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College Art Association
50 Broadway, Fl 21
New York, NY 10004
Date posted: August 4, 2017

Position Title: IT Manager
Supervisor: COO
Full-time, salaried with benefits.

Founded in 1911, the College Art Association (CAA) is the preeminent international leadership organization in the visual arts, promoting the field through intellectual engagement, advocacy, programs and a commitment to the diversity of practices and practitioners.  Each year, CAA offers an Annual Conference, publishes two scholarly journals and offers a variety of other programs. Visit CollegeArt.org for a complete description of programs and offerings.

CAA has more than 9,000 members worldwide. The majority of members are curators, art historians, scholars, visual artists and designers.

Responsibilities include:

• Network and Information Systems Management and Administration: Plan additions, deletions and major modifications to the supporting technology infrastructure; oversee maintenance, and upkeep of all hardware and software; oversee the implementation of network security; oversee communications systems; evaluate CAA’s use of currently-available technology, and work with the Executive Director to plan the purchase and installation of needed upgrades and/or additions as appropriate and within budget; oversee the planning and management of CAA’s information- and data-processing systems; manage relationships and contracts with outside IT consultants and vendors.
• Database Management: Lead and oversee the implementation and ongoing use of CAA databases to ensure that the databases support overall goals and objectives of the organization.  The databases responsibilities include, but are not limited to: (1) the association management system (AMS), used for membership, event registration, committee management & fundraising (2) the conference content management system, used to facilitate the sessions at CAA’s annual conference, and (3) CAA’s accounting system.  Develop MS SQL queries and reports for AMS as well maintaining Member portal using AMS’ proprietary CMS function.
• Project Manager: Work with staff members to supervise and/or implement specific technology projects as necessary. This includes, but is not limited to, Directories of Graduate Programs publications and CAA Commons. Fulfill grant required IT needs including RAAMP project.
• General Management and Communications: Work with all staff; participate in senior staff meetings to represent the IT interests of CAA and to hear technology-related requests or concerns from all parts of the organization; represent CAA professionally to outside vendors, members, and the Board of Directors. Work within and plan IT department annual budget.
• Annual Conference: Configure all conference related events in AMS. Configure Member portal to process conference event registrations. Provide on-site support for the IT needs of all functions at the Annual Conference, including one week travel when not held in NYC; supervise the set-up, operation, and “take-down” of hardware and software systems at Conference sites.
• Supervise Systems Administrator position.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum B.A. in computer science or equivalent.
• Proven working experience as an IT manager or relevant experience and minimum of two years database administration/programming experience.
• Excellent knowledge of technical management, information analysis/quantitative skills and of computer hardware/software systems.
• Technical understanding of database structures and familiarity with database design.
• Proven work experience with MS SQL.
• Excellent customer services skills. Pleasant demeanor. Ability to remain poised under pressure.
• Ability to work collegially and effectively with all staff at all levels using non-technical, as well as technical, communication.
• Ability to organize work, follow through on details, and meet deadlines. Must be able to communicate clearly and regularly about project goals.
• Excellent writing and editing skills and oral communication.
• The ability and willingness to work on-site at annual conference as well as hours outside typical business day, as needed.
• Flexibility, creativity, and initiative.
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.

Interested individuals should submit a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Michael Goodman, Director of IT via email at MGoodman@collegeart.org.  No telephone inquiries will be accepted.  Applications accepted until position is filled. Please include the names and contact information for three references who can speak to your qualifications and ability to perform the tasks requested.

The College Art Association is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression or political affiliation.

HOH/MG/TL August 3, 2017

College Art Association
50 Broadway, Fl 21
New York, NY 10004
Date posted: August 2, 2017

Position Title: Sponsorship and Partnership Manager
Supervisors: Director of Communications, Marketing, and Membership
Full-time, salaried with benefits.

Founded in 1911, the College Art Association (CAA) is the preeminent international leadership organization in the visual arts, promoting the field through intellectual engagement, advocacy, programs and a commitment to the diversity of practices and practitioners.  Each year, CAA offers an Annual Conference, publishes two scholarly journals and offers a variety of other programs. Visit CollegeArt.org for a complete description of programs and offerings.

CAA has more than 9,000 members worldwide. The majority of members are curators, art historians, scholars, visual artists and designers.

Responsibilities include:

• Seeking and securing new partnership and sponsorship relationships for CAA, while caring for and expanding the existing relationships with sponsors and partners. The role will create new sponsorship and partnership relationships for the CAA Annual Conference and year-round CAA programs.
• Cultivate new and oversee current institutional member relationships for CAA.
• Manage the CAA Career Center and Opportunity Center, two of the most popular resources CAA offers it members and constituents. This will entail maintaining a strong relationship with a third-party job placement vendor and addressing questions and concerns related to the jobs and opportunities pages of the website as needed.
• Manage incoming advertising for CAA. The role will serve as the main point person and work-flow manager of the ads placed on CAA properties coming from our third-party ad sales company.
• The person will also strategically oversee outgoing ad placement for CAA programs and initiatives.
• Additional responsibilities as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of four years of college, preferably in the visual arts, art history or related fields.
• Track record building relationships with high-profile non-profit and for-profit partners across industries.
• Experience in sponsorship arrangements related to large-scale events and/or arts organizations.
• Understanding of membership organizations and/or non-profits, preferably in the arts.
• Strategic thinker who thrives in a mission-driven organization
• Pleasant demeanor.
• Flexibility, creativity, and initiative.
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.

