Role: Arts Program Assistant
Reports to: Director of Member Services
Program: 1901-Fine Arts Village
Department: Studio 526
Location: The Village - 527 Crocker Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Setting: 100% Onsite
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 10:00am - 4:30pm, some weekends and evenings
Status: Full-time/Non-Exempt/Non-Management
Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, 403(b) Retirement plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), etc.
Openings: 1
Summary:
Under the supervision of program leadership, the Arts Program Assistant supports the day-to-day operations of Studio 526 and related arts and music programming at The People Concern. The Assistant helps create a welcoming, safe, and supportive environment for participants while assisting with studio activities, events, supply organization, and general program support.
This position works closely with individuals experiencing homelessness, trauma, mental health challenges, and other barriers, and supports the use of art and music as tools for healing, self-expression, and community connection.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist in maintaining a welcoming and inclusive environment for participants engaged in arts and music programming.
Greet participants and visitors in a respectful and welcoming manner.
Assist with participant orientation to studio spaces, supplies, and safety procedures.
Support participant engagement through conversation, encouragement, and creative activities.
Share information about workshops, studio schedules, and upcoming events.
Help maintain a calm, supportive, and participant-centered studio environment.
Program Operations Support. Assist with the daily operations of Studio 526 and other arts-related programming sites.
Set up and break down studio spaces before and after programming.
Organize, label, and maintain supplies, materials, and equipment in the studio, art room, and storage areas.
Assist with inventory tracking of art supplies, snacks, PPE, music equipment, and other program materials.
Restock supplies and communicate inventory and supply needs to supervisors.
Maintain clean and organized shared spaces, including wiping surfaces, arranging furniture, and organizing storage areas.
Report equipment, inventory, or facility concerns to program leadership as needed.
Support monthly evening events, Art Jams, Open Mic events, workshops, exhibits, community events, and other program activities, including occasional evening and weekend support.
Assist with preparing materials and supplies for workshops and events.
Help pack, transport, inventory, and organize materials for off-site activities when needed.
Support participant sign-in and event setup/cleanup.
Assist staff with coordinating schedules, participant reminders, and event preparation
Assist with welcoming and orienting volunteers and Peer Mentors.
Help communicate daily tasks and studio expectations during shifts.
Foster positive interactions between participants, volunteers, and staff.
Assist with general outreach and administrative tasks related to the arts program.
Help update studio calendars, flyers, and signage.
Support staff with tours and sharing information about program services.
Ensure participant sign-in sheets and basic documentation are completed and organized.
Follow agency policies, public health guidelines, and safety procedures.
Assist in maintaining a safe and respectful environment for participants and staff.
Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Work Environment:.
Setting:
Primarily an active, community-based art studio environment with occasional administrative duties. Work may also take place in community or field-based settings depending on program needs.
Physical Requirements:
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and bend. Must be able to lift, carry, and move materials up to 35lbs as part of routine job duties.
Mobility:
May occasionally travel locally between program sites or partner locations.
Work Conditions:
Fast-paced, active, and sometimes loud environment with frequent interaction with participants, staff, and community members.
Exposure:
May be exposed to dust, cleaning supplies, and common art studio materials. Appropriate safety practices and ventilation are consistently maintained.
Physical Activity:
Frequent bending, stooping, and reaching, along with ongoing studio setup and cleanup tasks throughout the day as part of regular studio operations.
EXPECTED BEHAVIORS OF ALL STAFF
Equal Opportunity Employer
The People Concern is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to non-discrimination in employment. We select the most qualified individual for the job based on job-related qualifications regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, credit history, sexual orientation, arrest and court record, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or other applicable laws.
About the People Concern
The People Concern empowers the most vulnerable among us to rebuild their lives. One of Los Angeles County's largest social services agencies, The People Concern was formed in 2016 in a merger of two trusted social service organizations based in Los Angeles County, OPCC and Lamp Community. Informed by more than fifty-eight years of work in the community, The People Concern is a leading provider of, and advocate for, evidence-based solutions to the multi-faceted challenges inherent in homelessness and domestic violence.
With compassion and profound respect for those we serve, we provide a fully integrated system of care - including outreach, interim housing, mental and medical health care, substance abuse services, domestic violence services, life skills & wellness programs, and permanent supportive housing - tailored to the unique needs of homeless individuals, survivors of domestic violence, challenged youth, and others who have nowhere else to turn.
The People Concern's model of integrated and comprehensive care empowers our participants to navigate the multi-faceted obstacles in their lives, become their best selves, and ultimately, connect with and contribute to their communities.
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