Studio managers handle nearly 100% of communication on my behalf, acting as a liaison between me and all professional contacts. This includes interaction with institutions of higher learning and the adminstration; the Center for Afrofuturist Studies and its surrounding community; all arts and cultural institutions that I come into contact with; Blue Flower Arts, my speaking agency; and the general public.
The studio manager position is collaborative, requiring continual communication throughout the week with the other studio manager, and me, via e-mail, phone, and Slack. We will meet twice weekly for check-ins, during which we will discuss new and ongoing tasks, and establish working hours for the coming week. Each studio manager is entitled to a minimum of 10 hours weekly, paid at $31.25/hourly on a biweekly basis, and a maximum of 20 hours weekly. Studio managers are independent contractors, receiving a 1099 at the end of the tax period.
- EDUCATION
- Ensure independent courses are fully enrolled through targeted advertisement and outreach
- Communicate with students as needed (e.g. meeting scheduling)
- Communicate with Bennington administrators and staff as needed
- Complete requested paperwork and maintain administrative accounts (e.g. ADP Workforce)
- CENTER FOR AFROFUTURIST STUDIES
- Communicate with CAS partners and artists
- Communicate with CAS team on ongoing projects
- Assist CAS team on fundraising (e.g. seeking out and drafting applications)
- Update CAS’ Instagram account and website
- MEETING MANAGEMENT
- Schedule meetings and coordinate meeting follow-ups
- Manage Calendly account and Google calendar
- Attend select meetings on my behalf
- CREATIVE ASSISTANCE AND RESEARCH
- Maintain curatorial database with up-to-date artist information
- Generate curatorial pitches and proposals as needed
- Assist with research, and other tasks, on creative projects
- Make purchases of research materials (e.g. books)
- MARKETING
- Generate and distribute design materials
- Promote upcoming events on social media
- Update website and portfolio as needed
- Communicate with professional partners
- DEVELOPMENT
- Maintain up-to-date database of relevant residencies, fellowships, and grants
- Write and submit applications (note that studio managers are entitled to receive 20% of grant winnings for applications that they author)
- Track and sustain monthly freelance income, seeking out additional freelance work when needed
- Communicate with tax preparer Vanessa Flores to submit quarterly estimated tax payments
- GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE
- Management of studio e-mail address: studio.adgduplan@gmail.com
- Respond to and manage professional invitations
- Accept, decline, and/or negotiate work fees
- Follow up with requested information as needed, including W9s and other paperwork, encrypting and safely transmitting sensitive information when needed
- Communicate with Blue Flower Arts as needed
- PERSONAL ASSISTANCE
- Coordinate and schedule personal travel
- Schedule select appointments (e.g. veterinary)
- Maintain administrative accounts (e.g. car insurance, PayPal business)
To apply, please send a cover letter along with your CV and creative portfolio (containing writing, art, or other work exhibiting your creative practice) to studio.agduplan@gmail.com.