The ATB Fellow supports the administration of the Arts Transcending Borders program while gaining experience in all aspects of managing a visiting artist program in an academic setting.
Arts Transcending Borders Fellow
About College of the Holy Cross:
Founded in 1843 in Worcester, Massachusetts, the College of the Holy Cross is among the nation’s leading liberal arts institutions. A highly selective, four-year, exclusively undergraduate college of 3,000 students, Holy Cross is renowned for offering a rigorous, personalized education in the Jesuit, Catholic tradition.
Holy Cross highly values the unique skills, perspective, talents and passion that each employee contributes to its learning community. To work at the College is to accept an invitation to participate in the growth and development of all campus members–students, faculty and staff. The College’s commitment to diversity is an important feature of the Holy Cross education. Informed by the presence of diverse interpretations of the human experience, Holy Cross is building a community marked by freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support our values of diversity and inclusiveness. Job candidates of all diverse backgrounds who embrace the open and inclusive culture of Holy Cross are welcome and encouraged to apply.
Job Description:
Reporting to the Associate Director, Arts Transcending Borders (ATB), the ATB Fellow supports the administration of the Arts Transcending Borders program while gaining experience in all aspects of managing a visiting artist program in an academic setting. This is a two-year, full time position.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Help manage artist residencies and visits, schedule and organize events, coordinate schedules, reserve event space, arrange audio/visual needs and receptions
- Coordinate travel and housing arrangements for visiting artists, process contracts and personal service agreements, and make hospitality arrangements for the artists
- Help with program evaluation and track and analyze audience participation
- Assist in College-wide arts initiatives including print materials and the Arts at Holy Cross Festival
- Help coordinate publicity efforts to increase visibility and attendance across print, web, social media and other channels
- Assist in maintaining and updating the Arts Transcending Borders section of the Holy Cross website
- Coordinate the production of marketing collateral and distribution to identified target audiences internally and externally
- Help build and maintain the ATB email list; develop content and manage presence on various social media platforms, including Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree required, preferable from the College of the Holy Cross. High level of interest in the arts and arts administration. Effective project management skills and ability to multi-task. Ability to manage large quantity of detailed information, remain calm and professional in changing circumstances, flexibility, and dependability. Proven ability to organize, solve problems and complete projects with minimal supervision and work as part of a small team. Competence with Microsoft Office and Google Apps (Gmail, Google Drive, Google Sites) required. Experience with content management tools like Drupal, and basic video editing software (iMovie, Final Cut) desired. Demonstrated ability to write clear, engaging and compelling copy in a variety of styles, as well as editing and proofreading skills. Knowledge and experience with a variety of social media platforms. Must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends
Additional Information:
University Description
The College of the Holy Cross is a private, Jesuit Catholic, undergraduate institution serving approximately 3,000 students. Founded in 1843, Holy Cross is the oldest Catholic college in New England and has a tradition of academic excellence. It is located atop Mount Saint James in Worcester, Massachusetts. The picturesque, 174-acre campus is an award-winning and registered arboretum.
Region Description
Worcester is a city of approximately 170,000 people centrally located in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It is approximately one hour from Boston, Hartford, and Providence, and three hours from New York City. Worcester is known as the Heart of the Commonwealth. Worcester offers many cultural and recreational opportunities.
The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the workplace.
A member of the Higher Education Consortium of Central Massachusetts (HECCMA).
To review our Employee Benefit Options, please go to: https://www.holycross.edu/human-resources/benefits
Application Instructions:
Please attach a cover letter addressing the position requirements along with your resume.
In your cover letter please address how your work supports the College’s mission as a Jesuit, undergraduate liberal arts college (see http://www.holycross.edu/mission) and its core commitment to diversity and inclusion. For more information, please visit http://holycross.edu/diversity.
Review of applications will begin as received and continue until the position has been filled.
To apply, visit http://apptrkr.com/1379379
The College of the Holy Cross is a highly selective Catholic liberal arts college in the Jesuit tradition. It enrolls about 3,000 students and is located in a medium-sized city 45 miles west of Boston. The College seeks faculty members whose scholarship, teaching, advising, and on- and off-campus service demonstrate commitment to the educational benefits of a richly diverse community. Holy Cross aspires to meet the needs of dual-career couples, in part through its membership in Higher Education Consortium of Central Massachusetts (http://www.heccma.org) and the New England Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (https://new-england.hercjobs.org/)
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