Volunteers
If you are interested in volunteering or internships, please call or
email. SFAI is seeking artists who are interested in working with small
groups of youth, as well as for mentors to interact with youth on an
individual basis either in schools or on an outside basis. Call 505
424-5050
or email for more information.
We
Need a Night Resident!
Posted June 11, 2010
Position starts mid-July… could you be the one?
Job
Description
The Santa Fe Art Institute (SFAI) explores the interconnections of contemporary
art and society through artist and writer residencies, public lectures
and workshops, exhibitions, and educational outreach. SFAI awards over
60 residencies per year and welcomes critically acclaimed artist-lecturers
and visitors. The Night Resident will live at the Santa Fe Art Institute
and provide on-site/off-hours support for artists in residence, visiting
artists and Santa Fe Art Institute staff. The NR will have the opportunity
to meet and interact with some of the most influential and exciting
visual artists, writers, and scholars from all over the world.
Responsibilities
The primary responsibility of the Night Resident is to be the after
hours on-site and on-call point person for residents and visiting artists
at SFAI. Responsibilities will equal approximately 10 weekly hours,
with some additional hours during special events.
Specific duties include:
• Serve as the primary resource for resident artists and visiting
artists in the absence of Resident Director and after office hours and
weekends. Office hours are from 9am to 5pm, Monday-Friday.
• Answer questions, troubleshoot and manage resident emergencies.
• Meet and orient residents and visiting artists arriving to SFAI
after office hours (only when necessary)
• Weekly grocery shopping trips to re-stock supplies
• Assist with A/V equipment for monthly Visiting Artist Lecture
• Assist with minor cleaning and repairs
• Assist SFAI staff during all monthly and special events
Qualifications
• Strong interest in contemporary art and literature
• Current US driver’s license that is in good standing
• Ability to meet and interact with new people on an ongoing basis
• Well organized and responsible
• Audio/visual equipment experience very helpful
• Associates or Bachelors Degree in an arts related field preferred
Compensation
The Night Resident will receive remuneration in the form of free lodging
(room and private bathroom), basic breakfast foods, access to on-site
laundry facility, and work-related access of SFAI vehicles. The Night
Resident will also receive one free visiting artist workshop and access
to College of Santa Fe facilities such as the library and gym to the
extent they are available. The NR contract is for one year. The contract
is renewable after one year upon review.
Application Instructions
Interested applicants should email a current resume w/cover letter and
the names and contact information of two professional references to
Residency Director, Michelle Laflamme-Childs at nightres@sfai.org.