KUNSTRAUM is seeking a Managing Director to join our team on a part-time freelance basis. We are an artist hub and curatorial platform located at 20 Grand Avenue in a beautifully renovated factory building in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, near the Navy Yard and Pratt Institute. Our programs include short- and long-term studio studio memberships, artist and curator residencies, studio visits, salons, open studios, two to three curated exhibitions annually plus an annual member show. The position is primarily remote, with the expectation of 1–2 onsite visits per week. There is significant potential for growth within the organization, including the possibility of a future partnership with the New York location as we expand to Berlin.Primary Responsibilities:- Oversee space, sell and admin memberships, select artists-in-residence- Communication and meetings with artists, curators and building super- Production support for approx. 4 exhibitions per year- Attend gallery receptions and programming - Website admin using WIX- Copywriting and editing for communications- Developing procedures and optimizing manuals- Check mail, purchase supplies, maintenance of lofts- Jury shows and select artists with the KUNSTRAUM teamQualifications:- Degree in art history, art administration, art management or related field- Experience in arts administration, art sales or event management- Excellent writing and communication skills, experience editing or writing grants- Experience working with artists, galleries, and knowledge of the New York art world- Sales experience preferred, but not required- Ability to come to KUNSTRAUM at short notice in exceptional cases- Hands-on, responsible, reliable, and highly detail-oriented- Enjoys working independently as a part of a small teamHours: Part-time, 10-15 hrs per week (minimum 10 hours, >80% from home)Compensation: Starter to Intermediate-level, commensurate with experience, freelance basis, 10% commission on member acquisitions and 5-10% on art salesCommitment: One-year minimum, continuous availability, attend location approx. 1-2 times per week: 20 Grand Avenue, Loft 402 & 509, close by Pratt + Navy YardOur team:Nadja Verena Marcin, Director, Visual Artist, Educator & ResearcherFernando Schrupp, Director, Architect, Project Manager& ResearcherPam Wong, Managing Director Jesse Firestone, Curator-in-ResidenceOur community - the KUNSTRAUM artists, www.kunstraumllc.com & https://www.instagram.com/kunstraumllc
