TES Education Program Assistant
Temporary Employment Services (TES), a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, provides qualified and dedicated temporary employees to meet staffing needs across campus. This role offers an opportunity to showcase professional skills, gain valuable work experience in higher education, and support Auburn University. AU students are not eligible for TES positions.
About the role
The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art at Auburn University seeks a TES Education Program Assistant to design and facilitate arts education programs for school, after-school, teacher, and family audiences. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Education, Engagement and Learning and will implement a wide range of programming, including object-based tours, hands-on workshops, and local off-site community outreach engagements. The role also supports the Auburn Studio Project, an annual partnership between the Jule, the City of Auburn, and East Samford School, serving approximately 150 7th-grade students.
Responsibilities
- Designs and facilitates arts education programming for school, after-school, teacher, and family audiences
- Facilitates object-based tours, hands-on workshops, and local off-site community outreach programs
- Supports the annual Auburn Studio Project
- Provides support to the Assistant Director of Education, Engagement and Learning regarding programs and tours for varied audiences
- Participates in the Education, Engagement, and Learning Unit as an active and collaborative staff member
- Supports the Assistant Director of Education, Engagement and Learning and the Academic Programs Manager with scheduling and training of Student Guides
Note: The Jule follows a non-traditional schedule. The museum is open to the public on Saturdays, and major events occur in the evenings and/or weekends.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent plus 4 years of experience in education program management, or
- Associate’s degree plus 2 years of experience in education services, or
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Skills
- Familiarity with pedagogical and engagement trends in children and family learning, technology, and State of Alabama education standards