Thanks to support from the Department for Communities via the Art Work Scheme administered by Future Screens NI, the Golden Thread Gallery is seeking applications for the role of Audience Development Assistant.
This is the perfect role for someone at the beginning of their career in the arts or wishing to transfer into the arts sector. We are looking for someone with a genuine interest in the visual arts and in making visual art accessible to as many people as possible.
Working closely with the Deputy Director and Development Officer, this role is part of the GTG extending and diversifying the gallery’s audiences across a number of key areas, including: developing merchandising opportunities for the gallery’s growing collection of Northern Irish art; contributing to the development of a new donor and individual giving programme; assisting in the extension of the gallery’s educational and outreach programme to reach a wider audience; using the gallery’s social media and other marketing platforms as tools for audience development.
This is being offered as a three year fixed term contract at 35hpw, with Real Living Wage annual salary of £18,018.
The job description is below, along with the application form for download. Applications for this post will only be accepted on this form, please do not send CVs. The closing date for completed application forms is 4pm Friday 27th May 2022.
Please return completed application forms to [email protected] Golden Thread Gallery is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Audience Development Assistant
Job Description & Purpose:
The Audience Development Assistant will work closely with the Deputy Director and Development Officer towards extending and diversifying the gallery’s audiences across a number of key areas, including: developing merchandising opportunities for the gallery’s growing collection of Northern Irish art; contributing to the development of a new donor and individual giving programme; assisting in the extension of the gallery’s educational and outreach programme to reach a wider audience; using the gallery’s social media and other marketing platforms as tools for audience development.
Their responsibilities will include monitoring and collating audience data, e.g., visitor numbers, online audience analytics; compiling audience data for funding reports; assisting in devising audience evaluation e.g., surveys; collaborating and sharing audiences knowledge with other arts organisations.
Communication and Contacts:
We are seeking a candidate who is a confident communicator with the ability to extend audiences and the network of contacts beneficial to the organisation. The ideal candidate will be friendly and enjoy communicating in all forms.
Principal Duties
- Monitoring and collating audience data, e.g., visitor numbers, online audience analytics.
- Compiling audience data for funding reports.
- Assisting in devising and implementing audience evaluation e.g., surveys, audience forums
- Collaborating and sharing audiences knowledge with other arts organisations.
- Assisting in the organisation and delivery of events and participatory activities, such as workshops, talks and tours.
- Assisting in the development of merchandising opportunities
- To develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, colleagues, partners and other relevant bodies in line with our values.
- Developing opportunities for audience development.
- Utilising development opportunities as marketing opportunities to increase the profile of the gallery.
Administration
- Maintaining files, both digital and hard copy, relating to the gallery’s activities.
- Communicating with stakeholders via email, telephone and face-to-face
- General administration across the range of gallery activities.
Access and Participation
- To assist at gallery receptions and events
- Contributing to the publicity and marketing of the gallery’s activities
- Welcoming visitors to the gallery and, when necessary, assisting in preparing the gallery for audiences.
Any other duties necessary for the successful completion of the post. Unsociable hours may apply.
Please note that the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the position.
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