Job Opportunities at the Corcoran

Special Events Coordinator

Special Events
Reports to Director of Special Events

Position Summary

The Special Events Coordinator maintains organization within the Office of Special Events. The Coordinator also plans and executes both external events and internal events for the Corcoran College of Art + Design, with an emphasis on internal events.  Must we willing to work long hours (including weekends and evenings).

Qualifications

  • College degree
  • Preferably six months of experience in planning and implementing Special Events
  • Excellent Microsoft Office and clerical skills
  • Professional telephone manner
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work well with colleagues, patrons, and volunteers
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Plans and executes Corcoran College of Art + Design events (including orientation events, College exhibition openings, Masters, BFA, Alumni and graduation receptions). Duties include managing budget, selection of menus, beverages, and equipment as well as the coordination and management of event set-up and coordination with College staff and Operations staff.
  • Schedules all internal meetings and events using Resource Scheduler booking software.
  • Prepares weekly pre-event reports for internal and external events and distributes to appropriate departments within the institution institutional calendar and chairs the weekly Special Events meeting.
  • Ensures all Special Events dues and invoices are paid on time and manages paperwork for SESMA registration.
  • Manages the Special Events electronic files and ensures material is up to date and catalogues appropriately
  • Keeps updated materials such as floor plans in order as well as keeps client walkthrough packets stocked and up to date
  • Ensures office supplies are stocked as necessary and equipment repairs are up to date
  • Manages the events inbox and daily mail.
  • Active in generating a small percentage of revenue and event rentals
  • Represents the Corcoran Gallery of Art properly during Special Events, ensuring safety and protection of the building.
  • Assists in any further duties as outlined by the Director of Special Events.
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Communications Coordinator

Communications and Marketing
Reports to Vice President of Communications and Marketing

Position Summary

The Communications Coordinator contributes to the Corcoran’s communications and marketing initiatives through supporting the various functions of the team, including marketing, advertising, press, website, and digital communications. The Coordinator oversees internal content collection, management and distribution – across Gallery and College – to (re)purpose for all areas of the department, as well as maintains the departmental workplan/schedules. Working closely with Development and the College, the Coordinator manages institutional lists and the Constant Contact account, working towards an aggressive goal to grow email and record acquisitions. The Communications Coordinator serves as the point of contact for the Corcoran main telephone line and email address, providing helpful information for the public. He/she also supports Corcoran Central, the all-staff blog, and acts as lead on Active Collab, the Corcoran’s project management system.                                                    

The Communications Coordinator fosters inter-departmental collaboration, facilitates internal communication and integration, and acts as liaison between Communications and Marketing and other departments in terms of project trafficking and timeline management.

General Duties and Responsibilities

Aligned with the Corcoran’s strategic direction and specific goals related to promoting the Gallery and College, the Communications Coordinator:

  • Leads the institutional content management system, including scheduling deadlines, soliciting content from departments across the institution;
  • Manages the departmental workplans, schedules and timelines for exhibitions, public education, College programs, and other institutional activities supported by Communications and Marketing;
  • Acts as facilitator of Active Collab, the Corcoran’s project management system.
  • Serves as the communications lead on Spark/Raiser’s Edge database;
  • Manages the institution’s contact lists and focuses on list growth, with special emphasis on email acquisition;
  • Maintains mailing lists and oversees institutional preparation for mailings, e-communications, print publications, etc.;
  • Researches potential publications for marketing outreach and advertising, as well as editorial opportunities;
  • Helps to develop and implements tracking systems to measure communications campaign outcomes; reports on results at weekly team meetings;
  • Assists in the continued and consistent updating of the Corcoran website; supports Corcoran Central, the all-staff blog;
  • Acts as point of contact for the Corcoran main telephone line and email address, directing inquiries to other departments, if necessary;
  • Provides administrative support to the office as required (promotional mailings, subscriptions, commissions, travel, participant letters, etc.).

