Overview:
The Wassaic Project is looking for a full-time Programming Assistant. We are seeking a dynamic and professional team-member to work in a collaborative and creative office alongside our Director of Artistic Programming, Programming Coordinator, and other Wassaic Project staff. The Programming Assistant will help assist with all of the Wassaic Project’s exhibitions, public programs, special events, as well as help facilitate and support our year-round artist residency program.
The ideal candidate will be an exceptional organizer with experience in the arts who has an awesome rapport with their co-workers. They will be an enthusiastic team player who is not afraid to get their hands dirty. Experience in exhibitions and/or programming, and those who are also visual and/or performing artists encouraged. We expect the Wassaic Project’s programming to continue to grow in the next few years and we are looking for a dynamic individual to help us produce successful programming and increase attendance and support for our artists. This role will evolve with the organization.
As a non-profit organization with big programs and a small team, all of our staff members work with a collaborative mentality and exceptional work ethic. A dedication to supporting our mission and keen interest in our goals as an organization is essential to our team.
This position begins January 6, 2025. Our Programming Assistant will work full time in Wassaic (40hrs/week), Sunday - Thursday.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assisting with our year-round artist residency program
- Assisting with facilities-related projects including repainting artists’ studios in between residencies, getting residency houses in order between sessions, etc.
- Coordinating agreements for our artists-in-residence and exhibition artists
- Helping to install and maintain major exhibitions in the Maxon Mills Gallery, including painting walls, cleaning, and hanging artwork, as well as assisting exhibition artists with the install of their work
- Drafting our monthly alumni newsletter/gazette
- Assisting in coordinating our Visiting Artist/Critics program, as well as in-person and virtual Info Sessions for our annual Open Calls
- Assisting with event coordination, set-up and working the day-of for “all hands on deck” events including: our annual Haunted Mill in October, two major exhibition opening and closing receptions, Upstate Art Weekend in July, Summer and Winter benefits, among other events.
- Welcome visitors to the Wassaic Project at the front gallery desk on Sundays – follow front desk protocols, communicate with visitors, process sales, etc 3 quarters per year.
- Submitting payment requests and receipts to our finance team
Expectation is that this originating position will evolve over time with growing responsibilities. We are a collaborative team and a small staff who work together to solve challenges and staff events.
Skills:
- Easy to work with, a good attitude, and a team player.
- Excellent writing, editing, and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with social media platforms, website management, and email marketing tools (such as Mailchimp).
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with an ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Passion for the arts and community engagement.
- Experience in visual arts or cultural programming is a plus.
- Comfortable using G Suite, Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office
- Driver’s license and regular access to a car is a must.
Application Instructions / Public Contact Information
Application Requirements:
- Contact information
- Resume/CV (2 pages max)
- 2 professional references and contact info
- If you are a creator/maker, we encourage you to please include up to 4 examples of your work.
- Please answer the following questions:
- Why do you want to be the next Programming Assistant and work at the Wassaic Project? What makes you an ideal candidate? What do you hope to get out of this experience? 300 words max.
- What questions do you have for us? 100 words max.
- If you were going to curate an exhibition at the Wassaic Project tomorrow, who is 1 artist that you would like to show, and why? 100 words max.
NOTIFICATIONS:
Notifications will be sent out on or before December 1.
For more information please see:
https://www.wassaicproject.org/opportunities/programming-assistant
Contact:
Will Hutnick: will@wassaicproject.org
Deadline to apply: October 31, midnight EST
Application Deadline10/31/2024