Special Events Assistant
Special Events Assistant
Seasonal, June – September
Our Dream
This is an ideal position for someone wanting to get their foot in the door in a respected arts organization while working on a series of dynamic events. The Special Events Assistant will help facilitate the logistics around a busy schedule of summer events and must be detail-oriented, have flexibility with their schedule, and possess a positive attitude with which to greet visitors to the Ranch.
Position Summary
The Special Events Assistant is a key member of the Ranch’s administrative team who helps facilitate the multitude of tasks associated with our main fundraising events, the Recognition Dinner, the Annual Art Auction and weekly Auctionettes. The Ranch’s events are dynamic, high-profile events and funds raised at these events comprise more than a quarter of the Ranch’s annual revenue.
Core Responsibilities:
Execution of Summer Series Lectures and Events: Assist the Events Manager with facilitating the Summer Series Lecture series and associated events including receptions, brunches, lunches and cocktail parties. RSVP tracking and record-keeping around each event.
Auctionettes: Set up, break-down and participate in all Auctionettes throughout the summer (every Friday).
Campus Events Support: Executing setup, staffing and breakdown of campus events.
Day-of event execution: Assist the Special Events Team with execution of the Recognition Dinner, Annual Art Auction, Auctionettes and all associated events.
Running various errands related to events.
Expected Skills & Qualifications:
-Must love working in a fast-paced environment and should be a creative problem solver who works well under -pressure.
Must be highly organized, detail oriented and self-motivated.
-Must be able to provide excellent customer service and communicate professionally with high-profile event attendees.
-Must be high-energy with a positive attitude.
-Must enjoy working on a creative and enthusiastic team.
-Proven time-management skills, organizational skills, attention to detail, the ability to multitask, coordinate current and long-range projects, and meet deadlines
-Ability to work both in a team setting as well as independently. Self-starter. Must be a strong and proactive communicator, both in verbal and written communication
-Ability to provide excellent customer service under pressure and conflict resolution skills
-Strong computer skills, and experience with standard software
-Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed to be present at programs
-Must have a valid driver’s license
Staff Community Responsibilities:
Community Outreach Leader: All staff members are expected to build and lead partnerships with community organizations as they relate to their area of responsibility, and to actively support the outreach efforts of other team members.
Engaged & Supportive Team Member: All staff are expected to support colleagues and engage in the programs and events of the Ranch by attending lectures, artist talks, fundraising events, and community wide events and being available to jump in and help make them a success.
Support Major Fundraising & Community Events: All staff are expected to support the major annual events that engage the public and fundraisers. These are “all hands on deck” efforts and all staff are expected to participate in ways outside their normal professional functions to make them a success from set-up, to execution, to tear down.
Brand Ambassador: All team members are expected to comport themselves in a manner that is fitting with the organization; represent the Ranch both on and off-campus, as well as online and on social media, keeping in mind that positivity and professionalism are respected and appreciated.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Other Duties:
The descriptions above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the role.
All personnel are required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
This role requires a flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours as needed, and particularly intense time demands in the summer months.
Compensation & Benefits:
Seasonal, June - September
Reports to: Events Manager
Location: Snowmass Village, CO
Base Salary: $20 per hour
All inquiries and conversations will remain strictly confidential.
NOTE: The above is an abbreviated representation of benefits defined in the Employee Handbook, which governs all employment terms. No other verbal or written exceptions to those terms are honored without a written directive by the President and Chief Executive Officer and signed by the Chair of the Board of Trustees.
Employment requires proof of complete Covid-19 vaccination as well as successfully passing the pre-employment background check.
How to Apply:
Please send a cover letter and resume to ------------
Anderson Ranch is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce.
About
Anderson Ranch Arts Center is a year-round visual-arts not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization with a 55-year history of providing transformative experiences that celebrate artists, art-making and creative dialog, at the intersection of craft and the global contemporary art world. Anderson Ranch brings together both aspiring and internationally renowned artists who come from across the country and around the world to test new ideas, explore new disciplines and techniques, hone their art-making skills, engage in meaningful dialog and connect with thought leaders in the artistic community.
Anderson Ranch's campus is an artistic community nestled among the pristine peaks of the Rocky Mountains. The Ranch campus consists of 14 buildings providing 55,000 square feet of facilities including eight studio buildings, a gallery, a lecture hall, café, store, administrative offices, a student dormitory, as well as residential apartments and cabins. State-of-the-art equipment allows cross-disciplinary experimentation within the mediums of ceramics, woodworking, photography, digital fabrication, painting, sculpture and printmaking. The campus is an oasis of renovated 19th-century cabins and barns that sit alongside contemporary designed buildings, all within the renowned cultural and recreation communities of Aspen/Snowmass, CO, and the Roaring Fork Valley.
