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Sharon H. Keim Curatorial Internship
Photography and Media Arts Department
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Library Director
Library
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Enrollment Assistant
College Registrar’s Office
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Director of Continuing Education
Office of the Dean
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Director of Individual Giving and Membership
Development Department
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Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art
Curatorial Department
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Vice President of Development
Development Department

Updated: 9/5/2008

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Sharon H. Keim Curatorial Internship
Photography and Media Arts Department

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Corcoran Gallery of Art seeks a part- or full-time curatorial intern for its Photography and Media Arts department. The Keim Internship is a one-year internship intended for recent graduates with a BA or BFA who seek museum experience prior to entering a graduate program in Art History or a related field.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist curators with special exhibitions, management of the permanent collection, and other projects
• Help with research, editing, and production of texts and publications
• Support with exhibition planning
• Research on objects in the collection and objects proposed for acquisition
• Maintenance of exhibition, collection, and artist files
• Coordination of collection loan forms, loan agreements, and exhibition contracts
• Assistance with general correspondence
• Assistance with programs that pertain to the Photography and Media Arts department

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The ideal candidate will possess a strong knowledge of the history of photography and will have an interest in working with the Corcoran’s photographic collection.
• Previous experience in arts or collections management at a museum, art gallery, alternative art space, or historical collection is strongly preferred.

To apply:
Please submit a résumé, cover letter, names and contact details for two references, and one brief writing sample (this could be a short academic essay, an article, or a museum-related text) to:

Amanda Maddox
Assistant Curator of Photography and Media Arts
Corcoran Gallery of Art
500 Seventeenth Street NW
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 639-1712
amaddox@corcoran.org

EOE
8/2008

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Library Director
Library

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Library Director is responsible for planning and directing all Library policies and operations and for supervising and evaluating Library staff. The goal is to ensure that the Library supports the research and educational mission of both the College and the Gallery.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Planning:

1. Develops the Library’s short and long-term plans in correlation with institutional goals and objectives and in response to the activities of the College and the Gallery.
2. Develops an annual Library budget in correlation with short- and long-term Library goals and, upon approval of the budget by the Dean, monitors implementation of the budget. Tracks and processes invoices.
3. Assesses the Library’s services and needs through statistics and surveys, and distributes results as needed.
4. Coordinates and executes public relation activities to further Library outreach to the Corcoran community, to fulfill the Library’s mission, and to support the Corcoran’s academic curriculum.

Collection Development:

1. Establishes collection development policies; selecting materials for purchase and overseeing said purchases.
2. Regularly reviews collection for relevance, currency, and deaccessioning decisions.
3. Acts as point of contact for potential donors of Library materials; coordinating acceptance and reviewing items for addition to the collection.
4. Maintains exhibition catalogue exchange program; monitoring incoming publications, updating exchange-partners list, and monitoring and mailing Corcoran publications.

Services:

1. Provides point-of-use, telephone, and e-mail reference and research assistance for students, faculty, and staff as well as the general public.
2. Provides introduction to library resources to all incoming students (undergraduate and graduate). Provides both general and specialized information literacy classes for groups or individual students, faculty, and staff.
3. Performs basic circulation functions as needed.
4. Performs basic technical services and visual resources services, etc. as needed

Administration—Staff and Facility:

1. Establishes general Library policies and procedures; reviewing and revising said procedures as needed.
2. Hires, schedules, trains, supervises, and evaluates the Library’s full-time and part-time staff including volunteers and interns. Assists supervising work study students and tracks their paperwork and timesheets.
3. Schedules library staff to cover the Library’s hours and provides coverage for staff on sick and vacation leave.
4. Plans and directs any modification and/or expansion of the Library’s space.
5. Inventories and orders supplies, equipment, and furniture as needed for daily Library functions as well as for special projects.
6. Monitors photocopier and computer functions and supplies, ordering service and supplies as needed.

System Administration:

1. Acts as the system administrator for the Library’s automation system (SIRSI) and databases.
2. Works with vendors and consortia agreements to negotiate pricing and services of the Library’s online products.
3. Troubleshoots the Library’s online products and works with vendors to resolve issues.
4. Performs system maintenance by running reports and fixing errors on a daily basis.
5. Evaluates the Library’s online products on a yearly basis in order to make decisions on renewals.

