Exhibition & Workshop Assistant, Art-k

6 months ago


WaltononThames, United Kingdom art-K Full time

art-K Walton-on-Thames is an art club for children aged 6 to 18 based in Hersham. Using a wide range of mediums and techniques, the club aims to teach children a diverse range of artistic styles as well as 3D projects.

We’re looking to find a passionate, motivated and friendly Exhibition & Workshop Assistants to join art-K on a fixed term contract during the summer holidays. This role includes Exhibition Assistant duties: assisting with setting up and delivering art-K’s Summer Exhibition, and Workshop Assistant duties: assisting Art Leaders during delivery of the Summer Workshop programme.

**Job responsibilities**

**Exhibition assistant role**:
**Pre-Exhibition**:

- Providing assistance to Assembly Leaders and proactively providing support to the team.
- Contribute to exhibition preparations, including arranging furniture and artwork, unpacking and recording artwork, curating and framing/placing artwork.
- Reloading/unloading vehicles to transport artwork.
- Ad hoc duties.

**During Exhibition period**:

- Assisting with exhibition installation.
- Learn about the stories about the displays from the art leaders ready for inspiring visitors.
- Represent art-K professionally, kindly and with a warm greeting.
- Meet and greet visitors to the exhibition; be aware of and assist with directions for visitors.
- Engage proactively with children to ensure they have an interesting time.
- Assist with workshops and tours as required.
- Be aware of the location of first aid and assist when required.
- Ensure that artwork is not touched inappropriately.

**Workshop assistant role**:

- Work in a fun, club environment with high teacher-student ratios where children are enthusiastic about art.
- Have face-to-face training on the summer workshop programme.
- Assist in running workshops.

**Details**

Class preparations will include, but not limited to:

- Laying out materials.
- Talking through aims with assistants.
- Sharpening pencils.
- Washing paint brushes.
- Cutting out templates.
- Prepping materials.
- Ad hoc other.

Assisting teaching the class/workshop/party will include, but is not limited to:

- Discussing techniques needed to complete a project with the students.
- Demoing the techniques when required.
- Keeping the students engaged on the project & providing alternatives when required.
- Ensuring the learning aims are achieved.
- Adhering to the safeguarding policy and maintaining the health and safety policies in the studio.
- Creating a safe, happy, nurturing environment for students to thrive in during their workshops with art-K.

Maintain the studio’s upkeep, which includes:

- Washing tables.
- Hoovering/mopping the floor.
- Cleaning the bathroom.
- Maintaining hygiene for safe use of the space by students.

**Requirements**:

- Currently studying or have completed an art degree or equivalent skills.
- Art skills in a range of mediums.
- Experience teaching/ working with children.
- Positive and proactive attitude.
- Someone who lives within 30 minutes of the branch.

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress.

, fixed term.

Ability to commute/relocate:

- art-K Walton-on-Thames: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required).

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: £7.50-£12.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (required)

**Experience**:

- Teaching: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person



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