Program Coordinator - Clay

Program Coordinator

• Clay Morean Arts Center Saint Petersburg, FL Job Details Part-time $16 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Forklift Bachelor's degree Organizational skills Front desk Power tools Hand tools Time management Full Job Description Program Coordinator
• Clay The Morean Center for Clay is one of 4 venues affiliated with the Morean Arts Center and our mission is to connect people with art. The Program Coordinator
• Clay is a non-exempt, time-limited hourly position that supports the daily operations of the Morean Center for Clay relevant to Exhibitions, Workshops, and Educational Programming.

The successful candidate reports to the Clay Operations Manager and must have previous ceramics or visual arts program experience. They will also work with the Guest Services Associate at the Center for Clay and other Morean colleagues in Exhibitions, Education, Marketing, Finance, and Human Resources. The position requires a dynamic and resourceful professional who plays a vital role in connecting the community and artists. Excellent organization and communication skills required that increase the impact and visibility of the Morean Center for Clay through community and interdepartmental collaborations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Exhibitions:

• With the Clay Operations Manager organize, schedule, and execute (including installation and de-installation) a 2-year calendar of 10-15 invitational, member, and artist-in-residence exhibitions each year for rotation in the 2 Center for Clay galleries.
• Communicate with all exhibiting artists in a professional manner.
• Schedule shipping and receiving of artwork.
• Ensure Guest Services Associate
• Clay is educated in current exhibits.
• Works with Guest Services Associate to enter all inventory in Altru for sales.
• Provides CFO with artist information and documents for timely payment of art sales.
• Works with Clay Operations Manager to manage exhibition Calls for Entry
• Works with Marketing and Exhibitions to photograph and document all Center for Clay exhibitions.
• Provides Marketing with relevant photos, write-ups, and artist information at least 6-8 weeks prior to exhibition openings.
• Work with in-house clay studio members to ensure their art displays are clean, labeled and updated.
• Attend and support Second Saturday Art Walks and exhibition openings.
• Schedule Artist Talks to complement exhibition openings.
• Assist with exhibition art sales as needed.

Workshops:

• Organize, schedule, and execute 5-10 workshops per year.
• Work with Clay Operations Manager to create budgets related to these workshops.
• Provide Marketing with photos, write-ups, and artist information at least 6-8 weeks prior to workshops.
• Work with Marketing to post workshop information on Morean social media platforms.
• Provide CFO with artist information and documentation for timely payment of services.
• Provide timely set-up and breakdown of workshops to ensure classrooms are ready for regularly scheduled functions.
• Communicate with teachers and members about workshop schedules.

Educational Programs:

• Organize and schedule ongoing clay Education Classes that occur over 7 sessions each year. Communicate with clay teachers and resident artists about scheduled classes and related needs/requests.
• Gather information and work with Education to post Classes on Altru and then "make live" on the Morean Arts Center website.
• Work with Human Resources to ensure teacher background checks, contracts, and other paperwork is current and up to date prior to classes occurring.
• Supply Marketing with the necessary information for advertising and promoting classes at least 3-4 weeks prior to each session.
• Work with Marketing to make sure class information is posted on Morean social media platforms.
• Assist with organizing and executing Morean Summer Youth Clay Camps.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university preferred. At least 2 years of ceramics experience or other visual arts programming background preferred
• Candidates should have intermediate to advanced computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office and WordPress as well as Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software.
• Wednesday-Saturday hours from 10 AM-5 PM, with the ability for flexibility to accommodate the Morean Center for Clay's needs.
• Must be well organized and proficient in multi-tasking.
• Forklift certified preferred. Must be comfortable using basic power/hand tools, climbing a ladder, handling artwork, and lifting moderate to heavy objects (50lb +
• ).

• The ideal candidate will have excellent time management skills, teaching, and mentoring experience, and be familiar with the current state/concepts of contemporary ceramics.

The Morean Arts Center is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$16.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Vision insurance Ability to

Relocate:

Saint Petersburg, FL 33712: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person