Anderson Ranch cultivates a culture of experimentation and collaboration, offering world-class art-making facilities and equipment across diverse mediums, experienced visiting faculty and access to the highest quality staff.
Our Mission
Anderson Ranch's mission is to enrich lives with art, inspiration and community.
We achieve this by offering:
Workshops: Providing intensive 1-3-week workshops for artists of all levels and all ages that both improve technical art-making skills and provide transformative experiences for art makers.
Advanced Mentoring Programs: Offering three-year mentoring programs that advance artistic practice and careers in the arts.
Artist Residencies: Providing 5 and 10-week long juried Artists-in-Residence programs, which give emerging and mid-career professional artists the time, space and resources to develop new work using our world-class facilities.
Visiting Artist Experiences: Providing flexible and unique curated experiences to support established national and international artists seeking a retreat to experiment in new mediums or with new techniques and ideas, supported by our staff.
Anderson Ranch Editions: An artist's workshop and print publisher program for hand-printed limited-edition lithographs, screen-prints and etchings by established artists.
Community Engagement: Hosting lectures, discussions, seminars and special events which build a community that appreciates, understands and supports art-making within the global contemporary art world and the human experience for both Anderson Ranch guests and the local community.
Work Culture
Changing Lives and Changing the World Through Art: We care about people and helping them improve their lives. We enable people to learn and grow, personally and professionally, in a challenging and supportive environment. We meet people where they are and help them reach their goals.
Culture of Diversity & Inclusion: We learn from diversity and it makes us stronger. At the center of our mission is helping people find their whole selves in their artistic practice. We strive to live the same values in our professional lives. That includes actively embracing diversity of age, race, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental ability, as well as background and experience. We approach our work thoughtfully, learn from each other and share a commitment to inclusivity.
Rigor & Excellence: We provide the best possible experience for our community of guests, including faculty, interns, students, residents, visiting artists, volunteers, supporters and staff. We demand the best from ourselves and each other.
Culture of Critique: We believe in a “Culture of Critique” where we offer and receive honest feedback and support each other in learning and improving.
Culture of Results, Connectivity and Flexibility: We believe overachieving is better than overworking. We prioritize Anderson Ranch and get the job done 110% by being available when needed, by being open, working collaboratively, welcoming feedback and getting work done efficiently, effectively and on time. Once this is achieved, we enjoy the flexibility of where and when we work; we can pursue our passions, be it art-making, hobbies or special interests.
Special Events Assistant
Seasonal, June – September
Our Dream
This is an ideal position for someone wanting to get their foot in the door in a respected arts organization while working on a series of dynamic events. The Special Events Assistant will help facilitate the logistics around a busy schedule of summer events and must be detail-oriented, have flexibility with their schedule, and possess a positive attitude with which to greet visitors to the Ranch.
Position Summary
The Special Events Assistant is a key member of the Ranch’s administrative team who helps facilitate the multitude of tasks associated with our main fundraising events, the Recognition Dinner, the Annual Art Auction and weekly Auctionettes. The Ranch’s events are dynamic, high-profile events and funds raised at these events comprise more than a quarter of the Ranch’s annual revenue.
Core Responsibilities:
Execution of Summer Series Lectures and Events: Assist the Events Manager with facilitating the Summer Series Lecture series and associated events including receptions, brunches, lunches and cocktail parties. RSVP tracking and record-keeping around each event.
Auctionettes: Set up, break-down and participate in all Auctionettes throughout the summer (every Friday).
Campus Events Support: Executing setup, staffing and breakdown of campus events.
Day-of event execution: Assist the Special Events Team with execution of the Recognition Dinner, Annual Art Auction, Auctionettes and all associated events.
Running various errands related to events.
Expected Skills & Qualifications:
-Must love working in a fast-paced environment and should be a creative problem solver who works well under -pressure.
Must be highly organized, detail oriented and self-motivated.
-Must be able to provide excellent customer service and communicate professionally with high-profile event attendees.
-Must be high-energy with a positive attitude.
-Must enjoy working on a creative and enthusiastic team.
-Proven time-management skills, organizational skills, attention to detail, the ability to multitask, coordinate current and long-range projects, and meet deadlines
-Ability to work both in a team setting as well as independently. Self-starter. Must be a strong and proactive communicator, both in verbal and written communication
-Ability to provide excellent customer service under pressure and conflict resolution skills
-Strong computer skills, and experience with standard software
-Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed to be present at programs
-Must have a valid driver’s license
Staff Community Responsibilities:
Community Outreach Leader: All staff members are expected to build and lead partnerships with community organizations as they relate to their area of responsibility, and to actively support the outreach efforts of other team members.
Engaged & Supportive Team Member: All staff are expected to support colleagues and engage in the programs and events of the Ranch by attending lectures, artist talks, fundraising events, and community wide events and being available to jump in and help make them a success.
