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Teaching Assistant for Summer Youth Programs
Continuing Education Department
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Camp Creativity Office Assistant
Continuing Education Department
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Head of Interpretation
Public Education Department
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Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art
Curatorial Department
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Exhibitions Officer
Exhibitions Department
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Assistant Registrar 1
Office of the College Registrar
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College Communications Coordinator
Marketing & Communications Department
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Vice President of Development
Development Department
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Graduate Admission Counselor
Office of Admission
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Junior Graphic Designer
Graphic Design Department

Updated: 5/2/2008

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Teaching Assistant for Summer Youth Programs
Continuing Education Department

POSITION SUMMARY:
These are full-time, temporary positions for Summer Pre-College and Camp Creativity 2008. Camp sessions for ages 5–13 cover a wide variety of fields including drawing, painting, sculpture, cartooning, digital art, and photography and incorporate content from art history, global studies, science, and math. Pre-College classes for high school students focus on portfolio development in drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, and digital art. Locations: Corcoran’s Downtown and Georgetown campuses.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Art (completed or in-progress)
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Experience working with children
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to encourage artistic growth and creativity
• Positive, friendly attitude
• CPR/First Aid certified is preferred, but not required

To apply:
Please send a cover letter and résumé with at least three references to:

Marika Shannon, coordinator of youth programs, at mshannon@corcoran.org.

Please specify areas of expertise and age preferences.

EOE
5/2008

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Camp Creativity Office Assistant
Continuing Education Department

POSITION SUMMARY:
This is a full-time, temporary position for Camp Creativity 2008. The Office Assistant is an integral member of the Camp Creativity staff, reporting directly to the Georgetown Campus administrator, working with teaching assistants and faculty, and interacting with campers and parents. Location: Corcoran’s Georgetown campus.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Organize camper medical information forms
• Update and provide daily sign-in sheets for the security desk
• Greet parents and campers
• Assist with supply orders including tracking, unpacking, and organizing supplies for faculty and maintain a clean and organized environment in the supply room throughout the duration of camp
• Monitor lunch hour with a teaching assistant
• Provide class lists, reminder notes, and schedules for teaching assistants
• Work with the campus administrator on documenting each week at camp through photos and a weekly newsletter for parents
• Assist teaching assistants during the post-camp activity period when necessary
• Other tasks as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree (completed or in-progress)
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Experience working with children
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Professional and positive attitude
• Background in the arts preferred, but not required

To apply:
Please send a cover letter and résumé with at least three references to:

hr@corcoran.org or fax: (202) 639-1768

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Human Resources Department
Corcoran Gallery of Art and College of Art + Design
500 Seventeenth Street NW
Washington, DC 20006

EOE
5/2008

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Head of Interpretation
Public Education Department

POSITION SUMMARY:
Working closely with the Public Programs, Youth and Family, development and curatorial staff, and the staff and faculty of the College, the Head of Interpretation is responsible for the development of the institution’s educational agenda. He/she oversees the Museum Education/Interpretation department and leads all written and educational interpretation initiatives related to the Corcoran’s permanent and special exhibitions programs. The Head of Interpretation is responsible for generating and overseeing a successful docent and staff training and school tour program, a creative and innovative exploration gallery program, a cohesive volunteer and intern program, plus provides expertise on all institutional material written for visitors (including brochures, wall and label texts, etc.).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Oversees Direction of the Gallery Tour Program:
   
   Manages and evaluates a high caliber annual tour program
   
   Designs school tour guidelines, making sure they are uniform and consistent with area school curriculum requirements -Ensures that all school tour programs adhere to the core educational mission of the Corcoran
   
   Oversees the development of school and group learning experiences in the Gallery, including workshop programs, and all associated written materials -Develops the pre- and post-visit materials for teachers
   
   Regularly assesses the effectiveness of all group and school tour programs and implements changes when necessary -Regularly reaches out to local educators through workshops and previews to promote the Corcoran as a destination for area schools
   
   Oversees the recruitment, selection, training, and evaluation of docents
   
   Seeks innovative ways to further link together the college and museum resources to benefit the Education program at the Corcoran
   
   
2. Works with curators, students, faculty, and other educators to create a regular program of unique Exploration Gallery installation.
   
