The consultancy, taking place January through December 2022, will be implemented under the guidance of AEFI’s project director and will focus on these tasks:

• Interview and survey leaders of Artist-Endowed Foundations (AEFs) about their organizations’ practices and experiences with respect to hosting internships and fellowships and incorporating DEAI principles;

• Conduct a literature review on these areas of practice as they pertain to the project’s topic;

• Write reports summarizing research findings and results of the literature review;

• Assist in the preparation of educational resources and tools based on the research and review findings:

• Support the planning and implementation of educational workshops and convenings utilizing these resources for AEF staff and board members;

• Conduct research and contribute to the feasibility assessment and planning for a potential future consortial initiative that may emerge from these activities;

• Support meetings of the project’s advisors and program managers’ working group; and

• Assist in developing and administering an evaluation to assess the project’s impact.

Interviews and literature reviews will be concentrated in the first quarter of the year. Interviews, workshops, convenings, meetings, and research will be conducted online.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION

AEFI is seeking an individual for this consultancy for whom it will be an opportunity to grow and develop as a knowledgeable professional operating in the AEF community. As such, this person will possess the following characteristics and qualifications:

• Desire to help the Artist-Endowed Foundation community build its capacity as a resource to advance the next generation of leaders in the visual arts, particularly those from racial and cultural backgrounds historically less-represented in the institutions and professional fields of the visual arts community;

• Motivation to learn in greater detail about the Artist-Endowed Foundation field and its professional practices in the cultural philanthropy and art stewardship realms;

• Knowledge of the visual arts field and its nonprofit and commercial components, including BIPOC artists and arts professionals, and BIPOC-led arts organizations and institutions;

• Educational attainment of at least a bachelor’s degree;

• Demonstrated writing skills, preferably for a general audience;

• Strong interpersonal communication skills;

• Proven ability to manage multi-dimensional projects in a self-motivated, timely manner;

• Experience thinking and working strategically;

• Ability to thoughtfully engage divergent perspectives in conversations about crucial issues;

• Willingness to meet individuals where they are in the DEAI self-education process;

• Ability to work as a member of a small team within the context of a large institution;

• Legally permitted to work in the U.S. and able to conduct all activities remotely; and

• Available to start the consultancy as of January 1, 2022.

Desirable but not essential:

• Personal experience as an undergraduate intern or graduate fellow

• Familiarity with the Artist-Endowed Foundation field

Will Consider:

• An individual currently working on a graduate degree, assuming they have sufficient time to commit to the project.