New England HERC

Job Summary

RISD Continuing Education seeks an Operations Assistant to support summer program operations for its teen and pre-collegiate audiences. This role supports the summer operations team, coordinating facilities and programmatic needs for instructors, teaching assistants, and students. This position liaises with campus partners, families, and the Pre-College Summer Office staff to support students during academic class time.

The successful candidate will thrive in a campus environment that is committed to advancing the principles of social equity and inclusion, environmental and climate justice, and equal access to resources and opportunities.

Term: June 15, 2026 - August 11, 2026

Essential Functions

Before program

• Assist Operations staff with room checks to verify readiness for program start.

• Assist with placing informational and wayfinding signage.

• Attend and staff Pre-College Check-In Day to assist students and their families upon arrival.

• Support pre-program setup needs and logistical errands

During program

• Participate in PC Check-In Day (falls on a Saturday)

• Collaborate closely with CE Operations Specialist and Pre-College Operations Manager to ensure day-to-day classroom needs are fulfilled. Complete tasks as assigned which may include: work orders, updating signage, asset delivery, print requests, space research etc.

• Run errands for the Operations and/or CYP staff as requested.

• Staff the exhibitions and closing events, such as artwork drop-off and pickup, as assigned. Assist in preparations for exhibitions, including label creation.

• Monitor communication channels in Slack and keep in communication with supervisor and/or CYP staff.

• Serve as a substitute teaching assistant in Pre-College and teen classes when needed

• Provide additional coverage for the Design Center and/or Teen In-Person Operations Assistant when needed.

• Support Fall preparations for Teen In Person courses including, which may include supply and space preparations, inventorying, instructor communication, and other logistics.

After program

• Assist Operations staff with room checks, clearing out left behind artwork and materials, and checking whether facilities need to service a room.

• Assist with other post-program cleanup and follow-up tasks.

• Provide feedback in debrief meetings.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

• Experience working with databases and proficiency with the technology required, with preference given to experience with 25Live, Workday, Destiny Solutions, or an equivalent SIS.

• Must be innovative and solution-oriented, able to work independently and as part of a highly collaborative team.

• Demonstrated commitment to working with a diverse population of students, instructors, and staff.

• Creativity, flexibility, and broad cultural experiences and personal warmth are essential.

• The ability to travel to off-site locations.

• Must be available to work fully contracted time..

• Please note that this role may include physically moving items from one building to another and/or frequently walking around campus based on daily needs and program requests.

Union

No

Work Schedule

35 hrs/week, Monday - Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm; occasional nights and weekends

June 15, 2026 - August 11, 2026

Employment Status

Temporary, Non-Exempt, Full-Time

Modality

On-campus

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume (required)

Salary Grade Structure

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please upload all required documents.

The successful candidate will be required to meet our pre-employment background screening requirements.

RISD recognizes diversity and inclusivity as fundamental to its learning community and integral to an art and design education. We welcome candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. RISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.