The Contemporary Austin is hiring a part-time Facilities Assistant (18-20 hours/week) to provide weekend support to the Facilities Manager at Laguna Gloria, a 12-acre sculpture park on beautiful Lake Austin. This person will primarily serve as weekend site supervisor, and help maintain the physical property at Laguna Gloria. Eligible for vacation, sick, and personal time, 401(k) plan with employer match, and tuition-free classes at our Art School. Pay rate: $15/hour

Responsibilities include:

• Unlock and disarm all facilities at 7:30am on Saturdays and Sundays
• Monitor weekend staffing and ensure all personnel fulfill scheduled shifts, including Security and Art School
• Ensure that Gatehouse, studios, and Villa are properly prepared prior to special events, rentals, and Art School classes
• Ensure high quality general maintenance of site facilities and equipment, including the historic Driscoll Villa and the Gatehouse
• Provide event set ups or break downs as needed
• Provide light janitorial assistance, including regular checks for supply inventory and tidiness of restrooms on site
• During down-time, complete maintenance projects as needed, including building upkeep
• Provide occasional site tours using golf cart as requested for museum visitors with disabilities
• Provide weekly site report to Facilities Manager

Qualifications include:

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred
• Ability to operate a variety of power tools
• Ability to regularly lift 50 pounds; ability to climb ladders
• Customer service experience preferred
• Comfortable working outdoors in a variety of conditions
• Comfortable working independently
• Strong problem solver
• Extreme attention to detail; highly organized
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Self-starter and proactive worker; positive attitude
• Previous supervisory experience preferred
• Basic understanding of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems preferred
• Must maintain current Texas driver’s license and provide evidence of clean driving record

To apply, please submit a resume and three professional references to hr@thecontemporaryaustin.org with subject line “Facilities Assistant.” No phone calls please.

The Contemporary Austin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Contemporary Austin is hiring part-time Visitor Relations Specialists and Gallery Attendants to serve as one of the first points of contact for museum visitors at both its downtown Jones Center location and its west Austin location at Laguna Gloria. A variety of schedules, including weekdays and weekends, will be filled. Positions pay $14/hour, with schedules ranging between 20-25 hours per week, and may be eligible for paid vacation, sick, and personal time (dependent upon number of hours worked). Staff are encouraged to attend in-depth docent trainings with curatorial staff to learn about each exhibition. Employees at The Contemporary also earn tuition-free classes at our Art School!

Responsibilities include:

• Provide information about the museum and the art on view
• Greet museum visitors and process admission transactions
• Solicit museum memberships
• Complete store transactions
• Share shop merchandise details with visitors
• Answer and direct phone calls
• Open and close galleries and/or property gates and buildings when necessary
• Ensure safety of artwork and patrons
• Assist with event-related assignments as necessary
• Inspect and report any facility-related concerns or damage
• Serve as backup for light janitorial needs

Qualifications include:

• High school diploma required
• Impeccable customer service orientation (helpful, courteous, professional)
• Excellent attention to detail; highly observant
• Previous retail or customer service experience strongly preferred
• Familiarity and interest in contemporary art preferred
• Must have reliable transportation (parking costs may be reimbursed)
• Ability to stand and walk for extensive periods of time

To apply, send resume and three professional references to hr@thecontemporaryaustin.org in PDF or Word format. Include position title in subject line. No phone calls please.

The Contemporary Austin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Art School is hiring experienced instructors for future semesters in all areas. Primary immediate needs are for artists with experience in wood, metal, and fabrication to help us expand our sculpture program. Daytime availability is especially helpful.

We also welcome candidates to submit new course ideas. We take pride in the high quality of our instruction and the student-centered learning environment offered at the Art School. Please review our website to become familiar with the subjects we currently offer.

Faculty Requirements:

• BA or MFA in studio art, art education, or relevant teaching subject.
• Minimum of two years’ experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in preferred medium or field.
• High level of personal motivation, dependability, and punctuality.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to nurture, encourage, and support the creativity of developing artists.

Additional considerations when hiring:

• Instructor’s personal work and reputation as an artist.
• Facility and materials requirements for new class proposals.
• Likelihood a proposed class will meet or exceed our average class enrollment.
• Relevance of a proposed class to the mission of The Contemporary Austin and the Art School.

Instructor Application and Class Proposal Submission
Please use the above link to attach your cover letter and resume. Applicants may also use the link to submit a new class proposal.

If you have any questions, please contact:
Kelcie Tisher
Administrative Coordinator, The Contemporary Austin – Art School
ktisher@thecontemporaryaustin.org

The Contemporary Austin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.