   Works closely with the curatorial staff to generate the concept, theme, and purpose of each gallery
   
   Initiates collaboration with staff and faculty in the college to create museum work experiences for Corcoran students; oversees Corcoran students assigned to projects
   
   Collaborates with development staff to seek funding for initiatives
   
   
3. Writes and/or edits in-gallery interpretive materials for the institution (gallery guides, wall text, audio scripts, etc.)
   
   
4. Oversees the institution’s volunteer and intern program
   
   Helps to create institutional training, standards, and practices for Corcoran volunteers and interns
   
   Ensures that the volunteer and intern program serves the Corcoran in the most efficient and beneficial manner possible

QUALIFICATIONS:

• MA in Museum Education, MAT, or equivalent experience. Must have a strong background in art history
• Minimum of five years museum experience in a supervisory role
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Proficient lecturer and public speaker
• Successful track record of innovative and effective interpretive educational programming in a museum
• Willingness to operate in a gallery and college environment

To apply:
Please send a cover letter and résumé with at least three references to:

hr@corcoran.org or fax: (202) 639-1768

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Human Resources Department
Corcoran Gallery of Art and College of Art + Design
500 Seventeenth Street NW
Washington, DC 20006

EOE
5/2008

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Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art
Curatorial Department

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art assists in the development and presentation of special exhibitions, related written materials and catalogues, and ancillary programs in the Contemporary Art department. The Corcoran defines contemporary art as art created internationally since 1980, though the Contemporary Art department also has primary responsibility for art made since 1945. Under the direction of the Associate Curator, the Assistant Curator is responsible for overseeing the Corcoran’s permanent collection of post-1945 painting, sculpture, and installation art. This includes organizing exhibitions drawn from museum holdings, acquisitions of new work, and loans of collection artworks. The Assistant Curator works to raise funds and cultivate interest and donor groups in support of exhibitions, programs, and collection acquisitions and maintenance. The Assistant Curator, guided by Curatorial department priorities, works with faculty and students of the Corcoran College of Art + Design in support of college curricula. The Assistant Curator also helps develop Gallery-College interactions leading to the realization of museum projects. The Assistant Curator helps to establish relationships with the Washington area art community by doing studio visits with local artists, attending art openings, and by maintaining dealer/curator contact. The Assistant Curator is also expected to keep aware of the national and international art scene via research and travel, when financially possible.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Exhibitions:

• Assist the Associate Curator of Contemporary Art with the conception, development, and realization of loan exhibitions of postwar and contemporary art. Arrange loan agreements; coordinate exhibition contracts; help with production of catalogues, exhibition texts, labels, and other printed materials; help develop and coordinate installations of artwork; produce exhibition-related correspondence.
• In collaboration with the Associate Curator of Contemporary Art, coordinate ongoing series of small-scale, focused, one- or two-artist contemporary exhibitions.
• Assist the Associate Curator of Contemporary Art, along with Public Education staff, with the development of ancillary programs related to exhibitions.
• Research, write, and edit interpretive essays for exhibition publications.
• Present public lectures and gallery tours in support of exhibitions and educational projects.
• Work with the Associate Curator of Contemporary Art and Development staff to develop new sources of financial support for exhibition programs, and assist with the writing of grant proposals to secure funding.
• Serve as liaison with graphic designer on aspects of graphic image of exhibitions and publications.
• Conduct independent research on topics related to the Corcoran’s contemporary art activities.

