Position Description Well Made Curator Title of Position Type of Appointment Salary Responsible to Well Made Curator Part-time, 20 hours per week, 6 Month contract, after which the role and position will be reviewed $55,000 pro rata plus 9.5% Superannuation Executive Director 1. 2. About Well Made The focus of the current Guildhouse website is on our members, the services we provide and our unique collaborative projects. Well Made is a dynamic marketing and potential sales platform will target the broader general public, governments and commercial audiences both nationally and internationally. Well Made is designed to promote creative professionals and their work, provide relevant and engaging content and be a major contact point for arts related activities. As a marketing platform for South Australian visual artists, craftspeople and designers, Well Made will also increase the capacity and effectiveness of the Guildhouse Referral Program, an existing yet under realised commissioning program that targets individual collectors, education institutions, curators, commissioning agencies, the building industry, the corporate gift market, and local and state governments. Well Made responds directly to findings from the National Craft Initiative s 2014 report, Mapping the Australian Craft Sector, that there is greater acknowledgement of craft as an important art form in Australia and the need to increase its visibility and the artists needs to access a wider market in a more sophisticated and commercial environment. It also responds to State Government s agenda for the arts sector by developing and increasing its contribution to the state s economy. With an enhanced capacity to manage the program and greater promotion through the Well Made platform, Guildhouse aims to increase sales for visual artists, craftspeople and designers as well as the commissioning and production of unique, handmade objects and services to a new online clientele. The site will be the place to go when seeking quality work and access to high calibre makers.
3. Broad summary of the position, and its responsibilities/duties. The Well Made Curator will be responsible for maintaining the curatorial brief for applicants to the site, creating ongoing content and securing the creative professionals that will be featured. The Well Made Curator will also manage applications, follow up with invited artists, research and develop written content for the site, work closely with the team to implement the marketing strategy. The Well Made Curator will work with the Guildhouse Executive Director to secure appropriate advertising clients. This position will connect with stakeholders, audiences and creative professionals along with sponsors and the Guildhouse Board. This position will suit a motivated and well-organised person with a keen interest in and excellent understanding of the visual art, craft and design sector in South Australia. 4. Reporting and Working Relationships The Well Made Curator and Content Creator reports to the Guildhouse Executive Director, works closely with Guildhouse Program Manager and liaises with the Guildhouse staff, Well Made applicants and Guildhouse Members. The person will: Have a high level of autonomy in managing and prioritising their work schedule Work collaboratively with Guildhouse staff and applicants to Well Made Liaise with project partners, advertisers, sponsors and creative professionals Well Made Coordination Position Description 2
Item Description Measure Guildhouse Well Made Curator Maintain the guidelines and curatorial brief for applicants to the Well Made marketing platform Assess applications to determine applicants meet the Well Made criteria and set the appropriate communications in motion on a weekly basis Research and develop content that is stimulating, relevant and engaging with a view to growing our audience Create fresh content on a weekly basis in line with the marketing strategy and audience development goals Maintain website content, communicating with creative professionals, sponsors and advertising clients Attend Well Made team meetings Implement strategies to promote and grow Well Made ensuring its success for Guildhouse and participants Meet all Key Performance Indicators for Well Made as per the Business and Strategic Plan Initiate and maintain relationships with Well Made clients, sponsors and creative professionals Work with Guildhouse Marketing and Communications Coordinator to manage media relationships including partnerships, advertising, press releases and coordinate publicity, along with seeking editorial opportunities through these relationships Work with the Executive Director to develop budgets and manage the implementation of the Well Made budget Participate in ongoing strategic planning Contribute to board reports, annual reports and online analytics Well Made Coordination Position Description 3
Item Description Measure Reporting and Administration Collect and record data and statistics In conjunction with the Executive Director set goals and budgets for the ongoing Well Made delivery Provide information for reports including, but not limited to Board Reports, Annual Reports and Grant Acquittals Corporate Culture Contribute to a positive, effective and safe work environment Deal with all internal and external stakeholders in a pleasant and professional manner Contribute to the development and achievement of corporate goals Contribute to broader organisational planning and strategy Operate as a team player actively encouraging and participating in all areas of Guildhouse s operations Maintain professional knowledge of the sector to ensure the accuracy and currency of information, products and services Ensure systems and procedures are maintained so that work can be continued even when absent Ensure the principles of equal opportunity and occupational health, safety, welfare and environment are implemented at all times. Customer Service Ensure Customer Service and Policy and Procedures are of a very high standard Maintain high standards of presentation yourself and within all areas of Well Made Liaise with Guildhouse staff to promote and grow Well Made Well Made Coordination Position Description 4
SELECTION CRITERIA 1. Skills Essential Demonstrated curatorial and editorial experience Demonstrated experience researching and developing high quality written content Demonstrated experience working with creative professionals Understanding of the South Australian visual arts, craft and design sectors Demonstrated marketing and promotion experience, (preferably in the visual arts) Experience using social media as a promotional tool Experience in developing relationships with advertisers and sponsors Excellent oral and written communication skills Strong proof reading skills and attention to detail Sound time management skills and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines Ability to work efficiently both independently and cooperatively as part of a small team Curatorial experience Desirable Ability to work on Apple computers 2. Knowledge Essential Excellent knowledge of contemporary South Australian visual arts, craft and design Sound understanding of website management systems Understanding a commitment to the principles and practices of Occupational Health and Safety and Equal Opportunity Desirable Understanding of sponsorship and philanthropy Sound knowledge of social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Sound knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator Sound knowledge of marketing, communications and branding Experience using MailChimp, Campaign Monitor, Survey Monkey and Eventbrite 3. Personal Skills and Aptitude Essential Excellent writing skills Excellent computer skills Excellent time management skills to meet competing deadlines Excellent communication and presentation skills Aptitude for creative and innovative thinking Current drivers licence Desirable A generous nature with a desire to share information and ideas Well Made Coordination Position Description 5
Performance Evaluation The Executive Director and a Guildhouse Board Member conduct performance reviews after three months. Non-achievement of the position s responsibilities and duties or failure to meet Key Performance Indicators will result in a review of the position. At the conclusion of this six month contract Guildhouse will be assessing the skill sets required for the ongoing management of the Well Made and Referral Service platform and if this role is to continue. Applications close 9am Tuesday 6 October and require the following Cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria (no more than two A4 pages) Curriculum Vitae (no more than two A4 pages) Please provide a 150-175-word statement highlighting the excellent craftsmanship of both furniture designer Lex Stobie, and glass artist Jessica Loughlin. This statement should be based on possible responses to the following three questions: who or what is your main source of inspiration or influence? what do you consider to be the most interesting aspect of your process? what has been the highlight of your career thus far and why? Three referees with their daytime telephone numbers Emailed to Victoria Bowes, Executive Officer: victoria.bowes@guildhouse.org.au For any questions relating to this position please contact Victoria Bowes Executive Officer victoria.bowes@guildhouse.org.au or 08 8410 1822 from Tuesday to Thursday, 9am to 2pm. Well Made Coordination Position Description 6