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Volunteer Gallery Director

Position Overview

The Wilkins School Community Center is seeking a passionate and organized Volunteer Gallery Director to lead the planning, coordination, and presentation of exhibitions in our community gallery. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a grassroots, community-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Exhibition Curation & Scheduling: Curate and schedule rotating exhibitions featuring regional and local artists.

• Artist Coordination: Manage artist outreach, submissions, and the selection process.

• Installation Oversight: Oversee the physical installation and de-installation of gallery pieces.

• Event Management: Collaborate with staff and volunteers to host opening receptions and related events. The role involves working directly with administrative and communication staff to advertise shows and events.

• Calendar Maintenance: Manage and maintain the gallery calendar.

• Promotion & Outreach: Promote exhibitions through social media and community networks, and help develop local partnerships.

Qualifications

• Background: An interest in the visual arts, curation, or arts administration.

• Skills: Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

• Experience: Previous experience in gallery work, nonprofit settings, or event planning is a plus but not required.

• Time Commitment: Approximately 3 to 5 hours per week.

Benefits & Gains

• Hands-on experience in curation and gallery management.

• Opportunities to build connections within the local arts community.

• A meaningful role in strengthening community engagement through the arts.

Application Details

• How to Apply: Send a brief statement of interest and any relevant experience (a resume or portfolio is optional) to nicolefrankhouser@gmail.com with [Gallery Position] in the subject line.

Job Description: Part-Time Administrative and Communications Assistant

Organization: Wilkins School Community Center (WSCC) Location: Swissvale, Pennsylvania Job Type: Part-Time (8–10 hours per week); Remote with optional onsite presence

Position Overview

The Wilkins School Community Center is seeking an organized, engaging, and community-oriented Part-Time Administrative and Communications Assistant to support our daily operations and community engagement efforts. In this role, you will be the welcoming voice and face of WSCC for our neighbors and visitors. This dynamic position blends customer service, event coordination, basic bookkeeping, and digital storytelling.

While the role is designed to be fully remote, the ability to work onsite during busy programming days is a highly valued bonus.

Key Responsibilities

Communications & Digital Presence (Approx. 3–4 hours/week)

• Social Media Management: Create and execute a digital strategy to increase community engagement; previous experience in social media management is essential for this role.

• Content Creation: Draft and design engaging social media posts using Canva to highlight upcoming programs, community events, and facility updates.

• Website Management: Update and maintain the WSCC Squarespace website with current event details, schedules, and announcements.

• Community Outreach: Monitor and respond to digital community feedback, emails, and direct messages.

Event Coordination & Customer Service (Approx. 3–4 hours/week)

• Inquiry Management: Act as the primary point of contact by answering phone calls and responding to inquiries professionally.

• Booking Management: Oversee the facility rental and program booking pipeline, ensuring all requests are tracked and confirmed.

Administrative Support (Approx. 1–2 hours/week)

• Invoicing: Create, update, and manage rental and program invoices using QuickBooks and Google Workspace tools.

Onsite Operations (Optional / Nice-to-Have)

• Program Support: Opportunity to work onsite to assist with coordination, check-ins, and community engagement during peak times.

Qualifications

• Experience: 1–2 years of experience in administrative support, customer service, or community engagement.

• Social Media: Essential: Proven experience managing social media platforms and creating digital content.

• Technical Skills: * Web Experience: Essential: Experience with Squarespace or general website management for regular updates.

• QuickBooks: Proficiency or willingness to learn QuickBooks for invoicing.

• Google Workspace: Experience with Gmail, Docs, Drive, and Sheets.

• Design: Familiarity with Canva for design.

• Communication: Strong working knowledge of email and phone correspondence.

• Soft Skills: Exceptional interpersonal skills, strong attention to detail, and a passion for community-driven initiatives.

• Availability: Ability to dedicate 8–10 hours per week.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume or overview of their relevant experience to nicolefrankhouser@gmail.com with the subject line "Part-Time Admin Application - [Your Name]".