Education And Training Assistant

Position Title: Education and Training Assistant
Reports to: Education and Training Manager
Department: Education and Training
Status: Part-Time/Non-exempt

Organizational Summary:

USITT was founded in 1960 as an organization to promote dialogue, research, and learning among practitioners of theatre design and technology. Today it has grown to include members at all levels of their careers and has embraced the new technologies being used in entertainment. Our mission is to connect performing arts design and technology communities to ensure a vibrant dialog among practitioners, educators, and students.

About the position:

The Education and Training Assistant will provide support to our ongoing programs. This role will be responsible for communicating with participants and assisting with developing the most effective programs. The role combines a strong attention to detail with an ability to multi-task and work under pressure.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Support the build of non-conference events (virtual and live) as designated, following department procedures
• Provide service and support to online learning platforms
• Assist Programming Team on National Conference
• Reinforce the Education & Training department’s growth efforts ongoing
• Other duties as assigned by Education and Training Manager

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrate an intermediate level of math skills
• Ability to operate development, design, project management, manufacturing, customer management, and database software
• Bachelor’s Degree and 2+ years of relevant experience
• Effective oral and written communication skills with knowledge of correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and Power Point; ability to operate basic office equipment such as a copy machine, printer, scanner, and computer; proficient with internet research
• Demonstrate a high level of reasoning ability/ the ability to operate independently
• Knowledge of live events and familiarization with event management software a plus
• Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively
• Ability to work and maintain patience with diversified individuals of various backgrounds and professional competencies
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Excellent organizational skills with an eye for details

Compensation & Benefits

The compensation for this position is an hourly rate in the range of $17.00 - $18.50. USITT will also provide 25 hours of vacation leave and 25 hours of sick leave annually. There are no Employer-paid benefits for medical and dental, however, you would be eligible to join USITT’s group health insurance plan at your own cost.

Location and Work Hours

The position is remote however, you may elect to work from USITT’s National Office in Liverpool, NY. Remote employees will work 25 hours per week in synchrony with the set schedule of the National Office (Eastern Time), regardless of actual location. The actual work schedule will be determined by your supervisor, but may include the possibility of occasional travel, primarily to the National Office for onboarding training and staff meetings. Additionally, you may be asked to assist onsite staff at the Annual Conference & Stage Expo, held for one week in March at locations throughout the U.S. Such assignment will include mandatory overtime for the week. All business travel and accommodations will be provided.

To Apply

Please fill out the brief Application Form HERE. https://usitt.secure-platform.com/a/solicitations/1266/home
The application form will also prompt you to upload your resume and answer 2 to 3 questions.
All applications will be reviewed by staff, and applicants selected for interviews will be contacted via email

Application Deadline: September 5, 2023
No phone calls, please.

USITT is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.50 per hour