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Join Our Team: Community Engagement Coordinator at Mainframe Studios

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Community Engagement Coordinator

Apply by January 24, 2025: Email your cover letter, resume, and list of references to Julia Franklin, Executive Director, at info@mainframestudios.org.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR | Part-time, Non-Exempt
$20/hr for 24 hours per week + monthly First Friday events

Overview // In partnership with the Executive Director, Property Manager, Operations & Communications Coordinator, coordinate monthly First Friday events and related programs, support visitor services, and assume related administrative duties. 

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Visitor & Tenant Engagement:

In collaboration with the team, 

  • Create a welcoming environment and foster a culture of hospitality and inclusion.

  • Be physically present to welcome and answer questions from visitors and tenants.

  • Solve problems to maintain quality experiences for visitors and tenants.

Organizational Programming & Development:

In collaboration with the ED, 

  • Plan and coordinate First Friday events:

    • Communicate promptly and often with artists, the curator, exhibition preparator, event management team, music entertainment, performance groups, food, & art vendors. 

    • Create and 

    • Work on upcoming First Friday event while managing future scheduled First Fridays up to 2 years in advance.

    • Convene meetings to plan with community groups and artists. 

    • Work with the Graphic Designer and vinyl sign printer to meet deadlines. 

    • Design any needed First Friday directional signage and vinyl signs. 

    • Send out reminders to all participants and manage expectations. 

    • In collaboration with the Communications Coordinator:

      • Develop any needed First Friday press releases

      • Prepare the public E-Newsletter for upcoming First Friday events & Mainframe News. 

      • Share info in advance for social media promotion of First Friday and featured artists & special guests

    • Be present to help set up and execute First Friday events on the First Friday of each month from 1:30pm-8:30pm and professionally handle last-minute changes.

  • Coordinate other public events as needed

  • Create, build, and maintain contacts and connections with artist-tenants, local artists & creatives, food vendors, musicians, and arts and culture nonprofits for future collaborations.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have….

  • 2+ years of event management, arts administration, or gallery experience preferred.

  • Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with Google Workspace and Canva.

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

  • Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality.

  • Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

  • Proactive, positive, outgoing, and curious mindset. 

  • Demonstrated commitment to the arts.

Values: The Community Engagement Coordinator plays an essential role in supporting Mainframe’s commitment to promoting the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion; embracing critical and empathetic thinking; uplifting the unique experiences and perspectives of every guest and artist-tenant; creating a welcoming and equitable culture; and hosting inclusive public First Friday events.

Timeline & Process: Accepting Applications through Friday, January 24, 2025. Review of applications and interviews January 27 – January 31, 2025. Anticipated start date by February 17, 2025. *Please note this part-time position will require work in-person, Tuesday-Friday from 10am-4pm, with additional evening hours during monthly First Friday events. 

Apply now: Join our dynamic team and contribute to the thriving arts community at Mainframe Studios! Email your cover letter, resume, qualifications, and a list of 3 references to: Julia Franklin, Executive Director, at info@mainframestudios.org