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Form of workOrganization: Harwood Art Center
Location: 1114 7th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
An Off-Campus Work-Study Position
Harwood Art Center's Arts Management Intern embodies the philosophy, mission and values of
Harwood and our parent organization, Escuela del Sol Montessori, and believes in our work as
deeply as the other extraordinary members of our core staff. Together the Harwood Core Staff
steward and create opportunities grounded in arts, engagement, community, citizenship,
education and professional development.
ABOUT ESCUELA DEL SOL & HARWOOD ART CENTER
For 55 years, Escuela del Sol Montessori has nurtured creativity, independence and academic
excellence in pre-K through elementary aged children. Escuela's Harwood Art Center expands
the school's philosophy to serve a broad audience of youth and adults with a variety of
programs, including art workshops, artist studios, galleries and exhibitions, and community
outreach projects, as well as apprenticeship, teaching and professional development
opportunities. Escuela and Harwood are dedicated to building a love of lifelong learning,
creative expression and positive impact on our community and our world.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Arts Management Intern will work in close collaboration with Core Harwood Staff to assist a
roster of public programs and offerings related to Arts Education, Engagement, Opportunity and
Outreach. The position includes assisting with public open hours, programs, and events, and
further duties tailored to the experience and career goals of the chosen applicant.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
THE SHOP AT HARWOOD & PUBLIC HOURS: In cooperation with the Chief Programs Officer,
the Associate Director of Opportunity, and the Associate Director of Engagement, supports the
Shop at Harwood, a new retail store representing New Mexico based working artists, including
assisting with sales, inventory, and shop upkeep.
DUTIES MAY INCLUDE:
GALLERIES, EXHIBITIONS & COMMISSIONS PROGRAMS: In cooperation with the Chief
Programs Officer, the Associate Director of Opportunity, and the Associate Director of
Engagement, supports the Galleries & Exhibitions Program for New Mexico based working
artists, including the installation and production of annual shows and related public events.
ARTS EDUCATION & OUTREACH: In cooperation with Harwood and Escuela staff, supports
teaching artists, guides, and speakers for our youth and/or adult arts education and outreach
programs; helps to maintain and manage supplies related to these programs; and fosters the
organizational principles and values across education and outreach programs.
Equivalencies not found for this position
Preferred QualificationsREQUIREMENTS
Knowledge, skills and abilities required:
Willingness to learn about Escuela del Sol Montessori - Harwood Art Center; our mission,
philosophy and goals; Montessori educational philosophy;
Willingness to serve as an ambassador and steward for our organization;
Strong written, verbal and organizational skills;
High integrity and attention to detail;
Interest and passion for arts, culture, and community organizing.
Familiarity with Apple computers, Microsoft Office, Google Suite;
Openness to learn online platforms like Wufoo, Square Up, and Paperless Post and online
registration programs such as Sawyer and Eventbrite;
Capacity to follow instructions carefully, carry out projects independently, and manage time
efficiently, as well as to collaborate with and nurture others;
Ability to interact and communicate with all of the members of our community in a friendly,
courteous and articulate manner;
Commitment to arts, engagement, community, citizenship, education and professional
development in New Mexico;
Belief that agency, safety, and expression are universal rights and that diversity, equity,
inclusion, representation, and access are essential.
LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS
A current driver's license or identification is required. A background check is required and must
be successfully completed before employment can be offered or started. You will have the
opportunity to explain any items that appear on your background check; a record does not
necessarily disqualify you from employment.
SCHEDULE
The applicant must be available to work Saturdays 10am-3pm, the rest of their schedule will be
agreed upon together, and consider the applicant's school schedule and Harwood's program
schedule.
All Escuela del Sol organizational holidays and closures, based on the school calendar, fixed
(2021 dates as example):
Monday January 17, Martin Luther King Jr Day
Monday February 21, Presidents' Day
Monday March 21 - Sunday March 27, Spring Break
Friday April 15, Vernal Holiday
Friday April 22, Earth Day (Half Day)
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please submit a Cover Letter and Resume.MUST have a Work-Study Award.Background Check required.The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
