About CUE
CUE Art Foundation is an 18-year-old visual arts center dedicated to creating opportunities for emerging and under-recognized artists, curators, and writers through exhibitions, public programming, and arts education.
Role description
CUE seeks a motivated individual who is interested in learning about fundraising and gallery operations in a small arts organization. The associate will gain hands-on experience with non-profit fundraising, event planning, communications, and gallery management. This is an entry-level position where the candidate will receive training as appropriate. CUE seeks a candidate who shares our commitment to our values of access, diversity, equity, and inclusion and brings a perspective that will contribute to the achievement of our mission.
Salary
$40000.00 (Annual)
Work closely with Executive Director and Development Manager to execute fundraising strategy
Assist in event planning, in particular auction organization, execution, and settlement
Research and support public and private grant writing efforts
Communicating with donors; writing gift acknowledgements, tax receipts, and thank you notes
Maintain Salesforce donor database; tracking gifts and ticket purchases
Oversee CUE’s communication strategy:
Develop social media content and administer social media accounts
Manage CUE’s website; coordinate development and programming communications
Assist in creation and execution of online campaigns
Be primary interface with public, manning the front desk and answering phones
Assist Deputy Director and Development Manager with light bookkeeping and filing
Coordinate gallery maintenance: order office supplies, schedule cleaning, maintenance, and repairs
Assist Executive Director with occasional projects and tasks
Strong commitment to CUE’s mission and values
Strong writing, research, and verbal skills
A demonstrated interest in the visual arts
Resourceful, open-minded, curious
Possessing a positive attitude
Willing to work collaboratively with a small team who are eager to support and learn from each other
Organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize and manage multiple projects at once
Familiarity with Salesforce, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and social media platforms is a plus
Hours are Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 am-6:00 pm with occasional additional evening hours for events and openings. Starting salary will be $40,000 with health care and a generous vacation policy.
CUE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a more equitable visual arts community. Our values of equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to our mission to support emerging and under-represented artists. Individuals of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
To be considered, please submit your application (resume and cover letter) to hr@cueartfoundation.org. No phone calls or walk-ins, please.