Programs Assistant

CUE Art Foundation

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CUE Art Foundation is a 15-year-old, New York-based visual arts center dedicated to creating essential career and educational opportunities for emerging and under-recognized artists of all ages. Through a range of programs, CUE provides artists and audiences with sustaining and meaningful experiences and resources.

Responsibilities

PROGRAMMING:

Education and Professional Development

  • Manage the CUE Teens art education program, including program recruitment, project budget management, and artist teacher assistance as needed.

  • Provide support for Meeting Artists’ Needs workshops and events, including outreach and RSVPs, assisting with events, and ongoing research and development of the programs.

Exhibitions

  • Coordinate the annual Open Calls for solo exhibitions and curatorial projects.

  • Assist with exhibition catalogue production and maintain the production schedule.

  • Assist with exhibition install logistics, packing and shipping oversight, and attendance at opening receptions/programs.

Art Writing Program

  • Coordinate the Art Critic Mentoring Program (ACMP), including outreach, screening applications, and recruiting new writers.

COMMUNICATIONS:

  • Maintain CUE’s website, write press releases and coordinate e-mail announcements, produce social media content, and document exhibitions and programs in various media (photo, audio, video).

ADMINISTRATIVE:

  • Process contracts, invoices, payments and expenses; manage front desk reception; maintain exhibition and office spaces and supplies; support Executive Director and staff for the annual benefit and fundraising initiatives as needed.
Requirements
  • A successful candidate will be resourceful, open-minded, extremely organized and detail-oriented

  • A positive attitude and the ability to manage multiple projects at one time

  • Willingness to work collaboratively and respond creatively to challenges • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • A BA or BFA in a relevant field and knowledge of the contemporary art world

  • Knowledge of Photoshop, InDesign, Squarespace, Salesforce, and social media platforms is preferred

  • Prior experience with art handling and exhibition installation is preferred

How to Apply

WORK HOURS: Tuesday – Saturday, 9.30am – 5.30pm with occasional additional hours for events and openings.

To be considered, please submit your application (resume, cover letter, and any other work samples) to hr@cueartfoundation.org

CUE is dedicated to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. No phone calls or walk-ins, please.

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Posted on May 17