Qualifications

  • Minimum of two to three years communications experience, preferably in an arts/cultural organization;
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher; 
  • Excellent computer/database skills; knowledge of Raiser’s Edge, Microsoft Word, Excel, and social networking/internet systems. 
  • Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills;
  • Superior organizational, time-management and follow-up skills;
  • Ability to serve multiple internal clients and coordinate deadlines and deliverables;
  • Self-motivated, with the ability to work effectively under pressure;
  • A strong team player; positive attitude.
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Public Relations Manager

Communications and Marketing
Reports to Vice President of Communications and Marketing

Position Summary

The Public Relations Manager reports directly to the Vice President of Communications and Marketing within the Corcoran Gallery of Art's Communications and Marketing Department. This highly visible position supports all projects with potential to increase local, national, and international awareness and public prominence for the Corcoran Gallery of Art and College of Art + Design, including exhibitions, public programs, events, Continuing Education, undergraduate and graduate degree programs, and other College activities.

General Duties and Responsibilities

Aligned with the Corcoran’s strategic direction and specific goals related to promoting the Gallery and College, the Public Relations Manager:

  • Assists Director of Public Relations in implementing strategic communications/PR campaigns surrounding exhibition openings, public programs, events, and College activities, aligned with institutional priorities;
  • Creates press releases, media alerts, backgrounders, image contact sheets, and other press materials to support media outreach efforts for the Gallery and College;
  • Directs development and distribution of monthly and quarterly press calendars;
  • Proactively pitches stories to press, in coordination with Director of PR;
  • Supervises television filming and photography shoots;
    • Develops media mailing lists; maintains lists and actively endeavors to expand lists for both Gallery and College;
    • Forges critical relationships with international, national and local press contacts, ranging from mainstream media to niche outlets;
    • Handles and fulfills requests from members of media; tracks placement progress from pitch to publish;
    • Coordinates logistical details of exhibition press previews, staffs media events, and tracks media participation in public programs, development events, etc.;
    • Manages incoming hard copy and digital press, scans for Corcoran clips using CISION, the Corcoran media monitoring service;
    • Monitors local and national news with an emphasis on arts and lifestyle coverage on a daily basis;
    • Organizes media archive and database, generates quarterly media reports to contribute to team Q1, Q2, Q3 and Q4 reports;
    • Manages social media initiatives through organization of content and distribution (official Corcoran Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and Pinterest pages).

Qualifications

  • Minimum of two to three years communications and/or public relations experience, preferable in an arts/cultural organization;
  • B.A. in journalism, public relations or communications;
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills;
  • Capability to manage multiple projects in a fast-pace environment;
  • A proven track record of prioritizing and completing multiple assignments;
  • Ability to successfully interact with Gallery and College colleagues interdepartmentally as needed to support internal clients;
  • Self-motivated, with the ability to work effectively under pressure;
  • A strong team player; positive attitude
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Part-Time Development Research Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Investigate, organize and analyze information from a variety of sources to determine a prospect’s financial capacity and philanthropic interests to evaluate their potential interest in the Corcoran. 
  • Rate and qualify current and potential donors according to established methodologies.  Contribute to develop rating methodologies and reporting to further segment the Corcoran’s prospect pool for appropriate moves management.
  • Review local and national news and business publications, keeping abreast of  financial services industry trends to communicate their potential effect on current and potential donors.  
  • Synthesize research into concise analysis.  Manage and support the creation of confidential profiles and reports to the development staff and volunteers.
  • Create concise and strategic briefing documents in preparation for all face-to-face donor and prospect meetings and cultivation events.
  • Oversee the daily upkeep of donor information in the internal database, including ratings, income estimates, demonstrated philanthropy, relationships, contact information executive changes, business titles, completed research reports, relevant news articles, etc.

