Student Worker - Creative Arts Assistant (art, music, and dance)- Mission Waco

Job Title: Student Worker - Creative Arts Assistant (art, music, and dance) - Mission Waco

Job Classification: Community Service, Student

Department: Off Campus Community Service 

Hiring Manager: Libby Barnhill

Contact:  LBarnhill@missionwaco.org

Work Schedule: 5-10 hrs per week availability needed in afternoons, early evenings

Desired Length of Employment: Fall/Ongoing

Pay Rate: $10.50-$11.50

Key Components:

This position is reserved for Federal Work Study (FWS) students only. 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.  And possibly provide Creative Arts Camp during the Summer.

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

• Preferred: 1 year experience in art, music and or dance
• 1 year of performing or training in art, music or dance
• Excellent creative arts experience (Preferably teaching experience)
• Working with children and youth

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
• Discover the cultural backgrounds of Waco/the participants
• Relationship building practice
   

Job Description:

• Work with local organization(s) or community partners
• Provide excellent customer service as a representative of the University
• May assist with planning, organizing, and implementing community services or programs
• May assist with various projects, activities or tasks related to community projects
• May contribute to developing and maintaining good relationships with internal and external partners
• May serve as a source to provide information about resources and assistance related to community program(s) or service(s)
• May serve to enhance outreach for the greater Waco community 
• Ensure confidentiality of all pertinent information
• May prepare and present information in a group or workshop setting
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission  
• Ability to comply with University policies  
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance
   

Employer: Baylor University

Work Location: Mission Waco

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