Professional Development:

1. Participates in professional development activities in order to gain skills that can be utilized in the Library to further the Library.
2. Participates and represents the Corcoran in professional organizations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• ALA accredited MLS; undergraduate degree in Art History, Studio Art, or related humanities preferred.
• 3-5Three to five years professional experience in an academic art library, including significant management experience, technical services background, library instruction, reference, and collection development.
• Knowledge of electronic information tools and library automation systems.
• Strong public service orientation and interpersonal skills.
• Eexpertise with the SIRSI/DYNIX Symphony online catalog preferred.

To apply:
Please send a cover letter and résumé with at least three references to:

hr@corcoran.org

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Human Resources Department
Corcoran Gallery of Art and College of Art + Design
500 Seventeenth Street NW
Washington, DC 20006

EOE
8/2008

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Enrollment Assistant
College Registrar’s Office

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Enrollment Assistant is the first line of contact for students, faculty, and staff who require the services of the Office of the Registrar. Primary duties include fielding incoming phone and in-person inquiries, registration assistance for degree and Continuing Education students, supervision of student workers, maintaining office supplies, managing room reservations, coordinate class scheduling changes and cancellations, ensuring data integrity, and enforcing FERPA compliance requirements. Other projects as assigned by the Assistant Registrar(s) and/or Registrar.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide office coverage.
• Respond to phone, e-mail, and in-person inquiries, and field calls as needed.
• Assist with registration and add/drop processing for degree and Continuing Education students.
• Coordinate class scheduling changes and cancellations, including providing daily reports to appropriate college personnel to check for cancellation needs.
• Coordinate waitlists.
• Notify Webmaster of updates to Continuing Education course information.
• Supervises, trains, and schedules student workers, including ensuring office coverage.
• Enforce FERPA compliance requirements.
• Orders office supplies and tracks supply budget.
• File management and records retention management.
• Provide basic course information reports to Chairs/Program Heads and staff as requested.
• Assists with coding of new degree students whose files have been transferred from Admissions.
• Participation in select College events (i.e., open houses) outside of regular hours is required.
• Other projects as assigned by the Assistant Registrar(s) and/or Registrar.
• Recommends changes in policy and procedure as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Excellent analytical and customer service skills.
• Strong database entry skills with high level of accuracy, and experience with basic computer programs, such as Word and Excel desired.
• General office experience required.

To apply:
Please send a cover letter and résumé with at least three references to:

hr@corcoran.org

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Human Resources Department
Corcoran Gallery of Art and College of Art + Design
500 Seventeenth Street NW
Washington, DC 20006

EOE
8/2008

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Director of Continuing Education
Office of the Dean

POSITION SUMMARY:
The director of Continuing Education reports to the dean of the College, while maintaining regular consultation with the director of Public Education regarding programs and budgets. Principal responsibilities include the development, implementation, and supervision of degree and non-degree Continuing Education programs for adults, courses offerings and faculty hiring, student advising activities, and all related marketing strategies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees all aspects of the Continuing Education programs for adults, including planning, promotion, curriculum development, course scheduling, and resource management. Works with the deans, the administrative chairs and the department program heads to develop curricula and to hire and supervise faculty.
• Oversees administration of the Associate of Fine Arts and Certificate programs, including curricular development, program marketing, and recruitment, registration, and advising of students.
• Works with Public Education staff to coordinate satellite partnerships with McLean Project for the Arts, Glen Echo, and U.S. Botanic Gardens.
• Coordinates production of Continuing Education section of the monthly Night & Day publication.
• Oversees other Continuing Education-related publications such as brochures for the AFA and Certificate programs.
• Oversees planning, promotion, and implementation for special programs such as Master Workshops, Open Houses, Career Advancement programs, and Continuing Education exhibitions.
• Attends some faculty, Chairs Council, and Communications staff meetings.
• Monitors course enrollments and makes decisions regarding non-credit class cancellations. Consults with appropriate administrative chairs and program heads regarding the cancellation of credit courses.
• Analyzes enrollment trends and responds accordingly with curricular additions, revisions and marketing strategies.
• Works with various departments within the organization to create and implement unique cross-departmental programming.
• Develops and fosters relationships in the community and is responsible for “community outreach” for the CE program.
• Closely collaborates with the Marketing and Communications office in developing Continuing Education advertising, PR, and web content.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree, master’s preferred. Two to four years of experience in higher education administration preferred, preferably as a developer and director of art-related programs for non-traditional students.
• Direct experience in managing art and design education programs or a substantial understanding of their characteristics and goals.
• Experience with advertising and marketing of programs as well as production of publications and other printed materials.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to strategically and effectively develop successful programs.
• Creative and entrepreneurial program development skills are essential.