Requirements              

  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Two to three years of research and data management experience in a fast-paced fundraising environment. 
  • Experience in prospect research techniques and an understanding of philanthropy in Washington, D.C.
  • Ability to review process and synthesize large volumes of data accurately and quickly – with excellent judgment.
  • Strong computer skills, including experience building models, tables and databases in Excel.  Strong knowledge of Raiser’s Edge, Target Analytics and database segmentation and mining.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong ability to multi-task with outstanding attention to detail.
  • Flexible schedule and possible telecommuting available.
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Georgetown Campus Administrator

Corcoran College of Art + Design, Georgetown Campus

Reports to: Executive Assistant to the Provost

Position Summary

The Georgetown Campus Administrator is responsible for managing the activities of the Georgetown campus. The Administrator is the principal interface with the public, students, faculty, staff, IT, security, and operations as they relate to the Georgetown building.  He/she provides the link for the Continuing Education director, academic heads of programs, and graduate admissions in Georgetown, with all Corcoran services.  This position is full time.

Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Manage the daily, semester, and annual activities of the Georgetown campus.  Create and implement plans that anticipate the needs of the campus, including the management of office operations, and the campus’s resources, supplies, equipment, IT needs, security procedures, and health and safety requirements.
  2. Coordinate the services of Ops, Security and IT in building operations, as well as for students, faculty and staff. Keep track of any ongoing issues and meet with Ops, Security and IT on a regular basis.
  3. Maintain databases (PowerCampus, Constant Contact, JotForm, etc.). Import and export data to maintain academic records and run reports that target specific student populations for marketing purposes.
  4. Coordinate campus special event planning, including scheduling, preparing pre-event forms, arranging for operations, security and IT support, and working with external vendors.
  5. Prepare College marketing materials for distribution, such as graduate admissions packets, and Continuing Education and academic program collateral.
  6. Assist in advising Continuing Education students with selecting programs and courses that meet their educational, personal and professional goals and needs.  Attend Continuing Education open houses and other events as needed to help contextualize students’ education experiences at the Corcoran.
  7. Supervise and train student workers, lab techs, and interns working in the administrative office.
  8. Manage Georgetown room requests: locate and suggest open rooms for course changes, work with the Office of the Registrar to ensure rooms are reserved and ensure room schedules are accurate.
  9. Facilitate communication between the Georgetown campus and the Downtown campus as well as to faculty and students. Oversee campus signage regarding building hours, announcements, etc. Notify students, security and posts signs in the event of changes in class schedules.
  10. Assist department heads and the Office of the Registrar with course and faculty scheduling, including completing course information forms as needed, confirming faculty assignments prior to the start of each semester, and following up with faculty and intern supervisors for grades.
  11. Protect the privacy of educational records by enforcing the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) compliance requirements.
  12. Other duties as assigned, including teaching in relevant discipline.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • A background in arts management preferred.
  • Experience with implementation of higher education administration policies and procedures or equivalent experience preferred.
  • Prior knowledge of project management preferred.
  • Proficiency in PowerCampus or equivalent higher education management software system.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Ability to learn and effectively apply the Corcoran College policies and procedures.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Able to work proactively, plan ahead, anticipate needs and address problems.
  • Able to work well both independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to balance and prioritize various duties.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Adjunct Faculty Positions

Corcoran College of Art + Design

The Arts and Humanities Department is looking for adjunct, part-time instructors for the following courses which will be offered in the fall 2012.  The Corcoran features small classes, a diverse international body of talented students, and a warm, supportive style among teaching peers. We encourage active and innovative learning methods and use of Washington’s unique resources, including group exercises and site visits. Candidates with graduate degrees or PhD in progress in relevant fields should send a brief statement of interest and curriculum vitae, with previous course syllabi or documentation of other relevant experience to HR@corcoran.org.

Introduction to Journalism

In this introductory course students will acquire skills needed to begin building a career in photojournalism. Beginning with a broad survey of the recent changes in the journalism industry and building to a critical reading of some of today’s dominant news outlets, the course will explore the evolution of the roles of reporters and visual journalists as business models and newsrooms have changed. Reporting and writing skills will be introduced and refined throughout the course so that students conclude the semester with an understanding of basic reporting, interview techniques, story building, fact checking and caption writing.

