Job Description

Job Title: Student Worker - Creative Arts Assistant - Mission Waco

Job Classification: Community Service, Student

Department: Off Campus Community Service

Hiring Manager: Libby Barnhill

Contact: lbarnhill@missionwaco.org

Work Schedule: 15-20 hours per week, typically Monday - Thursday between the hours of 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Desired Length of Employment: Fall/Ongoing

Pay Rate: $11.00-12.50/hr

Key Components:

• In a student employee capacity, may assist in working with external community service partners.

- To teach the arts in the area of Art, Music, and/or Dance as a part of the Afterschool Programs for Children and Youth here at Mission Waco, and potentially with adult program participants (Manna House – men’s residential recovery, and My Brother’s Keeper – emergency shelter for adults). Work together to provide the Creative Arts Showcase at the end of each semester. MUST BE ELIGIBLE for FEDERAL WORK-STUDY. This is off-campus employment, so reliable transportation is important.

FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION--
• Recruit students from the Children and Youth Programs to learn art, music, and/or dance for your perspective field.
• Collaborate with other staff (visual arts, music, and dance) for performances, summer camps, and productions.
• Potentially supervise or work with volunteers and interns who may be assisting with classes.
• Promote and oversee art, music, and/or dance for Mission Waco Youth and Children Programs, and potentially the lower-income population of the Waco Community.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of facilities used for Creative Arts.

REQUIRED HARD SKILLS: Minimum of 1 year performing or training in art, music and or dance; teaching experience; experience working with children and youth

REQUIRED SOFT SKILLS: Good Communication and Interpersonal Skills; Ability to communicate appropriately & compassionately under pressure; Represent Mission Waco’s values with all program participants; Strong Work Ethic; Strategic Thinker; Flexible 15-20 hrs/wk (available in afternoons, early evenings, Saturday)

LEARNING OUTCOMES: Education practices; Performance skills; cultural competency; practice building relationships

Hourly Rate: $11-$12.50/hour (depending on new or returning student worker status and/or any recognized special skill level)

Employer: Baylor University

Work Location: Mission Waco Mission World

Work Address: 1315 N. 15th St. Waco, TX 76707