Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Membership Associate

Second Street Gallery, a nonprofit, contemporary gallery,
is seeking a part time Membership & Development Associate.

SSG is a nonprofit contemporary gallery situated in downtown Charlottesville. Founded in 1973, we are one of the oldest surviving nonprofit galleries in the country focused on the art and ideas of our times. SSG serves the community with continuous exhibition and outreach educational programming, and is open and free to the public Tuesday through Saturday. We showcase new work by living contemporary artists, and host over 20 outreach sessions in public schools and with after school clubs each year. We are funded primarily though grants, membership dues, sponsorships, and special events.

Position Description

Primary responsibility is to manage the gallery’s Membership activities. This includes managing the member and donor database; processing new memberships, renewals, solicitations and other mailings; providing grant writing and research support to the gallery director; and some record-keeping and general duties in the office. The position includes occasional physical work.

This is a part time position – 15 hours per week. There is some flexibility in terms of days and times worked. There will also be opportunities for additional hours, especially during exhibition installation, special events and, most importantly, exhibition openings as part of the monthly ‘First Friday’ celebrations.

What we are looking for

• Experience with database and spreadsheet applications
• Experience with Macs
• Good interpersonal skills – on the phone and in person
• Good communication skills
• Discretion – you will be dealing with confidential information

Previous experience in a nonprofit, or in a museum or gallery would be useful, as would a BA in an appropriate field such as art history, arts administration, marketing or business studies. Enthusiasm will get you a long way, too.
A flexible attitude is key to this position. We are a small team in a small office, so chemistry is key. We all have job descriptions, but sometimes we all have to just jump in and help get a huge painting on the wall or collect food for an opening.

How to apply

Please send a letter of interest, resume or CV, and references to Steve Taylor, Director, 115 Second Street SE, Charlottesville, VA 22902. Or to taylor@secondstreetgallery.org

For more information about the gallery, please see our website www.secondstreetgallery.org