Art Institute Registration Assistant (Part-time, Temporary) (2432)

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The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum has an opening for a highly motivated flexible individual with strong communication and interpersonal skills for anArt Institute Registration Assistant (Part-time Temporary). Thisposition is for 20 hours a week with a 6-month contract and the applicant selected will join theArt Instituteteam.

Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please understand that if offered a position you will be required to successfully complete a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen as a final condition of employment. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Job Title: Art Institute Registration Assistant - Part-time Temporary
Department: Art Institute
Reports to: Director Art Institute
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Compensation: $18.36 per hour and this position is not benefits eligible

Summary
The Art Institute Registration Assistant is responsible for assisting with Art Institute department clerical and registration duties. Works directly with the director in organizing communicating and maintaining the calendar of classes and all aspects of production of classes. The Registration Assistant answers phone calls assists in class set up assists with class photos and with the weekly deposit.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Assist with in-office volunteer task assignments.
Assist with answering phone calls emails and in-person requests/questions.
Maintain a good working relationship with ASDM staff.
Photograph events and classes. File photos on the departments shared drive.
Assist with event set up and planning.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed 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.

Education and/or Experience

High School Diploma with two or three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers clients customers and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts interest commissions proportions percentages area circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

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.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Design software; Inventory software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Other Skills and Abilities

Ability to accommodate a flexible schedule that may vary week by week and will include weekends.

Physical Demands

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.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; sit; climb or balance and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance or equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The above description reflects a general overview of the responsibilities reporting relationships and position requirements for this job classification. It is not intended to be a complete description of all duties and requirements that may be inherent in the position.

IDEA Commitment
The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is committed to fostering a welcoming space and a diverse inclusive team that reflects the communities in which we live and work. We understand that inclusion diversity equity and accessibility (IDEA) are integral to the fulfillment of our mission and to our success as an organization. To that end we are working to build the structures policies hiring practices and organizational culture that ensure representation and opportunity for all and create an environment of belonging where everyone feels respected safe and understood. Additionally as we continue to engage in this work we are working to integrate the core values of IDEA into our programs exhibits communications and other public offerings. Valuing each others differences brings us together to create a thriving workplace and fair work culture allowing us to fulfill our mission more effectively.

We believe inclusion is everyones responsibility. Ways in which commitment is demonstrated include continuous development modeling inclusive behaviors and proactively addressing bias. Visit theArizona-Sonora Desert Museums IDEA pageto learn more.

The Museums IDEA Coalition consists of staff members who are driving our efforts to build a culture where people feel they belong and have a voice.

ABOUT US

TheArizona-Sonora Desert Museumis a non-profit institution dedicated to the conservation and research of the Sonoran Desert region with the goal of making the Sonoran Desert accessible understandable and valued. We are a fusion experience zoo botanical garden aquarium art gallery natural history museum and research institute. The Association of Zoos & Aquariums has recognized the Desert Museum for over 25 years of continuous accreditation.

The mission of the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is to inspire people to live in harmony with the natural world by fostering love appreciation and understanding of the Sonoran Desert.