Beirut Art Center - Programs Coordinator

BAC is seeking motivated candidates who can provide insight and efficiency to short- and long -term multi-disciplinary projects. The position entails working closely with the directors and various collaborators to develop and implement projects and programs, as well as coordinating with the BAC team and affiliates.

Main Responsibilities:

Project Development

-Researching various topics and providing analysis

-Identifying opportunities for program development and collaborations  

-Scheduling and setting meeting plans with BAC staff and project collaborators

-Assisting with related communication with artists, collaborators, institutions and others

-Gathering technical information for project installation

-Compiling and archiving planning documents and resources

Project Implementation

- Setting timelines and schedules with project participants

- Coordinating budgets and procurement with administrative director

- Coordinating with BAC staff on installation and set up

- Assisting technical team with set up

-Organizing project resources and materials in an effective, consolidated, and shareable way

Communication

-Compiling and composing all published materials related to projects including labels, flyers, press releases and press kits

-Assisting in drafting Arabic and English texts related to projects and programs

-Assisting in editing Arabic and English texts related to projects and BAC operations

-Assisting in composing the monthly newsletter, weekly reminders, and social media announcements

-Following up on website updates

Qualifications and Skill Sets:

-  Excellent communication, organization, and analytical skills

-  Able to coordinate multiple tasks and prioritize them

-  Able to work independently and excellent team player. Is proactive, can suggest

ideas, able to take criticism and feedback and make adjustments accordingly.

-  Fluent in Arabic and English (reading and writing)

-  Computer literacy; working knowledge of Adobe Suite, Autocad, and/or

Wordpress preferred

-  Attentive to detail and can work under pressure

-  Knowledge of contemporary art preferred

-  Preferred experience in community and grassroots organization

-  2 years of work experience, preferably in related field

-  BA in a related subject preferred

Hours:

Full Time. Monday – Friday, 12pm to 7pm during exhibition periods. 10am to 5pm during non-exhibition periods (7hrs)