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Job Title:  Event Liaison

Description:

The Event Liaison plays a vital role in events at the Rochester Art Center. This entry-level position assists clients, guests, caterers, and other vendors with facility, setup, sound system, and other needs during RAC and rental events. 

This position includes, but is not limited to, the following.

Responsibilities: 

  • Provide a professional and welcoming environment for event clients and guests.
  • Serve as primary contact for clients and caterers during events.
  • Inspect kitchen with caterer pre- and post-event.  Prepare kitchen checklist and kitchen usage report.  Give catering fee summary to caterer and make copies as necessary.
  • Note any additional post-billable items on proper documentation.
  • Assist with client set up and sound system as needed.
  • Take photographs of event for RAC documentation and usage.
  • Perform custodial and facility duties:  sweeping, light mopping,  moving chairs and tables, event set up and tear down, as well as occasionally removing trash to the dumpster, and snow shoveling before guests arrive for an event.
  • Maintain security of facility.

Job Skills:

  • Experience in event coordination and customer service preferred.
  • Ability to maintain composure and professionalism in stressful situations and can think on his/her feet.
  • Works well with people of all ages and backgrounds.
  • Ability to work under little or no supervision.
  • Should be dependable, friendly, cooperative, flexible, pro-active and solution-oriented.
  • Should also be positive, enthusiastic and helpful.
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Supervision:

The Event Liaison reports to the Event Director.

Schedule:

This position requires a flexible schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and occasionally early morning shifts.  There is also potential for setup and tear down hours during the week.  A typical Friday and/or Saturday consists of two shifts 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm and 9:00 pm – 2:00 am.

Number of positions available: 5-6

Hourly wage:

$8.00 - $9.00

Benefits:

20% discount in Gallery Shop and Rochester Art Center Family Membership

 

Art at the Bedside

"There is a spiritual as well as a material aspect to the care of sick people." -William J. Mayo, M.D.

After a successful pilot study in the fall of 2006, the Mayo Clinic Center for Humanities in Medicine is now offering patients a unique art experience - at the bedside. For the past four months Naura Anderson, Programs Coordinator, has been working with hematology patients, giving them the opportunity to work with various art materials and engage their creative mind in the healing process.

The Art Center is currently seeking Art Educators to participate in this program and offer this experience to a greater number of patients.

For more information please contact Public Programs Director, Naura Anderson at 507-424-3318 or nanderson@rochesterartcenter.org.

Rochester Art Center/Mayo Clinic Center for Humanities in Medicine

Job Description: Art Educator/Art at the Bedside

Job Type:  Contractual

Position Overview:  An Art Educator for Art at the Bedside receives direction from the Rochester Art Center Art at the Bedside Program Coordinator.  Art Educators will facilitate 1:1 sessions with patients at Mayo Clinic to provide art experiences and stimulate creativity.  Individual is required to participate in specialized training and complete orientation guidelines as required by Mayo Clinic, including compliance with all healthcare regulations.

Requirements: MFA, with experience in Arts Education preferred. Individual must have experience executing arts education programs for a variety of ages and audience types.  Experience with healthcare environment preferred.  Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills required.  Individual must be self-motivated and flexible. 

In addition, individual must be competent in the following areas:

  • Interacting effectively with patients and families.
  • Interacting with healthcare team.
  • Conversing and connecting with patients, incorporating art into the visit.
  • Effectively demonstrating use of art materials to patients.
  • Working skillfully with approved art supplies.
  • Demonstrating sensitivity and compassion toward patients, families and staff.
  • Sensitivity to nonverbal communication.
  • Developing quick rapport and relationships with people of a diverse background.

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