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The Huntington · 8 hours ago

Public Programs Assistant

Los Angeles, CA

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$20/hr - $20/hr

The Huntington is a collections-based research and educational institution committed to promoting the appreciation of the humanities, arts, and botanical science. The Public Programs Assistant will support various public programs and assist with the annual Explorers Camp, working directly with diverse audiences and facilitating educational activities.

Education

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Prepare supplies for programs, set up and break down programs, and organize supplies post-program

Check-in participants for classes and workshops

Facilitate in-person activities at drop-in programs

Other duties as assigned

Help with Explorers Camp daily set up and check-in

Participate in daily evaluation of campers’ needs, classroom supplies, and teachers’ needs

Help with daily restocking of classroom materials

Assist with daily clean-up

Communicate with Security team and other Huntington departments as needed

Supports teachers in classroom instruction

Accompany students and teachers to various galleries and gardens

Assists with administrative duties

May assist in the supervision of volunteers

Qualification

Customer serviceOral communicationOrganizational skillsChildrenInterest in gardensInterest in artInterest in literatureInterest in historyHands-on learningFlexibilityAttention to detail

Required

Excellent oral communication, customer service and organizational skills required

Ability to be flexible required

Preferred

Interest in gardens, art, literature and history strongly desired

Interest in hands-on learning with a range of children's ages and abilities strongly desired

Experience working with children and families strongly preferred

Benefits

Discounts for staff in The Huntington Store and restaurants

Free admission to various museums and cultural institutions

Free passes each month to welcome family and friends to visit the grounds

Company

The Huntington

Our world-renowned collections support scholarship, foster learning, inspire creativity, and offer transformative experiences for a community of the curious.

Founded in 1919