Arts + Technology Support - Part Time/Temporary Role

About the role

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) serves over 325,000 students in 500+ schools and employs over 45,000 people, most of them teachers. The Department of Arts Education (DAE) integrates rigorous arts instruction into the district’s core educational infrastructure to drive student engagement, academic achievement, and postsecondary readiness. The Art Exhibitions + Technology Support role is responsible for planning and executing DAE showcases and exhibitions, maintaining supplies inventory, and managing and troubleshooting student programs technology. This part-time, hourly position reports to the Program Manager, RE:ALIZE with a dotted line to the Student Program Director. Location: Central‑42 West Madison Street (Arts), Chicago, IL.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute Department of Arts Education student exhibitions, showcases, and public-facing student presentations, including development of exhibition concepts, layouts and curatorial strategies that highlight student work.
• Direct support of students and staff who utilize technology from the digital media inventory, including resolving technology challenges related to project needs.
• Manage, inventory, and maintain DAE-owned devices and equipment, including maintenance, warranty services, and supply inventory; maintain clear systems and documentation enabling consistent and reliable use of DAE technology resources for use by students and staff.
• Manage preparation, transport, and organization of artworks and digital media assets for display; lead installation and deinstallation of exhibitions, including artwork/media handling, mounting, signage, lighting support, spatial planning, and safe tool/material usage.
• Identify, document, troubleshoot, and resolve technology problems—or escalate to appropriate personnel as needed.
• Support purchasing and inventorying of all arts classroom materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years of experience in arts, education, technology, exhibition work, gallery operations, or related fields.

Skills

• Strong organizational and project‑management skills, with the ability to design clear, repeatable systems for tracking artwork, equipment, and exhibition workflows.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for extended periods during installations.
• Experience with exhibition planning, art handling, installation, or curatorial support strongly preferred.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex technological concepts in accessible, non‑technical language.
• Working knowledge of MacOS, iPadOS, Chromebooks, G Suite for Education, and arts/media software such as Adobe Creative Cloud, iMovie, GarageBand, and Soundtrap; familiarity with cameras, microphones, soundboards, and additional creative technology is a plus.
• Ability to maintain strong collaborative relationships across departments and with external partners in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
• Commitment to staying informed about innovations in arts education, digital media, and exhibition practices, and sharing relevant learning with the team.
• Access to reliable transportation to travel to various CPS sites.
• Experience mentoring or collaborating directly with youth in a creative, project‑based learning environment.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice – CPS provides comprehensive health coverage including medical plan options, pharmacy, dental, vision, behavioral health & EAP, employee wellness program.
• Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow – basic life insurance, life and disability insurance, pension plans, supplemental retirement plans (403(b