Working at NAS

About the National Art School

The National Art School (NAS) is at the forefront of innovative arts practice utilising our distinctive studio-based teaching model to deliver exceptional higher education and research, scholarship and professional practice. NAS has a firm commitment as a 21st century art school in preparing the next generation of artists to take our stories to the world. NAS is an independent art school with an Academic Board focussed on dynamic studio-based education to enable, educate, enhance, and propel students as the artists of tomorrow to shape the future of art. The National Art School is accredited through TEQSA and offers Bachelor of Fine Art, Master, and Doctorate courses in Painting, Photomedia, Sculpture, Ceramics, and Printmaking, and core subjects in Drawing and Art History and Theory. We are a State Significant organisation (SSO) in NSW with a dedication to become the leading art school in the Asia Pacific.

Event Manager

The position

To manage events and venue hire at NAS, delivering at the highest standard of customer service. You will manage the venue hire program, liaising with clients to ensure excellent attention to detail, time management, and organisational skills are exemplified. Supported by your team, you will work collaboratively with staff and external parties to ensure client needs and requirements are met, within budget and delivered to a high standard. Working with Marketing, you will drive external event sales for the Cellblock Theatre and other venues across NAS. You will coordinate internal and external events at NAS, an example of events you would manage are product launches, weddings, dinners, corporate functions (external), and exhibition openings, graduation ceremony, open day and live music events (internal). A determination to deliver a consistent NAS brand voice and reputation management will ensure your success in this role.

What you bring to the role

You will have a proven track record of designing and delivering events and production for venue hire, internal and external events. You will have a true passion for planning memorable occasions, displaying the highest level of customer service and knowledge of our offering and communicating that to brides, event planners, clients and internal stakeholders. You will have a sound understanding of working on a licensed premise and the NSW Liquor Laws. You will have experience working with culturally diverse communities including creating and maintaining culturally safe spaces. You will have team management experience and the ability to build a great Events Team. You will have exceptional project management and budgeting skills to ensure successful design and delivery of events across the venue hire spaces, galleries, public programs, music, and performance events. You will have excellent communication skills to ensure the events are delivered successfully and have a thorough knowledge of WHS to ensure they are delivered safely.

How to Apply

Download the position description

Please include the following in your application:

  • A covering letter addressing how your experience matches the job requirements.
  • A comprehensive resume citing your qualifications and outlining professional experience.

If you have any questions or if we can assist in making the application process more accessible for you, please call Juanita Hyde on 02 9339 8672 or email [email protected].

Please email your application to [email protected]

The National Art School is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Closing date: Sunday 14 May 2023.

 

VOLUNTEER CULTURAL MEDIATORS

The Position

The National Art School welcomes those with good communication skills to support front-of-house activities in our NAS Galleries. Cultural Mediation requires:

  • The ability to interact with people from diverse backgrounds and ages and direct them, as required.
  • An understanding of gallery access that is inclusive to all audiences, cultural awareness and an ability to cultivate an inclusive dialogue.
  • Commitment to the National Art School’s workplace values and code of conduct.
  • Interest, education, or experience in the arts and/or creative sector.
  • Willingness to take direction and instruction from staff.
  • A positive and proactive attitude.
  • Excellent people skills and a friendly, professional manner.

As a volunteer you will have the opportunity to work in a small friendly team and learn more about the National Art School and the inner workings of a busy public art gallery.

Volunteers receive special curatorial walk-throughs of exhibitions, invitations to lectures and special events, complimentary publications and library borrowing benefits.

We ask volunteers to work a minimum of one three-hour shift each fortnight and commit to the program for 12 months. Volunteer work takes place Monday to Saturday between 11am and 5pm.

How to Apply

Please include the following in your application:

  • A covering letter addressing how your experience matches the volunteer requirements.
  • A resume citing your qualifications and outlining professional experience.

The National Art School is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you have any questions or if we can assist in making the application process more accessible for you, please call Juanita Hyde on 02 9339 8672 or email [email protected].

Please email your application to [email protected]

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