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RISD Dining is actively seeking a Stock/Receiving Clerk to join its in-house dining and catering program. Be a part of the group that delivers exceptional hospitality by supporting local farms through seasonally-inspired menus, and utilizing the strengths of its staff to provide the absolute best in culinary artistry to the greater community.
RISD offers competitive wages and benefits, which includes but is not limited to:
Four (4) weeks of paid vacation
Personal and sick time
Robust medical, dental, and vision benefits
Fully vested 403(b) retirement contributions after meeting eligibility requirements
Paid Parental Leave
Education Assistance and Tuition Remission programs
14 paid holidays
RIPTA Transportation to and from work
Meals at every shift
A Stock/Receiving Clerk for RISD Dining performs a variety of tasks related to receiving food and other products and equipment, proper storage and issuing of goods, security of assigned storage areas, delivery of product to other units, and delivery and set-up of functions as required.
Essential Functions
Responsible for properly receiving goods, including monitoring quantity, quality, temperature, and prompt storage and ensures receiving and dining stock room areas are properly secured per RISD Dining protocol. Reports low stock levels and inventory discrepancies to the Met General Manager or supervisor on duty. Accurately receives and records orders in the computer system and informs manager immediately of any discrepancies. Promptly mark, date, and deliver all invoices and associated paperwork to the office for processing.
Responsible for maintaining clean and sanitary conditions in all storage areas, loading dock, garage and hallways. Maintains orderly storage of products in all dining storage areas according to the RI Food Code Guidelines and rotate all product according to FIFO (first in, first out).
Fill requisitions of product for all dining departments. In accordance with RISD’s Fleet Safety policy, transport products/items to all campus dining locations (i.e. food and paper products, grease bins) in a timely manner. Responsible for transporting cash sales from catering and/or campus locations to the business office, as well as transporting cash for deposit and cash exchange for campus use in a responsible and timely manner.
Required Knowledge/Skills/Experience
Must be able to read, write and follow written instructions.
Must have a basic understanding of food service-related goods (produce, meat, dry goods, etc.).
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to effectively stock and organize product.
Basic computer skills.
Valid driver’s license.
Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds in awkward positions.
RI Food Safety certification required, or the ability to obtain within 90 days of date of hire as a condition of continued employment.
High School diploma or GED
Minimum of one (1) year of food service experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Union
No
Work Schedule
Full‑time, 40 hours per week. Five (5) days per week, hours vary. Coverage is seven (7) days per week (two days off) while school is in session and can include daytime, evening, and weekend hours.
All dining and catering staff are considered essential personnel to the school and are therefore required to attend work even when the school is closed.
Employment Status (Temp, Term, On-call, etc)
Regular, Full-Time
Grade
810NE
Documents Needed to Apply
Resume (Required)
Cover Letter (Strongly Preferred)
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please upload all required documents.
The successful candidate will be required to meet our pre-employment background screening requirements.
RISD recognizes diversity and inclusivity as fundamental to its learning community and integral to an art and design education. We welcome candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. RISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
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Job Summary
The Arthur Loeb Design Science Teaching Collection & Archive, currently housed in Fleet Library at RISD, comprises several hundred two- and three-dimensional models that illustrate core principles of pattern, symmetry, and structure found in nature and a selection of related books and papers. The collection was donated to RISD in 2004 by the estate of the pioneering Dutch scientist Arthur Loeb (1923-2003).
The Arthur Loeb Design Science Teaching Collection & Archive Fellow will expand the instructional, learning and research opportunities associated with the Loeb Collection at RISD through a series of connected activities, including the creation of educational materials; facilitation of class visits; development of related programming; assessment, organization, and description of the documentary archive; and the pursuit of an independent research project for which the collection and archive will serve as a central resource.
Over the course of the two-year appointment and on all of the above, the fellow will have the opportunity to collaborate with faculty, students, other members of the RISD community, and outside scholars who share the fellow’s deep scholarly focus on the principles of Design Science, as defined and developed by Loeb and associates such as Buckminster Fuller and M.C. Escher, and interest more generally in the intersections of art, design and science. Funding will be available to the fellow for travel, event planning, inviting outside experts to campus, and graduate assistant support related to their work at RISD.
We seek a culturally competent candidate who will thrive in a campus environment that is committed to advancing the principles of social equity and inclusion, environmental and climate justice, and equal access to resources and opportunities.
Essential Functions
Independent research project that engages with materials and ideas in the Loeb Collection at RISD.
At the heart of the fellowship is independent time for the Loeb Fellow to pursue a substantial research project on a topic that engages with the principles of Design Science. This could mean work towards an article (or series of articles) for a peer reviewed journal, a book chapter, or longer-term book project, to be published either in print or as a digital publication.
