Intern - Art Center (Art Education) (PT)

Work Schedule: Part-Time, Variable Schedule; 3 days per week Monday-Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

JOB SUMMARY
The Art Center Intern assists various activities at the Art Center, including, but not limited to: assistance with summer children’s camps or after school children’s programs, assistance in the Hot Shop, technique demonstration, cleaning and maintenance, oversight of craft activities with children; assisting with planning and implementing art activities; sorting supplies and checking inventory; monitoring children for safety; cleaning the workspace as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assists with setting up Gallery Receptions, and Special Events.
2. Greets guests and talks to them about artwork.
3. Assists with maintaining inventory of event department supplies, including equipment and materials to ensure efficiency in the department.
4. Assists with breaking down events as needed.
5. Maintains and updates Events Calendar.
6. Communicates well with Artists.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
2. Strong time management and organizational skills.
3. Self-motivated and able to work independently.
4. Ability to work in a team environment.
5. Knowledge of current art trends, techniques.

All positions at the City of Orange Beach have the job responsibilities below:

1. Handles sensitive information in a confidential manner. 
2. Maintains a highly professional attitude and demeanor at all times.
3. Provides responsible, appropriate, and satisfactory leadership within the City. 
4. Communicates positively and professionally in all aspects of the position. 
5. Attends all department meetings, City meetings, and professional development activities. 
6. Becomes thoroughly familiar with all pertinent state and national policies and comply with said policies.
7. Complies with City wide and departmental policies, as well as state and federal laws.
8. Ensures the positive promotion of the City.
9. Is prompt and punctual in reporting for work, meetings, etc. 
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions, duties and responsibilities of the job may be considered.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. High School diploma or its equivalent.
2. Possess a valid Driver's License
3. Willing to work overtime, weekends, and other nonstandard hours when necessary
4. Having experience in working with children is essential.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Must be able to stand for long periods of time especially when at events, and be able to lift 30 pounds.

While performing the duties of this job the employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.