To apply:
Please send a cover letter and résumé with at least three references to:

hr@corcoran.org

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Human Resources Department
Corcoran Gallery of Art and College of Art + Design
500 Seventeenth Street NW
Washington, DC 20006

EOE
7/2008

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Director of Individual Giving and Membership
Development Department

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Director of Individual Giving and Membership is a senior level position in the Development Office. The Director serves as a member of the Development senior management team, which oversees general staff operations and work collectively to implement the directives of the Vice President for Development. He/she has management oversight of the Corcoran’s individual giving program, which includes the Annual Fund and Membership programs. He/she develops and executes a comprehensive multi-year plan to achieve the Corcoran’s objectives of Member growth and funding support across broad levels. He/she is responsible for the development of these programs, including maintaining a benefits package that retains the Corcoran’s membership base and keeps the constituency loyal and involved in the institution’s mission. He/she adjusts strategy to meet changing market and competitive conditions; makes policy recommendations and sets a vision for service that continually improves the standard for the membership experience and is communicated to her team and all volunteers. He/she devises an annual strategy for ongoing solicitations of existing and prospective donors and Members and integrates membership priorities into Museum- and College-wide initiatives. He/she sets and maintains annual budgets for both programs; and, sets and achieves annual goals for revenue and philanthropic relationship building.

The Director has management responsibility of the Annual Giving Officer, Membership Associate and Membership Programs Officer. The Director benchmarks peer institutions’ efforts to identify best practices that may be employed by the Corcoran. He/she attends monthly peer roundtable meetings of museum colleagues and maintains relationships with peers nationwide to keep abreast of national trends and ideas for program development.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
As related to the development, implementation, and management of the individual program in support of the Museum and College of Art + Design, the Director of Individual Giving and Membership:

• Works closely with the Manager of Prospect Research to screen and rate prospects; participating in weekly Prospect Review meetings; and, attending and staffing events;
• Works closely with he Vice President of Development, Major Gift Officers and other key Museum and College staff to coordinate individual giving strategies and initiatives (unrestricted and restricted giving) and for the cultivation and solicitation of a portfolio of donors and prospects;
• Selects and monitors the performance of consultants and vendors, as well as manages oversight for copy, design and production of all program fundraising materials (to include brochures, invitations, email correspondence, communications series, website presence, etc.);
• Oversees planning and implementation of donor and Member events and programs and the department calendar for purposes of cultivation and stewardship and oversees donor and Member communications, including stewardship, email communications, and other publications;
• Oversees annual direct mail and production schedules and benefit delivery schedules, as well as in-house telethon efforts and onsite sales;
• Forms and staffs volunteer committees to assist with solicitation of Annual Fund prospects, Trustees, Overseers and Women’s Committee and works with colleagues and volunteer leadership on building the prospect pool from various internal and external sources; and, directly cultivates and solicits donors and Members, particularly major donors to the Annual Fund and Membership programs;
• Prepares written and oral reports (program update and progress toward goals, revenue and expense reporting, program plans and recommendations) on a regular basis for the Vice President of Development, President and Director, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Chairman of the Women’s Committee, Docent Chair, and other key individuals;
• Works closely with the Director of Advancement Systems to maintain clear policies and procedures for operations and fulfillment. They also work in tandem to interpret data to determine success of these programs and note trends throughout the year, including return on investment (ROI), cost per dollar raised and market penetration;
• Collaborates with other departments to coordinate programming, communications, standards of service, and promote the overall Corcoran “brand” to current and prospective Members;
• Works closely with the Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations to provide program and event opportunities and information for corporate sponsorship solicitations and assist with these solicitations and benefit fulfillment as needed. He/she also provides strategy ideas for how membership opportunities can be developed into corporate sponsorships;

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5-8 years of experience in a development office.
• Sound knowledge of individual major gift fundraising, membership service program, customer-relations methods, direct mail programs and telemarketing.
• Knowledge of marketing principles and emerging e-commerce fundraising techniques.
• Demonstrated experience heading a membership or development program and in direct solicitations to individuals at $10,000 and above.
• Demonstrable track record of achieving revenue goals.
• Analytical skills in order to study and make recommendations about the program. Knowledge of management and personnel practices.
• Skill in budget preparation and control.
• Familiarity with computer software for word processing and database management.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal skills.

