The Contemporary / 535 Means St., NW, Atlanta, GA / Click here for directions and hours

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Part-time Special Events Coordinator and Gallery Assistant

Scope of position

This part-time, hourly position consists of working on-site on Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays, and coordinating all aspects of renting the facility for special events, and assisting staff with gallery tasks. On-site work is approximately 15 hours weekly with additional off-site coordination (via phone and e-mail) of approximately 1 hour weekly. Additional hours will be required to work scheduled internal and external events. Other projects may be assigned on an as-needed basis.

The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter, possess strong organizational, communication, and time management skills, and be able to effectively interact with staff, clients, and visitors. Proficiency with Windows and MS Office Suite is a must, and events experience is desired.

Special Event Coordinator Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the Contemporary Info calendar of events
• Coordinate Special Events (external events) with the Contemporary’s gallery exhibitions and programming, and IMAGE Film & Video classes and programming
• Coordinate all aspects of external events, to include: securing rental contracts and fees, meeting prospective clients and showing the space, reserving bar staff, maintaining bar inventory, coordinating deliveries and drop-offs with clients/caterers
• Work Special Events, typically a four-hour minimum

Gallery Assistant Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the Contemporary Info calendar of events
• Assist staff with various gallery functions, to include: answer phone calls and assist visitors, secure admission fees, schedule group tours, lead tours, correspond with artists, board members, constituency, and staff, help manage gallery volunteers and interns, help maintain attendance records and archives, assist in painting and preparing galleries, assist with installation/de-installation and packing/unpacking, assist with wall text and labels
• Assist at the Contemporary’s exhibition openings and programming events (internal events)

Applications will be considered until the position has been filled.
Please submit a résumé, cover letter, and three references (including name, phone number, and e-mail), to Stacie Lindner at slindner@thecontemporary.org.