Baxter St at the Camera Club of New York (Baxter St at CCNY), a non-profit art organization, seeks a highly organized Program Coordinator. The Coordinator will provide general support of the organization’s robust programming in a creative, fast-paced work environment. Baxter St at CCNY’s mission-driven programming includes: Exhibitions, Residencies, the Next Step Award in partnership with Aperture, Guest Curatorial Program, and Conversation Series.
The ideal candidate is experienced in handling a range of executive support-related tasks and is able to work both independently and in a team. The candidate will assist the Program Manager and Director in managing and administering the above programs, as well as the day-to-day operations of running a dynamic arts non-profit.
Specific responsibilities include:
Oversee and help prepare for all programming, including exhibitions, conversations series, residencies, and open calls
Assists with special events (Annual Auction and Gala)
Assists with the management of the internship team. Tasks include scheduling and helping oversee intern duties
Gallery assistant duties, including maintaining the gallery space, acting as liaison for the Baxter St Gallery, answering phone calls, greeting visitors, etc
General office assistance including back-up receptionist duties, processing mail, and facilitating all correspondence, including responding to email and phone calls
Assist with communication marketing, email blasts, and website updates
Front of house duties at openings and events as needed; includes some evenings and weekends
Processes donations, including acknowledgments
Maintains donor information in database
Manages reception and cultivation event invitations, guest lists, vendor contracts, and RSVPs
Maintains paper and electronic files and assists with assembling materials
Maintains the Membership base (correspondence with Members and tracking membership, scheduling scanner usage)
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree
2+ years of office experience
Interest—and ideally strong experience—in nonprofit programming and the arts
Excellent communication skills, strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, and skill at multitasking.
Ability to work with many people of diverse backgrounds
Maintain calm in a fast-paced work environment.
A plus is a sense of humor.
Proficiency in MS word, Excel, basic graphic design and photo editing skills, and database usage.
Must be available to work Saturdays, and occasionally evenings.
Send application materials, including cover letter, CV, and 2 references to jobs@baxterst.org.