HUG ME (Helping to Unite by Generating Mental Empowerment) Ink’s mission is to advocate and educate on mental health awareness and bullying prevention through the arts. Due to COVID-19, we understand the challenges that our society is facing. We’re currently hiring for the following positions below to assist in aiding those who were effected by COVID.

Position: Teaching Artist

Availability: Start Date: June 7, 2021-July 9, 2021. Classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9a-12p. Staff must arrive at 8:30a and leave at 12:30.

Pay rate: $10/hour

The duties of the Teaching Artist are as follows:

• Prepare activities and review curriculum for each class

• Maintain a google classroom and other technical components

• Prepare status reports of each class and student growth weekly

• Assist with warm-ups, specific class activities, and rehearsals

• May act in production as needed

• Assist Camp Director and Assistant Camp Director as needed

• Attend mandatory Staff Meetings and Trainings

Requirements:

• A high school diploma or equivalent or in process of

• 2 or more years experience in theatre

• CPR and First-aid Certified, preferred

• Reliable transportation

• Preferred qualifications: Experience with singing, acting, set design, stage management, musical theatre, or dancing/choreography.

Special Notes:

• All Final Candidates will undergo a Background Check. All Staff consent to mandatory drug testing at any time during their employment.

• This position is not eligible for benefits.

OPERATIONS MANAGER ($12/hour): Running the resource center, inventory of supplies, and reserving our office space for other organizations to use as a meeting space. The OP MGR will use his/her network to secure trainers for workshops and coordinate various events to promote mental health awareness such as resource fairs, wellness festivals, etc.

Qualifications:

- High School Diploma/GED

- Associates in Business or related field, preferred.

- 1 year, Customer Service

- 1 year, Business Management

- Computer (Typing, Microsoft Office including Publisher)

- Office Skills (Computer, answering phones, copying, faxing, etc)

EVENTS AND MARKETING COORDINATOR ($11.50/hour): Assisting the Operations Manager and Peer Specialist with materials for classes etc. Office Manager would be responsible for keeping supply inventory, managing files, making copies, answering questions to those who either call or email. Plan, coordinate and facilitate all events. Will handle securing exhibitors, sponsors, venues, catering needs, entertainment, and other necessities for events. Coordinate, develop and create all marketing materials for events and classes. Outreach in the community to get the name of HUG ME Ink known. Will facilitate any media (TV, Radio, Print) needs.

Qualifications:

- High School Diploma/GED

- Bachelor’s or Associates in Marketing or Public Relations, preferred.

- 1 year, Customer Service, required

- 1 year of experience in one or more of the following areas: Event Coordination, Public Relations, Theatre, Marketing

- Some Photography/Videography experience, preferred

- Computer (Typing, Microsoft Office including Publisher)

- Office Skills (Computer, answering phones, copying, faxing, etc)

PEER SPECIALIST ($11/hour): Use their lived experience in mental health recovery to assist other adults in their mental health recovery by providing social service referrals, facilitating empowerment trainings, and running support groups.

Qualifications:

- High School Diploma/GED

- Certified Peer Specialist or Recovery Coach Certification, preferred.

- 1 year, Customer Service

- Computer (Typing, Microsoft Office including Publisher)

- Office Skills (Computer, answering phones, copying, faxing, etc)

- One year of experience working on recovery and able to manage own wellness

- Agree to disclose own mental illness diagnosis for the purpose of educating, role modeling, and providing hope to others about the reality of recovery

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

- Full-time positions. No more than 40 hours a week.

- Work week is Mon-Fri, some Saturday’s possible due to events.

- Normal business hours are 8:30a-5:00pm; Flexible.

- If we have night classes or groups, weekend events, hours will be flexed.

- No benefits.

- Preferably start date would be in May.

TO APPLY: Send a cover letter and resume to [email protected] 

Position: Teaching Artist

Availability: Start Date: June 7, 2021-July 9, 2021. Classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9a-12p. Staff must arrive at 8:30a and leave at 12:30.

Pay rate: $10/hour

The duties of the Teaching Artist are as follows:

• Prepare activities and review curriculum for each class

• Maintain a google classroom and other technical components

• Prepare status reports of each class and student growth weekly

• Assist with warm-ups, specific class activities, and rehearsals

• May act in production as needed

• Assist Camp Director and Assistant Camp Director as needed

• Attend mandatory Staff Meetings and Trainings

Requirements:

• A high school diploma or equivalent or in process of

• 2 or more years experience in theatre

• CPR and First-aid Certified, preferred

• Reliable transportation

• Preferred qualifications: Experience with singing, acting, set design, stage management, musical theatre, or dancing/choreography.

Special Notes:

• All Final Candidates will undergo a Background Check. All Staff consent to mandatory drug testing at any time during their employment.

• This position is not eligible for benefits.

To Apply, please fill out Application HERE by April 30th, 2021. Interviews will be conducted in May.