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JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Job opportunities at Cedarhurst Center for the Arts require all levels of training, experience, and education for positions in a variety of areas. Cedarhurst is an equal opportunity employer. Check our Facebook page for current and future job postings.
SUMMER PAID INTERNS
POSITION 1 – Summer Employment Opportunity for a Graduating High School Senior.
Description:
Cedarhurst Center for the Arts (Mt. Vernon, Illinois) is looking for a high school graduating senior who can serve as a part-time Summer ASSISTANT at Cedarhurst’s SHRODE ART CENTER. Employment will start June 1, 2023
Compensation:
$12/hour, up to 15 hours/week in June 2023 and 25 hours/week in July 2023
Qualifications:
- Applicant must be a high school senior graduating in 2023
- Applicant must have been enrolled in art courses during their high school tenure
- Must be organized, with strong people skills, and
- Experience working with clay and kiln firings is preferred
Interested parties may submit a resume and cover letter by May 15, 2023, to hr@cedarhurst.org.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with Exhibitions: accept artworks; set up and break down exhibits; create labels; etc.
- Manage Clay Room activities: Kiln wash shelves; track inventory; prep, load, and unload kilns; glaze and prep student artwork for firing, etc.
- Prepare art materials for lessons, classes and activities. (Summer Camp, Thursday Night Live, Family Days, Special Events, etc.)
- Assist summer camp teachers with lesson administration, material preparation, and assist students with their projects as needed.
- Organize Shrode Art Center (SAC) Supply Closet and track inventory.
- Promptly and cheerfully greet visitors and serve as an information resource to guests.
- Assist SAC Assistant with clerical work such as mailings, payments, etc.
- Provide support and staffing at museum events, as assigned.
- Staff SAC building when Director is away on business, meetings, or lunch hours.
- Attend Staff Meetings, held the first Tuesday of every month at 9 am
** Cedarhurst has received a one-time grant from the Illinois Arts Council to fund this part-time position.
POSITION 2 – Summer Employment Opportunity for a Graduating High School Senior.
Description:
Cedarhurst Center for the Arts (Mt. Vernon, Illinois) is looking for a high school graduating senior who can serve as a part-time RECEPTIONIST and MARKETING ASSISTANT.
Employment will start June 1, 2023
Compensation:
$12/hour, up to 20-25 hours/week in June, July, and August, as schedule permits
Qualifications:
- Must be a high school senior graduating in 2023
- Must have been enrolled in art courses during their high school tenure
- Must be able to work independently, as well as collaboratively
- Must have strong people skills
- Preferred experience with social media campaigns, videos, content schedules, etc., and/or
- Preferred experience with website and/or graphic design.
Interested parties may submit a resume and cover letter by May 15, 2023 to hr@cedarhurst.org.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Greet visitors and serve as an information resource to guests, introducing them to all museum offerings.
- Answer telephones and direct calls to proper extensions.
- Receive and inventory deliveries.
- Assist Director of Communications to create marketing materials, post to social media platforms, and update website.
- Assist Director of Engagement to create promotional items and carry out online engagement efforts.
- Assist Executive Assistants with clerical work such as mailings, payments, etc.
- Attend Staff Meetings, held the first Tuesday of every month at 9 am
- Provide support and staffing at museum events, as assigned.
** Cedarhurst has received a one-time grant from the Illinois Arts Council to fund this part-time position.
VOLUNTEER
Cedarhurst Center for the Arts has a diverse volunteer group. These individuals provide a valuable service by offering their time and talent to support, strengthen and enhance our mission. Duties and time commitment vary according to Museum/ program needs.
Details of specific volunteer needs and a volunteer application will be added to this page in the near future.
