Program Assistant

Organization Description

Artists ReEnvisioning Tomorrow Inc. (ART Inc.), founded in 2018 by Jonathon and Nikki Romain, is Peoria's foremost arts and culture non-profit organization. ART Inc. provides arts education opportunities to nearly 500 students each year. The staff, board, volunteers, and teaching artists of ART Inc. work tirelessly to generate programs that empower all students to imagine, create, and realize their full potential through the arts, regardless of their ability to pay.

Purpose

The Program Assistant is responsible for providing outstanding program support and ensuring high-quality experiences for students and families. Responsibilities include transporting students from school to ART Inc. programs at The Romain Arts & Culture Center, assisting with program operations, greeting and monitoring participants, maintaining cleanliness, providing accurate program information, and managing check-in and check-out procedures.

A background check, a valid driver's license, and a clean driving record are required.
For driving and transportation responsibilities, candidates must meet the minimum age requirement of 24 years or older, in accordance with ART Inc.'s vehicle insurance policy.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties listed below are intended as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment.

Programs

• Transport students to and from programs; assist with greeting parents and students; take attendance; prepare and distribute snacks.
• Assist teachers and Program Specialists during after-school programming; ensure all students are picked up on time and checked out appropriately.

Transportation (Van Operations)

• Safely operate ART Inc. vans to transport participants, staff, and program supplies between sites.
• Complete pre- and post-trip inspections, fuel/cleanliness checks, and maintain a vehicle log.
• Ensure proper seatbelt use, adhere to capacity limits and approved routes; no handheld device use while driving.
• Follow ART Inc.'s Vehicle Use Policy and youth transport protocols; report any incidents immediately and complete required documentation.

Events & Performances

• Greet guests and visitors; provide up-to-date program information.
• Support event setup, breakdown, and guest flow as directed.

Daily Responsibilities

• Ensure all guests and visitors are welcomed and assisted; answer questions and share ART Inc information.
• Maintain cleanliness and uphold safety/security protocols; provide guidance or assistance in the event of an emergency.

Mental and Physical Requirements

Physical effort is generally light, with lifting or carrying limited to 25 pounds intermittently, as well as walking up and down stairs. There may be occasional pressure associated with project or activity deadlines. Completion of fingerprinting and background check through the Peoria Public School District office is required.

Other duties as assigned.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement

At ART Inc., we are committed to fostering a fair, equitable, and welcoming environment for everyone who enters our building, works within our organization, or participates in our programs, in accordance with all applicable laws.