Exhibitions and Programming Associate

I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary :

The Columbian College of Arts and Sciences (CCAS) is the intellectual and creative backbone of the university, a place where the arts, the humanities, the social sciences, and the natural sciences come together to form a nexus of ideas and opportunity.

As a leader among the nation’s liberal arts institutions because of an innovative curriculum that emphasizes perspectives, analyses, and communication, undergraduate students are equipped with the competencies needed to be effective and responsible citizens of the 21st Century.

The Corcoran School of the Arts and Design bridges the George Washington University’s (GW) academically robust programs in the arts with Corcoran’s creative and inspired scholarship.

Part of GW’s Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, the school functions as an incubator for artists and practitioners in arts-related fields and serves to enrich students who are taking classes in other areas of the university.

As such, it provides a platform for engagement that bridges creative expression and practical application with the breadth and depth of the larger liberal arts education.

This Exhibitions and Programming Associate position facilitates and manages school programs, events, and exhibitions. The Associate’s primary responsibilities include :

• Collaborate with faculty, students, and staff to produce student & faculty exhibitions, curriculum & class-driven projects & programming, and events such as performances, talks / lectures, exhibition openings, and the annual NEXT Festival.
• Manage and support relationships with university-wide colleagues, community stakeholders, and visiting artists to produce programming and events.
• Manage school programming events, including staffing, setup & breakdown, catering, security, decor, and scheduling.
• Recruit, train, and manage contractors, students, staff, and docents.
• Collaborate with the communications director on all publicity, promotion, and communication regarding events, exhibitions, and programming.
• Maintain and implement the exhibition, inventory, and space usage in collaboration with staff, such as the critique space reservation and student exhibition calendars.
• Manage annual budget for exhibitions, NEXT, and other events.
• Support school-related systems and programs such as Design Lab and the Corcoran Central Workshop series and provide general support for central office administrative needs and senior staff joint ventures.

Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications :

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study.

Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Additional Required Licenses / Certifications / Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Degree in Curatorial studies, Community Arts, Art History, Museum Studies or related field or equivalent work experience.

A positive, professional attitude in all interactions with staff, faculty, students, artists, administration, contractors, vendors, donors, and the public.

Strong instinct for collaboration, event / public facing orientation, attention to detail, flexibility, and an ability to work with an interdisciplinary mindset.

Experience in the successful coordination of contemporary art exhibitions, performances, public art projects, community organizing, and related programming in an academic or museum setting.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to handle multiple agendas and coordinate tasks with various departments within an institution.

Previous supervisory experience with artists, performers, art preparators, freelance contractors, and student volunteers.

Experience with contemporary arts event management and public presentations.

Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Suite, Mac OSX, web content, video conferencing, and social media management.

Typical Hiring Range

Commensurate with Experience.

How is pay for new employees determined at GW?

II. JOB DETAILS

Campus Location :

Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

College / School / Department :

Corcoran

Family

Museum & Performing Arts

Sub-Family

Museum and Arts

Stream

Individual Contributor

Level

Level 2

Full-Time / Part-Time :

Full time ->

FTE 1.00

Hours Per Week : Work Schedule :

Work Schedule :

Monday-Friday; 8 : 30am-5 : 00pm

Will this job require the employee to work on site?

Employee Onsite Status

On-campus (in person)

Telework :

Required Background Check :

Criminal History Screening, Education / Degree / Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Internal Applicants Only?

Posting Number : S012771

S012771

Job Open Date : 03 / 21 / 2024

03 / 21 / 2024

Job Close Date :

If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until :

Background Screening

Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

EEO Statement :

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.