Artist Assistant / Driver at ArtsWestchester, Inc. – United StatesHYBRID
Recruiter: ArtsWestchester, Inc.
Job Description:
ArtsWestchesters ArtsMobile provides over 100 arts experiences per season throughout Westchester County for public art festivals, community sites, events, and parks. Professional artists accompany volunteers and an Artist Assistant/ Driver to conduct visual art workshops inside or outside, in close proximity to the vehicle.
We are seeking Artist Assistants/Drivers within Westchester County. You will be part of a team including an artist and volunteers for each ArtsMobile program. Most of ArtsMobile programming will be in operation from March through October 2026 this is an exciting opportunity for those who enjoy the arts!
Responsibilities:
- Operate RAM Promaster 1500 Cargo vehicle safely from White Plains to a location within Westchester County.
- Assist artist in set up and clean up, including but not limited to, setting up of tables, chairs, signage & flyers, art supplies, sound system and canopy
- Assist participants with the workshop activity
- Count attendance with a tally counter.
- Maintain a clean and presentable vehicle
- Access to a smartphone & ability to navigate using GPS app TruckMap (training provided)
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends if required
Requirements:
- Valid NYS drivers license for at least 3 years (Commercial license NOT required)
- At least 21 years of age
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Clean driving record
- Be subject to a criminal background, fingerprinting, drug/alcohol test, motor vehicle report check
- This role may require you at times to be on your feet in seasonal weather for extended periods with brief breaks as needed.
- This role may require you at times to be on your feet in seasonal weather for extended periods with brief breaks as needed
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks
- Commercial driving experience is a plus
Compensation and Schedule:
- $23/hr
- 5-6 hours per day (minimum 5 hours)
- Part-time position. Hours and days vary week to week. Schedule of events will be provided with ample notice
- Weekday and/or Weekend shifts available
ArtsWestchesters programs and services enrich the lives of everyone in Westchester County. We help fund concerts, exhibitions and plays through grants; bring artists into schools and community centers; advocate for the arts; and build audiences through diverse marketing initiatives.
Our vision is of a Westchester in which every person can explore their creative impulses; where the arts are accessible to every sector of society and are an educational priority in our schools; where opportunities for artists are plentiful; where public art is fundamental to the landscape and cityscape; and where a new generation can use the arts as a window to the world.
To Apply: Please send resume and cover letter to Jessy Mendez atjmendez@artswestchester.orgwith the subject line ArtsMobile Driver.
Applications must be submitted through the official careers portal. Female candidates and candidates from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.