Part-Time Public Arts Coordinator
Indiana University

Job Info

---

Department

RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT (UA-RSDE-IUBLA)

Department Information

The Office for Research Development (ORD) provides a wide range of strategic, proactive, and capacity-building services and resources that help to advance research, creative activities, and innovation at its earliest stages and beyond. Focused on helping increase faculty and institutional competitiveness in obtaining research funding through a variety of activities, ORD staff help faculty identify funding opportunities; manage internal funding opportunities and limited submissions processes; provide comprehensive proposal and grantsmanship support; offer workshops, cohort-training, research mentoring programs, and professional development; and facilitate strategic research partnerships and initiatives. At the core of all we do is a commitment to ethical and inclusive research practices.

Job Summary

This is a part-time, grant-funded position, currently scheduled to run from 2025-2029. It will report to the Vice President of Arts and Humanities Research. Given the nature of the position, the ideal candidate will be self-directed, forward-thinking, and skilled in long-term project management.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Serves as representative/liaison between the artists, Indiana University, and the City of Bloomington and oversee logistics for the public art and wayfinding components of the Trades District City Campus Connection grant.
• Assists contracted artists selected by Indiana University to realize six public art projects and wayfinding/signage projects in collaboration with City of Bloomington staff responsible for overseeing the installation of the public artworks.
• Coordinates efforts between university, city, project managers, and artists for timely art installation and overall project execution.
• Establishes and maintains project schedule and deadlines.
• Plan regular meetings and agendas.
• Serves as representative for IU's artistic contributions.
• Manages apprentice program and other community artist components.
• Oversees community outreach and publicity efforts.
• Oversees purchasing, consulting contracts, and other financial needs.
• Serves as project researcher.
• Manages project communications for teams and partners.
• Demonstrated experience in accomplishing multi-faceted projects requiring facilitation of multiple parties playing diverse project roles.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Preferred

• Master's degree in Arts Administration or MFA in a related art field

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years working with a nonprofit or public organization
• 2 years working in project management

Preferred

• Experience working at IU or other large institution
• Experience working on with public indoor and outdoor public art projects
• Experience working with artists
• Experience in art installation

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills

Advertised Salary

$29.00 per hour

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Employee

Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.

Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

Campus Safety and Security

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.

Contact Us

Request Support
Telephone: 812-856-1234

---