Job Description: Education Programs Assistant
Department: Tilles- Education
Position Summary Tilles Center’s Arts Education program engages over 17,000 students annually to explore the joy of live music, dance, and theater. Through world-class performances, in-school workshops and residencies, professional development for educators, and intensive school partnerships, the program fosters deep engagement with students, educators, and the broader community. The Education Programs Assistant will provide support for young audiences at a range of events throughout the season.
Primary Responsibilities
Students will assist Tilles Center’s education department with various Theater for Young Audiences events: as performers, audience services, production support, and other duties as needed.
Preferred candidates will have/are seeking a degree in the arts, education or business administration. Applicants should have an interest and enthusiasm for nonprofit performing arts organizations, Theater for Young Audiences (TYA), and arts-in-education.
Requirements:
• Currently enrolled at LIU
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to work well with educators, families, children and patrons
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Performing and teaching experience/working with children and K-12 schools a plus
Rate of Pay: $17.02/hour
Name of Hiring Manager: Stephanie Turner, Director of Education
Candidates must apply through the LIU jobs portal: https://jobs.liu.edu/#/list
Application Deadline: May 1, 2026
Department: Tilles Center Arts Education
LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.