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Under the direction of the Coordinator of Collections, and as a member of the Collections + Exhibitions team, the Collections Associate is responsible for adhering to best practices as they relate to collections management and exhibition installation. This part-time MFA-track student position will assist with collections and database management, artwork re-housing and transportation, gallery rotations, and condition reporting, and will implement the Campus Loan Program and Integrated Pest Management Plan.

Collections

• Under the direction of the Coordinator of Collections, organize and update collections records and artist files, perform collections research, assist in annual campus inventory, and internal inventory.
• Assist Coordinator of Collections with compiling information for collections committee meetings, taking notes at meetings, and inputting new designations
• Implement collections rehousing projects, including (but not limited to) de-framing works on paper and creating new flat files for each artwork
• Coordinate Campus Loan program, managing Airtable interface, facilitating requests, managing correspondence with campus stewards, and performing site visits, installations, and pick-ups
• Implement the Integrated Pest Management Plan
• Assist in all condition reporting 

Exhibitions

• Assist in all aspects of gallery rotations, with special emphasis on condition reporting/deinstallation process, and loan management
• Assist with artwork transportation, when needed
• Assist with exhibition planning/curatorial work, as needed

Southern Utah Museum of Art

Under the direction of the Coordinator of Learning & Engagement the Community Programs Associate will help coordinate programs and events with a special focus on the adult community. 

Community Days

• Coordinate booking live performers for one Community Day per exhibition cycle
• Develop any additional educational materials for the event with the Coordinator of Learning and Engagement 
• Create an event plan and communicate any additional staffing needs to the Coordinator of L+E
• Manage set-up and take-down of the event with a special focus on any audio/visual needs 

Art After Dark 

• Coordinate one hands-on workshop a semester for adults ages 21+
• Coordinate a teaching artist to lead the workshop
• Secure catering of light snacks and alcohol for the event
• Create an event plan and communicate any material/purchasing needs to the Coordinator of L+E
• Manage set-up and take-down of the event and assist the teaching artist during the workshop

Creative Aging

• Coordinate one hands-on workshop series a semester for adults ages 55+
• Coordinate a teaching artist to lead the workshop
• Create an event plan and communicate any material/purchasing needs to the Coordinator of L+E
• Manage set-up and take-down of the event and assist the teaching artist during the workshops
• Look for potential partners to host a pop-up exhibition of participant work at the conclusion of the workshop series
• Coordinate the logistics and implementation of the pop-up exhibition if necessary

Day of the Dead 

• Develop two to three hands-on activities to be done in person during the event with the rest of the L+E team
• Assist with creating instructions and examples for the activities
• Assist with creating materials list and communicating all purchasing needs to the Coordinator of L+E
• Assist with preparation of all activity materials for the event
• Attend the event and assist with the management of the activities throughout the day

K-12 Education

• Assist with leading K-12 tours as needed
• Assist with attending and leading STEAM night activity as needed

Partnered Events

• Develop a quick hands-on activity for partnered events for adult/Â鶹¹û¶³ÊÓƵ audiences as they are scheduled. (past example: Â鶹¹û¶³ÊÓƵ 125th Anniversary)
  • Create instructions, examples, and day-of plan
  • Create materials list and communicate any purchasing needs
  • Manage setup and take and lead activity day-of

• Table events as needed

Southern Utah Museum of Art

Under the direction of the Director of Marketing & Design, the Content Creator at Southern Utah Museum of Art will assist in the coordination of public relations efforts.

General Duties & Responsibilities

• Create social media content; attending weekly social media meetings
• Assist the Director of Marketing & Design with email campaigns through drafting copy, identifying museum news and events through photos, headlines, and short blurbs
• Assist with podcast production and promotion
• Draft press releases, blog posts, and articles as related to exhibitions, events, and other museum news
• Track media mentions and generate quarterly PR value reports
• Manage SUMA/Â鶹¹û¶³ÊÓƵ website calendar listings and submit events to community and arts organizations calendars
• Assist with website updates
• In conjunction with the Coordinator of Visitor Experience, coordinate campus and Cedar City poster distribution, including maintaining distribution lists
• Organize and assist with staffing for on-campus tabling opportunities at events, club fairs, and as needed to promote programs and events
• Submit marketing assets to Student Involvement and Leadership Marketing for on-campus promotion

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines

Southern Utah Museum of Art

Under the direction of the Coordinator of Learning + Engagement, the K-12 Learning Associate will help plan and implement programs and events for K-12 students and educators. 

