Office duties:

The administration and communications assistant serves as the face of BAC. Daily duties including answering phones, assisting students and answering questions at the front desk, data entry and managing class reservations (in an ASAP computer database), supporting teachers with art supplies and other requests as needed, greeting visitors when they enter the school, and assisting volunteers. Front office staff are expected to gain a thorough understanding of our classes, teachers and curriculum to answer student questions about classes and guide potential students into a class that best fits their interests and needs. This is a unique position that requires a flexible nature and a willingness to do a wide variety of tasks.

Graphic design / photography:

The administration and communications assistant will have proven graphic design skills to create flyers for workshops, graphics for the website, social media and Mailchimp eblasts, and exhibition labels. Candidates should be proficient in using common design software including Photoshop, InDesign or Canva. The candidate should be a talented and enthusiastic photographer.

Social media:

Communications responsibilities include managing the art center’s Facebook and Instagram accounts @brentwoodart. The administration and communications assistant will be expected to prepare unique content (videos, photos, stories, or student reposts) and write copy for 3 posts per week on Instagram, 2-3 Instagram Stories per week, 2 Facebook posts per week, and create Facebook events for workshops.

Our ideal candidate is recent grad or graduate student in arts or design, arts education administrator, or art enthusiast who is very outgoing, friendly, smart, and positive. We are looking for professionals who are reliable with a can-do attitude who enjoy problem-solving and providing excellent customer service in a busy office environment. We are seeking someone who wants a stable job and plans to stay in the position for 1-3 years.

Required skills:

• Excellent customer service abilities and proven track record working with the public.

• Design skills including proficiency with Photoshop, InDesign or Canva. Photography skills.

• Excellent writing and communication skills, and phone etiquette.

• Organized with the ability to multitask. Ability to take the initiative.

• Strong computer skills are a must, familiarity with MailChimp is preferred.

• Strong social media skills. Experience using Instagram and Facebook required.

• Interest and experience in the visual arts.

• 1-2 years of outstanding customer service experience or comparable experience.

Personality traits:

• A cheery, outgoing, customer-oriented personality.

• Easy going and cooperative personality.

• Love of art and creativity.

• Must be reliable and stable.

• Can do, positive attitude.

• Sense of humor.

Perks:

BAC offers group medical health insurance, dental and vision, 10 vacation days, and approx. 12 paid holidays.

Free art classes and workshops for you and your dependents depending on space and class availability.

A very supportive team and a kind supervisor.

The opportunity to work in a creative environment with low turnover and good morale.

Required hours: The applicant must be able to work on Saturdays. Please do not apply unless you are available to work on Saturdays in perpetuity. We have varying 8-hour shifts available between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m., Monday-Saturday.

Location: The Brentwood Art Center is located at 13031 Montana Ave. at 26th Street.

Salary: Starting salary is $16 per hr.

When: Available immediately. Our goal is to hire someone by mid-June.