"Temporary Children, Youth, & Pre-Collegiate (CYP) Operations Assistant (Summer Programs)"

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)

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.