, is necessary.
Institutional Statements:
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu
Accommodation Statement:
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
About the company
The University of Wisconsin is a top-ranked research institution located in Madison, Wisconsin, providing exceptional education opportunities to undergraduates, graduate and professional students.