Arts + Technology Support - Part Time/Temporary Role

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 325,000 students in 500+ schools and employing over 45,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. Aligned with our transformed philosophy, we are steadfastly focused on ensuring that the District provides resources equitably to support every student, every school, and every community. Six core values guide the work we do every day for our students – student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning. Each role in the district supports our vision that every student deserves a rigorous, joyful, and equitable learning experience.

The Department of Arts Education (DAE) integrates rigorous arts instruction into the district’s core educational infrastructure to drive student engagement, academic achievement, and postsecondary readiness across every Chicago Public School. The Goal of the DAE is to establish the arts as a universal instructional lever that empowers every CPS student to become a critical thinker, an inventive problem-solver, and a high-performing citizen in a global economy.

Every student in Chicago Public Schools will experience innovative, rigorous, and joyful arts learning that cultivates creativity, curiosity, empathy, and confident self expression. Through bold artistic practice and deep personal exploration, students will become critical thinkers, imaginative problem-solvers, and engaged citizens, ready to thrive in a dynamic world.

The Art Exhibitions + Technology Support role is responsible for planning and executing the Department of Arts Education showcases and exhibitions. This position is also responsible for maintaining the supplies inventory and managing and trouble shooting all student programs technology. This part-time, hourly position will report to the Program Manager, RE:ALIZE with dotted line to the Student Program Director.

Job Summary: 
This role involves the planning and execution of all public-facing student exhibitions and showcases for the Department of Arts Education. Key responsibilities include developing curatorial strategies, layouts, and exhibition concepts to effectively highlight student work. Work may include the physical management of artworks and digital media assets, leading the safe and organized installation and deinstallation processes, including lighting, mounting, spatial planning, and developing necessary timelines and documentation for smooth execution. The role also requires the management and maintenance of DAE-owned technology and digital media student spaces, which includes equipment inventory, warranty management, troubleshooting technology issues, and providing direct on-site student support during all phases of production, from installations and rehearsals to public openings. This is a part-time, non-exempt position that will be paid for time worked on an hourly basis. This position reports in-person Monday through Friday with evening and weekends availability.

The Art Exhibitions + Technology Support  will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and execute Department of Arts Education student exhibitions, showcases, and public-facing student presentations, including the development of exhibition concepts, layouts and curatorial strategies that highlight student work.
• Direct support of students and staff who utilize technology from the digital media inventory, including resolving technology challenges related to project needs.
• Manage, inventory, and maintain DAE-owned devices and equipment, including maintenance, warranty services, and supply inventory and maintain clear systems and documentation enabling consistent and reliable use of DAE technology resources for use by students and staff.
• Manage preparation, transport, and organization of artworks and digital media assets for display and lead installation and deinstallation of exhibitions, including artwork/media handling, mounting, signage, lighting support, spatial planning, and safe tool/material usage.
• Identify, document, troubleshoot, and resolve technology problems—or escalate to appropriate personnel as needed.
• Support purchasing and inventorying of all arts classroom materials 
• Other duties as assigned

In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Art Exhibitions + Technology Support must possess the following qualifications:

Education Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Experience Required:

• Minimum of  2  years of experience in arts, education, technology, exhibition work, gallery operations, or related fields required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong organizational and project-management skills, with the ability to design clear, repeatable systems for tracking artwork, equipment, and exhibition workflows.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for extended periods during installations
• Experience with exhibition planning, art handling, installation, or curatorial support strongly preferred.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex technological concepts in accessible, non-technical language.
• Working knowledge of MacOS, iPadOS, Chromebooks, G Suite for Education, and arts/media software such as Adobe Creative Cloud, iMovie, GarageBand, and Soundtrap; familiarity with cameras, microphones, soundboards, and additional creative technology is a plus.
• Ability to maintain strong collaborative relationships across departments and with external partners in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to staying informed about innovations in arts education, digital media, and exhibition practices, and sharing relevant learning with the team.
• Access to reliable transportation to travel to various CPS sites

• Experience mentoring or collaborating directly with youth in a creative, project-based learning environment.

Benefits:

Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice

CPS is committed to providing comprehensive health coverage to our employees and their eligible dependents. You'll have access to a variety of choices to best fit your needs:

Medical Plan Options

Pharmacy

Dental

Vision

Behavioral Health & EAP

Employee Wellness Program

Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow

We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options:

Basic Life Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Pension Plans

Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Spot Pet Insurance

Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life

CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies:

Paid Leave

Sick Leave

Vacation Days

Parental Leaves

Short-Term Disability

Religious Holidays

Leaves

Reference the Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview or the benefits handbook for comprehensive details.

Conditions of Employment

As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to:

• Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district. The Chicago residency requirement does not apply to temporary/part-time positions; however, all CPS employees must be residents of Illinois.