To apply:
Please send a cover letter and résumé with at least three references to:

hr@corcoran.org or fax: (202) 639-1768

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Human Resources Department
Corcoran Gallery of Art and College of Art + Design
500 Seventeenth Street NW
Washington, DC 20006

EOE
5/2008

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Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art
Curatorial Department

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art assists in the development and presentation of special exhibitions, related written materials and catalogues, and ancillary programs in the Contemporary Art department. The Corcoran defines contemporary art as art created internationally since 1980, though the Contemporary Art department also has primary responsibility for art made since 1945. Under the direction of the Associate Curator, the Assistant Curator is responsible for overseeing the Corcoran’s permanent collection of post-1945 painting, sculpture, and installation art. This includes organizing exhibitions drawn from museum holdings, acquisitions of new work, and loans of collection artworks. The Assistant Curator works to raise funds and cultivate interest and donor groups in support of exhibitions, programs, and collection acquisitions and maintenance. The Assistant Curator, guided by Curatorial department priorities, works with faculty and students of the Corcoran College of Art + Design in support of college curricula. The Assistant Curator also helps develop Gallery-College interactions leading to the realization of museum projects. The Assistant Curator helps to establish relationships with the Washington area art community by doing studio visits with local artists, attending art openings, and by maintaining dealer/curator contact. The Assistant Curator is also expected to keep aware of the national and international art scene via research and travel, when financially possible.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Exhibitions:

• Assist the Associate Curator of Contemporary Art with the conception, development, and realization of loan exhibitions of postwar and contemporary art. Arrange loan agreements; coordinate exhibition contracts; help with production of catalogues, exhibition texts, labels, and other printed materials; help develop and coordinate installations of artwork; produce exhibition-related correspondence.
• In collaboration with the Associate Curator of Contemporary Art, coordinate ongoing series of small-scale, focused, one- or two-artist contemporary exhibitions.
• Assist the Associate Curator of Contemporary Art, along with Public Education staff, with the development of ancillary programs related to exhibitions.
• Research, write, and edit interpretive essays for exhibition publications.
• Present public lectures and gallery tours in support of exhibitions and educational projects.
• Work with the Associate Curator of Contemporary Art and Development staff to develop new sources of financial support for exhibition programs, and assist with the writing of grant proposals to secure funding.
• Serve as liaison with graphic designer on aspects of graphic image of exhibitions and publications.
• Conduct independent research on topics related to the Corcoran’s contemporary art activities.

Permanent Collection:

• Under the supervision of the Associate Curator of Contemporary Art, conceive, research, and develop exhibitions of contemporary art drawn from the permanent collection.
• Conduct research on objects in permanent collection as well as objects proposed for acquisition. Respond to research requests from colleagues and the general public.
• Work with the Associate Curator of Contemporary Art to develop new sources of funding support for acquisitions, including cultivation of patrons for future gifts to the collection.
• Help coordinate collection activities with registrars, rights and reproductions personnel, conservators, art handlers, framers, and photographers, to support collection loans, research, storage, preservation, publication, and display.
• Conduct independent research on topics related to the Corcoran’s contemporary art collections.

