The Gantt Center is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to supervise and manage its digital arts & content studio, MODA. For the Gantt, this is an exciting time as it transformed its traditional classroom space into a contemporary digital hub of inspiration, creativity, and collaboration. With this transformation initiative, the Gantt is expanding its audience reach by providing community access to tools and technology supported by high-quality instruction and programming. The studio’s focus centers on digital disciplines including photography, videography, filmmaking, animation, graphic design, illustration, etc. This position reports to the Director of Technology & Innovation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Host/assist guests as they use the studio and its contents.
• Partner with Program Managers and Visitor Experience & Guest Services teams to coordinate studio use.
• Operate and manage the studio to ensure optimal efficiency and access.
• Steward and maintain the studio’s calendar.
• Field, qualify, and follow up on booking/reservation requests.
• Lead the basic maintenance of studio equipment and software.
• Assume responsibility for studio preparation, including minor maintenance and cleanup, audio/visual setup, and recommend, as necessary, appropriate studio supplies and equipment.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve studio operations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to studio operations.
• Maintain communication with the team and other departments to ensure seamless collaboration.
• Document and report various studio activities.
• Adhere to all safety regulations and standards when operating the studio.
• Other minor related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of Associate’s degree or commensurate relative experience
• Possess adequate combination of skills from the aforementioned focus areas
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite of applications
• Commitment to the mission and philosophy of the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African American Arts + Culture
• Sensitivity to the needs and expectations of students, artists, community groups and colleagues
• Ability to be organized, accurate, and punctual with paperwork and assigned tasks
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines at the same time.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across departments and teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft technology such as Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

This is an in-office position with hours varying based on studio usage. Weekend and evening hours are required as programming and other events dictate.

Benefits

Pay: This is a full-time, salaried position. The pay range is 49,850.00 to 56,500.00 per year.

Health Insurance: The Gantt Center will cover 100% of the employee portion of the health insurance and 50% of the dependent portion.

Vacation: 15 days/annually

Personal/Sick Leave: 5 days/annually

Evaluation: Initial 3-month review and annual review on anniversary of employment.

Additional Benefits:

• Retirement Benefits: 3% match on the first 3% of the employee contribution.
• Dental Insurance: 100% employee coverage and 0% dependent coverage.
• Long-term disability: 100% employee coverage and 0% dependent coverage.
• Short-term disability: 100% employee coverage and 0% dependent coverage.

Allowable Expenses:

• Continuing education allowance
• Parking allowance

To Apply: Send resumes to Martin McNeese, martin@ganttcenter.org. Please include a cover letter.

This position’s description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities of this job. Other duties may be assigned. This job description may be changed to include new responsibilities and tasks or change existing ones as management deems necessary.

The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.