Arts at Amherst Initiative Coordinator

Amherst College Amherst, MA Full-time Education

Posted on April 12, 2024

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Arts at Amherst Initiative Coordinator

Amherst Campus
Part Time
JR4905

Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.

Job Description:

Amherst College invites applications for the Arts at Amherst Initiative Coordinator position. The Arts at Amherst Initiative Coordinator is a part-time, casual position with no benefits, starting at $24/hour. Given Amherst's distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community.

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 is a one-year, part-time position, ideally suited for a recent graduate who is passionate about the arts, and who seeks practical experience in communications, projects organization and administration. 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

Qualifications:

Required

Bachelor's degree from Amherst College
Degree in the arts or experience in the arts
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
Experience creating content for social media
Commitment to working with a diverse and inclusive community

Preferred

Experience in graphic design or videography

Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development, continued learning, and career advancement.

Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

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