Studio Assistant Position at Spudnik Press

The Studio Assistant Position will work closely with the Executive Director, supporting all programming, including marketing, outreach, shop maintenance, education and fundraising. The studio assistant will be expected to seek new revenue resources, mainly through creating a marketing plan and materials for consignment printing. The studio assissant will provide support for artists using the studio as well as administrative support. This is a part-time position for 15 hours per week. Day-to-day job duties include the following:

• Manage physical space, cleanliness and safety. Maintain inventory and supplies.
  

• Monitor Open Studio sessions as needed. Coordinate monitor schedules and training. Provide support, feedback, and additional training to monitors as needed.
  

• Work with Director to advertise and organize upcoming events, including coordination of volunteers, installation of artwork, distribution of press releases, and communication with participating artists
  
• Assist with implementation of marketing and advertising, including design and printing of marketing materials, web marketing, distribution of materials, and occassional participation in area events.
  
• Create and initiate a marketing plan for consignment printing.
  
• Regular website maintenance and frequent updates of content.
  

• Work with interns and volunteers to assist with Studio Assistant responsibilities.
  

The ideal candidate will be able to work with Spudnik Press to expand the position over time, including printing professional consignment jobs, accounting, communication with teaching artists, students, and members, and coordinating special events and projects, as well as teaching opportunities.
 

Qualifications and Application Requirements

The ideal candidate will be able to work with Spudnik Press to expand the position over time, including printing professional consignment jobs, accounting, communication with teaching artists, students, and members, and coordinating special events and projects, as well as teaching opportunities. 

Qualifications include:

• Extensive experience creating fine art prints utilizing multiple processes, such as screenprinting, intaglio, lithography, letterpress, relief, and offset printing.
  
• Samples of prints exemplifying professional quality printing
  
• Experience working (as employee or independent artist) in a professional printshop or outside of a classroom environment.
  
• Adminstrative, sustomer service, or fundraising experience
  
• Comfortable using Adobe software
  
• Strong belief in the importance of community creative spaces and interest in utilizing Spudnik Press’ facilities
  
• Interest in the field of education, teaching, and community engagement
  
• Strong organizational skills
  
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently
  
• Strong communication skills and outgoing demeanor
  

To Apply: 

For consideration, please electronically submit a cover letter, resume, and 3 references to Angee Lennard (angee@spudnikpress.com). Review of applications will begin June 8, 2011.
Position begins on or near July 1, 2011

1821 W Hubbard

suite 308
Chicago, IL 60622

Organization Description: 

Spudnik Press is a comprehensive cooperative artist studio. Spudnik functions primarily as a space for artists to realize independent projects that require specialized equipment in the areas of Lithography, Intaglio, Relief, Silkscreen, mono-printing, and book binding. Artists work in close proximity to each other, sharing materials and presses, such that the artwork and art-making practices of each participant informs and influences everyone utilizing the space. Community members interested in printmaking are invited to join classes, workshops, and discussions that take place in the studio. Experienced printmakers are invited to participate in Open Studio. Spudnik Press contributes to other projects to provide services and events that foster interactions between diverse members of the community and nurture local culture.

Contact  Angee Lennard at  angee@spudnikpress.com    312-563-0302

http://www.spudnikpress.com