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Arts at Amherst Initiative Coordinator (Casual Position)

Amherst College
Amherst, MA Part Time
POSTED ON 3/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/20/2025
Amherst Campus

Part Time

JR5908

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
  • 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 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.

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.

To apply, visit https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Amherst_Jobs/job/Amherst-Campus/Arts-at-Amherst-Initiative-Coordinator--Casual-Position-_JR5908

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