MISSION: Temporary Staff - ABFS & CAS Festival Assistant

Maryland Institute College of Art • Baltimore, MD

34d • Onsite

About The Position

The ABFS & CAS Festival Assistant is a temporary position that offers support to the Office of Mission & Community Learning in the preparation & execution of tentpole programming. The Assistant provides operational support for the Annual Benefit Fashion Show & the CAS Festival with regards to outreach, marketing, student support and supervision, and organization. Support the Associate Director of the Office of Mission & Community Learning in the preparation and execution of the CAS Exhibition & Festival, including but not limited to: marketing, outreach, organization, expense tracking, install, event facilitation, and deinstall Support the Mission Specialist in the preparation and execution of the Annual Benefit Fashion Show, including but not limited to: marketing, outreach, organizing, schedule management, expense tracking, student support, rehearsals & event facilitation.

Requirements

• People-person capable of leadership and holding themselves and others to timelines
• Detail-oriented and diligent to follow-up and complete tasks for assigned projects.
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities to meet deadlines.
• Proficient in social media platforms.
• Creative problem solving skills
• Knowledge of event planning-related logistics
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially for marketing & outreach
• Strong time management strategies
• Familiar with Google Calendar, Google Sheets, Google Forms & Google Docs
• Experience and knowledge in the fields of fashion, art installation, and/or event management
• Must complete a satisfactory Background Check
• This role operates on a non-traditional work schedule and requires flexibility in hours and consistent on-campus availability, including evenings and weekends, as necessary to fulfill essential job functions.
• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends

Nice To Haves

• Proficient at adapting to changes and incorporating novel/innovative ideas to work
• Superior task management abilities that help fulfill responsibilities
• Ability to respond to emergencies and risks promptly and responsibly
• Effective communication skills that help take orders and delegate responsibilities
• Background in art-making/arts administration

Responsibilities

• Assist with facilitating Annual Benefit Fashion Show related programming and preparation work, including: designer workshops, meetings, critiques, the Bmore Fabric Swap, designer rehearsals, the Community Marketplace, and the show day itself
• Assist with supporting the Community Arts & Service Exhibition & Festival: with communications, outreach, organization, install, event facilitation
• Support a student curator in the development, curation, installation & deinstallation of the Baltimore Design School x ABFS exhibition
• Organize documents for meetings and other administrative assignments.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed