Apply – Support Group and Events Coordinator – Full Time

The Santa Barbara Museum of Art seeks a qualified Support Group and Events Coordinator to provide administrative assistance for the museum’s support groups (four curatorial groups and Museum Collectors Council), development, and member events. The successful candidate will have exceptional communication skills (written, digital and verbal), excellent ability to interact with all levels of staff and guests, and an ability to multi-task. Reporting to the Events Manager, and interacting with each of the associated curators and managers, the Support Group and Events Coordinator will facilitate the coordination of a wide variety of support group activities both at the Museum and off-site (lectures and/or symposia, artists’ panels, curatorial salons, gallery talks with specialists, occasional ‘pop-up’ small dinners and receptions, bus trips to area museums, visits to galleries and private collections– all including advance planning and day-of logistics), managing support group renewals and prospects, and maintaining support group communications. From time to time, there will be events in the greater Los Angeles region and/or the California central coast. The incumbent will be required to attend, organize, and facilitate these events. Working closely with the Event Manager, the role is also integral to the development department’s events, supportive of the exhibition openings, special member events, and annual gala fundraiser. Must also exercise a high degree of confidentiality and discretion.

This position requires a college degree (BA in with a major in the humanities or social sciences preferred), excellent customer service skills, advanced MS computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook), office and clerical experience, strong verbal and writing skills, strong research, excellent organizational abilities, and accounting experience. Experience in retail, hospitality, and events would be helpful in this position, as would a working knowledge of LA artists and galleries and exhibition spaces. It is essential to have careful attention to detail, a high level of accuracy and thoroughness, and the ability to take direction and responsibility with a pro-active, self-starting approach. The right person should be efficient, deadline-driven, task-oriented, resourceful, and reliable. The ideal candidate has the ability to work under pressure with many moving parts, organize and manage multiple priorities, problem solve, and the willingness to work some evenings and weekends, as needed. The role’s key activities include event preparation, calendaring, advance planning, timeline execution, communications with internal teams and museum supporters, and vendor coordination.

The Santa Barbara Museum of Art is one of the finest museums on the West Coast and is celebrated for the superb quality of its permanent collection. Its mission is to integrate art into the lives of people through internationally recognized exhibitions and special programs, as well as the thoughtful presentation of its permanent collection.

• The position reports to the Events Manager.
• Schedule: Full Time, regular status, 40 hours per week, some evenings, weekend or holidays may be scheduled.
• Compensation is: $23.10/hour.
• Full Time Status provides competitive and comprehensive benefits offerings including eligibility for medical, dental, vision, pre-tax savings, long term disability, life insurance plans, and more. Accrued vacation up to 15 days in first two years of service, 64 hours of paid sick leave reissued annually, and 13 paid holidays (14 on Federal election years). 403b eligibility with a Museum match up to 5% of your earnings after a year of service, SB BikeSpot membership, and working in beautiful downtown Santa Barbara.
• Valid driver’s license is required and some driving for off-site events in the greater Los Angeles region.
• Successful Background Check is required and proof of COVID-19 vaccination
• This is not a remote position.
• Please provide Cover Letter, Resume, three professional references and our application.

Send cover letter, resume, and application to:
Human Resources
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
1130 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93l0l
Fax: 805.963-7264
Email (preferred): hr@sbma.net

The Santa Barbara Museum of Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to diversity. The Santa Barbara Museum of Art is recognized for its comprehensive art collection, diverse exhibits, and a broad array of events and community activities.