BAC seeks Part-Time Gallery and Administrative Assistant
Courtney Wendroff
Hi ALIers,
Brooklyn Arts Council is looking to fill a part position. Let me know if you have any good candidates. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to learn about non-profit arts management from the inside. Please share the job description below with your contacts.
Best,
Courtney
Courtney J. Wendroff
Chief of Staff and
Visual Arts Director
Brooklyn Arts Council (BAC)
55 Washington Street, Suite 218
Brooklyn, NY 11201
phone: 718.625.0080 x 223
fax: 718.625.3294
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Brooklyn Arts Council (BAC) Seeks Part-Time Gallery and Administrative Assistant
Position Available Immediately
Brooklyn Arts Council (BAC), an arts service organization and presenter based in the dynamic DUMBO arts district and working throughout the borough - seeks a Part Time Gallery and Administrative Assistant.
The Gallery and Administrative Assistant is the first point of contact for all visitors to Brooklyn Arts Council's office and provides programmatic as well as general administrative support to the organization through the Chief of Staff/Visual Arts Director.
Responsibilities:
- Programmatic support for visual arts programs including BAC Gallery openings, events and First Thursday programs, maintaining data spreadsheets and contacting artists as well as other related duties, as necessary.
- Greet office visitors, answer phones and direct calls.
- Data entry: assist with maintaining the organization's contact database and mailing lists.
- Monitor and report Artist Registry and Directory activity.
- Assist with special projects for the President of the organization as needed
- General administrative and programmatic support as needed, including
filing, assisting with mailings, meeting room set-up and general office organization and maintenance.
Requirements:
- Interest in arts and/or knowledge of Brooklyn arts scene preferred
- Highly organized and detail oriented
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience working with databases
- Excellent communication skills
- Pleasant demeanor
- Minimum 2 years of work experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in a gallery and/or office environment
- Working knowledge of content and contact management systems (CMS)
- Working knowledge of networked computer systems
- Bachelor’s Degree / Master’s Degree Candidate Preferred
Salary and Benefits:
This is a part time hourly position with a 2-3 day/week commitment, specific hours to be determined. This position pays $12/hour
To Apply:
Send resume and cover letter explaining your interest in this position to:
gal...@brooklynartscouncil.org, ‘Part Time Assistant’ in subject line.
No calls or faxes. Applications accepted until position is filled.
BAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and strives to build a staff and board that reflect the cultural diversity of New York, the constituencies and neighborhoods BAC serves.
About Brooklyn Arts Council
Brooklyn Arts Council (BAC) supports and connects Brooklyn's arts community through programs and services for artists, cultural organizations, and residents of all backgrounds and ages. Brooklyn's cultural anchor since 1966, BAC has also been the catalyst helping the arts community grow. We give grants, present arts events, train artists, teach kids, incubate new projects and promote the arts across Brooklyn.