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Chicago Park District - Department Of Human Resources
Job Title: Crafts Instructor (McGuane Park) Central Region (Part-Time)Location: TBA
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Duties:Plans and implements a course curriculum for the instruction of craft activities in one or more related areas of specializations.Provides instruction and supervision for Park District patrons involved in cultural recreation and leisure activities.Demonstrates proper techniques and skills for craft activities.Adapts programs to reflect differing levels of participant skill development.Enforces and promotes safety guidelines for cultural recreation and leisure activities.
Develops, promotes and organizes craft groups, clubs, displays, exhibits and demonstrations sponsored by the Park District.Collaborates with recreation staff or other Park District personnel on special projects, including day camp programs.Encourages creativity in community.Consults with individuals and community groups to determine their recreation interests, needs and desires.Issues and maintains an inventory of equipment, tools, supplies and other materials used in craft programs.Determines and provides instruction in the proper use of equipment, tools and supplies in a specialty area, including buy not limited to table saws, band saws, lathes, routers (woodcraft), kilns and potter’s wheels (ceramics), lapidary slitter and shaping wheel, staple guns and foam stretchers (upholstery).Sets up and prepares craft equipment, machinery and projects.Supervises unorganized play and enforces Park District rules and regulations at assigned locations.Attends workshops and in-service training seminars.Stays abreast of current methods, techniques and trends in craft specialties.Judges at competitions and special events.
Performs general administrative duties, including but not limited to assisting in course registration, collection of fees, routine record keeping and promoting craft programs.May solicit wood and other material donations from local businesses and other organizations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:A Career Certificate from an accredited technical school or apprenticeship in Carpentry; an Associate of Applied Science Degree, Associate of Sciences Degree or two full years of coursework from an accredited college or university in Building Construction Technology, Industrial Arts or a closely related field, or graduation from High School or the equivalent (GED) and three full years of related instruction or practical experience in a recreation or business environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Application Period: 5/5/08-5/19/08
Salary: $15.42 per hour
Any vacancy posted is pending Budget approval. *Resumes must be submitted at the time of application. Selection will be based on information provided on the application form and documents submitted with the application form. Names of qualified applicants will be placed on an employment list. Being on an employment list is not an offer or guarantee of employment with the Chicago Park District. An employment list is merely a statement of eligibility. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process. Residency in the City of Chicago is required of all employees. Proof of residency will be required at the time of employment.
