Job Description

This position supports the Wellin Museum education department through a variety of administrative, logistical, research, and programmatic tasks. The goals of the education department are to provide experiential learning opportunities to Hamilton students through the docent program and other student initiatives, and to bolster connections with the campus, local, and regional communities through student-led events, campus outreach, K-12 workshops and resources, family and youth programming, and public programs.

This is a part time, non-benefitted position with a pay range of $18.50 - $22.00 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Administrative support : Assists with mailings, scheduling, and general correspondence for all Wellin education programs (including the docent program, K-12 programs, Wellin Kids, Middle School Makers, and Wellin Mail). Submits updates for education section of Wellin website to office administrator, including up-to-date photography and program information. Continually updates contact databases for K-12 audiences (educators and administrators). Tracks and reports attendance figures for on-site and virtual programs. Helps maintain accurate calendar entries for all educational programming. Tracks supply inventory and places orders when needed with the assistance of the office assistant. Ensures timely K-12 workshop pre-visit and post-program communication with educators. Sends sign-up confirmations, program materials, and content updates to Wellin Mail participants. Assists with student scheduling.
• Programming: Provides technical support for virtual K-12 workshops (such as screen and audio sharing during workshops). Assists with event planning for education programs including docent meetings, campus events, and community outreach. Assists with on-site programming as needed (set-up, greeting participants and other event support, clean-up).
• Teaching and other duties: Occasionally facilitates museum programs in the informal learning environment, including gallery teaching and studio art instruction. Reviews program plans and assignments with student docents, as needed. Other duties as assigned.

About Hamilton College

United States. Founded in 1793 as the Hamilton-Oneida Academy; chartered in 1812 as Hamilton College; third oldest college established in New York State. Our mission is to provide an educational experience that emphasizes academic excellence and the development of students as human beings, as we prepare them to make choices and accept the responsibilities of citizenship in a democratic world of intellect and diversity. Hamilton's 1,350-acre campus is situated on a hilltop overlooking the picturesque village of Clinton, N.Y. The College is eight miles southwest of Utica, 45 minutes east of Syracuse, one hour from the Adirondack Park to the northeast and 90 minutes west of Albany.

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