Full-Time Temporary position, 6 weeks in summer, on Art Omi campus, plus 2-3 weeks part-time remote work in winter. Summer weeks are Wednesday, June 11 to Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 40 hours a week.
Position Description
This position supports the artists residency program behind the scenes, running errands, helping with logistics, assisting the Program Director to create a positive, productive and welcoming environment for 25 artists from around the world.
This is a great opportunity to learn about running a successful art residency program.
Major Areas of Responsibility
- Prepare studio spaces for artists arrival
- Check equipment inventory and prepare for use
- Set up studio barn office
- Coordinate residents pick up
- Assist Program Director with daily tasks
- Coordinate weekly errands
- Help finding local resources for artists projects
- Facilitate Visitors arrival and their presentations and studio visits
Qualifications
- Must be a people person and comfortable with a very diverse, international group
- Must have their own car and accommodations
- Must be able to drive 9 person passenger van
- Knowledge of the local area is a plus
- Must be able to multitask and prioritize
- Must be able to work in a team
- Must have working knowledge of macOS and Google Suite
Candidates will also demonstrate a commitment to Art Omi’s mission, to working to advance its position within the field and an ability to advocate effectively for the organization and its goals in professional and social settings.
We encourage you to apply even if you believe you don't meet all of the criteria.
Work Environment
What follows is a general description of expectations for the work environment. We are open to making modifications to support people of all abilities whenever feasible.
This is a fast paced environment, both indoors and outdoors, encompassing some office operations and equipment, and public events. The candidate must be able to work 40 hours per week including some weekends evenings onsite. This position includes driving a 9-passenger van, some lifting up, and computer work.
Equal Opportunity
Art Omi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. In addition to federal law requirements, Art Omi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Schedule
- Full-Time Temporary
- 6 weeks: Wednesday, June 11 - Friday, Wednesday, July 23, 2025
- 40 hours a week, generally 9-5pm, some evenings required
- Includes working on three Saturdays: (Sat 6/21; Sat 7/5; Sat 7/12)
- May include additional admin work from home in October-January
About Us
Art Omi is a not-for-profit arts center in New York’s Hudson Valley with a 120-acre sculpture and architecture park, gallery, residency programs for international architects, artists, dancers, musicians, translators, and writers, and a thriving arts education program serving our local community.