Permanent Collection:

• Under the supervision of the Associate Curator of Contemporary Art, conceive, research, and develop exhibitions of contemporary art drawn from the permanent collection.
• Conduct research on objects in permanent collection as well as objects proposed for acquisition. Respond to research requests from colleagues and the general public.
• Work with the Associate Curator of Contemporary Art to develop new sources of funding support for acquisitions, including cultivation of patrons for future gifts to the collection.
• Help coordinate collection activities with registrars, rights and reproductions personnel, conservators, art handlers, framers, and photographers, to support collection loans, research, storage, preservation, publication, and display.
• Conduct independent research on topics related to the Corcoran’s contemporary art collections.

College of Art and Design:

• Develop and teach academic courses and/or supervise students in relation to contemporary art history, exhibition development, and museum studies.
• Present guest lectures and guide tours for students of the College.
• Participate in student portfolio critiques.
Departmental:
• Manage general departmental mail and correspondence related to research requests from colleagues and the general public.
• Conduct research on and maintain exhibition, collection, and artist files.
• Contribute to the activities of the Corcoran’s support and membership groups.
• Coordinate mailing lists, contact lists, and cultivation lists for audience development and fundraising efforts for the Contemporary Art department.
• Conduct general research on current events and activities in contemporary art (requires systematic reading of various art magazines as well as visits to local and national exhibitions).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of an MA in Art History or Museum Studies, with expertise in contemporary and 20th-century art; or the equivalent professional experience.
• Proven knowledge of professional museum practices, including realization of loan and collection exhibitions, history of scholarship and publications related to the contemporary art field, professional research, patronage, project fundraising, collection development and planning, and museum cataloguing.
• At least three years professional museum experience.
• Good oral, writing, and organizational skills.
• Experience teaching art history with an emphasis on contemporary art.
• Flexibility and an ability to work well with a variety of people.

To apply:
Please send a cover letter and résumé with at least three references to:

hr@corcoran.org or fax: (202) 639-1768

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Human Resources Department
Corcoran Gallery of Art and College of Art + Design
500 Seventeenth Street NW
Washington, DC 20006

EOE
5/2008

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Exhibitions Officer
Exhibitions Department

POSITION SUMMARY:
Assist the Exhibitions Director with communicating objectives, deadlines, and plans to all departments of the museum and college. Assist in coordinating installation and de-installation with graphics, registrars, public affairs, operations and special events.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in coordinating installation and de-installation with other departments including graphics, public affairs, special events, museum shop, and operations.
• Work with Exhibitions Director to communicate deadlines, expectations, and information about exhibition planning, status, budgets, and administrative matters to staff.
• Obtain approval from relevant staff members by circulating exhibition-related materials for use by development, education, public affairs, and all other departments.
• Work closely with curators and registrars to ensure that loan agreements are obtained for loans included in exhibitions and their requirements are met.
• For traveling exhibitions, provide venues with all relevant materials for the exhibition.

Specific duties and responsibilities

• Disseminate exhibition related information to other departments via shared files.
• Maintain databases.
• Ensure that all parts of traveling exhibition contracts are fulfilled by hosting venues.
• Ensure that exhibition related material is produced in a timely manner.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA in art history or equivalent
• Some familiarity with museums in the US and abroad
• General marketing and public relations knowledge
• Computer skills, good writing, and organizational skills

To apply:
Please send a cover letter and résumé with at least three references to:

hr@corcoran.org or fax: (202) 639-1768

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Human Resources Department
Corcoran Gallery of Art and College of Art + Design
500 Seventeenth Street NW
Washington, DC 20006

EOE
5/2008

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Assistant Registrar 1
Office of the College Registrar

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Assistant Registrar coordinates the enrollment management services for the Continuing Education program, to include registration, scheduling, transcript requests, enrollment verifications, certificate audits, grade processing, and academic record keeping. This position also manages the enrollment management of the Corcoran undergraduate and graduate degree programs, supervises student workers, enforces FERPA compliance requirements, and produces official enrollment statistics for the College. Assistant Registrar reports to the Registrar and supervises work-study students and temporary employees

