Arts Associate I

Cabarrus Arts Council, Inc.; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cabarrus Arts Council in Concord, NC seeks an Arts Associate I, a full-time hourly position that provides administrative, logistical, clerical, customer service and general program support to our galleries, Davis Theatre, and education initiatives.

Reporting to the Operations Director, you will assist with gallery installations, tours, school and theatre programs, deposits, data entry, volunteer coordination, and daily office tasks while engaging visitors and the public.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Strong customer service and communication abilities.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with program logistics and clerical duties.
• Serve as first point of contact for visitors and inquiries.
• Answer phones and emails, direct to appropriate staff.
• Support gallery installations and inventory tracking.
• Lead gallery tours and activities.
• Assist with school programs and Davis Theatre programs.
• Process sales (gallery, box office, concessions).
• Prepare deposits and enter data in systems.
• Coordinate volunteer recruitment, orientations and schedules.
• Organize supplies and deliveries.
• Create in-house printed materials and update arts calendar.
• Communicate building needs with facilities staff.
• Prepare meetings and assist with events.
• Work with volunteers, children and the public.

Skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Tools

MS Office Suite

Google Suite

Job description

Company Description

The Cabarrus Arts Council is a nonprofit organization that serves as a central hub for artists and arts patrons in Cabarrus County. Founded in 1980, it has grown into a vibrant cultural institution that connects the community through visual and performing arts. Programming in The Galleries and Davis Theatre draws thousands of visitors each year, offering exhibitions, performances, and educational experiences. The council focuses on making the arts accessible, fostering local talent, and enriching the cultural life of Concord, NC and surrounding areas.

Role Description

The Arts Associate I is a full-time hourly position that provides administrative, logistical, clerical, customer service and physical assistance to support the arts council’s programs and Directors. This position is a member of the support staff team, reports to the Operations Director, and is an integral part of the arts council team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of this position will include, but are not limited to

• Implementing and supporting arts council programs and general clerical duties
• Serving as initial contact providing thorough knowledge of the organization and programs to visitors
• Answering telephones, emails and responding to general inquiries from visitors
• Assisting with gallery exhibition installations and entering and tracking inventory
• Leading gallery tours and activities
• Supporting the administration of school programs and Davis Theatre programs
• Processing gallery, box office and concessions sales
• Preparing deposits, data entry and account maintenance in database and other business systems
• Coordinating volunteer recruitment, orientations and schedules
• Organizing and maintaining supplies and other product deliveries
• Creating in-house printed materials, researching community arts events and updating arts calendar
• Maintaining communication about building use and needs with facilities staff
• Meeting preparation and special event assistance
• Working with volunteers, children, and the public

Minimum Requirements

Available to work a Tuesday-Saturday schedule including frequent evenings; excellent organizational skills with attention to detail; multi-tasking and ability to prioritize; excellent customer service skills; strong communication skills including written, oral and presentation; proficiency in MS Office Suite, Google Suite and the ability to learn new applications quickly; professional interpersonal skills and a positive attitude; proven ability to take direction but also work with minimal direct supervision and manage multiple projects; demonstrated ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds (race, ethnicity, socio-economic); professionalism and ability to work well with a team, volunteers, children and the public; reliable means of transportation; ability to lift up to 40 lbs., climb ladders and use basic tools

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

This position requires frequent standing, sitting for long periods, walking up to ½ mile, lifting, carrying, kneeling, crawling, pushing/pulling, climbing a 14-foot ladder, balancing, bending, crouching, hearing, twisting, talking. Heavy lifting: Exerting over 40 pounds regularly.