Creation of educational materials to activate the collection for audiences at RISD and beyond).
The Loeb Fellow will create instructional materials that demonstrate a range of possible teaching and learning applications for the Loeb Collection. These materials might include self-service curriculum modules, video series and/or enhancements to the current presentation of the collection online. While the goal here is to activate the collection generally for artists and designers, special consideration should be given to linking the principles and dynamics represented in the models to the natural history holdings of the Edna W. Lawrence Nature Lab, which served as the initial home for the Loeb Collection at RISD. Scope and deliverables TBD with Loeb Fellow and Loeb Fellowship Advisory Group after the fellow arrives at RISD.
Facilitation of in-person teaching and learning from the Loeb Collection.
The Loeb Fellow will provide individual and group opportunities for the RISD community to learn directly about and from the Loeb Collection. They will facilitate class visits to the collection and provide mentorship to faculty wishing to integrate principles of Design Science into class instruction. They might also provide guidance to students who want to engage more fully with collection materials and the ideas they embody.
Program development and event planning related to the collection and the principles it illustrates.
The Loeb Fellow will collaborate with library, Nature Lab, and other RISD staff to plan for, suggest participants, and implement programming that builds awareness of the collection at and beyond RISD. This programming could include lectures, symposia (including the 7th Design Science Symposium at RISD in September 2024), workshops, and exhibitions.
Assessment, organization, and promotion of Loeb’s books and teaching archive at RISD.
The Loeb fellow will contribute to work already begun to understand the unique value of the documentary archive included in the Loeb gift to RISD and promote this for the benefit of other researchers through a number of possible means, including comparison with the Arthur Loeb Archive at Stanford, enhanced metadata for collection records in Archivesspace, creation of an online archive and/or exhibition of the records, and proposed actions for the long-term preservation and promotion of the collection.
Required Knowledge/Skills/Experience:
• Graduate degree in biological science, mathematics, design, fine arts, art history or combination of degrees and equivalent level of related professional work experience at the intersection of art, design and science
• Demonstrated ability to comprehend and convey the connections between art, design, mathematics, and science
• Research focus on the connections between mathematical models, the science of natural forms, processes and patterns, and their art|design applications
• Ability to work independently on a proposed research project that engages with materials in and related to the Loeb Collection at RISD and a commitment to share this publicly through both publication and presentation
• Excellent writing and presentation skills and a portfolio of work that reflects personal vision, expansive thinking, and dexterity in their field
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to work with a diverse population of students, instructors and staff
Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Experience:
• Training and/or experience in collections curation, digitization and object-based teaching and learning
• Experience in instructional technology or developing online educational resources
• Familiarity with standard suite of library- and archives-based software and platforms (e.g., Sierra, Springshare/Libguides, Archivesspace, JSTOR Collections, Digital Commons)
• Event planning and hosting experience
• Experience supervising graduate assistants or other personnel in an educational setting
Application Process & Documents Needed to Apply:
Please note, applications received by April 29, 2024 will receive first consideration. This fellowship has a projected start date of July 1, 2024.
Please use the resume upload tool in the application to upload all of your application materials. In addition to the standard application (cover letter and CV), applicants must provide the following attachments to be considered:
· A writing sample (e.g., short article, book chapter, podcast, or other example of other form of scholarly communication equal to 5 to 20 pages).
· Names and contact information for three references (letters-of-recommendation are not required)
· An attached research project proposal (PDF) with the following elements:
A short description/abstract of your proposed research project (up to 50 words).
Detailed project description, including the final form that it will take and the central question that the project explores (up to 500 words)
Statement addressing how your research would engage directly with the Loeb Design Science Teaching Collection and other Loeb materials at RISD (up to 150 words)
Summary of your project’s relationship to Design Science or how it addresses connections between art, design and science, including the project's relationship to the applicant’s previous and prospective research. (up to 150 words)
A timeline or brief summary of how the project will be realized during the two-year fellowship period (with the understanding that independent research will occupy one-third of the fellow's time) (up to 150 words)
Union:
No
Work Schedule:
35 hours/week; 12 months per year
Employment Status:
Full-time; Exempt
Grade:
535EX
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please upload all required documents.
The successful candidate will be required to meet our pre-employment background screening requirements.
RISD recognizes diversity and inclusivity as fundamental to its learning community and integral to an art and design education. We welcome candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. RISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
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Job Summary
RISD's Department of Public Safety is seeking a full-time Facility Monitor to join their team. This position is responsible for monitoring and controlling access to College buildings according to the policies of the department and performing a variety of clerical duties such as maintenance of the visitor log, among other duties.
