at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Program Assistant - Jane Addams Hull-House Museum
Program Assistant - Jane Addams Hull-House Museum
Hiring Department: Hull House Museum
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1025361
Posting Close Date: May 24, 2024
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. Hybrid and flexible work schedules are available. UIC offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.
Description:
The Program Assistant at Jane Addams Hull-House Museum (JAHHM) will assist the Director, Associate Director, and other staff in implementing and developing exhibitions, public programs, and other events at the museum for the UIC community, Chicago area community groups, and the general public. The Program Assistant will also greet and orient visitors to the museum in coordination with Visitor Services Assistants (VSAs). Areas of responsibility include scheduling visitors and groups to the museum, event logistics, rental agreements, community outreach, and the museum website. In all activities, the program assistant will collaborate with other staff to ensure that exhibitions and programs align with the museum's larger goals and mission.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Provides support to the JAHHM Director and other senior staff, serving as an advisor and performing professional support tasks.
Provides program knowledge and expertise of the museum to visitors, including welcoming visitors to the museum by greeting and registering their attendance, and directs them to specific areas of the museum.
Assesses the needs of visitors to the museum and answers visitor queries.
Helps to compile and analyzes visitor information data and summarizes findings.
Assists the Director of the museum and other senior staff in designing the museum's spaces.
Represents and coordinates working relationships with the College of Architecture, Design, and the Arts (CADA); acts as a liaison to the campus and community groups.
Coordinates the logistics and activities for the museum's public programs.
Helps to coordinate the Visitors Services Assistants at the museum.
Makes periodic tours of the museum and historic dining hall to ensure that all areas are clean, well-lit, and functioning effectively.
Communicates to the Director all feedback from patrons, including complaints. and general comments related to the activities of that shift.
Observes individual and group use of the Hull-House facilities to insure proper practice of Museum policies and procedures.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
Bachelor's degree.
Demonstrated experience in a cultural institution, museum, or library.
Preferred Qualifications:
Creative approach to thinking about museums.
Demonstrated interest and enthusiasm in art and social... For full info follow application link.
The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
The University of Illinois Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
institution/employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services.