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage CE student enrollment, to include registration and certificate audits, and works closely with the Director of Continuing Education to review problem registrations.
• Maintain academic records on PowerCAMPUS
• Conduct liaison activities with the Department of Continuing Education and actively participate in the development of the CE catalog each semester
• Train and supervise College work-study students and temporary employees
• Assist the Registrar in the development of academic policies and procedures
• Manage certificate and enrollment verification requests
• Coordinate class scheduling changes and cancellations
• Maintain course information and history
• Produce registration materials, including CE forms
• Produce weekly CE enrollment reports
• Manage prerequisites (copies of transcripts and diplomas) for certificate students
• Enforce FERPA compliance requirements
• Assist the Assistant Registrar (for degree) with AFA, BFA, and MA registrations
• Tracks and orders office supplies

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Strong database skills; expertise with student information systems preferred
• Knowledge of web design preferred, but not required
• General knowledge of FERPA regulations

To apply:
Please send a cover letter and résumé with at least three references to:

hr@corcoran.org or fax: (202) 639-1768

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Human Resources Department
Corcoran Gallery of Art and College of Art + Design
500 Seventeenth Street NW
Washington, DC 20006

EOE
4/2008

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College Communications Coordinator
Marketing & Communications Department

POSITION SUMMARY:
The College Communications Coordinator will support the Managers of Public Relations, Marketing, and Communications on all College initiatives, including: admissions; undergraduate and graduate degree programs; Gallery 31 (a gallery dedicated to the display of student work); Continuing Education for adults, youth, and children; and community outreach programs.

The Corcoran College of Art + Design is planning significant growth over the next three to five years, including the addition of a new College campus at The Randall School in Southwest D.C.

The College Communications Coordinator reports on a project basis to the Managers of Public Relations, Marketing, and Communications, and on a departmental level to the Director of Communications. He or she is responsible for providing the Communications team with up-to-date information on all College communications initiatives and supporting them in all projects related to meeting the goals of the College.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
As related to the development and implementation of the Corcoran College of Art + Design marketing and communications plan, and within the context of the Corcoran’s overall institutional plan, the College Communications Coordinator:

• Helps coordinate all College’s marketing and PR activity
• Supports Communications department managers across all College-related activities
• Helps research and develop tracking systems for measuring campaign success
• Researches potential publications for College media outreach and advertising
• Builds and maintains College media lists
• Supports undergraduate and graduate recruiting efforts through marketing and PR
• Supports promotional efforts for the Continuing Education program
• Supports promotions of existing and new degree programs
• Implements tracking system for all College marketing and PR initiatives
• Works closely with the in-house design department to ensure that all materials are on schedule, within budget, and approved by all project stakeholders
• Assists with departmental administrative duties as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree or higher—communications or marketing preferred
• Some full-time marketing or PR experience, preferably in a college or university setting
• Strong written and oral communications skills
• Able to serve multiple clients, manage multiple time-sensitive projects, and coordinate multiple deadlines and deliverables
• Self-motivated, while also comfortable in collaborative team environment

To apply:
Please send a cover letter and résumé with writing samples and at least three references to:

hr@corcoran.org or fax: (202) 639-1768

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Human Resources Department
Corcoran Gallery of Art and College of Art + Design
500 Seventeenth Street NW
Washington, DC 20006

EOE
3/2008

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Vice President of Development
Development Department

POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and working closely with the Director and President, the Vice President of Development will provide leadership, direction, and coordination for a comprehensive fundraising program. The VP will be expected to design, implement, and manage an integrated development plan with a primary focus on a significant major donor initiative. Coordinating with Corcoran leadership, s/he will strategically plan and manage the development operation to meet short- and long-term fundraising goals; maintain relationships with sponsors, donors, volunteers and the Board of Directors; and work hands-on to cultivate and solicit donations, building a portfolio of individual donors. The Vice President will manage a team of eight—Director of Individual Giving, Major Gifts Officers, Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations, Membership Manager, Research Manager, and other staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish and implement an annual development plan as well as long-term development goals, strategies, and activities for delivering on the Corcoran Strategic Plan.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, steward, and expand upon relationships with major individual donors, foundations, and corporations.
• Provide leadership, direction, and management for the Development team and the organization, creating a professional environment of respect, motivation, and productivity.
• Identify, track, and deliver on development benchmarks.
• Produce development reports as necessary to track progress against goals and benchmarks to support the case for donor engagement and investment.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and expand the number of major and planned giving prospects and donors.
• Work collaboratively on fundraising with Gallery and College leadership to define priorities and articulate messages to donors.
• Oversee and assess cultivation events and opportunities to deepen relationships and engage the Corcoran’s donor base.
• Create relevant development tools including materials, correspondence, and related copy for use in print and on-line.
• Work collaboratively with the Director of Marketing and Communications to create a communications strategy that supports overall development goals designed to advance programs and priorities of the institution.
• With the Corcoran’s President and Director and the Chief Operating Officer, serve as a key liaison with the Corcoran Board.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree, with a Master’s degree preferred and a minimum of eight to ten years’ development experience.
• Proven leadership abilities to effectively fundraise for a complex institution with an annual fundraising budget in excess of $5 million.
• Demonstrated effectiveness and success in corporate and individual major gifts fundraising.
• A skilled manager who is able to lead, coach, train, and mentor the development team and the Corcoran’s Board of Trustees.
• A proven ability to motivate donors and successfully solicit individual gifts.
• Adept at budget development and financial reporting.
• Outstanding verbal, writing, editing, and computer skills. Detail-oriented and exacting with a creative bent.
• Ability to interact professionally and credibly with business and foundation executives and high net worth individuals.
• Ability to represent the organization in senior level meetings and to be an effective ambassador for its mission and programs.
• Professional, poised, pro-active, self-assured, organized, and energetic self-starter.
• A strategic thinker and builder, goal-oriented, collaborative, motivated to complete tasks and succeed.
• Ability to make decisions, prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Committed to, enthusiastic about, and able to articulate the mission and programs of the Corcoran, with an appreciation for the history of the organization.
• Energy, enthusiasm, flexibility, a sense of humor, and a collegial work style.
• Demonstrated experience and significant accomplishments in fundraising in the greater Washington, D.C. region preferred.
• Experience planning, launching, and managing a capital campaign preferred.

Applications will be accepted until a final candidate is chosen.

Please send a cover letter and résumé or CV with at least three references to:

hr@corcoran.org or fax: (202) 639-1768

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Human Resources Department
Corcoran
500 Seventeenth Street NW
Washington, DC 20006

EOE
3/2008

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Graduate Admission Counselor
Office of Admission
Corcoran College of Art + Design

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Graduate Admissions Counselor is a member of an admissions team of six and reports to the Director of Admission. Under the supervision of the director, the counselor will research, analyze, plan, and implement the full spectrum of graduate admission operations and administrative requirements within the department, working in consultation with graduate program heads. Charged with recruitment and applicant processing for graduate (and some undergraduate) enrollment, the Counselor is primarily responsible for shaping and participating in the execution of degree program recruitment activities, meeting with prospective students, corresponding with faculty, reviewing art work portfolios, and timely processing of applications. Recruitment activities include, but are not limited to: school presentations, special events, college fairs (and other off-site events), and targeted mailings. Some weekend and evening work required. Travel necessary.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Developing a marketing plan to generate inquiries and applications for graduate programs
• Chairing the Graduate Team Council—whose members include program directors and other college staff—to establish recruitment priorities, mutual expectations and individual recruitment plans and goals
• Implementing and managing prospect activities including direct mail, email, outreach activities, open houses and school presentations
• Developing and maintaining relationships with faculty, department heads, and deans as well as transfer personnel at colleges and universities
• Collaborating with the Director of Marketing on advertising, marketing and recruitment publications
• Coordinating web presence and functionality for graduate audience
• Collecting, analyzing, and presenting statistical information regarding marketing, recruitment and admission.
• Planning and participating in special events such as open houses, National Portfolio Day, new student welcomes, orientation, and faculty events. Conducting portfolio reviews when needed
• Conducting tours of the College and its facilities when called upon
• Evaluating and processing transfer and international student documentation, including conducting transfer credit evaluations
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree Preferred, Minimum of bachelor’s degree required
• Excellent communication, networking, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to develop strong relationships with a variety of constituencies
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Excellent organizational and follow-through skills
• Ability to travel extensively independently, including evenings and weekends

