Student Worker - Creative Arts Assistant (Art, Music, and/or Dance) - Mission Waco Mission World

Job Title: Creative Arts Assistant (Art, Music, and/or Dance) - Mission Waco Mission World

Job Classification: Community Service, Student

Department: Off Campus Community Service

Hiring Manager: Bailie Rouse

Contact: brouse@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 2024 / Ongoing

Pay Rate: $10.50 - $11.50 per hour

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY - 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.

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 (theatre, art, 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

All applicants must be Federal Work Study (FWS) Eligible. 

• Provide support and assistance in a respective area of community service  
• Assist with various projects, activities or tasks related to community service  
• Provide excellent customer service to constituents  
• Utilize available resources to perform duties accordingly  
• Serve to enhance outreach for the greater Waco community  
• Must be federal work study eligible
• Ability to comply with University policies  
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance  

Employer: Baylor University

Work Location: Mission Waco Mission World

Work Address: 628 N. 15th Street Waco, TX 76707