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Pratt Institute STEAMplant Coordinator (71150) in BROOKLYN, New York
Running the project open call Disseminating the open call to a wide community of potential applicants Scheduling and running project kickoff meetings Coordinating paperwork completion between team members and the assistant to the Chairperson of the Math & Science Department Organization of project events Organization of the annual Research Open House materials for participating teams Communicating with team about their progress Collecting project materials from team members Updating STEAMplant's website and creating new web pages for projects Sending out emails to mailing list about relevant project events and open call opportunities Requesting and reviewing final reports from teams following each project's conclusion General problem solving for team members who need assistance Supporting the director in developing fundraising applications Updating all STEAMplant social media accounts The successful applicant will have a demonstrated track record in arts and culture coordination and/or management. You will oversee the financial and artistic operations of the project, including administering and advertising the annual open call, applicant correspondence, purchasing, processing reimbursements, website and social media management, and project records in coordination with the assistant to the chairperson of the Math & Science Department. The position requires very strong attention to detail, mindful project management and planning, and experience working with creative professionals, ideally in an institutional setting such as a college/university, educational or arts non-profit, or a museum. The ideal candidate will have experience working with artists, designers, and students, the people skills to address the needs of a diverse set of project team members, and an interest in work at the interface between math/science and art/design. You will be independent, driven and able to meet deadlines. You will be able to communicate well, have great people skills and a positive can-do attitude. Supplemental Information Experience with any form of fundraising and a knowledge of the STE(A)M space is a plus.