The Contemporary Austin is hiring a full-time Database Administrator to support the museum through records maintenance for donors, members, foundations, and corporate funders. The Database Administrator’s work contributes to special event planning, marketing, financial reconciliation, and the growth of membership, primarily through the Salesforce database, as well as through prospect research and planning. This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as museum 401(k) plan with employer match and tuition-free classes at our Art School. Salary range: $45k-50k/year, depending on experience
 
Responsibilities include:

• Oversee museum donor records and mailing lists using Salesforce database
• Perform daily database maintenance and updates, ensuring accurate and current data
• Using ACME Ticketing platform, manage event registration and ticketing process
• Assist in fulfillment of membership mailings such as renewal notices, membership solicitations, and acknowledgement letters
• Prepare member check-in data for public programs and exhibition events
• Provide Salesforce and ACME Ticketing training to internal super-users
• Track success of membership campaigns, programs, and events
• Generate custom reports and list segmentation
• Perform donor and prospect research
• Reconcile donations with accounting staff to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Identify giving trends to enable data-driven marketing/development strategies
• Identify donor prospects through data-driven methodology
• Serve as main client contact for Salesforce and ACME Ticketing

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience working with web-based CRM databases (Salesforce strongly preferred)
• Experience with prospect research and financial reporting
• Ability to troubleshoot information systems
• Non-profit experience preferred
• Impeccable attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills; ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong work ethic; positive attitude; team player

Send cover letter, resume, and three professional references in Word or PDF format to hr@thecontemporaryaustin.org with subject line “Database Administrator.” No phone calls please.

The Contemporary Austin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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 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.