PT Education Assistant

The Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning (JCAL) is recruiting a PT Education Assistant. Reporting to JCAL's Education Manager, the PT Education Assistant provides administrative, operational, and strategic support for all JCAL Education Department programs.

The PT Education Assistant will perform specific tasks and hold clear responsibilities related to the Cultural After-School Adventures (CASA) and SU-CASA programs (spring); to the Queens International Children’s Festival (annual); to JCAL’s Art Classes (year-round); and to other projects and programs as they arise.

The PT Education Assistant will support the Education Manager through performing the following tasks and responsibilities:

• Assist with seamless coordination and execution of JCAL education programs, ensuring smooth operations and high-quality experiences for participants.
• Support management of afterschool and in-school residencies, partnerships, and workshops, fostering strong relationships with schools and community organizations.
• Manage and track communications with schools, teachers, students, parents, and key stakeholders, ensuring timely follow-ups and effective engagement via email and phone.
• Act as liaison between teaching artists and partner organizations, facilitating clear and efficient communication to enhance program delivery.
• Help manage pre- and post-production logistics for both on-site and off-site educational events, ensuring smooth execution.
• Collect, analyze, and maintain program data and documentation, supporting internal evaluation and fulfilling grantor reporting requirements.
• Conduct site visits and provide reports on program effectiveness and areas for improvement.
• Assist in budget planning, monitoring, and forecasting, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with program goals.
• Oversee collection, verification, and submission of teaching artist documents to maintain accurate records.
• Manage procurement of program materials such as visual arts supplies, music books, and costumes.
• Maintain and update the education program calendar, ensuring accurate scheduling for schools, senior centers, and other stakeholders.

Standards and Skills:

• Minimum BFA/BA in an area related to arts, culture, or a specific creative discipline;
• Minimum 1 year in nonprofit arts or arts-adjacent setting, ideally at a major and/or emerging institution;
• Demonstrable track record of professional achievement in theater/dramatic arts;
• Strong interpersonal and deep listening skills;
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, and all social media;
• Experience operating efficiently and collaboratively within a tight-knit team.

About JCAL

Founded in 1972, JCAL is a multidisciplinary urban arts center based in Southeast Queens. Our mission is to offer quality visual and performing arts programs, and to provide accessible education programs to encourage participation in the arts. We operate out of two landmark buildings: the Jamaica Arts Center, with five floors of galleries, artist studios, rehearsal spaces, flexible spaces, a studio theater and office space; and the Jamaica Performing Arts Center, a 400-seat, flexible proscenium theater with offices and other spaces. In June 2024, JCAL adopted a new five-year Strategic Plan that establishes the following core goals:

• Activate JCAL as a creative home for Queens and a singular cultural anchor for New York City;
• Deliver a balanced continuum of programs that “super-serves” artists, learners, and audiences;
• Build brand and reach via simple, memorable, consistent messaging amplified through deep community partnerships;
• Engage, empower, resource, and equip the whole of the organization for the purpose of revenue generation;
• Promote shared responsibility and leadership at every level of the organization.

JCAL, an Equal Opportunity Employer, honors the values of its board-approved Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Plan, with the goal of building and nurturing a culturally diverse, community responsive team. We warmly welcome all eligible applicants; candidates who identify as BIIPOC (Black, Immigrant, Indigenous, People of Color) are encouraged to apply.

To apply, please submit a short cover letter highlighting your experiences and achievements in arts education. Attach a professional resume and two references with contact information. The position is onsite; Saturday hours are required when classes are held (spring, summer, fall).

05/06/2025