Arts at Amherst Initiative Coordinator (Casual Position)

Job Description

Amherst College invites applications for the Arts at Amherst Initiative Coordinator position. The Arts at Amherst Initiative Coordinator is a part-time, 1-year, casual position with no benefits. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $19.00 to $24.00.

The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations.

The Arts at Amherst Initiative is a consortium of faculty and staff from the departments of Art and the History of Art, Music, Theater and Dance, and the Mead Art Museum. Their work includes hosting visiting artists, producing arts events, supporting the work of faculty artists, and promoting the arts on campus.

The Arts at Amherst Initiative Coordinator supports the work of the Arts at Amherst Initiative by (1) facilitating communication among a diverse group of participants in the Initiative; (2) producing Initiative events; (3) developing publicity and coordinating public outreach for the Initiative programming; and (4) hosting guests in the Bailey Brown House, the Initiative's residence for visiting artists. The Coordinator takes appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participates in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.

The Coordinator normally resides in the Bailey Brown House on campus and this housing is included with the position.

Summary of Responsibilities

Administrative

• Organize meetings
• Keep and maintain records
• Track budget and process expenses
• Assist with annual report

Event management

• Organize art lunches and soirees
• Assist with the production of events and initiatives
• Promote arts-focused student activities

Manager of the Bailey Brown House

• Oversee the stays of visiting artists
• Prepare bedrooms
• Housekeeping of bedding and towels
• Ensure the house is clean and in good condition

Required

• Bachelor's Degree; Amherst College Graduate
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated time management, project management and organizational skills
• Interest in promoting the arts in the life of the college community
• Degree in the arts or experience in the arts
• Successful completion of required reference and background checks
• An acceptable criminal offender records information (CORI) check

Preferred

• Experience in graphic design or videography
• Experience creating content for social media