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Houston - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Job Description

The MFAH Department of Learning and Interpretation (L&I) engages intergenerational audiences students and diverse communities in Houston with the Museums collections and exhibitions of world art. The Public Programs area of L&I works with staff across the Museum to better reach and engage audiences through traditional lectures concerts and tours and to grow new audiences through innovative participatory programming.

The Part-time Production Assistant supports the implementation of Public Programs in the Museums auditorium gallery and campus spaces. This position works directly with speakers artists and performers on the day of the program implementing the run of show. This position also performs related clerical duties in advance of the program.

Responsibilities:

  • Once programs are planned and talent is booked this position completes items on program planning checklists including room/space reservations internal procurement forms for special events engineering and facilities A/V etc.
  • Act as House Manager on the day of programs implementing the run of show welcoming and providing for the needs of speakers and performers as well as greeting guests to the program.
  • Develop strong collaborative relationships within L&I as well as Museum departments including A/V Special Events Engineering and Facilities to coordinate logistics for public programming.
  • Build and maintain these working relationships with MFAH departments and staff to help ensure a welcoming environment at the Museum for public program presenters and participants.

Skills Knowledge and Abilities:

  • Creative thinking and problem-solving ability
  • Good listening skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changes
  • Self-motivation
  • Must be able to work evenings and weekends as program schedule demands

Education and Experience:

  • Minimum high school diploma or GED with a B.A. or Associates degree in Humanities; Visual Performing Arts Film; or Communications preferred
  • 2 or more years experience working in a similar capacity

Equal Opportunities for All

At the MFAH we believe that diversity equity accessibility and inclusivity are fundamental to our organization. We welcome all candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our organization and our pledge for workplace diversity inclusion and excellence.

Our commitment to our policy and practice of nondiscrimination represents more than good intentions. It provides for employment decisions that are made without regard to race creed color age gender sexual orientation religion national origin gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established by law or any other reason unrelated to your ability to join and contribute to our organization and support our mission to provide a museum experience for all.

Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore if much of this job description describes you then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role.

The MFAH is equally committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals interested in employment with the organization. As part of this commitment we want to ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation needed to 1) participate in the job application or 2) interview process; 3) perform essential job functions; and/or 4) participate in the benefits and privileges of employment with the MFAH. If reasonable accommodation is needed please contact the human resources department:

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