Arts Organization Operations & Exhibitions Coordinator

The Arts Club of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arts Club of Chicago seeks an enthusiastic, experienced administrator to support the Executive Director and office staff across arts programming, exhibitions, communications, finance, hospitality, and HR. You will organize events, manage memberships, assist with publications, and help with daily operations in a collaborative studio-like environment.

Ideal candidates have strong communication, exceptional organization, and familiarity with WordPress and common design/office tools.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational abilities and prioritization.
• BA/MA in arts administration or related field preferred.
• Arts environment experience preferred.
• Jonas software knowledge desired.
• Word and Excel proficiency required.
• WordPress, Photoshop and InDesign proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Executive Director and staff.
• Coordinate exhibitions, liaise with artists, and manage travel.
• Assist with publications, catalogs, and photography rights.
• Support membership, finance, and office operations.
• Handle basic IT tasks and website maintenance (WordPress).
• Greet visitors, manage communications, and schedule meetings.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Organizational skills

Prioritization and independent work

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Masters in arts administration or art history

Tools

Jonas software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

WordPress

Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

The Arts Club of Chicago seeks an enthusiastic, experienced administrator to support the Executive Director and office staff across arts programming, exhibitions, communications, finance, hospitality, and HR. You will organize events, manage memberships, assist with publications, and help with daily operations in a collaborative studio-like environment.

Ideal candidates have strong communication, exceptional organization, and familiarity with WordPress and common design/office tools.