Education Assistant [Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum]

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is currently considering applicants for the position of Education Assistant.  The Education Assistant reports to the Vice President of Education and Public Programs and the Director of Education and is responsible for performing a variety of administrative duties to assist in the efficient operation of the Education Department and for providing administrative support to the Vice President of Education and Public Programs as needed.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1.        Assists Vice President of Education and Public Programs in coordinating logistical aspects for all educational programs.

• Schedules meetings, travel, conferences/programs as necessary
• Prepares documents for presentation including reports, letters, and program information.
• Sends out mailings and related correspondence
• Assists with logistical aspects of program production, technical requirements, payments, scheduling and space reservations
• Assists in developing and editing PowerPoint presentations

2.       Assists in the day-to-day operations of the Education Department under the supervision of the Director of Education.

• Coordinates aspects of the Museum’s digital learning initiative including asset management, imports videos, uploads materials to the website, maintaining function of website, edits videos and photos for website use.
• Coordinates aspects of the Museum’s on-site education program (Rockin’ the Schools) including processing evaluations, assisting with daily set-up, maintain and proof materials, update Patron’s Edge database, and maintain the teaching schedule and evaluation system.
• Monitors Rockin’ the Schools reports and EDU email inbox
• Maintains accessible filing system
• Assists in developing and editing PowerPoint presentations

3.       Provides support for Education Department events:

• Assists in the production of certain events
• Films events
• Annotates video content

Coordinates artist/speaker travel itineraries for Museum and Library & Archives programs

• Updates general website content as advised    

Duties include but may not be limited to the above.

• High school graduate and one (1) to two (2) years professional administrative experience required, bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Digital media knowledge and experience preferred – audio/video recording and editing.
• Knowledge of rock and roll history and related popular music genres is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of music reference sources and research tools is strongly preferred.
• Ability as a performing musician is preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills to deal effectively with artists, educators and employees.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all assignments.
• Ability to read and demonstrate basic oral, written, mathematical and manual skills and ability to communicate in Standard English.
• Problem solving and decision making skills.
• Ability to successfully pass a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum reference check, background investigation and drug screen.
• Computer Literate: Microsoft Office Suite (specifically PowerPoint and Excel) required; experience with Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, iMovie or Final Cut Pro preferred; Patron’s Edge
• Ability to get along with other people.