Are you a highly organized people-person who loves small creative businesses? Are you interested in being a part of a Palestinian studio, in developing community events at Watan Studio and the broader Chicagoland area, in connecting with Palestinian creatives from around the world, and much more? You're in the right place!
HOURS: ~10-15 hrs/week (dates/hours are flexible per the qualified individual)
LOCATION: Watan Studio | Orland Park, IL
*Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.*
ELIGIBILITYTo apply, you must:
1) Able to commit 10-15 hrs/week, to commute to the Watan Studio Orland Park location.
2) Fill out this application. We want to see your initiative and hear why you’re uniquely qualified and what you can bring to Watan! Experience isn't required (because Watan is pretty unique), but drive and passion are definitely valued.
3) Qualified applicants will be invited for a phone/video interview.
SKILLS
- Applicants should have a high attention to detail and be organized, motivated, and self-directed.
- Eagerness to learn.
- Visual, interactive, and graphic design skills are a plus. Potential for event coordinating as well.
DESCRIPTION
Watan is looking to hire a part-time studio assistant for our Orland Park location! Our assistant will be primarily responsible for opening/closing hours at Watan, checking customer purchases out, sorting through/checking inventory, helping coordinate special events, and more.
While this position is open to people from all walks and ages of life, Watan does have a preference for Chicago-based Palestinian of promising potential. This preference stems both from Watan's focus on cultivating Palestinian heritage and empowering Palestinian agency.
Aside from this emphasis, we’re committed to hiring promising talent regardless of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
