Arts at Amherst Initiative Coordinator Casual Position
Arts at Amherst Initiative Coordinator Casual Position
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Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial socioeconomic 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 parttime casual position with no benefits starting at $24/hour. Given Amhersts 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 Initiatives residence for visiting artists. The Coordinator takes appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participates in the Colleges efforts to create a respectful inclusive and welcoming work environment.
The Coordinator is a oneyear parttime 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 artsfocused 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:
Bachelors 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
Successful completion of required reference and background checks
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 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.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
