Artist’s Administrative Assistant
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Professional full time artist/painter located in Nashville, TN, seeks part-time administrative assistant to keep the artist organized and relieve her of administrative details. This is a multi-faceted position that involves overseeing different aspects of administration, marketing, research, management, sales, and client-gallery relationships for artwork and one-of-a-kind custom mural wallcoverings.
The ideal candidate must be interested in art and the business of art with a strong desire to learn all aspects of the art world. The Administrative Assistant should have a developed aesthetic and artistic eye, be presentable, personable and above all else, have a positive response to the artist’s work.
Key Aspects of Role:
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Independent contractor (1099) responsible for individual taxes, working 6 - 16 hours a week at $25/hour, and running errands using their vehicle
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Ability to work remotely (90%) with the ability to assist the artist in the studio or attend occasional in-person meetings at primary location near West End & White Bridge Road as well as on project sites
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Participate in team-oriented activities with a collaborative, understanding, and personable boss
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Execute a variety of, as well as routine, activities
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Play an integral role in supporting the artist on the business of creating fine art and producing a custom
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mural wallcovering
Job Description:
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Execute administrative work such as answering email inquiries on art and mural wallcovering, inventory management, list management for clients, document set-up for record-keeping, logistics for shipping, and arranging transportation for artwork
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Schedule and coordinate wallcovering projects including taking measurements, photos, gathering all information needed for proposed project estimates as well as correspondence & billing connected with wallcovering projects, art sales and art representation
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Work with the wallcovering production company and wallpaper hangers through installation
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Serve as liaison to galleries, interior designers, and clients
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Attend meetings with designers, clients, architects, wallpaper installers, printer and wallpaper manufacturer, graphic artist, website manager, photographers, galleries & design showrooms, take notes, and present clear information about the artist’s work and process & follow-up
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Participate in marketing at the direction of a professional marketing firm in addition to coordinating marketing activities with website manager, social media manager, art manager and photographer
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Research (online, professional publications, etc.) and conduct phone inquiries
Personal Characteristics, Skills and Areas of Knowledge:
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Organized, detail-focused, pro-active, enthusiastic, customer service orientation and a sense of humor
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Excellent grammar and writing skills for email replies and other correspondence
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Discretion and confidentiality with business matters and clients
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Computer Skills: Knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
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Mac skills a plus +
Email resume, references, and cover letter to charlotteterrell@gmail.com. No phone calls. The deadline for submission is September 30th at 12:00 P.M.
Charlotte Terrell is a professional full time artist/painter. For more about her work, visit Instagram, @charlotteterrell, and see the following links:
styleblueprint.com/nashville/everyday/charlotte-terrell-custom-wallpaper/.
