Kelsey Elinski Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

- Devise hands-on programming and schedule tours for school groups, homeschool groups, scout groups, and families.-Facilitate community partnerships across Metro Nashville Public Schools and other community entities.-Lead development of special events including Community Trick-or-Treat, Homeschool Days, and Homeschool History Club.-Collaborate across departments for small- and large-scale community events for people of all ages. -Manage Education Department staff.-Supervise… Show more - Devise hands-on programming and schedule tours for school groups, homeschool groups, scout groups, and families.-Facilitate community partnerships across Metro Nashville Public Schools and other community entities.-Lead development of special events including Community Trick-or-Treat, Homeschool Days, and Homeschool History Club.-Collaborate across departments for small- and large-scale community events for people of all ages. -Manage Education Department staff.-Supervise undergraduate interns and work closely to develop projects that meet the needs of the site and interns’ career goals. -Coordinate the Junior Docent program, composed of ~15 volunteers, aged 10-15. Show less

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

- Serve as a tour guide/interpreter for families through various programs including the challenging histories of our site such as enslavement and Native American displacement- Manage the booking of tours - field trips, scout programs, and family tours - and schedule staff accordingly- Coordinate homeschool programming for Middle Tennessee families including k-12 Homeschool History Club and quarterly Homeschool Days with 200 attendees- Mentor Junior Docents (volunteers aged… Show more - Serve as a tour guide/interpreter for families through various programs including the challenging histories of our site such as enslavement and Native American displacement- Manage the booking of tours - field trips, scout programs, and family tours - and schedule staff accordingly- Coordinate homeschool programming for Middle Tennessee families including k-12 Homeschool History Club and quarterly Homeschool Days with 200 attendees- Mentor Junior Docents (volunteers aged 10-15)- Assumed Director responsibilities one month into the role Show less

Palo Alto, California, United States

- Wrote didactic text about temporary art and projects and incorporated information into MapMe software to make available online to the public. - Supported micro-grant artists in temporary public art installation and programming.- Assisted planning for the Palo Alto new media art festival, Code:ART2023 through researching current trends in new media art and art festivals; soliciting artists and event coordinators; and updating RFQ language.- Worked directly with the city's portable… Show more - Wrote didactic text about temporary art and projects and incorporated information into MapMe software to make available online to the public. - Supported micro-grant artists in temporary public art installation and programming.- Assisted planning for the Palo Alto new media art festival, Code:ART2023 through researching current trends in new media art and art festivals; soliciting artists and event coordinators; and updating RFQ language.- Worked directly with the city's portable collection in cataloging, digitizing artist files, loan facilitation, and condition-reporting. Show less

Santa Clara, California, United States

- Worked on exhibition development including writing a gallery guide for the museum's exhibition of artist Kara Maria (Winter 2021/Spring 2022) and assisting in the gallery layout of the traveling exhibition Metaphor, Myths, and Politics (Fall 2022).- Assistant curated "We Are All Sacred" the de Saisset's first student-curated exhibition (Fall 2023). - Promoted the museum through updating mailing lists for publication exchange; generating social media content for ongoing exhibitions and… Show more - Worked on exhibition development including writing a gallery guide for the museum's exhibition of artist Kara Maria (Winter 2021/Spring 2022) and assisting in the gallery layout of the traveling exhibition Metaphor, Myths, and Politics (Fall 2022).- Assistant curated "We Are All Sacred" the de Saisset's first student-curated exhibition (Fall 2023). - Promoted the museum through updating mailing lists for publication exchange; generating social media content for ongoing exhibitions and the Day of Giving fundraising campaign; and designing the 2021-2022 Annual Report.- Worked with the museum's permanent collection by organizing and digitizing past exhibition and artist files; completing extensive condition reports; physically handling and preparing artworks for exhibition; and using Past Perfect database. - Alongside other student staff, planned the 2022 College Night at the Museum: Psychedelic Spring. As Activities and Performances Lead, handled communication with performers, supply organization, staff coordination, and activity facilitation. Show less

Santa Clara, California, United States

Developed the Museum Meets RLC program connecting the permanent collection of the de Saisset with the themes of on-campus residence halls / Residential Learning Communities (RLC). - Gained experience working with the permanent collection by browsing the collections database and handling and photographing artwork. - Researched permanent collection items and created didactic texts explaining their connections to each RLC theme. - Worked in collaboration with residence hall staff… Show more Developed the Museum Meets RLC program connecting the permanent collection of the de Saisset with the themes of on-campus residence halls / Residential Learning Communities (RLC). - Gained experience working with the permanent collection by browsing the collections database and handling and photographing artwork. - Researched permanent collection items and created didactic texts explaining their connections to each RLC theme. - Worked in collaboration with residence hall staff to select artwork and prepare for installation. Show less

Santa Clara, California, United States

Art Editor for Issues 109.1 and 109.2 of the Santa Clara Review. - Solicited emerging artists via email and social media with a focus on artists from traditionally underrepresented communities in the art field. - Communicated with artists from around the globe to prepare artwork for publication. - Assisted with copy-editing and cover design. - In collaboration with the rest of the Santa Clara Review staff, implemented events such as Writing Forward Reading Series, Slam & Jam… Show more Art Editor for Issues 109.1 and 109.2 of the Santa Clara Review. - Solicited emerging artists via email and social media with a focus on artists from traditionally underrepresented communities in the art field. - Communicated with artists from around the globe to prepare artwork for publication. - Assisted with copy-editing and cover design. - In collaboration with the rest of the Santa Clara Review staff, implemented events such as Writing Forward Reading Series, Slam & Jam Poetry events, "Coffeehouse" music events, and publication parties.- Promoted the Santa Clara Review through on-campus tabling and represented the magazine at the 2022 Association of Writers & Writing Programs Conference and Bookfair Show less

Santa Clara, California, United States

Small group conversation leader for the Diversity & Inclusion series required by first-year students.-Led 2-hour small group conversations surrounding topics of identity and intersectionality.-Created a safe space for participants to share their experiences openly by managing uninvolved and disrespectful participants appropriately. -As a returning Embrace Facilitator, assisted new facilitators in training.

Santa Clara, California, United States

Community Facilitator for Graham Residence Hall / Alpha RLCThe Community Facilitators (CFs) are integral members of each Residential Learning Community (RLC) who focus on community development. CFs are undergraduate students with at least one year of experience at Santa Clara University. They receive extensive training as peer educators and leaders. CFs host fun, social events for the residential community. They also focus on academic achievement, community living, and personal… Show more Community Facilitator for Graham Residence Hall / Alpha RLCThe Community Facilitators (CFs) are integral members of each Residential Learning Community (RLC) who focus on community development. CFs are undergraduate students with at least one year of experience at Santa Clara University. They receive extensive training as peer educators and leaders. CFs host fun, social events for the residential community. They also focus on academic achievement, community living, and personal development through meetings, events, and role modeling. CFs promote and support an inclusive environment of diverse students. - Developed and led over a dozen programs centered around community-building, social justice, mental health, etc., in virtual and non-virtual formats.- Compassionately assisted students with mental health, roommate conflicts, college transitions, etc.- Supervised the student-run Leadership Council and led the planning and implementation of large-scale programs including a Superbowl party and Thanksgiving dinner.- Managed the residence hall social media accounts.- As a returning, second-year RA, trained and mentored new co-workers. Show less

Gilbert, Arizona, United States