Artist Assistant Main Gallery

About the Role

The City of Racine’s Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department is part of city government and oversees more than 1,100 acres of parks and beaches, along with five community centers and other facilities that support recreation and cultural programming. The department’s focus is to protect open spaces and deliver safe, professional, and welcoming programs and services.

This opening is for a Main Gallery Artist Assistant who will support professional artists working with teens ages 14 to 17 on daily operations and creative projects from start to finish. The position is a good fit for someone who is highly organized, creative, detail-focused, and comfortable in a lively artistic environment. The assistant will report to the lead artist and program supervisor.

Key Duties

• Prepare supplies, tools, and materials needed for projects.
• Keep program records and help produce reports.
• Organize, catalog, and maintain artwork and inventory.
• Help keep the studio clean, orderly, and functional.
• Move artwork and materials to exhibitions or storage when necessary.
• Support young artists directly and assist with event coordination.
• Research ideas and gather inspiration for upcoming work.
• Take photos and document work in progress as well as finished pieces.
• Track attendance and monitor youth work hours.
• Report disciplinary concerns when situations arise.
• Travel in PRCS vans for field trips when required.
• Handle other related tasks assigned by the Recreation Supervisor.

Schedule and Work Conditions

The role is expected to run from mid-June through early August. Workdays are Monday through Thursday, with possible weekend hours depending on program needs. Weekly hours are typically 20 to 25.

Working conditions may include outdoor weather exposure, including extreme heat, cold, and rain, as well as exposure to open water with changing conditions. Field trip travel in PRCS vans may also be part of the job.

Physical Requirements

This position involves regular physical activity and may at times require sustained effort. Tasks can include walking or running on rough or uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, kneeling, jumping, standing for long periods, and lifting or carrying moderate to heavy items, including people.

Equipment and Tools Used

Work may involve office and communication tools such as a copy machine, telephone, cell phone, computer, fax machine, scissors, and other standard office equipment. It may also include microphones, speakers, podiums, and stage furniture. Artistic and workshop tools may include sanders, sandpaper, primer, paint, sealer, wood, cameras, processing fluid, tongs, notebooks, pens, markers, and similar supplies.

Qualifications

Applicants should have a high school diploma and be currently enrolled in college coursework. A valid Wisconsin driver’s license is required, along with reliable transportation if travel is needed.

Preferred preparation includes a background in education, recreation, or arts education. Experience working with youth or at-risk youth is also desirable.

Required strengths include strong organization and time management, solid communication skills, professional interaction with others, the ability to lift and move materials as needed, and familiarity with basic arts education and practices such as creative writing, painting, and photography or videography.

Additional Information

City residents receive a 4% differential added to the hourly pay range. The City of Racine is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

This job description may be revised at any time at the discretion of the Utility or the City of Racine. It is not intended to list every duty that may be assigned, and employees are expected to maintain a consistent and reliable attendance record.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online through the city’s hiring portal.