The Magazine Essay

In this graduate-level workshop-style course students research and develop a long form written piece on a topic of their choice.  Students explore a variety of reporting and writing approaches through lectures, guest speakers, case studies and practical assignments.  Students may use this course to develop the text to accompany their final thesis projects.

Script and News Story Writing

The written word, as a complement to visual images, is an integral aspect of the news story. I this course, students will explore the relationship between the photograph and the written words, and will learn research and writing strategies that enhance the power of the visual information presented by the photograph. Students will learn how to caption images as well as develop the verbal and writing skills necessary for effective news reporting and proposal writing.

20th-century Politics and Culture

This course examines the political and social impact of policy decisions on society, and how these decisions are translated into daily journalistic coverage. Emphasis is placed on understanding modern trends and how the media has chosen to cover them. Historical relationships between the media, government and cultural institutions are explored, as well as how journalists have—accurately or not—reported societal changes, ideas, and trends.

Politics, Advertising, and Mass Media

In contemporary mass media, political ideas and candidates are sold like commercial products. This course examines electoral campaigns, past and present, within the larger context of visual culture, political rhetoric, general and historical theories of argument, the practical considerations of how the government, civil society, and consumer culture operate through the representations. Students in this seminar should expect to deepen their understanding of the use of images and discourse to influence opinion and motivate choice in our time.

Going Green: The History, Theory and Practice of Sustainability

Students will examine how designers and artists around the world have addressed sustainable development from the early days of the environmental movement to the present efforts of the global community to address the fact of global climate change. Topics include, but are not limited to: the creation of sustainable methods of building construction and interior design, preservation of natural ecosystems, development of “simple living” communities,  clean energy initiatives, the integration of environmental, social and economic goals in policies and activities, with a particular focus on various sustainable projects around the world. Course requirements include: ongoing active participation in discussion, written responses to readings, and a research-based analytical study of a sustainable project and/or policy with associated oral presentation. Through guest lectures and behind-the-scene visits, students will have the opportunity to learn from leading experts in the field.

EOE
4/12

 

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Assistant Shop Manager

Corcoran Museum Shop

Duties

  • Schedule Shop staff. Assist in training and supervision of Shop Sales Associates. Assist in managing day to day operations of Shop, including insuring an adequate cash bank. Work in the Shop as needed.
  • Create and maintain displays and assist with Shop promotions. Maintain neat and attractive appearance of Shop. Maintain adequate merchandise levels in Shop and supervise stocking of new merchandise. Identify issues regarding workflow, stock, customer satisfaction and staffing. Work with Shop Coordinator in responding to these issues.
  • Monitor stock levels, and notify Shop Coordinator and Director of Retail Operations when merchandise levels are low. Monitor supply levels and notify Shop Coordinator when they become low.
  • Assist the Shop and Mail Order Coordinator with Receiving: check quantities of incoming merchandise against packing slips, sticker (pricing), and display in the Shop.
  • Assist with processing and packaging of Mail Order as needed. Assist Shop Coordinator with all aspects of the Mail Order business as may be needed.
  • Assist members of other departments in obtaining shop merchandise for institutional use. Process all In-House (interdepartmental) sales.
  • Maintain an orderly and inventoried storage for all publications. Monitor organization of the Shop office and storage areas. Assist with all inventory counts.
  • After approval by the Director of Retail Operations order Shop and Mail Order supplies and equipment as needed.

EOE
4/12

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Senior Director of Human Resources

The Corcoran Gallery and College of Art + Design, one of Washington, DC’s landmark institutions, is searching for a Sr. Director of HR. This is an outstanding opportunity for the HR professional who wants to influence and drive future growth in a dynamic art/education environment. Reporting to the COO, this position will have direct responsibility for compensation, benefits, HRIS, employee relations, staffing, performance management, policies and procedures and training. Requires: BS/BA+10 years of HR generalist experience with particular emphasis on staffing, benefits, employee relations and process improvement with at least five years at the senior level. Send a cover letter, resume, salary history, and three references to HR@corcoran.org.

