Lava Thomas is seeking a Research/Administrative Associate to provide administrative and research support. This position requires a highly organized, adaptable, self-motivated, discreet and detail-oriented individual who can juggle competing deadlines.

Responsibilities:
Working closely with Lava Thomas and Lava Thomas’s Studio Team, the Research & Administrative Associate will:

Research (Approximately 30%)

• Assist with research for concept development for new projects.
• Order books and other research materials.
• Compile source materials for projects and acquire licensing permissions as needed.

Administrative (Approximately 70%)

• Manage correspondence, assist with emails.
• Manage artist’s and studio calendar, track deadlines.
• Participate in meetings, create agendas, take notes.
• Retrieve files and documents from 800 GB cloud server (Dropbox).
• Maintain Dropbox structure by adopting established file naming conventions and existing organization of files.
• Assist with preparation of presentations for lectures, panels and artist talks.
• Prepare materials for grant, fellowship and residency applications.
• Prepare materials for project proposals.
• Manage social media platforms – Instagram, Facebook.
• Maintain website.
• Maintain mailing list.
• Design, write copy and send newsletters and announcements.
• Answer inquiries from galleries, art organizations and museums.
• Coordinate travel arrangements for artist and project team as needed.
• Travel with the artist and project team as needed.
• Troubleshoot technology issues.

Required Qualifications:

• BA or MA in Art History, Visual Studies or equivalent.
• Minimum two years professional work experience for an arts organization, arts institution, or professional artist.
• Knowledge of contemporary art, with a focus on Black Art, Black Feminist thought and histories of US protest movements.
• Ongoing engagement with progressive politics.
• Excellent writing, copy-editing, and proof-reading skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Macintosh, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook proficiency.
• Dropbox proficiency.
• Adobe Suite proficiency – esp. Photoshop.
• MailChimp and Square Space proficiency.
• Google Slides, PowerPoint and Keynote proficiency.
• Social media proficiency – Instagram, Facebook, twitter.
• Experience with conducting research using primary sources and interacting with archives and/or special collections.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
• Ability to travel.
• Ability to work well under deadline pressure.

Compensation:
This is a part-time, non-exempt position. $30/hr., 15-20 hours per week.

How to Apply:
Send your cover letter, CV, a writing sample and contact information for three references in a combined pdf file to admin@lavathomas.com.

BIPOC women are strongly encouraged to apply.

DEADLINE EXTENDED: MAY 23, 2022.