Educational Programs Assistant Job at Decorative Arts Trust, Charleston, SC

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  • Decorative Arts Trust
  • Charleston, SC

Job Description

The Decorative Arts Trust, a nonprofit organization operating in Media, PA, and Charleston, SC, is seeking a full-time Educational Programs Assistant to facilitate the development of all domestic and international initiatives. This colleague helps our Educational Programs Manager and Coordinator create in-person and virtual educational programs tied to decorative and fine art, architecture, and gardens for our national membership base. 

Job Responsibilities 

The Trust’s Educational Programs Assistant contributes to a broad variety of events alongside our Educational Programs Manager and Coordinator: 

  • Assists in organizing domestic and international programs 
  • Oversees the development and execution of virtual programs 
  • Serves as a contact with program registrants, monitoring requests for information, payment, and communication in advance of and following programs 
  • Compiles educational content for distribution to participants in advance of programs 
  • Maintains and compiles statistics on programs 

Working in conjunction with the Communications and Marketing Manager, the Educational Programs Assistant also helps develop: 

  • Program brochures and registration forms for all events 
  • Programming-related content for The Magazine of the Decorative Arts Trust , The Decorative Arts Trust Bulletin , the Trust’s website, and social media outlets 

Necessary skills 

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience required 
  • Experience in event planning, development, donor engagement, travel programs, or another component of the cultural sector 
  • Familiarity with Google suite or similar online collaborative software
  • Demonstrated ability to: work independently and as well as collaboratively with a team; manage multiple tasks while adapting to an evolving calendar; communicate effectively through a variety of methods, both print and digital; design and develop interactive, online learning experiences using a variety of digital tools and platforms 
  • Highly organized with strong personal initiative 
  • Outgoing, positive, and friendly demeanor 
  • Ability to promptly and professionally interact with customers, clients, and other individuals via phone calls and emails to handle inquiries, provide information, and resolve issues 
  • Detail-oriented approach to managing projects and logistics 

Compensation 

  • $45,000-$50,000 salary; retirement plan; health and dental insurance
  • Paid annual leave and sick leave along with holidays 

Work location 

  • The ideal applicant will be located near or willing to relocate near Charleston, SC. This position follows a hybrid work structure where the employee will work remotely or from a shared workspace on a predetermined schedule and as needed, based on demands of specific tasks. 

Application process 

  • Interested parties should send a letter of interest and CV or résumé to Catherine A. Carlisle, Manager of Educational Programs, at [email protected]. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Remote job, Relocation,

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