Residency and Exhibitions Manager Job Chicago area,Illinois USA,Business

Position: Residency and Exhibitions Manager Chicago Artists Coalition $26/hr

Job Objectives

The Manager of Residency and Exhibitions will have five major areas of responsibility:

Oversee residency and its programming

Manage the annual application process in collaboration with Executive Director
post and promote opportunity
recruit application readers
review, interview, notify applicants
select artist/curator pods, assign studios
onboard residents including receipt of contracts and info for promotion

Conduct monthly resident virtual check-ins

Schedule and be present for studio visits, cafecitos and professional development workshops

Collect workshop descriptions, bios and W-9s
Send evaluations after each professional development workshop

Oversee exhibitions for gallery on site

Maintain and manage exhibition + gallery sitting calendar
Coordinate with preparators, curators, and artists for timeline, content and contracts
Create and send exhibition press release to industry list
Oversee exhibition installation and take-down
Coordinate artist/curator takeaway materials, summary of works, and checklist in collaboration with Executive Director
Provide creative content for social media and newsletters
Execute artists talks/activations/critique night or closing reception for each exhibition

Community Building

Maintain positive relationships with residents and alumni through regular outreach and internal/external celebration of their successes
Bi-annual one-on-one check ins with residents in Year 1
Keep Year 2 residents engaged via email invitations and Whats App messages
Continue positive connection with residents in alumni status

Promote the residency, residents and their exhibitions through content for the newsletter, social media and website as determined by Executive Director.

Manage external exhibitions and special projects as necessary

This position will work with CAC’s team and residents to ensure smooth business operations and promotions strategy.

This position will ensure that the organization’s programs and communication embody our core values of Community Building | Career Development | Knowledge Sharing | Strategic Partnerships | Equitable Opportunities.

This position is hybrid.

Compensation & Schedule

Pay is $26 an hour for up to 20 hours a week. A combination of work hours will be from home or onsite at Chicago Artists Coalition (1431 W. Hubbard St. #201 Chicago IL 60642). Schedule is flexible outside of CAC-hosted events which will vary throughout the month. Evening hours are necessary two to three times a month. On occasion there will be weekend hours.

The Manager of Residency and Exhibitions reports directly to the Executive Director.

Job Candidates

At Chicago Artists Coalition, we welcome and embrace a host of different backgrounds, perspectives, and approaches to work. CAC staff are a small team of fast-paced and conscientious workers who support each other through thought partnering, creative problem solving, and a spirit of generosity and positivity.

A well-matched candidate will bring:

Experience working with visual artists from various disciplines and at different levels in their studio practice and career
Experience with administrative practices, organizational skills and systems to track multiple projects and meet deadlines
Knowledgeable about Chicago’s artistic and cultural landscape and networks
Strong written and verbal communication skills to clearly communicate questions and concerns
Proficiency with Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Sheets, Documents, Slides, Drive, and Meet), Constant Contact, Facebook/Instagram, and Microsoft Office Suite

Their attitude will include:

A collaborative mindset and teamwork skills
Ability to think critically and work independently
Ability to communicate concerns and creatively troubleshoot issues
Creative and proactive approach to setting and achieving goals
Close and conscientious attention to both details and the big-picture
Eagerness to learn, be curious and grow professionally as an art administrator
Empowerment to work confidently with art leadership across institutions

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Remaining in a stationary position, often sitting for prolonged periods in an indoor office environment.
Must be able to navigate throughout…