[can-jobs] Jobs @ MCA

Looking for a change? The Museum of Contemporary Art is located on one
of the most beautiful sites in the world, at Sydney's Circular Quay, and
is Australia's only contemporary art museum dedicated to exhibiting,
interpreting and collecting contemporary art.  

For information including full job descriptions please visit us at
www.mca.com.au/employment 


Receptionist - Applications close 21 April

The MCA is seeking to appoint an experienced Receptionist. This exciting
role requires a person with excellent presentation, first class customer
service skills and who takes pride in the quality of their work. 

This position is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the
reception area and communications within the MCA office and MCA tenants.
A typical day will see you greeting and announcing visitors, answering
and transferring calls, organising couriers, booking meeting rooms and
providing the general public with information on current MCA exhibitions
and special events. www.mca.com.au


Curatorial Assistant - Applications close 28 April

The MCA is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Curatorial Assistant
to join the Curatorial Team.  Reporting to the Senior Curator, this
position supports the curators assisting with the planning, development
and presentation of the MCA's exhibitions and projects. 

The Curatorial Assistant's role is a crucial point of communication,
working closely with all departments across the Museum, including
Education and Access, Registration and Collection, Exhibition Services
(installation), Marketing & Sponsorship, and MCA Visitor Services during
all stages of MCA exhibitions. Responsibilities include maintaining the
Museum's publications inventory, sourcing/captioning images for
reproduction; assisting with catalogue production including assembling
of artists' biographies and proof reading; and general administrative
tasks. This position also looks after specific needs of the artists,
from the coordination of artists' travel to accommodation needs.
www.mca.com.au

Visitor Experience Coordinator - Applications close 2 May

The MCA are looking to appoint a dynamic Visitor Experience Coordinator
to join the Education and Access team.   Reporting directly to the
Senior Manager, Education & Access, the Visitor Experience Coordinator
is responsible for managing and directing a large number of casual and
part-time staff which include; Team Leaders who staff the MCA's
front-of-house reception, a team of Visitor Services Officers and the
MCA Volunteer Guides, all of which are the first point of contact for
the museum.  

The Visitor Experience Coordinator plays a pivotal role ensuring clear
and consistent communication exists throughout the museum and regularly
liaises with Security, the Facilities Coordinator, Curatorial,
Exhibitions, Education, Registration, Venue Sales and Sponsorship &
Marketing staff. This role delivers practical and relevant information
on visitor attendance and audiences to the relevant departments by means
of regular monthly and seasonal reports. www.mca.com.au

Fundraising Events Coordinator - Applications close 5 May

The MCA is looking for an exceptional event coordinator to manage our
Ambassador events.  Our Ambassadors are a dynamic group of individuals
who provide donations to solo exhibitions, Australian artists, Education
programs and the MCA Collection.  The MCA offers Ambassadors exclusive
previews, private viewing and special events.  

Reporting to the Individual Giving Manager, responsibilities include
managing the MCA signature fundraising event - the Bella Dinner.  The
role is central to ensuring all communication is clear, consistent and
timely with various internal departments, external suppliers,
stakeholders, suppliers, donors and corporate & community supporters
leading up to the event.  The position provides coordination and
training for volunteers and assists the Individual Giving Manager with
researching of foundations and general administration. www.mca.com.au

Please feel free to call me direct with any questions on 02 9245 2486.


Dee Brown
Human Resources Manager
Museum of Contemporary Art
T:  02 9245 2486
F:  02 9241 5854
E: dee.brown at mca.com.au
W: www.mca.com.au



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