RISD offers competitive wages and benefits, which includes but is not limited to:
Four (4) weeks of paid vacation and 14 paid holidays
Personal and sick time
Robust medical, dental, and vision benefits
Fully vested 403(b) retirement contributions after meeting eligibility requirements
Paid Parental Leave
Education Assistance and Tuition Remission programs
RIPTA Transportation to and from work
Free Parking
This is a full-time position with excellent benefits. This position is covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Rhode Island School of Design and the Rhode Island School of Design Public Safety Officers Association.
Essential Functions:
Monitor building access and handle lockouts. Cross-check IDs with building list for students, faculty, staff, and guests as appropriate, and maintain accurate records of activity.
Communicate and deal effectively with members of the public and college community through walk-in complaints, requests for service, directions, deliveries, etc.
Dispatch and receive calls over the telephone for emergency and non-emergency requests for service.
Dispatch and receive calls over a two-way radio system.
Monitor internal security systems and notify appropriate contacts regarding any concerns or trouble.
Responsible for issuing and inventory of equipment, keys, and property including lost and found items.
Maintain departmental paperwork including logging in all calls on the CCTV and Card Access systems and dispatching information as a result of it being received.
Required Knowledge/Skills/Experience:
High School diploma or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Must possess good oral and written communication skills, organizational skills, and community service or customer service skills.
Must be able to write clear reports as dictated by the situation, handle confidential data, continue job-related training, and work in a dynamic, time-sensitive, and fast-paced environment.
Successful passing of pre-employment physical, drug screening, fingerprinting, and National Crime Records Check.
Valued but not required skills and experience:
One to two years of security-related work experience.
Familiarity with computers.
Union:
Yes, Public Safety Officers' Association
Work Schedule:
40 hours per week. Shift TBD, likely 2nd or 3rd.
Exact schedule to be discussed with candidates at time of interview.
Department of Public Safety staff are considered essential personnel and are therefore required to work even when the school is closed.
Employment Status:
Full-time, Regular
Grade:
810NE
Documents Needed to Apply:
Resume
Cover letter
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please upload all required documents.
The successful candidate will be required to meet our pre-employment background screening requirements.
RISD recognizes diversity and inclusivity as fundamental to its learning community and integral to an art and design education. We welcome candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. RISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
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Job Summary
RISD Continuing Education seeks a part-time Hiring Coordinator to support the CE Business Affairs, Budget and Finance team, as well as CE’s Operations and Academic Programs team. The mission of the Continuing Education (CE) Division is to educate students of all ages in art and design with high-quality accessible programs. CE offers evening and weekend courses, workshops, lectures and summer programs throughout the year.
Essential Functions:
Under the direction of the Executive Director of CE and the CE Business Affairs team, this position coordinates the recruiting, interviewing and training of CE teaching assistants, student workers and summer operations staff.
Provides training, guidance and instruction to student workers, summer staff and/or volunteers as assigned.
Works alongside CE’s Talent Acquisition and Business Operations Analyst and Associate Director of Student Experience to coordinate summer team staff hiring and coordination.
Liaises with CE’s Talent Acquisition and Business Analyst to follow institutional hiring procedures.
Assist with and take on additional tasks such as data entry, invoicing, reimbursements and/or instructor onboarding communications may be required as directed by CE’s Talent Acquisition and Business Analyst.
Required Knowledge/Skills/Experience
Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Experience working with databases and proficiency with the technology required, with preference given to experience with student hiring, training and employment.
Demonstrated commitment to working with a diverse population of students, instructors, and staff.
Must be highly organized, able to work on long-term planning and immediate problem solving simultaneously, and have meticulous attention to detail.
Must be innovative and solution-oriented, able to work independently and as a part of a highly collaborative team, in a very fast-paced environment.
Union
No
Work Schedule
20 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Employment Status
Temporary, Part-Time
Modality
Hybrid Eligible
Grade
NA
Documents Needed to Apply
Resume (required)
Cover letter (optional)
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please upload all required documents.
The successful candidate will be required to meet our pre-employment background screening requirements.
RISD recognizes diversity and inclusivity as fundamental to its learning community and integral to an art and design education. We welcome candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. RISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
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Job Summary
RISD seeks a Special Assistant to the President & Secretary to the Board of Trustees to join its President's Office. Reporting directly to the President, the Special Assistant to the President serves as a trusted advisor to the Board of Trustees on matters pertaining to stewardship, governance and operations. The Special Assistant works in a leadership capacity to ensure both the Board and the Cabinet meetings are run efficiently, allowing both bodies to function as high-performing, effective stewards of RISD’s future. Leveraging positive relationships with internal and external constituents, the Special Assistant stays apprised on issues impacting RISD in order to keep the President well-informed on matters requiring their attention and to provide guidance on possible courses of action.
