Position Title:     Art Coordinator

Classification:   Exempt

Reports to:        Arts Director

Salary Range:   Starting at $45,000 based on experience.

 

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

 

The Greater Opa-Locka Arts and Cultural Foundation, a subsidiary of Ten North Group (formerly Opa-Locka Community Development Corporation), is seeking an Arts Coordinator to manage and provide overall leadership, strategy, and stewardship of its Arts Programs.

 

The Art Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all aspects of Ten North Group’s African and African Diaspora Arts Program working closely with the Art Director. The Art Coordinator will be responsible for facilitating all necessary activities in managing the day-to-day operations of all exhibitions and programs. He/she will support the installation of art in the public realm and part take in maintaining all major art installations and Ten North Group’s entire art collection.

 

 

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

• Work closely with the Art Director in the developing, promoting and executing of the African and African Diaspora art collections and exhibitions. 

• Work closely with the Art Director to plan, develop and implement annual exhibitions; and related events/programming.

• Assist with the facilitation of public art installations within Ten North Group’s residential developments.

• Assist with drafting proposals and progress reports for donors.

• Maintain electronic files of standard information, project blurbs, financial data, bios, etc.

• Participate in regular team coordination meetings, with follow-up assignments clearly articulated.

• Assist with drafting descriptions of artists’ deliverables (including in-process reviews and status reports) for inclusion in Ten North Group’s contracts with them; prepare and monitor budgets for art installations that take into consideration all costs for artwork, site preparation, and installation. 

• Participate in regular meetings of key players as appropriate, seeking to identify early in the process any needs for additional information, permissions, permits, and to assure coordination of in-kind services provided by organizations, the City of Opa-Locka and other municipalities.

• Maintain frequent and effective communication between Ten North Group, contracted artists, and others involved in site preparation and installation. Identify issues well in advance of their becoming problems and find a solution or bring to the attention of the Art Director. 

• Understand and keep track of all projects that are underway at any given time. 

• Assist with artist contracts, invoicing, and prompt payment, assuring that invoices are paid promptly.

• Work with the Art Director in the development and implementation of a 5-year strategic plan for the Arts.

• Assist with the coordination in promoting the African and African Diaspora art collection.

• Ensure the archiving, receiving and storing of artwork.  

• Work with the Director of External Affairs to promote Ten North Group’s art exhibitions and art programs meeting audience goals, outcomes, documentation of attendance and media data.

• Maintain, manage, and collect visitor surveys for all Ten North Group’s art exhibitions and programs. Analyze data and provide a visual display of data to the Art Director for future planning.

• Solicit and manage volunteers for Ten North Group’s art exhibitions, events or projects. 

• Develop, organize and maintain an electronic exhibition visitor schedule for Ten North Group’s exhibitions. Work with the Director of External Affairs to promote timed tickets and open gallery hours.

• Work from ARC gallery lobby during gallery open hours a minimum of three days per week. Some evenings and weekends are required.

• Open the gallery and perform general maintenance inspections and oversite of the gallery space and ARC during open gallery hours, arts programs and arts events.

• Work with the Art Director and curators to conduct ongoing assessments of art collection. This includes documentation and evaluation of artwork.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in architecture, planning, design, engineering, arts management, art history or related field; with at least three years of experience in the art field.

• The ideal candidate will have experience coordinating public art exhibitions or installations.

• Self-starter, a team leader who can cross disciplines, and facilitates collaboration.

• Highly organized, motivated to achieve results.

• Innovative problem-solver, able to work independently but with mature judgment about when and how-to bring issues to the attention of the Art Director.  

• Demonstrated commitment to working in low-income communities and advancing African Diaspora Art.

• Compelling written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Manage time strategically, improving efficiencies.

• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.

• Flexibility and a “can-do” attitude are musts.

• Willingness to learn and take on new challenges.

• The ability to work in a physically active capacity both indoors and outdoors. The ability to lift at least 50 lbs. and climb a 15-foot ladder is required. 

• General knowledge of basic gallery maintenance and painting is required. 

• Basic knowledge of technology, computers, flat screen monitors, projectors, and AV equipment is required. 

 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

 

• The ability to work in a physically active capacity both indoors and outdoors, to lift at least 50 lbs and climb a 15-foot ladder, is required. 

• Work with Art Director, curators and contracted art installers/art handlers to conduct basic maintenance, painting and installation of art exhibitions on a quarterly basis. General knowledge of basic gallery maintenance and painting is required. 

• Set-up and break down tables, furniture, technology and audiovisual equipment during arts events and programs. Basic knowledge of technology, computers, flat screen monitors, projectors, and AV equipment is required. 

 

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

 

Ten North Group offers a comprehensive benefits package, including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Employee Assistance Programs, Paid Time Off, Retirement, and a Hybrid Work Model.

 

 

HOW TO APPLY:

 

Send resume to employment@olcdc.org