Interested individuals should submit a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Nick Obourn via email at nobourn@collegeart.org with Sponsorship Manager and applicant’s last name in the subject line. Applications accepted until all positions are filled. Please include the names and contact information for three references who can speak to your ability to perform the tasks requested. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.

The College Art Association is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression or political affiliation.

HOH/August 1, 2017

College Art Association
50 Broadway, Fl 21
New York, NY 10004
Date posted: August 2, 2017

Position Title: Manager of Annual Conference
Supervisor: Director of Programs and Publications
Full-time, salaried with benefits.

Founded in 1911, the College Art Association (CAA) is the preeminent international leadership organization in the visual arts, promoting the field through intellectual engagement, advocacy, programs and a commitment to the diversity of practices and practitioners.  Each year, CAA offers an Annual Conference, publishes two scholarly journals and offers a variety of other programs. Visit CollegeArt.org for a complete description of programs and offerings.

CAA has more than 9,000 members worldwide. The majority of members are curators, art historians, scholars, visual artists and designers.

Responsibilities include:

• Answers inquiries and provides information related to the CAA conference. Maintain all conference-related records.
• Manages and maintains all proposal submissions for the CAA conference through the proposal submission database. Manages related correspondence.
• Assists Director with meetings of the Annual Conference Committee and with the scheduling of Annual Conference program including conference sessions, meetings, workshops, events, etc.
• Manages all aspects of applications to poster sessions and ARTexchange.
• Develops and maintains a pool of volunteers and mentors to serve CAA’s professional development program needs. Selects and assigns mentors and mentees. Manages mentoring workshops at the CAA conference.
• Assists Student and Emerging Professionals Committee and Services to Artists Committee with program planning and scheduling of activities and events.
• Assists Director with the planning of and correspondence related to special panels.
• Manages conference registration, reimbursements, and/or payments for special guest scholars, artists, and workshop leaders.
• Coordinates the CAA conference Awards for Distinction ceremony including: making arrangements for awardees; assisting with Convocation production.
• Assists with the development and drafting of all conference publications. Coordinates with designer. Maintains session information on website.
• Provides Communications department with content for CAA conference communications and presentations.
• Creates CAA staff schedule for the conference.
• Manages complimentary hotel reservations, including staff rooms, and acts as point person with service provider.
• Coordinates all aspects of on-site temporary conference staff including hiring, scheduling, training, supervising, and following up on invoicing and payments.
• Facilitates conference sessions and activities on-site. Oversees all AV needs for sessions. Acts as primary contact with AV service provider during the conference.
• Administers various travel grant programs. Maintains records and coordinates applications for travel grant applicants and recipients. Manages reimbursements.
• Works collaboratively to ensure smooth planning, operation, and close out of the annual conference.
• Assists with other program management as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum B.A., preferably in the visual arts, art history or related field.
• A minimum of three years experience planning large events and/or supporting academic conferences is required.
• Ability to work independently, organize work, and follow through on details.
• Experience with spreadsheets, systems and database management, and generally accepted programs and office equipment required.
• Excellent writing and editing skills and oral communication.
• Excellent customer services skills. Pleasant demeanor. Ability to remain poised under pressure.
• Flexibility, creativity, and initiative.
• Should possess tact, discretion, and the ability to work confidentially.
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• The ability and willingness to work evening and weekend hours as needed. Some travel may be required.

Interested individuals should submit a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Tiffany Dugan, Director of Programs and Publications via email (with “Manager AC” and applicant’s last name in subject line) at tdugan@collegeart.org. Applications accepted until all positions are filled. Please include the names and contact information for three references who can speak to your ability to perform the tasks requested.  No telephone inquiries will be accepted.

The College Art Association is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression or political affiliation.

HOH/TD/August 2, 2017

College Art Association
50 Broadway, Fl 21
New York, NY 10004
Date posted: August 2, 2017 

Position Title: Media and Content Manager
Supervisors: Director of Communications, Marketing, and Membership
Full-time, salaried with benefits.

Founded in 1911, the College Art Association (CAA) is the preeminent international leadership organization in the visual arts, promoting the field through intellectual engagement, advocacy, programs and a commitment to the diversity of practices and practitioners.  Each year, CAA offers an Annual Conference, publishes two scholarly journals and offers a variety of other programs. Visit CollegeArt.org for a complete description of programs and offerings.

CAA has more than 9,000 members worldwide. The majority of members are curators, art historians, scholars, visual artists and designers.

