Skowhegan seeks an Archive and Program Assistant to work in a small, creative, and fast-paced environment. Working out of the New York office, this individual will provide broad support to Skowhegan’s programming, with an equal emphasis on the school’s rich history and its active community of working artists. This individual will help maintain and grow a dynamic program that reflects the breadth and depth of Skowhegan’s archives and alumni. They will work closely with the Alumni and Archives Coordinator, the Program Manager when seasonally relevant, and other Skowhegan staff. 

The ideal candidate is as comfortable problem-solving with artists at a live performance as spending a whole day with a spreadsheet. They should have a high level of fastidiousness and organizational acumen, coupled with responsiveness and a knack for innovation. The office is small and convivial, and the Assistant should anticipate working in-person at least three days a week, and at least one evening a month. 

• Alumni Alliance project support (30%)
  • Attend all Alumni Alliance meetings and programs (evenings required)
  • Provide project and program support as needed (all-hands / responsive attitude required – build a wall, hang a picture, layout a zine, photograph an event, edit a press release, etc.)
  • Interface with artists of many ages and backgrounds with candor, professionalism and respect for both Skowhegan’s mission and the artists that comprise the program.  
• Archive project support (40%) 
  • Process raw materials to be integrated into document archive
  • Supplement and maintain organization of digital holdings
  • Catalog Lecture Archive in JSTOR Forum using Dublin Core and providing access to JSTOR front-end
• General Administrative Support (30%)
  • Coordinate website updates and emails with Communications point person
  • Manage form submissions (mailing list, alumni updates, archive requests, open calls)
  • Provide general administrative support as needed to advance program goals. 

Reports to: Archives & Alumni Coordinator, and other project leads as required  

Desired Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
• 1+ years of relevant experience (academic and/or professional)
• Ability to manage and liaise on multiple projects at one time
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, and research or archival experience a plus
• Interest and knowledge of contemporary and 20th century art, artists, and practice
• Proficient in Google Suite; Adobe Creative Suite; Filemaker Pro; Zoom
• Cataloging experience, HTML/CSS a plus 

Compensation & Benefits

40-hours weekly, in-person M-W-F, hybrid optional for T-Th, at least one evening a month (in person). Full time benefits (health, vision, dental, 401k matching plan, PTO). Occasional evenings and weekends required. Salary range: $45,000 - $53,000 

Submit specified application materials to mail@skowheganart.org.