Job Description
Company OverviewCommunity Support Advocates is dedicated to partnering for growth and resiliency.We are committed to empowering individuals, fostering diversity, and dismantling stigma to create a more inclusive and hopeful community.Job Summary The Momentum Program Assistant is a grant-funded, temporary, part-time position, 10-15 hrs.per week.This position is mainly responsible for the end-to-end delivery of inclusive, art-based interventions to rural communities.This includes driving Momentum's mobile studio to remote sites, adapting curriculum for diverse cognitive and physical abilities, and fostering a safe environment for at-risk youth, the elderly, and/or those with disabilities to develop self-expression and life skills.The role emphasizes using the arts as a tool for personal growth, resilience, and community connection.The Momentum Program Assistant will also provide coverage in the Momentum Art Studio as needed.Essential Duties and Responsibilities Mobile Operations & Logistics:Responsible for the safe transportation of artwork and supplies.This includes maintaining the vehicle, managing inventory of kits, and setting up pop-up studio spaces in non-traditional venues like community centers, schools, or libraries. Instruction & Curriculum Design:Designing and teaching takeaway or pop-up arts experiences that are adaptable to various age groups and skill levels. Rural Outreach & Partnership:Acting as the primary eyes and ears in the field to identify local stakeholders.This involves building relationships with rural schools, local councils, and community leaders to schedule visits and ensure programs meet local needs. Event & Workshop Coordination:Organizing logistics for rotating art programs, public installations, and community-created art projects at remote sites. Evaluation & Documentation:Tracking participant data, conducting surveys, and documenting the success of mobile sessions for grant reporting and future funding Employees are expected to engage at all times to live the agency's Mission, Vision, and Values (MVV).Employees promote MVV among team and staff actions as an essential part of their work. Values each individual as unique with their own talents, beliefs, and ideas.Act without bias towards any individual and show support for their strengths. Intentionally plans and prepares for challenges and adapts to changes as they arise.Welcomes new ideas.Shows respect for others and uses active sharing and listening to find solutions. Works as a team by communicating clearly and listening effectively.Establishes shared goals and expectations and works collectively to meet them.Shares a responsibility with others to uphold tolerance and embrace differences. Communicates with clear intentions, acts with positive regard, remains accountable for your own actions, and is personally committed to helping others do the right thing in a reliable way.All employees at Community Support Advocates are expected to uphold a minimum standard of behavior.These expectations are relevant to employees at all levels of operation. Attends intra-agency and department meetings and participates in ongoing in-service education opportunities. Identifies issues and alternative solutions, foresees the impact and implications of decisions, and anticipates problems Works effectively and collaboratively within a team, demonstrates flexibility, and works cooperatively with others to achieve shared goals Works regular and reliable hours Completes required training as scheduled Promotes the growth and recovery of all individuals receiving services through CSA Utilizes teamwork and creativity to provide quality support services to individuals served Any other duties as assigned by management The role of Momentum Program Assistant is clearly defined by a set of responsibilities that provide members with the best possible services available.Supervisory Responsibilities The Momentum Program Assistant is directly responsible to and supervised by the CEO or designee.The Momentum Program Assistant does not have any specific supervisory responsibilities.Travel Requirements Travel is required to rural service locations in Iowa.Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.This person must qualify with the company's underwriter as an insurable driver and possess legal driving privileges in the State of Iowa.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.This person must possess the ability to:work alone and with limited supervision, manage time effectively to meet deadlines and the needs of the program.The individual must clear annual background checks including, but not limited to, criminal, abuse and Office