Support Major Fundraising & Community Events: All staff are expected to support the major annual events that engage the public and fundraisers. These are “all hands on deck” efforts and all staff are expected to participate in ways outside their normal professional functions to make them a success from set-up, to execution, to tear down.
Brand Ambassador: All team members are expected to comport themselves in a manner that is fitting with the organization; represent the Ranch both on and off-campus, as well as online and on social media, keeping in mind that positivity and professionalism are respected and appreciated.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Other Duties:
The descriptions above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the role.
All personnel are required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
This role requires a flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours as needed, and particularly intense time demands in the summer months.
Compensation & Benefits:
Seasonal, June - September
Reports to: Events Manager
Location: Snowmass Village, CO
Base Salary: $20 per hour
All inquiries and conversations will remain strictly confidential.
NOTE: The above is an abbreviated representation of benefits defined in the Employee Handbook, which governs all employment terms. No other verbal or written exceptions to those terms are honored without a written directive by the President and Chief Executive Officer and signed by the Chair of the Board of Trustees.
Employment requires proof of complete Covid-19 vaccination as well as successfully passing the pre-employment background check.
How to Apply:
Please send a cover letter and resume to ------------
Anderson Ranch is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce.
About
Anderson Ranch Arts Center is a year-round visual-arts not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization with a 55-year history of providing transformative experiences that celebrate artists, art-making and creative dialog, at the intersection of craft and the global contemporary art world. Anderson Ranch brings together both aspiring and internationally renowned artists who come from across the country and around the world to test new ideas, explore new disciplines and techniques, hone their art-making skills, engage in meaningful dialog and connect with thought leaders in the artistic community.
Anderson Ranch's campus is an artistic community nestled among the pristine peaks of the Rocky Mountains. The Ranch campus consists of 14 buildings providing 55,000 square feet of facilities including eight studio buildings, a gallery, a lecture hall, café, store, administrative offices, a student dormitory, as well as residential apartments and cabins. State-of-the-art equipment allows cross-disciplinary experimentation within the mediums of ceramics, woodworking, photography, digital fabrication, painting, sculpture and printmaking. The campus is an oasis of renovated 19th-century cabins and barns that sit alongside contemporary designed buildings, all within the renowned cultural and recreation communities of Aspen/Snowmass, CO, and the Roaring Fork Valley.
Anderson Ranch cultivates a culture of experimentation and collaboration, offering world-class art-making facilities and equipment across diverse mediums, experienced visiting faculty and access to the highest quality staff.
Our Mission
Anderson Ranch's mission is to enrich lives with art, inspiration and community.
We achieve this by offering:
Workshops: Providing intensive 1-3-week workshops for artists of all levels and all ages that both improve technical art-making skills and provide transformative experiences for art makers.
Advanced Mentoring Programs: Offering three-year mentoring programs that advance artistic practice and careers in the arts.
Artist Residencies: Providing 5 and 10-week long juried Artists-in-Residence programs, which give emerging and mid-career professional artists the time, space and resources to develop new work using our world-class facilities.
Visiting Artist Experiences: Providing flexible and unique curated experiences to support established national and international artists seeking a retreat to experiment in new mediums or with new techniques and ideas, supported by our staff.
Anderson Ranch Editions: An artist's workshop and print publisher program for hand-printed limited-edition lithographs, screen-prints and etchings by established artists.
Community Engagement: Hosting lectures, discussions, seminars and special events which build a community that appreciates, understands and supports art-making within the global contemporary art world and the human experience for both Anderson Ranch guests and the local community.
Work Culture
Changing Lives and Changing the World Through Art: We care about people and helping them improve their lives. We enable people to learn and grow, personally and professionally, in a challenging and supportive environment. We meet people where they are and help them reach their goals.
Culture of Diversity & Inclusion: We learn from diversity and it makes us stronger. At the center of our mission is helping people find their whole selves in their artistic practice. We strive to live the same values in our professional lives. That includes actively embracing diversity of age, race, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental ability, as well as background and experience. We approach our work thoughtfully, learn from each other and share a commitment to inclusivity.
Rigor & Excellence: We provide the best possible experience for our community of guests, including faculty, interns, students, residents, visiting artists, volunteers, supporters and staff. We demand the best from ourselves and each other.
Culture of Critique: We believe in a “Culture of Critique” where we offer and receive honest feedback and support each other in learning and improving.
Culture of Results, Connectivity and Flexibility: We believe overachieving is better than overworking. We prioritize Anderson Ranch and get the job done 110% by being available when needed, by being open, working collaboratively, welcoming feedback and getting work done efficiently, effectively and on time. Once this is achieved, we enjoy the flexibility of where and when we work; we can pursue our passions, be it art-making, hobbies or special interests.