EOE
4/12

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Graduate Recruitment Coordinator

OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS

 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Graduate Recruitment Coordinator works closely with the Director of Graduate Admissions to develop and execute overall and program specific strategic initiatives to ensure a robust inquiry and applicant pool. The GRC analyzes current market trends and inquiry, applicant, and enrolled student data to identify sources of students. In conjunction with the Director, he/she helps develop and execute strategies to recruit inquires and applicants from these identified target areas. In addition, the GRC is the primary recruitment officer for the institution. The GRC manages and/or assists with off-site presentations, information sessions, and admissions receptions, special events, and college fairs. Some weekend and evening work required. Substantial travel and reliable transportation required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Excellent communication, networking, and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to develop strong relationships with a variety of constituencies

  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required

  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

  • Excellent organizational and follow-through skills

  • Ability to travel extensively independently, including evenings and weekends

  • Minimum of two years of graduate admissions, higher education, or marketing experience

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master’s Degree

  • Knowledge of current trends and practices in graduate recruitment

  • Experience in advising/counseling of students

  • Experience with computer applications; database experience a plus

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Schedule Spring and Fall Graduate Recruitment travel and attend college fairs and visits nation-wide in identified markets
    • Tasks include registering for graduate and professional school fairs, arranging individual school visits and travel accommodations, and identifying Corcoran staff and faculty coverage at events.
  • Build institutional relationships with college professors and business professionals to enhance both overall and program specific recruitment efforts
  • Build and maintain a data base of college and business professionals and organizations relevant to the Corcoran’s recruitment efforts
  • Outreach  to pertinent community and professional organizations
  • Support Director in developing overall recruitment strategies to increase the number of both traditional and non-traditional graduate inquires and applicants
  • In conjunction with Director, implement program specific recruitment efforts to increase the number of applicants in targeted programs
  • Manage Facebook and Twitter (if applicable) accounts for the graduate admissions areas aimed at prospects
  • Disseminate communication materials (i.e. emails, acceptance letters, approved publications) aimed at inquiry audiences. Utilize the mass e-communication system
  • Collaborate with the alumni relations officer to develop a Graduate Alumni Recruitment Network and develop programming activities that make use of this network in furthering the Corcoran’s recruitment efforts
  • Work with Director to determine the Corcoran’s market position in each graduate program and identify key competitors in each area of study
  • Actively manage the inquiry pool to move them from the inquiry to applicant stage in a timely manner. Includes utilizing Corcoran student system to enter inquiry data on a timely basis
  • Participate in on-campus recruitment events as needed
  • Possess knowledge of current trends in higher education and admissions, and have a desire to seek out and create professional development opportunities.
  • Other duties as assigned


EOE
2/12

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Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art

CURATORIAL, CONTEMPORARY ART
REPORTS TO CHIEF CURATOR AND CURATOR OF CONTEMPORARY ART

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 of the Corcoran Gallery of Art. 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 Curator of Contemporary Art, the Assistant Curator will help develop and organize exhibitions of contemporary art (including NOW at the Corcoran), and is responsible for helping to oversee 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 aiding in 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.  Guided by Curatorial department priorities, the Assistant Curator works with faculty and students of the Corcoran College of Art and Design in support of college curricula, and helps develop Gallery-College interactions leading to the realization of museum projects. S/he helps establish relationships with the Washington area art community by doing studio visits with local artists, attending art openings, and by maintaining dealer/curator contacts. The Assistant Curator is also expected to keep aware of the local, national, and international art scene via research and travel, when possible.

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 field of contemporary art, 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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Exhibitions

  • Assist the 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.
  • Under the direction of the Curator of Contemporary Art, develop and coordinate ongoing series of small-scale, focused, one- or two-artist contemporary exhibitions.
  • Work with Public Education staff to develop 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 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.
  • Conduct independent research on topics related to the Corcoran’s contemporary art activities.

Permanent Collection

  • Work with the Curator of Contemporary Art to 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 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.

College of Art + Design

  • From time to time, help 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).

 

 

 

 


EOE
1/12

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