Gallery open by advance appointment
Gallery open by advance appointment
Chicago Artists Coalition helps people connect with opportunities including calls for artists, jobs, and available studio space

Job

partTime
Part-time ,
submitted by
Ashley January

Project Manager

(Hourly rate - $26) (10 - 15 hours per week)

1. Managing:

a) Working with intern/team member on projects (guiding/directing social media engagement, leading special events, delegating approved tasks)

b) Creating timelines for team members; manage group calendar

2. The Studio Space Arts Incubator:

a) Managing tab for website, helping to plan/facilitate events, guiding preparation of intern/assistant

3. Multimedia projects:

a) Coordinate and manage contractors

b) Email correspondence (videographer, graphic designer, photographers, producers dancers etc.)

c) Schedule virtual and in-person meetings

d) Organize preparatory materials for on-going projects

e) Provide feedback for on-going projects during meetings

f) Provide edits of materials (audio, video, copy, scripts etc.)

g) Brainstorm new ways to investigate current ideas

4. Presentations (as needed):

a) Research and prepare slides for artist

b) Share edits with team for collaboration

5. Online research:

a) Finding articles related to content

b) Organize and manage opportunities/competitions

c) Check email, online competitions posts and relevant art news

d) Add upcoming deadlines to spreadsheets

6. Applications:

a) Draft writing samples for grant, competition applications, and requested gallery materials

7. Marketing and branding material:

a) Updating annual newsletter (on-going)

b) Inputting new contacts to newsletter contact list

8. Price sheet updates as needed; on-going (guide direct intern/assistant to edit):

9. Website updates (on-going):

a) Correspond with developer, check for any updates (CV, News section, images etc.)

b) Photos, title, dimensions

10. Shopify account updates if needed:

11. Social Media updates:

a) Create new social media content weeklyb) Must be comfortable using Canva and familiar with Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop

12. Photoshoots:

a) Assistance of coordinating subjects

b) Email correspondence with participants

c) Providing contracts, copying and filing afterwards

d) Follow-up with participants

e) Hands-on support at photoshoots (carrying equipment)

13. Special Events:

a) Must be available for site specific studio/promotional/organization special events (up to 5 events a year)

b) Help to coordinate schedules, prepare and set-up materials for events

c) On-site unpacking, installation, and re-packing of artwork, promotional materials, unloading and carrying to car

d) Availability for some weekend event dates; and extended in-person studio hours leading up to event (up to 5 events per year)

e) Working/hosting the table for customers

f) Engage with customers, sales of promotional materials (books, posters etc.)

14. Agenda:

a) Keep track of agenda and calendar daily, weekly meetings, Wednesday email updates of tasks

b) Take daily notes in agenda book

c) Daily correspondence and updates via email or text or zoom calls

d) Send out and organize zoom/google meetings

15. Studio organizing and cleaning:

a) Each day in the studio (twice a week), organize artwork, water plants, grab lunch if needed, check for mailroom deliveries (art supplies/packages)

b) Re-hang/install artwork and organize materials as needed

c) Pick-up materials from art store

d) Gesso surface/patch wall before open studios

e) Apply wiring and D-rings on back of canvas (must be comfortable using automatic screwdriver, hammer, nails and screws)

f) Packing artwork with cardboard, glassine, corners, for shipment/storage

Contact Info:
Ashley
Job Type: Permanent
Compensation: Hourly rate - $26
Location: Beverly Chicago