K-12 Tours

• Develop lesson plans, tour materials, and hands-on activities
  • Create a detailed tour script with adjustments for secondary school audiences
  • Create detailed instructions and examples of hands-on activities
  • Create materials list and communicate any purchasing needs to the Coordinator of L+E
• Develop pre and post visit activities
  • Identify relevant books or integrated lesson topics
  • Create in-depth lesson plans that include vocabulary, instructions, and examples of hands-on activities that adhere to the K-12 Utah Core Curriculum Standards 
• Lead school tours with support from L+E team members and the Coordinator

STEAM Nights

• Develop 15 minute activities for K-5 that integrate art with STEM 
• Create materials list and communicate any purchasing needs to the Coordinator of L+E
• Train L+E team to lead the activity
• Attend and lead STEAM night activities
• Track and report attendance

Spring Break Out Kits

• Develop 2-3 art activities for take-home art kits that include detailed instructions and examples 
• Create materials list and communicate all purchasing needs to the Coordinator of L+E
• Coordinate art kit assembly and communicate additional staffing needs to Coordinator of L+E

Teen Art Camp (summer)

• Coordinate a teaching artist to lead a five-day art camp for 13-18 year olds during the ICSD summer break
• Coordinate with the contracted teaching artist to plan all lessons and activities
• Create an event plan and communicate any material/purchasing needs to the Coordinator of L+E
• Manage daily set-up and take-down and assist the teaching artist during the camp

Create Playdate (Summer)

• Develop hands-on activities for preschool children (ages 3-5) twice a month
• Identify a relevant story book for each activity
• Create instructions, examples, and a day-of plan for in-person activity
• Manage setup, take down, and lead the story time and associated activity

Partnered Events 

• Develop a quick hands-on activity for partnered events for K-12 audiences as they are scheduled (past example: OSU Children's Jubilee)
  • Create instructions, examples, and day-of plan
  • Create materials list and communicate any purchasing needs
  • Manage setup, take down, and lead the day-of activity 

• Table events as needed

 Southern Utah Museum of Art

Under the direction of the Director of Marketing & Design, the Content Strategist at Southern Utah Museum of Art will assist in the coordination of social media and digital content marketing efforts across platforms and mediums, ensuring unified and integrated organizational messaging.

General Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead weekly social media meetings and contribute content ideas
• Create social media content, with an emphasis on video
• Manage the creation, review, and scheduling of content for SUMA’s social media platforms through Basecamp
• Stay current on social media and marketing trends, finding ways for the museum to join relevant online conversations and communities
• Collaborate with other SUMA and Â鶹¹û¶³ÊÓƵ departments and across the community through social media
• Assist the Director of Marketing & Design with email campaigns through drafting copy, identifying museum news and events through photos, headlines, and short blurbs
• Assist with website updates
• Photograph events for live social media updates or for museum marketing and archival purposes as needed
• Ensure staff headshots are current
• Assist with podcast production and promotion

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines
• Understanding of SUMA mission, brand messaging and marketing/social media trends

Southern Utah Museum of Art

NOT AVAILABLE IN THE 2023-2024 ACADEMIC YEAR

The Graduate Associate in the Â鶹¹û¶³ÊÓƵ Advancement Office works alongside University Advancement Officers to experience a wide range of donor-related activities with an emphasis on SUMA and CPVA programs. As a member of the Â鶹¹û¶³ÊÓƵ Advancement team, the Advancement Associate will:

• Create fun, engaging content for multiple social media platforms and various audiences such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Tik-Tok
• Assist the Marketing Manager in developing new marketing and advertising campaigns
• Help analyze web, social and advertising data and offer recommendations
• Help with campus marketing efforts for the College of Performing and Visual Arts, the Southern Utah Museum of Art, and the Utah Shakespeare Festival as opportunities arise.
• Write some press releases and blog posts
• Assist with the website redesign project
• Assist with campus brand ambassador program
• Research latest industry trends and best practices
• Perform other duties as assigned

