Interior Design Enrichment Instructor (Hourly/Flex)
16 days ago
Millburn
Job DescriptionBenefits: • Competitive salary, • Employee discounts, • Flexible schedule, • Opportunity for advancement, • Training & development Earn a potential side-income through activities you enjoy, flexible hours, and opportunities for growth and impact! Job Introduction The company is an NJ-based woman-owned small business building a social entrepreneurship venture in the learning and enrichment space. The company is looking for a motivated and creative hourly Interior Design Enrichment Instructor to join the team in rolling out the initiative in Millburn, New Jersey and surrounding neighborhoods! This is a paid hourly/flex position to deliver exceptional interactive interior design and home decor related enrichment experiences to local families. Hours may vary (e.g., 0-5 hours/week) depending on activity session demand by the families and/or other project needs that may arise from time to time within the candidates availability preferences, capabilities, and interests. The ideal candidate will work together with the local team in areas such as planning and conducting enrichment sessions, operational logistics, stakeholder engagement, and other relevant team and administrative functions from time to time. Details are in the job description below. Moreover, personal development and enrichment are a big part of what the company is working on, team members included! The role will be tailored to better support the employees personal and career growth goals. More than anything, the company is looking for individuals who share the teams (1) passion of service to others, (2) mindset of life-long learning, growth, and improvement, and (3) culture of support, inclusivity, and collaboration. Job Duties & Requirements • Instruct individuals and groups in enrichment activities involving interior design, home decor, and/or other design related topics, using a variety of methods and mediums, and adapting to participant and stakeholder needs and environments, • Be on-call from time to time (flexible to be adjusted by instructors weekly) during after-school and/or weekend shifts in addition to any other availability, • Have excellent communication skills and fluency in English (both verbal and writing), • Have excellent punctuality and time management skills, including the ability to arrive promptly to scheduled enrichment activity sessions in the greater Essex and Union counties of New Jersey, and be able to allocate time appropriately during sessions (e.g., for greetings, setup, instruction, wrap-up), • Plan, order, manage, setup, conduct, clean up, and/or assess activities, materials, and supplies as needed for activity sessions and environments, • Be physically able to (1) conduct in-person sessions in a variety of environments and formats including standing, walking, and sitting (e.g., up to 1-2 hours usually, and potentially up to 4-8 hours rarely), (2) lift activity related supplies and materials (e.g., up to 10 pounds usually, and potentially up to 30-40 pounds rarely), (3) have accurate vision and hearing to assess and provide feedback relating to participant work and their questions, and to perform work accurately and safely, and (4) adapt spontaneously to the needs of a variety of participants, environments, situations, and activity sessions., • Improve and modify activity sessions regularly, including seeking and integrating internal and external stakeholder feedback, customization requests, and other operational needs, • Be able to collaborate with, train, and assess other team members, providers, apprentices, and/or staff in enrichment related activities and skills, • Be able to join for virtual and in-person team meetings if scheduled from time to time, • Perform work in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements, company policies, industry best practices, and other requirements and standards, as well as evolving regulations and standards that may surface from time to time, • Prepare required reports and paperwork from time to time as needed, • Have strong organizational, collaboration, multitasking, and reporting skills, • Be proficient in Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or Google Suite (e.g., Docs, Sheets, Slides), email, and text messaging, • Willing to learn and be flexible with the evolving needs of an early-stage initiative, • Work with fellow team members in various areas from time to time such as activity planning, team building, providing feedback, marketing, operations, and other ad-hoc administrative tasks that may fall under candidate capabilities and interests, • Perform other related duties as assigned or modified by management, • Be a strong individual and team player, • Be detail-oriented with a proactive approach to teaching and problem-solving, • Have a positive, self-motivated, and professional demeanor, • Be comfortable working with individuals and groups of any age, race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status without discrimination, • Be passionate about supporting and empowering people to realize their goals Preferred Qualifications • Bachelors, equivalent, or advanced degree preferred, • 1+ years of related experience in a teaching, tutoring, mentoring, training, coaching, or supplementary instruction type of role preferred, • Previous experience in event coordination, community service, customer service, communications, or a related field is a plus, • Familiarity with (or willingness to learn or assess if needed) tools in social media, marketing, content creation, or other relevant areas What We Offer: • Competitive hourly pay (~$20-$30 per hour), • Flexible work hours and within candidates availability, • Bi-weekly pay for hours worked (e.g., direct deposit or mailed check), • Participation in NJ Earned Sick Leave Benefit Program, • Paid Unemployment, Temporary Disability, Family Leave, and Workers Compensation Insurances, • Social Security Deduction, • A supportive and collaborative work environment, • Opportunities for career growth and development, • Opportunities to make a positive impact How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume. Please also include in your resume: (i) a bio/paragraph detailing your relevant prior experience (e.g., professional, hobbies, community service, education, speaking/certifications/awards if any, etc.) AND (ii) a paragraph about why you believe you would be a good fit for this role AND (iii) a link to your portfolio (OR must be able to show proof of some of your past relevant work products if you are scheduled for an interview) We look forward to reviewing submissions on a rolling basis in the order received. The interview process for this role generally includes an initial Screening Interview and an In-Person Interview (that includes a behavioral as well as a technical skills assessment to help assess enrichment activity related planning, teaching, and logistical aspects of the job). Interviews and assessments may be via phone, video, in-person, paper-based, and/or computer-based. Successful candidates must also be able to pass a background and reference check. Please note that we are a very small team, so it may take a longer time to get back to you. Thank you for your understanding and we are excited about the prospect of working together! Flexible work from home options available.
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