The Arts Office and Events Assistant performs administrative and
clerical tasks, serves as a resource for, and supports the Arts
Department Coordinator, to whom the position reports. Together they
support the Music, Theater and Dance, and Visual Arts departments
with day-to-day operations. The Arts Office and Events Assistant
also helps prioritize and supervise several work study
students.
Arts Office and Event Assistant
Work Days: Monday-Friday
Shift Start/End Time: 8:00am - 4:00pm, Flexibility to work
occasional evenings for performance support.
Hours Per Week: 37
Weeks Per Year: 43 (September thru June)
Pay Status and Classification: Non-exempt, Regular
Full-time. This is a 10 month position. This position is not
eligible for relocation assistance or visa sponsorship.
Work Location: This position is an onsite role and is not
eligible for a hybrid work schedule.
Supervisor: Arts Department Coordinator
Position Purpose:
The Arts Office and Events Assistant performs administrative and
clerical tasks, serves as a resource for, and supports the Arts
Department Coordinator, to whom the position reports. Together they
support the Music, Theater and Dance, and Visual Arts departments
with day-to-day operations. The Arts Office and Events Assistant
also helps prioritize and supervise several work study
students.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
- Support Arts Department Coordinator by being the first point of
contact in the main office, successfully assisting visitors, and
speaking knowledgeably about the Music, Visual Arts, Theatre &
Dance department operations, courses and events.
Publicize multiple overlapping events for the three departments
every term (design and send emails, update websites, coordinate
printing and posting of publicity materials, send press releases,
etc.)
Manage and oversee all Music and Theatre & Dance box office
duties (manage tickets sales through Eventbrite website, hire,
train and supervise work study students for box office, house
manager and usher positions).
Support three departments and a busy main office by purchasing
and maintaining office supplies and equipment, booking hotel rooms,
submitting work orders, room reservations, catering, and
transportation requests, etc.
Assist in managing the Main Office work-study students.
Other related duties as assigned by Arts Department Coordinator
and department Chairs.
Qualifications
- Associate's degree with 3+ years of office support experience
and/or a combination of relevant education, training,
certifications, and/or work experience.
- Excellent communication and organization skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Google Apps, comfortable
learning new software systems
- Familiarity with graphic design software and social media
platforms
- Ability to multitask and handle multiple projects with varying
deadlines
- Ability to work with a large and diverse group of
individuals
Preferred qualifications:
- Understanding of, interest in, and passion for Arts events,
including concerts, theater performances, and art exhibitions
- Experience working in, or managing, a theater or music box
office
Compensation:
The expected rate for this position is $20.00 Except for
roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist
selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors,
including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications,
experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The
stated hiring rate/range represents the College’s good faith and
reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at
the time of posting.
Location: Schenectady, NY
We know some job seekers may not apply for career opportunities
unless they meet every qualification in the position description
including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in
hiring the best staff and faculty colleagues, and recognize that a
successful candidate may come from a less traditional career path.
We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every
one of our preferred qualifications.
We offer exceptional benefits including:
- Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
- Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays (in accordance
with policy)
- Healthcare: Medical (PPO & HDHP), Dental, and Vision
Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)
- Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for
On-Campus Wellness Programs
- Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability
- Tuition Exchange
Background Checks: In accordance with our
background check policy , finalists for hire will undergo a
background check that includes education, employment, and criminal
convictions.
E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in
E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9
information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the
United States. Learn more about
E-Verify and your
Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar) .