The Development Associate of The Utah Shakespeare Festival is responsible for assisting
the development department achieve its fundraising goals by engaging directly with donors
in all phases of the fundraising cycle.  The associate will:

• Support the Director of Development and the Executive Producer in the development
  of fundraising plans
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of a comprehensive annual
  fundraising calendar including specific target dates for individual activities detailed in
  project management software
• Assist in the calendaring of appointments for the Director of Development, Executive
  Producer, Artistic Director, members of the Board of Governors, and others as needed
• Conduct prospect research in all areas of fundraising, including attending events,
  conference and community activities to identify and develop relationships
• Conduct back-office support, including processing donations, managing and
  maintaining lists in the database and other office duties as requested
• Meet with visiting guests and arrange/conduct backstage tours and interactions with
  USF artists and organizational leaders, serve as an ambassador to the Festival,
  Including greeting guests in the lobby, at seminars, greenshows, etc.
• Plan, write and submit grant applications according to project management software
  schedule
• In coordination with the Director of Development, help manage special events such as
  USF Galas (Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, Cedar City), on-site fundraising events, spring
  and fall appeal and assist in the creation of future events
• Provide written content for development materials as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

The Education I Associate at the Utah Shakespeare Festival is part of a four-person team that plans, develops, and coordinates all education initiatives of the Utah Shakespeare Festival. This position includes marketing, development, event planning, data analysis, and guest experience. The associate will:

• Support planning and management of education events during the academic year 
• Collaborate with Education team and Â鶹¹û¶³ÊÓƵ theatre dept on running the Shakespeare Competition in October
• Assist in developing, marketing, and implementing summer education camps, classes, and programs such as: Backstage tours, seminars, and Playmakers
• Assist Education Associate II with Shakespeare-In-The-Schools Tour booking, taking full responsibility as the booking manager in the summer
• Data collection and analysis of education events
• Assist Education Associate II with creation and maintenance of online education resource content 
• Attend fundraising events as a representative of the Education Department
• Take the lead on writing the yearly NEA/Arts Midwest Shakespeare in American Communities grant
• Maintain collaborative relationships with representatives of SUMA for events in the Beverly Taylor Sorenson Center for the Arts
• Communicate with Assistantship Mentor on personal learning goals
• Perform other duties as assigned

The Education II Associate at the Utah Shakespeare Festival is part of a four-person team that plans, develops, and coordinates all education initiatives of the Utah Shakespeare Festival. This position includes marketing, development, event planning, data analysis, and guest experience. The associate will:

• Train and mentor Education I Associate
• Support planning and management of education events 
• Collaborate with Education team and Â鶹¹û¶³ÊÓƵ theatre dept on running the Shakespeare Competition in October and manage the ShakesComp website
• Data collection and analysis of education events, especially tracking POPS numbers
• Attend fundraising events as a representative of the Education Department
• Work on the creation and maintenance of online education resource content 
• Work as the booking manager for the Shakespeare-In-The-Schools tour
• Support Associate I in writing the Shakespeare in American Communities grant
• Coordinate and organize PlayTeam members to assist in education programs and events
• Maintain collaborative relationships with representatives of SUMA for events in the Beverly Taylor Sorenson Center for the Arts
• Act as department liaison with Communications and Marketing departments to develop season brochure and other marketing materials for educational programming
• Act as department liaison with Production regarding the Shakespeare in the Schools tour
• Communicate with Assistantship Mentor on personal learning goals
• Perform other duties as assigned

The Marketing Associate at the Utah Shakespeare Festival helps the Communications Team in its efforts to promote USF in daily marketing and public relations activities. As the Community Engagement Coordinator, this individual will be responsible for organizing, planning, and implementing the Festival’s community involvement. This can include speaking arrangements, educational outreach, local parades/art festivals, or attending trade shows. This position reports directly to the Media and PR Manager and serves on the social media committee. The associate will:

• Assist in the yearly update and implementation of the marketing plan
• Coordinate and organize community events  
• Write press releases
• Obtain and analyze monthly social media metrics
• Assist the PR manager in writing reports and analyzing data
• Assist with local and regional media interviews
• Oversee and implement traditional and new media promotions directed at Â鶹¹û¶³ÊÓƵ students
• Maintain media database
• Create content for various social media platforms
• Assist with weekly Blog posts
• Assist other members of the marketing and publications team as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned