Employment Opportunity at Minnesota Center for Book Arts

Minnesota Center for Book Arts is currently seeking applicants for the Exhibiting and Consigned Artists Coordinator position. Primary responsibilities include:

Consignment

• Corresponding with consignment artists in a timely and professional fashion
• Researching and reaching out to new artists for consignment
• Managing consignment artists’ contracts and payments
• Organizing and assisting with special sales events
• Working with Shop staff to maintain consignment display
• Maintaining current consignment inventory and sales

Exhibitions

• Overseeing calls for exhibitions and tracking submissions
• Organizing submissions for jury review
• Drafting and maintaining exhibit contracts
• Answering artist’s inquiries in a timely and professional fashion
• Managing funds and shipping for the return of artwork after an exhibition
• Working with MCBA’s Gallery and Studio Coordinator to complete exhibition installation

The ideal applicant for this position will demonstrate the following requirements:

• 3 or more years of customer service or administrative experience
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle
• Availability to work occasional weekends and evening events
• Interest in the book arts; bookbinding, papermaking, printing, or general art experience is beneficial
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to be self-directed and also to work as part of a close team
• Outstanding ability to think creatively and calmly
• Attention to detail, ability to improve on old methods in an efficient way but works well within set systems of organization
• Experience with the Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and familiarity with Google online tools are beneficial.

Minnesota Center for Book Arts’ Artist Consignment Program fosters the innovation of contemporary artist’s books by providing an opportunity for both emerging and established book artists to display and sell their work. The Exhibition Program continuously demonstrates the diversity of book art, serving to engage, educate, foster creativity, and cultivate greater appreciation of the book arts.

This is a Half Time (20hr week) position with $11-$14/hr starting pay depending on experience.

To apply, please email a PDF of your cover letter and résumé to Evelyn Miller, Shop Manager, at jobs@mnbookarts.org. The application deadline is September 9th.

A respected and dedicated champion of the field, Minnesota Center for Book Arts is the largest and most comprehensive center of its kind. We celebrate the book as a vibrant contemporary art form that takes many shapes. Our mission is clear: to lead the advancement of the book as an evolving art form.