Temporary Art Design Chicago Engagement Fellow at The University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

Department


AI Audience Engagement and Public Practice



About the Department



As the fine arts museum of the University of Chicago, the Smart Museum of Art is a site for rigorous inquiry and exchange that encourages the examination of complex issues through the lens of art objects and artistic practice. Through strong scholarly and community collaborations and a welcoming approach to its exhibitions, collections, publications, research and teaching, and public programs, the Smart Museum plays a dynamic role in expanding artistic canons, rethinking received histories, introducing new perspectives, and engaging diverse communities-locally, nationally, and internationally. The Smart Museum will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2024.


Job Information






Job Summary:



For its 50th anniversary, the University of Chicago's Smart Museum of Art has commissioned South Side Chicago artist Robert Earl Paige (b. 1936) to create a multi-part installation derived from his fabric motifs for both a site-specific artwork and world-spanning public art project that takes Paige's idea of total work of art to its global apogee. Working with the Smart Museum of Art's Director of the Feitler Center for Academic Inquiry and Head of Education, Meg Jackson Fox, and in collaboration with Curator of Public Art, Laura Steward, and the artist, Robert Earl Paige, the Art Design Chicago (ADC) Engagement Fellow will have the opportunity to assist in coordinating, co-creating, and implementing a variety of innovative, engaging programs that respond to the installation Robert Paige: Give the Drummer Some!


The ADC Engagement Fellow will be supported through a stipend, resources at the Smart Museum and the University of Chicago, and an opportunity to build collaborations with other creative professionals and organizations in Chicago and across the University of Chicago's global centers. The Fellow will be closely integrated into the Smart's collaborative culture by participating in key team meetings and goal-settings, working together with others on establishing thoughtful partnerships and meaningful programs, contributing to the shared institutional initiative to ally academic and community engagements, and gaining from the routine mentorship of museum colleagues and community partners.


This is an approximately 15 hours per week, temporary, part-time, grant-funded position with an estimated start in late July, 2024 and end date in late June, 2025. Pay rate is $22 - $24 per hour, depending on experience.


Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they believe they meet all criteria. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that any applicant meets every single qualification for a given position. We encourage you to apply if you think you could excel in or benefit from this role. We are dedicated to considering a wide range of candidates, including those with diverse interests, experiences, and backgrounds.



Responsibilities:

• Coordinates, co-creates, and implements arts programs that expand experiences with Robert Paige: Give the Drummer Some!, including such programs as art-making workshops or musical performances, public art learning tours and activities, family day programs, artist talks, or other community building opportunities.


• Proactively builds relationships and collaborations with students, faculty, staff, and organizations across the University of Chicago and its global centers to support engagement with Robert Paige: Give the Drummer Some! and the Smart Museum.


• Serves as project liaison for engagements with Robert Paige: Give the Drummer Some! between the Smart Museum and Chicago partners, collaborating artists and teaching artists, and community members.


• Collaborates on outreach strategies and building positive relationships with collaborators before and during Robert Paige: Give the Drummer Some!


• Prepares and proofreads related content for social media, the website, and other communications materials.


• Organizes administrative tasks related to Robert Paige: Give the Drummer Some!, including coordination, calendaring, paperwork, databases, and communications.


• Regularly attends meetings, learning and engagement programs, and community events with the Smart Museum.


• Participates in conducting assessments and developing reports on related learning and engagement initiatives.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• Strong interest in a career in arts and cultural organizations, nonprofits and/or community organizations, or educational institutions.


• Working knowledge of strategies and techniques for developing and implementing community engagement programs.


• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, and to fostering a workplace of belonging.


• Strong written/oral communication, organizational, and time management skills.


• Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team setting and across departments.

Additional Requirements





Education, Experience, or Certifications:




Education:

• College or university degree in a related field required.

Experience:

• 1-2 years of work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.


• Background in developing effective, collaborative partnerships and creating programs that empower communities.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• This is a temporary, part-tim position of approximately 15 hours per week.

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV


• Cover Letter


• References (2)

When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.



Benefit Eligibility


No



Requires Compliance with University Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement



No

Pay Frequency


Hourly

Pay Range


Depends on Qualifications

Scheduled Weekly Hours


15

Union


Non-Union

Job is Exempt


No

Drug Test Required


No


Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required



No

Health Screen Required

No

Posting Date


2024-05-24

Remove from Posting On or Before


2024-11-24

Posting Statement:




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We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.


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