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Program & Marketing Assistant

Tulsa Artist Fellowship LLC, Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States, 74145

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Description

About the Organization Tulsa Artist Fellowship is a place-based initiative established in 2015 by the George Kaiser Family Foundation (GKFF). The Fellowship addresses pressing challenges faced by contemporary artists and arts workers living in and joining Tulsa, Oklahoma. Tulsa Artist Fellowship believes the arts are critical to advancing cultural citizenship and supports community-invested practitioners who intentionally engage with our city.

Tulsa Artist Fellowship is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.

Position Purpose The Programs & Marketing Assistant provides essential cross-departmental support for Tulsa Artist Fellowship, contributing to the planning and execution of public programs, event logistics, gallery operations, and marketing coordination. This cross-functional role balances administrative organization with external engagement and supports both programmatic and marketing initiatives across the organization. The Assistant collaborates across departments to ensure smooth internal operations and meaningful community interaction.

Key responsibilities include coordinating contractor schedules, supporting marketing content and media assets, tracking inventory and supplies, maintaining organized digital and physical systems, and managing general inquiries. The Assistant facilitates communication and scheduling with fellows, supports studio visits, and occasionally represents the organization at public-facing and community events. The role also involves maintaining a welcoming, organized gallery space; reporting facility needs; and supporting the onboarding and coordination of interns and gallery sitters.

Flexibility in working hours is essential to accommodate public gallery hours, internal programming, and special events.

Responsibilities / Essential Duties The Assistant contributes across public programs, gallery operations, marketing, and administrative functions. Key outcomes include consistent gallery presence and visitor engagement; accurate and well-organized administrative tracking; smooth execution of monthly and special events; timely communication and follow-up with staff, fellows, and participants; coordinated delivery of marketing drafts and media assets; and active support of internal filing and database systems.

Gallery Operations & Visitor Services

Open and close the gallery during scheduled public hours

Greet and engage visitors; answer questions about exhibitions and the organization

Maintain a clean, orderly, and visitor-ready gallery environment during each shift

Track and maintain printed exhibition artwork lists; assist with updates as needed

Record daily activity reports, visitor counts, and any maintenance or facility needs

Event & Program Support

Support monthly gatherings, First Fridays, and special programs

Assist with event logistics, hospitality, setup, and breakdown

Schedule and coordinate short-term contractors for programs and events

Track event-related supplies and inventory needs

Administrative Support

Manage general office inboxes and incoming inquiries

Assist with billing, invoicing, and finance-related tracking

Coordinate scheduling of studio visits and support visitor logistics

Track and maintain grocery and office supplies for Fellowship use

Occasionally represent the organization at public-facing events or meetings

Database & Systems Support

Under the supervision of the Artistic Program Producer, assist with filing and organizing data using internal databases and cloud-based systems

Monitor, organize, and accurately categorize digital files and assets

Maintain up-to-date contractor, participant, and contact records

Ensure file naming, folder structures, and database entries follow established standards

Intern & Gallery Sitter Coordination

Support intern onboarding, including orientation to organizational spaces, systems, and workflows

Schedule and onboard gallery sitters when needed, ensuring clarity around visitor services expectations, exhibition content, and communication protocols

Relay questions, feedback, or concerns from interns or gallery sitters to supervising staff in a timely manner

Marketing & Media Support

Conduct marketing and audience research related to social media, engagement, and outreach trends

Draft copy for newsletters, event listings, website updates, invitations, and social media captions for review by senior staff

Organize and maintain marketing, documentation, and media assets with consistent naming conventions

Support content planning, scheduling, and asset delivery across multiple platforms

Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience A combination of education, relevant training, and professional experience will be considered. Ideal candidates will have:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (preferred)

Minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, or lived experience in event support, gallery services, arts administration, or a related field

Skills and Abilities

Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple priorities and departments

Demonstrated experience supporting public programs, events, or exhibitions

Adaptable, solutions-oriented approach to shifting priorities and timelines

Familiarity with inventory tracking, file organization, and supply management

Comfort using digital tools for administrative, marketing, and communications workflows

Commitment to inclusivity, professionalism, and thoughtful public engagement

Knowledge of or ability to learn organizational and communication tools and platforms commonly used in nonprofit and arts administration, such as cloud-based file systems, email and scheduling tools, databases, design software, and social media platforms.

Hours and Location This is a primarily in-person, 40-hour-per-week position based in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Typical work hours are 9:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. and generally follow this schedule:

Tuesday–Saturday when exhibitions are on view

Monday–Friday during gallery closures

Evening and weekend hours may be required for events and community engagement, with advance notice whenever possible. Hybrid work may be approved for specific tasks with supervisor approval but is not the primary mode of work.

Tulsa Artist Fellowship works collaboratively with staff to support accessibility and scheduling needs when feasible.

Additional Requirements

Occasional need to utilize personal transportation, must have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance

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