Would you like to support and take part in creating an unprecedented, history-making art project as part of a non-profit organization (NGO)? We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as an Studio Manager for James Turrell Studio & Skystone Foundation.

The person in this position would help oversee daily operations, and be a key communication liaison, serving as a resource to the studio for department related needs and questions, and possessing high levels of professionalism and discretion in handling confidential information.

Job Qualifications

Knowledge in arts and culture a plus;
Demonstrated proficiency with general office and organizational skills;
Bachelors Degree;

Communication

Evidence of excellent verbal and written communication skills in English a must, being able to carry on a conversation both on the phone and in-person;
Creation and dissemination of incoming / outgoing studio communications in a prompt and appropriate manner (mostly via internet);
Respond and follow up;
Ability to create and develop clear, effective communications for a wide variety of audiences;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds;
Strong interpersonal skills with mutual respect when interacting with others;
High level of confidentiality, flexibility, accountability, and professionalism;

Management

Experience in studio / office management and administration a must;
Must be detail-oriented, intuitive, a self-starter, diplomatic, have the ability to manage projects, and work with minimal supervision;
Experienced in filing and record keeping;
Time management: Combine errands (including but not limited to lunch order/pick up; shipment receiving and sending);
Demonstrated understanding of and adherence to confidentiality policy;
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
Must be able to appropriately prioritize workload, as well as demonstrate flexibility and poise when responding to unanticipated events

Skills

This position requires strong MS Office with an emphasis on Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word
Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, Publisher, Acrobat), Google Suite (Email, Calendar), and Cloud Sharing (Dropbox, Google Drive)
Evidence of proficiency with virtual platforms (e.g., Zoom, MS Teams, SharePoint)
Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail with ability to prioritize and multi-task, including standard office practices and independent composition of letters;
Ability to function well in a position that requires organization, punctuality, and execution.
Ability to project a professional representation for the Studio at all times.

Responsibilities

This position would be responsible for performing full administrative tasks and project coordination. It includes but is not limited to answering emails, scheduling, managing calendars, coordination and preparing for internal and external meetings/events and being a key communication liaison.
Manage Studio calendar - Set up appointments and track schedule; Manage different and often conflicting schedules, projects and/or activities;
Coordinate travels, visits and special events
Assist obtaining signatures, scanning, saving, and distributing all key documents
Manage studio record (digital and hard) and supervise the filing clerk, training and back-up for other administrative assistants, as applicable;
Process expense reports;
Track and maintain the office supply inventory;
Provide support to projects/activities as assigned; preparing reports, meeting agendas and minutes, and presentation materials; and, maintaining electronic files and records
Take on special projects and drive them to completion

Employment Requirements

Full-time resident of Flagstaff, Arizona (this is a full-time in-person position)
Previous Experience: Five (5) years’ experience as a high level Administrative Assistant a plus
Education: Bachelor’s degree
Background check
References

Benefits

401(k)
Health insurance
Paid time off

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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