Arts Program Assistant The VIllage

Role: Arts Program AssistantReports to: Director of Member ServicesProgram: 1901-Fine Arts VillageDepartment: Studio 526Location: The Village - 527 Crocker Street Los Angeles CA 90013Setting: 100% OnsiteSchedule: Monday - Friday 10:00am - 4:30pm some weekends and eveningsStatus:Full-time/Non-Exempt/Non-ManagementBenefits:Medical Vision Dental Life Insurance 403(b) Retirement plan Employee Assistance Program (EAP) : 1Summary:Under the supervision of program leadership the Arts Program Assistant supports the day-to-day operations of Studio 526 and related arts and music programming at The People Concern. The Assistant helps create a welcoming safe and supportive environment for participants while assisting with studio activities events supply organization and general program position works closely with individuals experiencing homelessness trauma mental health challenges and other barriers and supports the use of art and music as tools for healing self-expression and community Duties and Responsibilities:Assist in maintaining a welcoming and inclusive environment for participants engaged in arts and music participants and visitors in a respectful and welcoming with participant orientation to studio spaces supplies and safety participant engagement through conversation encouragement and creative information about workshops studio schedules and upcoming maintain a calm supportive and participant-centered studio Operations Support. Assist with the daily operations of Studio 526 and other arts-related programming up and break down studio spaces before and after label and maintain supplies materials and equipment in the studio art room and storage with inventory tracking of art supplies snacks PPE music equipment and other program supplies and communicate inventory and supply needs to clean and organized shared spaces including wiping surfaces arranging furniture and organizing storage equipment inventory or facility concerns to program leadership as monthly evening events Art Jams Open Mic events workshops exhibits community events and other program activities including occasional evening and weekend with preparing materials and supplies for workshops and pack transport inventory and organize materials for off-site activities when participant sign-in and event setup/ staff with coordinating schedules participant reminders and event preparationAssist with welcoming and orienting volunteers and Peer communicate daily tasks and studio expectations during positive interactions between participants volunteers and with general outreach and administrative tasks related to the arts update studio calendars flyers and staff with tours and sharing information about program participant sign-in sheets and basic documentation are completed and agency policies public health guidelines and safety in maintaining a safe and respectful environment for participants and :High school diploma or equivalentTwo (2) years of experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness particularly those with mental health and/or substance use challenges; or an equivalent combination of education training and lived or professional Qualifications:Experience in illustration visual arts graphic design or a related creative practice is strongly preferredWork Environment:. Setting:Primarily an active community-based art studio environment with occasional administrative duties. Work may also take place in community or field-based settings depending on program Requirements:Regularly required to sit stand walk and bend. Must be able to lift carry and move materials up to 35lbs as part of routine job :May occasionally travel locally between program sites or partner Conditions:Fast-paced active and sometimes loud environment with frequent interaction with participants staff and community :May be exposed to dust cleaning supplies and common art studio materials. Appropriate safety practices and ventilation are consistently Activity:Frequent bending stooping and reaching along with ongoing studio setup and cleanup tasks throughout the day as part of regular studio operations.