BOARD + STAFF
Board of Directors
Robert Daniel
President
Juan Martinez
Vice President
Christian Barker
Treasurer
Sean P. Marshall
Secretary
Jamie Aragones
Matthew McDonald
Sergio Rojas
Ashrit Shetty
Andrew Sheils
Artist Advisory Board
Rabéa Ballin
Chair
Tommy Gregory
Sidney Mori
Lovie Olivia
Phillip Pyle
Patrick Turk
Stephen Wilson
Art League Houston Staff
Sophie Asakura
Public Art Project Manager
sophie@artleaguehouston.org
Jennifer Ash
Executive Director
jennie@artleaguehouston.org
Zain Awais
Evening Program Associate
zain@artleaguehouston.org
Alberto Careaga
Director of Education
alberto@artleaguehouston.org
Eepi Chaad
Director of Community Engagement
eepi@artleaguehouston.org
Janet Grantham
Finance Manager
janet@artleaguehouston.org
Sarah Beth Wilson
Director of Exhibitions and Curatorial Projects
sarah@artleaguehouston.org
job opportunities
VISITOR SERVICES ASSOCIATE
Full-time, 40 hours a week. Some nights and weekends
Reports to the Executive Director
Salary: Salary range provided on request
DEADLINE: Midnight June 17, 2019
Position Summary
The mission of Art League Houston is to connect the community through diverse, dynamic, and creative experiences that bring people together to see, make, and talk about contemporary visual art.
We are seeking a Visitor Services Associate to answer the telephone and greet visitors, handle incoming and outgoing mail, order supplies and maintain the supply room and provide administrative support to Program Directors. This full-time position reports to the Executive Director. Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday, and occasional evening and weekend hours.
Duties:
Answers the telephone and welcomes visitors, obtaining basic information and directing to appropriate staff member
Gather, organize, and share information about ALH’s school, exhibits and programs.
Perform opening and closing procedures of ALH by turning on lights and disarming alarms, including setting up the space to receive visitors, replenishing brochures and other printed materials, and ensuring that the reception area is clutter free
Opens and distributes the mail; receives and receipts deliveries
Assists in planning and organization of meetings, as needed
Processes in person student and membership registration
Assist with general maintenance of classrooms, exhibition spaces, when necessary or on occasion
File incident report for alarm activities or other mishaps and turn completed forms into the Executive Director
Order and stocking of office supplies
Assist Program Directors with projects, as needed
Assist with marketing, social media, and updating website, as needed
Assist, when necessary, in giving tours to groups of all ages and sizes
Skills/Qualifications:
A passion for community, arts education and contemporary art
Basic computer proficiency (word, excel) with ability to learn and use other software such as squarespace and mailchimp
Reliable with strong work ethic
Able to learn quickly, and adapt to a fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills, multitask and prioritize work
Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Personable, professional, and willing to learn
TO APPLY
Please submit a cover letter, resume (Word or PDF), and three professional references via email to jobs@artleaguehouston.org. Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. No drop-ins or phone calls, please.
DEADLINE: Midnight June 17, 2019
Art League Houston is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values workplace diversity. Art League Houston does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, ancestry, disability, marital or partnership status, or veteran status.