Job Posting - Printed Matter, Inc.
POSITION AVAILABLE : ASSISTANT MANAGER
September 12, 2002
Assist in the management of, and assume integral responsibilities in the operation of Printed Matter, Inc., one of the world's oldest and largest arts organizations devoted to the distribution and representation of artists' books and related publications. The Assistant Manager constitutes a key position, and participates fully in Printed Matter's principal functions: maintaining and representing an inventory of over 24,000 titles from some 4,000 separate suppliers (most on consignment); the operation of both a retail store, web catalogue, mail order service, and a distribution service; and acting as a general public and professional resource for artists' publications.
Responsibilities include clerical work, customer service, assisting in the maintenance of customer and supplier accounts, supervision of bookstore assistants and interns, and participating in the general organization and maintenance of the store and offices. Specific task areas include supervising and assisting with invoicing, backordering, consigned book orders, inventory maintenance, accounts receivable notification, accept/reject correspondences, and much more.
The position demands a high degree of communication with staff as well as suppliers, artists, art professionals, major clients, and the general public. It also demands meticulous attention to detail, efficiency and accuracy, and the ability to manage and implement different tasks and projects simultaneously. This job would be best suited for someone with an education, background and/or keen interest in a career in arts administration and management.
Requirements:
-hardworking; attention to detail; ability to communicate with staff, customers, and suppliers.
-knowledge of contemporary art and artists; an interest in artists' books and publications.
-solid writing, composition, and mathematics skills; typing and computer literacy.
-some physical and manual work required.
-foreign languages helpful.
-must be a U.S. citizen or have valid work visa.
-must commit to minimum of two years of employment
-an exceptional work ethic: ability to thrive in a small-staffed, vital arts organization with a very big job; positive, professional, self motivated, an ability to get along with fellow staff, and ability to work under pressure.
Hours: 5 days a week (Tuesday through Saturday)
Salary: $30,000 per annum
Benefits: Benefits: health [medical, optical, dental no employee fee for coverage], paid vacation
Beginning: as soon as possible
Please email [[log in to unmask]] or mail cover letter expressing interest, resume, references and writing sample (1 to 3 pages, college or university paper, or published work, non-fiction only, art related preferred) to:
Attn: Max Schumann, Bookstore Manager, 535 West 22nd Street, New York, NY 10011
Please do not fax materials.
Questions regarding this position may be addressed to either Max or myself by email or telephone.
David Platzker
Director
www.printedmatter.org
Printed Matter, Inc.
535 West 22nd Street
New York, NY 10011
212 925 0325 tel
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Printed Matter, Inc. is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1976 by artists and artworkers with the mission to foster the appreciation, dissemination, and understanding of artistsą books and other artistsą publications. Printed Matter has received support, in part, through grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York State Council on the Arts, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, The Roy and Niuta Titus Foundation, Heyday Foundation, The Kettering Family Foundation, CHS Foundation, Charles Stuart Mott Foundation, The Cowles Charitable Trust, Philip Morris Companies Inc., Milton & Sally Avery Arts Foundation, and private foundations and individuals worldwide.
Printed Matter is not a division of, nor a subsidiary of, any other institution.