Responsibilities include:

• Act as lead writer and editor for the communications, marketing, and membership department. He/she will be responsible for editing and creating content for CAA’s websites, newsletters, and member communications. The content and media manager is the protector of the CAA style guide and will convey a strong understanding of CAA voice.
• Strategize and collaborate on CAA’s social media growth and outreach. The content and media manager oversees content creation for social media platforms at CAA. The media manager should feel at home in the world of social media, both at CAA offices and outside the offices. A strong grasp on digital analytics is desirable with the ability to translate those analytical findings into actionable steps for social media growth.
• Serve as point person for a variety of incoming regular member communications and updates from CAA constituencies for editing and posting to website
• Handle press relations with the director of the department, acting as a writer of press releases and disseminator of news about CAA to the media. The media and content manager will also track press mentions and coverage of CAA.
• On occasion, the media and content manager may be asked to take on editing for other CAA departments.
• Additional responsibilities as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of four years of college, preferably in the visual arts, art history or related fields.
• Strategic thinker and strong writer who thrives in a mission-driven organization
• Experience working with the press and media, including pitching stories and writing press releases
• Understanding of membership organizations and/or non-profits, preferably in the arts.
• A passion for social media practices and growth
• A strong grasp on digital analytics for social media
• Pleasant demeanor.
• Flexibility, creativity, and initiative.
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.

Interested individuals should submit a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Nick Obourn via email at nobourn@collegeart.org with Media and Content Manager and applicant’s last name in the subject line. Applications accepted until all positions are filled. Please include the names and contact information for three references who can speak to your ability to perform the tasks requested.  No telephone inquiries will be accepted.

The College Art Association is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression or political affiliation.

HOH/NO/August 2, 2017

Please note: This position has been filled. Thank you.

College Art Association
50 Broadway, Fl 21
New York, NY 10004
Date posted: August 3, 2017

Position Title: Programs Assistant
Supervisor: Manager of Programs
Reporting to: Assistant Director for Annual Conference and Director of Programs and Publications
(Part-time position, with approximately 25 hours per week, schedule may vary with flexible hours
Salary range: $20.00/hour.  Limited benefits available.

Founded in 1911, the College Art Association (CAA) is the preeminent international leadership organization in the visual arts, promoting the field through intellectual engagement, advocacy, programs and a commitment to the diversity of practices and practitioners.  Each year, CAA offers an Annual Conference, publishes two scholarly journals and offers a variety of other programs. Visit CollegeArt.org for a complete description of programs and offerings.

CAA has more than 9,000 members worldwide. The majority of members are curators, art historians, scholars, visual artists and designers.

Responsibilities include:

• Assists with data entry support, detailed record keeping, database document production, and producing reports.
• Assists with the coordination of the scheduling of the CAA conference sessions and events. This includes, but is not limited to, data entry, preparing spreadsheets, proof reading, and creating reports. Communicates with CAA departments on conference details as requested.
• Corresponds with conference participants, service providers, book and trade fair exhibitors, and general membership on conference-related matters.
• Provides internet research to source prospects for the CAA conference book and trade fair and college and university network hall.
• Prepare mailings sent to conference participants, exhibitors, advertisers, jurors, committee members, and volunteers. Document production and photo-copying.
• Assist with the development of all conference publications.
• Assists with the coordination of temporary conference staff including, scheduling, correspondence, and training.
• Provides on-site conference support, including but not limited to assisting with all aspects of conference logistics, checking set-up arrangements, posting signs, and providing hospitality as needed.
• Staffs Speaker Ready Room during the conference providing assistance to conference presenters and chairs as needed.
• Provides post-conference support including compiling and summarizing event statistics.
• Assists with financial recording keeping, including but not limited to, processing purchase orders and transactions, creating invoices, tracking expenses, and preparing ledgers and reconciliation reports.
• Provides research and creates reports.
• Assists with the Affiliated Society program.
• Performs various administrative and clerical duties for the Director of Programs and Publications.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum B.A., preferably in the visual arts, art history or related field.
• Ability to work independently, organize work, and follow through on details.
• Experience with spreadsheets, systems and database management, and generally accepted programs and office equipment required.
• Excellent writing and editing skills and oral communication.
• Excellent customer services skills. Pleasant demeanor. Ability to remain poised under pressure.
• Flexibility, creativity, and initiative.
• Should possess tact, discretion, and the ability to work confidentially.
• The ability and willingness to work on-site at annual conference as well as hours outside typical business day, as needed.

Interested individuals should submit a cover letter and resume to Tiffany Dugan, Director of Programs and Publications via email (with “Programs Assistant”and applicant’s last name in subject line) at tdugan@collegeart.org. Applications accepted until all positions are filled. Please include the names and contact information for three references who can speak to your ability to perform the tasks requested.  No telephone inquiries will be accepted.

The College Art Association is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression or political affiliation.

HOH/TD/August 1, 2017