Programming Assistant

The Wassaic Project seeks a full-time Programming Assistant. We are seeking a dynamic and professional team member to work in a collaborative and creative office alongside our Director of Artistic Programming, Programming Coordinator, and other Wassaic Project staff. The Programming Assistant will help assist with all of our exhibitions, public programs, special events, as well as help facilitate and support our year-round artist residency program. 

The ideal candidate will be an exceptional organizer with experience in the arts who has an awesome rapport with their co-workers. They will be an enthusiastic team player who is not afraid to get their hands dirty. Experience in exhibitions and/or programming, and those who are also visual and/or performing artists encouraged. We expect the Wassaic Project’s programming to continue to grow in the next few years and we are looking for a dynamic individual to help us produce successful programming and increase attendance and support for our artists.

As a non-profit organization with big programs and a small team, all of our staff members work with a collaborative mentality and exceptional work ethic. A dedication to supporting our mission and keen interest in our goals as an organization is essential to our team. 

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Responsibilities:

  • Assisting with our year-round artist residency program.
  • Assisting with facilities projects, including repainting artists’ studios in between residencies, getting residency houses in order between sessions, etc.
  • Coordinating agreements for our artists-in-residence and exhibition artists.
  • Helping install and maintain major exhibitions in Maxon Mills, including painting walls, cleaning, hanging artwork, and assisting exhibition artists with the installation of their work.
  • Drafting our monthly alumni newsletter/gazette.
  • Assisting in coordinating our studio visits program, as well as in-person and virtual info sessions for our annual open calls.
  • Assisting with event coordination, set-up and working the day-of for “all hands on deck” events including: our annual Haunted Mill in October, two major exhibition opening and closing receptions, Upstate Art Weekend in July, our summer and winter benefits, among other events. 
  • Welcoming visitors to the Wassaic Project at the front gallery desk on Sundays — following front desk protocols, communicate with visitors, process sales — three quarters per year.
  • Submitting payment requests and receipts to our finance team.

Our expectation is that this position will evolve over time with growing responsibilities. We are a collaborative team and a small staff who work together to solve challenges and staff events.

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Skills:

  • Easy to work with, a good attitude, and a team player.
  • Excellent writing, editing, and attention to detail.
  • Proficiency with social media platforms, website management, and email marketing tools (such as Mailchimp).
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, with an ability to manage multiple priorities. 
  • Passion for the arts and community engagement.
  • Experience in visual arts or cultural programming is a plus.
  • Comfortable using G Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Office
  • Driver’s license and regular access to a car is a must.

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Start date:‍

January 6, 2025

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Details:

Full time in Wassaic 40hrs/week, Sunday through Thursday

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Compensation and Benefits:

The estimated salary range for this position is $45,000 to $50,000, depending on experience or $33,000 plus housing (private room in a shared house with additional Wassaic Project staff members). Housing includes all utilities: heat, water, electricity, wifi. 

We offer the following benefits for employees*:

  • Fully paid short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance
  • Retirement savings program with employer contributions
  • Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, and holidays
  • Discounts on art and store purchases
  • Access to workshops and shared facilities for personal use**

*Eligibility for certain benefits is based on a variety of factors including the employee’s regular schedule and tenure

**Certain projects and use require prior approval

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Application Requirements:

  • Contact information
  • Resume/CV (2 pages max)
  • 2 professional references and contact info
  • If you are a creator/maker, we encourage you to please include up to 4 examples of your work.
  • Please answer the following questions:
    • Why do you want to be the next Programming Assistant and work at the Wassaic Project? What makes you an ideal candidate? What do you hope to get out of this experience? 300 words max.
    • What questions do you have for us? 100 words max.
    • If you were going to curate an exhibition at the Wassaic Project tomorrow, who is 1 artist that you would like to show, and why? 100 words max.

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Deadline to apply:‍

October 31, midnight EST. Application is not reviewed on a rolling basis. We will begin our review after the deadline has passed.‍

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Notifications:

‍Notifications will be sent out on or before December 1.

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Still have questions? We'll be hosting a Zoom info session on 10/15 and office hours on 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, and 10/30. Alternatively, email will@wassaicproject.org.

The advertised pay scale reflects the good faith minimum and maximum salary range for this role. The advertised pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage for any specific employee. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, special licensing or qualifications, and other factors.

EEO Statement: The Wassaic Project is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Project does not discriminate because of age, sex, religion, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, gender (including gender identity), sexual orientation, or any other factor prohibited by law.