Artist's Studio Manager - Regional Arts and Culture Council

Position Overview

Full-time senior management position in Portland, OR. This is an employment opportunity for a Studio Manager at Marie Watt Studio, not an open call for artists to submit work.

Key Details

• Full-time, salaried (exempt) position
• 8am-4pm Monday-Friday, on-site with occasional work-from-home flexibility
• Occasional evening and weekend hours and business travel may be required
• Salary: $55,000 – $75,000 DOE annually

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as senior manager and direct supervisor for 3-4 production leads and rotating part-time skilled fabricators
• Oversee production deadlines, timelines, team workloads, and project assignments
• Take ownership of externally-facing projects, including external fabrication and public art projects
• Prepare project plans with clear objectives, timelines, and tasks for internal team and external partners
• Work with Artist to set strategic goals and plan projects years into the future
• Liaise with galleries, curators, cultural institutions, press, clients, and the public
• Assist with copyediting artist statements, reviewing articles, compiling portfolios, and writing grant applications
• Oversee PR and Social Media Coordinator

Required Qualifications

• At least 3 years experience in an administrative or management role
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated leadership and management experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and delegate efficiently
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to take thorough notes
• Strong writer with proven research and editing skills
• Valid driver's license preferred

Preferred Qualifications

An arts/art history background, interest in contemporary art, and/or demonstrated experience or interest in working with Indigenous communities is encouraged.

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance
• PTO plan
• 10 paid holidays
• Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA plan
• Alternating Fridays off
• Studio provides lunch once a week

Physical Requirements

The position requires frequent sitting while operating computer or office equipment; repetitive use of hands; reaching with hands and arms; stooping and kneeling; talking and hearing; lifting, pushing, and/or pulling up to 35 pounds. Close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, and finger dexterity for office equipment operation are required.