Residency Coordinator & Technical Assistant-Institute for Electronic Arts (IEA)

• Bachelor's degree in visual arts, media arts, arts administration, or related field
• Valid driver's license
• Experience working in a creative or studio environment
• Demonstrated proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Mac/PC platforms
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Experience with digital asset management or archiving
• Experience supervising or mentoring students
• Experience working with visiting artists or residency programs

• Collaborate with the Director to assess & coordinate needs of artists
• Supports the scheduling residencies, artist talks, workshops, and events
• Conduct orientations and campus tours for visiting artists
• Serve as primary liaison for residents regarding studio use, campus resources
• Responsible for the transportation of artists to/from Rochester and Buffalo
• Provide technical & logistical support to artists during their time on campus in the studios and the institute workroom
• Maintenance, organization, and tracking of iea equipment
• Support safe operation of tools, materials, and technologies
• Maintain SDS records and ensure compliance with safety protocols
• Coordinate troubleshooting and maintenance needs

• Recruit, train, and supervise iea student interns
• Develop schedules, project assignments, and learning objectives
• Provide mentorship in documentation, studio practices, and technical skills
• Serve as consistent point of leadership for student workers

• Assist in maintaining the iea archive (physical and digital)
• Document residencies, projects, and events in print and time-based media
• Support uploading and management of large media files for grants and reviews
• Assist with website updates and digital content

• Support outreach initiatives that raise the national and international profile of the iea
• Assist with promotional documentation and digital content
• Represent the iea at select print and art fairs, including booth preparation and sales
• Manage print inventory, pricing, and sales, with proceeds supporting iea programming

• Participate in weekly iea staff meetings and relevant Expanded Media meetings
• Liaise with other technicians, faculty, and campus partners
• Perform additional duties as assigned

• Ability to navigate stairs, uneven surfaces, and outdoor campus terrain
• May require the use of PPE including respirator use
• Ability to drive a university vehicle

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