Studio Assistant (Part-time)

About the role

Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless (AHCH) provides a distinctive continuum of integrated care through outreach and site-based services to address the health-related causes and consequences of homelessness. We are looking for a Part-time (20 hours per week) Studio Assistant to work in our ArtStreet program. The Studio Assistant assists in day-to-day maintenance and operation of the AHCH open art studio and community-based ArtStreet related projects, including installation of client art exhibitions and sales of participant art at off-campus locations.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients and other participants in ArtStreet program through art and art making
• Build rapport with clients and proactively communicate behavioral expectations for a safe, healthy studio and campus environment
• Clean studio and conduct appropriate trainings on use of ArtStreet supplies/equipment
• Maintain a welcoming presence to all persons on the AHCH campus and on outreach
• Conduct outreach about AHCH programs/services to community and potential clients
• Sell participant art at markets and shows
• Receive and document donations from community members
• Make client referrals to other AHCH resources
• Maintain database and reporting requirements in conjunction with ArtStreet Coordinator
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Must comply with all AHCH policies and procedures

Requirements

• Ability to work with diverse groups of people including those with severe mental illness and/or substance use disorder
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Comfort with working in variable work locations
• Experience with and familiarity of supplies used in art making
• Experience with instructing others on techniques of art making
• Understanding of the therapeutic value of art making
• Experience working in Human Service or Customer Service fields
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid NM driver’s license and clean driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of experience working in community-based art studio
• Experience working with people with serious mental illness and/or substance abuse disorder
• Associates degree in Art
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Experience with data entry

Benefits

• Low cost medical, vision, and dental insurance with health club membership
• Life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment fully paid for by organization
• Long Term Disability fully paid for by organization
• Paid Time Off - 24 days in first year of employment
• Catastrophic Sick Time accrual
• 7 Paid holidays
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k with employer match
• Student loan forgiveness eligible

Schedule

Part-time, 20 hours per week