"Position Open: Exhibition Director"
2006-07-19 until 2006-08-01
Contemporary Art Institute of Detroit
Detroit, MI, USA United States of America

Contemporary Art Institute of Detroit (CAID) has an opening for: Exhibition Director – Part time (Potential for full time position within 1 year), Reports to: Director. Job purpose: The Exhibition Director provides administrative, planning, scheduling, marketing and promotional support to execute exhibitions and related programs at the Contemporary Art Institute of Detroit (CAID). The Exhibition Director must be familiar with the CAID’s facilities and address technical issues that may arise prior to and during an exhibition. The Exhibition Director oversees the scheduling and management of staff and volunteers for exhibitions and related programs.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

Maintains the exhibition schedule and ensure updates are made to www.thecaid.org.
Responds to all inquiries pertaining to exhibitions at the CAID including artists, curators, members and general public.
Working with the Exhibition Committee of the Board of Directors of the CAID, develops the annual exhibition schedule complete with participating artists, budget, exhibition descriptions, etc.
Maintains and develops existing and new snail mail and e-mail lists.
Ensures payments to staff, artists, curators and jurors are made and recorded.
Records all financial revenues and expenses for each exhibition.
Maintains and reports on general exhibition gallery needs.
Attends committee and full board meetings necessary to perform duties and aid business and organizational development.
Orders and purchases general exhibition and office supplies.
Attends training necessary to develop relevant knowledge and skills.
Other responsibilities when assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Microsoft Office experience (Word, Outlook, Excel, the Internet, etc).
Multi-tasking abilities and strong organizational skills.
Exhibition planning and staff management experience.
Training will be provided

Compensation:

Commensurate with experience.

Application Deadline: August 1, 2006

Send resume with cover letter to:
CAID (Event Director Application),
5141 Rosa Parks Blvd,
Detroit MI 48208
Inquiries may be directed to info@thecaid.org or 313.899.CAID

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