Desired Qualifications:

• Two years of admissions, higher education, or marketing experience
• Experience in advising/counseling of students
• Experience with computer applications; database experience a plus

Please send a cover letter and resume:

Director of Human Resources
Corcoran College of Art + Design
500 Seventeenth Street NW
Washington, DC 20006

Fax (202) 639-1768

hr@corcoran.org

Review of applications will begin in August.

EOE
3/2008

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Junior Graphic Designer
Graphic Design Department

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Junior Graphic Designer will provide production and administrative office support to the Head of Design. He/she will assist in the development of collateral for permanent and traveling exhibitions, and various College activity and recruitment material. Projects range from newspaper advertising, brochures, exhibition graphics, and internal and external signage to exhibition catalogs. This position reports to the Head of Design for design assignments and scheduling and will develop collateral, working with the Head of Design and the internal client to achieve the best results. The design process will be a collaborative effort between these parties, with final approval coming from the Head of Design and/or client.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in layout of print pieces
• Assists in development of exhibition-related collateral
• Maintains relationships with current print vendors
• Provides production and administrative office support to the Head of Design
• Reports to the Head of Design for design assignments and scheduling
• Develops collateral, working with the Head of Design and the internal client to achieve the best results
• Accepts direction and feedback from others including senior designers, design interns, and other staff
• Develops html e-mails and newsletters
• Ensures the completion of design projects in a timely manner
• Manages supplies (paper, toner, and office supplies, etc.)
• Ability to learn new skills and retain this knowledge for future projects
• Schedules self, completes work on time, accomplishes tasks to the fullest capacity; monitors work as appropriate
• Maintains composure, effectiveness, and flexibility under pressure; keeps an open mind; and adapts to changing conditions
• Produces electronic files for printing, and work with printers to insure proper printing results
• Designs responsibilities will increase with experience and performance
• Takes initiative in general office support where many jobs are in progress
• Makes constructive use of criticism and ideas of others; looks to problem solve
• Prepares and effectively expresses verbal and written presentations
• Develops professional and design skills through periodic seminars and regular office counseling from the Head of Design

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1–2+ years of work experience in graphic design
• Degree from a four-year college or university with specialization in graphic design or visual communication
• Refined typographic skills with a strong representative portfolio of professional and student work
• Careful attention to detail: typography in particular
• Able to handle multiple projects at once
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Collaborative creative professional with a dedication to excellence and a passion for exhibitions and student life
• An ability to operate independently yet contribute in a collaborative environment
• The ability to handle several concurrent projects and work efficiently under pressure with ability to organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines
• A solid working knowledge of the latest versions of Adobe Creative Suite applications, particularly with a high level of knowledge of Adobe InDesign, in a Mac environment
• Self-motivated, organized, reliable, and accountable Compassion and respect for the intense nature of the design process

To apply:
Please send a cover letter and résumé with at least three references to:

hr@corcoran.org

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Human Resources Department
Corcoran
500 Seventeenth Street NW
Washington, DC 20006

EOE
1/2008

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