College of Art and Design:

• Develop and teach academic courses and/or supervise students in relation to contemporary art history, exhibition development, and museum studies.
• Present guest lectures and guide tours for students of the College.
• Participate in student portfolio critiques.
Departmental:
• Manage general departmental mail and correspondence related to research requests from colleagues and the general public.
• Conduct research on and maintain exhibition, collection, and artist files.
• Contribute to the activities of the Corcoran’s support and membership groups.
• Coordinate mailing lists, contact lists, and cultivation lists for audience development and fundraising efforts for the Contemporary Art department.
• Conduct general research on current events and activities in contemporary art (requires systematic reading of various art magazines as well as visits to local and national exhibitions).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of an MA in Art History or Museum Studies, with expertise in contemporary and 20th-century art; or the equivalent professional experience.
• Proven knowledge of professional museum practices, including realization of loan and collection exhibitions, history of scholarship and publications related to the contemporary art field, professional research, patronage, project fundraising, collection development and planning, and museum cataloguing.
• At least three years professional museum experience.
• Good oral, writing, and organizational skills.
• Experience teaching art history with an emphasis on contemporary art.
• Flexibility and an ability to work well with a variety of people.

To apply:
Please send a cover letter and résumé with at least three references to:

hr@corcoran.org or fax: (202) 639-1768

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Human Resources Department
Corcoran Gallery of Art and College of Art + Design
500 Seventeenth Street NW
Washington, DC 20006

EOE
5/2008

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Vice President of Development
Development Department

POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and working closely with the Director and President, the Vice President of Development will provide leadership, direction, and coordination for a comprehensive fundraising program. The VP will be expected to design, implement, and manage an integrated development plan with a primary focus on a significant major donor initiative. Coordinating with Corcoran leadership, s/he will strategically plan and manage the development operation to meet short- and long-term fundraising goals; maintain relationships with sponsors, donors, volunteers and the Board of Directors; and work hands-on to cultivate and solicit donations, building a portfolio of individual donors. The Vice President will manage a team of eight—Director of Individual Giving, Major Gifts Officers, Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations, Membership Manager, Research Manager, and other staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish and implement an annual development plan as well as long-term development goals, strategies, and activities for delivering on the Corcoran Strategic Plan.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, steward, and expand upon relationships with major individual donors, foundations, and corporations.
• Provide leadership, direction, and management for the Development team and the organization, creating a professional environment of respect, motivation, and productivity.
• Identify, track, and deliver on development benchmarks.
• Produce development reports as necessary to track progress against goals and benchmarks to support the case for donor engagement and investment.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and expand the number of major and planned giving prospects and donors.
• Work collaboratively on fundraising with Gallery and College leadership to define priorities and articulate messages to donors.
• Oversee and assess cultivation events and opportunities to deepen relationships and engage the Corcoran’s donor base.
• Create relevant development tools including materials, correspondence, and related copy for use in print and on-line.
• Work collaboratively with the Director of Marketing and Communications to create a communications strategy that supports overall development goals designed to advance programs and priorities of the institution.
• With the Corcoran’s President and Director and the Chief Operating Officer, serve as a key liaison with the Corcoran Board.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree, with a Master’s degree preferred and a minimum of eight to ten years’ development experience.
• Proven leadership abilities to effectively fundraise for a complex institution with an annual fundraising budget in excess of $5 million.
• Demonstrated effectiveness and success in corporate and individual major gifts fundraising.
• A skilled manager who is able to lead, coach, train, and mentor the development team and the Corcoran’s Board of Trustees.
• A proven ability to motivate donors and successfully solicit individual gifts.
• Adept at budget development and financial reporting.
• Outstanding verbal, writing, editing, and computer skills. Detail-oriented and exacting with a creative bent.
• Ability to interact professionally and credibly with business and foundation executives and high net worth individuals.
• Ability to represent the organization in senior level meetings and to be an effective ambassador for its mission and programs.
• Professional, poised, pro-active, self-assured, organized, and energetic self-starter.
• A strategic thinker and builder, goal-oriented, collaborative, motivated to complete tasks and succeed.
• Ability to make decisions, prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Committed to, enthusiastic about, and able to articulate the mission and programs of the Corcoran, with an appreciation for the history of the organization.
• Energy, enthusiasm, flexibility, a sense of humor, and a collegial work style.
• Demonstrated experience and significant accomplishments in fundraising in the greater Washington, D.C. region preferred.
• Experience planning, launching, and managing a capital campaign preferred.

Applications will be accepted until a final candidate is chosen.

Please send a cover letter and résumé or CV with at least three references to:

hr@corcoran.org or fax: (202) 639-1768

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Human Resources Department
Corcoran
500 Seventeenth Street NW
Washington, DC 20006

EOE
3/2008

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