POSITIONS

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Alternative Gallery coordinator to reinvent current retail space with a given budget and timeframe

Create eye-catching elements and engaging designs that provide a natural flow to the space

Selection of fabrics, furnishings, artworks and other accessories/materials

Organization of carpeting, fixtures, wall coverings, etc.

Qualifications

Currently studying design, commercial construction, or any other related field

Candidates should exhibit design and technological sophistication and be self-starting, energetic, and creative

Be able to communicate with Alternative Gallery coordinator to assess what they want and need in a space, and then present your ideas for meeting those goals in a compelling way

Open to teamwork and artistic mindset

Responsibilities

Responsible for the efficient operations and daily maintenance of the print lab

Tracking print orders from submission to completion, including soft and hard proofs, communication with artists, billing, and logging print orders

Oversight and maintenance of fine art digital print workflow using our in house printers

Vinyl printing and cutting workflow, canvas stretching

Color managing the entire print workflow, including scanners, computer monitors, printer profiles and paper profiles

This is a flex role, so there may be opportunities to be trained on managing a retail store, event coordination, etc.

Qualifications

Currently studying art, graphic design,

Thorough knowledge of color critical digital prepress and print workflow, including color management hardware and software, media profiling, printer queue scheduling, printer

General organizational and communication skills

Must be versatile and be able to shift quickly from one duty to another

Experience in printmaking is preferable but not required

Beneficial to have a passion for art/culture

Responsibilities

Salvaging building items according to inquiry of Allentown Preservation League.

Planning and implementing the identification, evaluation, and preservation of cultural and historic resources.

Identifying the value and uses of reconstructible items.

Identifying specialized tools and techniques needed to safely uninstall reusable items

Qualifications

Must be studying architecture, history, or any other related field.

Passion for historic buildings and design excellence, collaborative spirit, willingness to learn

Demonstrated ability to create a set of construction documents, and knowledge of contemporary and historic materials, details and construction

18 years of age or older

Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

Update inventory counts for the Alternative Gallery’s retail space. Investigate and resolve any discrepancies, and maintain inventory records to share with management

Perform routine clerical duties, including data entry and supplier outreach

Receive, unpack, and ship goods; re-stock items on the sales floor as necessary; organize shelves

Become familiar with the budget and accurately assess what products are needed and how they can most efficiently be maintained

This is a flex role, so there may be opportunities to be trained on printmaking, event coordination, etc.

Qualifications

Currently studying supply chain management, business administration, logistics, or any other related field.

Ability to multi-task between stationary and non stationary tasks

Attention to detail and organization skills

Ability to reconcile stock counts to report data

Prior experience with maintaining spreadsheets on Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets

Beneficial to have a passion for art/culture

Responsibilities

Respond to inbound requests from performers and agents

Gather all relevant information to identify talent and build offers, negotiate with artists

Confirm stage line-ups and work with other team members to ensure ticketing, announcements, on sale dates and marketing are coordinated.

Work directly with talent/bands, & associates to coordinate onsite production and hospitality

Coordinate assistance such as sound, staging/lighting, and other entertainment needs for each event

Qualifications

Flexibility to be available some nights and weekends (during scheduled events)

Experience in music administration and management

Knowledge of sound and staging tasks involved in music performance production

Ability to take initiative and employ good judgment

Communication skills to maintain positive relationships with all artists who come through The Alternative Gallery

General understanding of artists and talent that are suitable for Alternative Gallery events, knowledge of the regional/Lehigh Valley music scene is a plus!

Responsibilities

Develop comprehensive knowledge of The Alternative Gallery’s business and funding circumstances

Apply fundamental accounting principles and analytical skills to process The Alternative Gallery’s financial information completely and accurately

Time and expense billing, job costing, expense allocations, fund accounting, programs and restricted funds tracking as well as comprehensive and customized reporting

Attend brief weekly meetings with Alternative Gallery coordinator to discuss financials and needs

Qualifications

Currently studying finance, accounting, economics, or any other related field.

Attention to detail and organization skills

Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks on a timely basis while monitoring time spent

Prior experience with maintaining spreadsheets on Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets

Beneficial to have a passion for art/culture

18 years of age or older

Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

Work with Alternative Gallery director to set quarterly, annual and longer-term objectives

Research and identify grant funding opportunities

Write, submit and manage grant proposals

Furnish prospective funders with supporting documents

Prepare and produce documentation and reports for meetings and campaigns

Qualifications

Currently studying marketing, English, business management or any other related field

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Previous experience writing grant proposals is a plus

Proficient with measuring and reaching income goals