Executive Assistant - Residency Coordinator - The Hermitage Artist Retreat

About the Hermitage Artist Retreat



The Hermitage is a leading national arts incubator and multidisciplinary artist retreat uniquely serving artists, the creative process, and the community. The mission of the Hermitage is to inspire and foster the most influential and culturally consequential art and artists of our time. Located on a nine-acre beachfront campus in Manasota Key at the southern tip of Sarasota County, Florida, the Hermitage provides diverse and accomplished artists with multi-week residencies to create new works of theater, music, visual art, literature, dance, film, and more. Hermitage Fellows frequently describe their experiences as “life-changing” and “transformative,” regularly noting that they accomplish more in any two weeks at the Hermitage than they otherwise might in two years. The award-winning original works created at the Hermitage are presented in renowned concert halls, theaters, museums, and galleries throughout our region and across the globe. In addition to the unique and invaluable experience we provide to artists, we take pride in our complementary missions of historic preservation, ecological restoration, and dynamic community engagement.



The Hermitage is the only major arts organization in Florida’s Gulf Coast exclusively committed to the development and creation of new work across all artistic disciplines. Sarasota County is one of the fastest growing economies in the country, with the arts playing a pivotal role in the culture, community, and prosperity of the region.



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Artistic Director and CEO: Andy Sandberg



Position Overview



The successful candidate should be passionate about having a role in a fast-paced, energized, and rapidly growing arts organization that is looking to make a significant and sustainable impact in both our community and the national artistic landscape. In recent years, the Hermitage has more than tripled its revenue and programming; introduced dozens of new partnerships throughout Sarasota County and across the United States; and expanded its national and international commission initiatives.



The job requires a high standard of excellence in oral and written communication skills; strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills are essential. Reporting directly to the Artistic Director/CEO, this role requires exceptional organizational skills and careful attention to detail, plus the ability to multitask and balance a steady stream of deadline-oriented projects. This is a full-time, on-site position in Sarasota County, Florida, working closely among a team of passionate, driven, and high-performing professionals. The Hermitage offers a competitive salary and a benefits program.





JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Executive Assistant/Residency Coordinator reports directly to the Artistic Director/CEO in support of the overall mission. This position is responsible for the efficient operation and coordination of the executive office’s administrative duties and activities, particularly with regards to the day-to-day needs, communications, tasks, and organizational processes of the Artistic Director/CEO. Additionally, this position serves to support and coordinate all residency logistics for the Hermitage artists; this includes artist communications and schedules, travel and accommodations, and other hospitality needs, as well as providing support for all Hermitage programs and special events. The Executive Assistant/Residency Coordinator may also support archival projects, data entry, and marketing efforts (as needed). As a member of the Hermitage team, this position will play a key role in the support of frequent events and programs. Special projects may be assigned.




Salary: $50,000 - $60,000