Recognizing social equity and inclusion as fundamental to our learning community and integral to an art and design education, the Special Assistant supports RISD’s mission by serving the entire community respectfully, efficiently, and ethically.
Essential Functions:
● Establishes and successfully navigates strong relationships with Trustees. Develops and leads a robust communications plan for trustees, including emeriti trustees, to inform them about relevant institutional issues, priorities, and progress. Oversees a comprehensive and strategic onboarding plan to ensure trustees are fully prepared to effectively fulfill their roles in service to the College. Acts as the internal liaison to resolve issues for trustees between meetings.
● Serve as the key point person for trustee matters that require presidential intervention. Work directly with the President to prepare for Executive Committee meetings and Board of Trustee meetings. Shapes meeting agendas, provides or oversees administrative support functions for the Board including but not limited to ensuring trustees have access to all meeting materials in advance. Ensures well planned and executed meetings. Collects and communicates progress updates to the President and other interested parties between meetings. Develops standards for staff committee liaisons and ensures they are trained to follow procedures according to governance.
● In a consultative role, stays current with and incorporates best practices for Board management and governance. Recommends policies and procedures to enhance the Board’s efficacy while ensuring compliance with legal requirements and institutional bylaws. Functions as Board Secretary and manages all budgets related to Board activities.
● As a member of the President’s Cabinet, consults with the President on agenda items and facilitates efficient meetings. Using knowledge of the President’s strategic priorities and objectives, advises on agenda items and ensures action items are captured for follow-up. Identifies opportunities to increase Cabinet effectiveness and collaboration.
● Keeps President apprised on topics of importance throughout the college through the creation of a daily synopsis. Provides insights, analysis, and recommendations on next steps / resolution.
● Troubleshoots a wide variety of complicated or sensitive inquiries or issues ensuring proper coordination, engagement of the president, when necessary, and ensuring follow-up. Ensure that all items of significance are appropriately reported, routed, delegated and answered in a timely and comprehensive manner. Deliver messages on President’s behalf and help navigate relationships with constituents as appropriate.
● Manages staff assigned to support the President’s House. Oversees work related to the planning and execution of high profile or special events connected to the president’s strategy for the office and institution, such as the annual honorary degree selection and award process and other institutional events, ensuring goals and outputs are aligned with the president’s vision.
Required Knowledge/Skills/Experience
● Must demonstrate a commitment to social equity & inclusion and the ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
● Previous experience working with a board of directors and/or executive leadership teams required.
● Ability to manage and drive projects and plans to completion and to influence others outside of span of control.
● Ability to synthesize complex information from various sources into meaningful summaries.
● Ability to think critically and strategically about issues and propose impactful solutions.
● Demonstrated ability to plan and manage budgets.
● Ability to develop trusting and productive relationships with a variety of constituents.
● Ability to act with tact, discretion and diplomacy. Must be able to maintain confidentiality in dealing with sensitive information.
● Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
● Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills required.
● Bachelor’s degree and eight to ten years of progressive administrative leadership in higher education, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required. Master’s degree preferred.
● Previous supervisory experience preferred.
Union:
No
Work Schedule:
35 hours per week; 12 months per year. Must be available to work outside of normal office hours, as needed.
Employment Status:
Full-time; Exempt; Regular
Grade:
555EX
Work Modality
Hybrid Eligible
Documents Needed to Apply
Resume (required)
Cover Letter (required)
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please upload all required documents.
The successful candidate will be required to meet our pre-employment background screening requirements.
RISD recognizes diversity and inclusivity as fundamental to its learning community and integral to an art and design education. We welcome candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. RISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
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Job Summary
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) seeks a Director of Academic Administration to join its Academic Affairs group. Academic Affairs supports the work of faculty, departments and students across all divisions.
The Director of Academic Administration plays a central role in the establishment and application of academic policies, in the seamless operations of academic affairs at all levels, and in the compliance with contractual obligations. Directly reporting to the Provost, the Director ensures that divisional course allocations, staffing, leaves, and all matters related to faculty professional lives occur according to institutional priorities and accreditation requirements, and that they are systemically organized in an effective manner. The Director works collaboratively with other members of the Academic Affairs leadership team to translate curricular requirements into administrative tasks and to operationalize them for various constituencies at the institution. Because of the direct and frequent work with faculty, the Director holds deep knowledge of the collective bargaining agreements and participates in labor-relation conversations, as well as the articulation of various memoranda.
We seek a culturally competent candidate who will thrive in a campus environment and who is committed in all areas they oversee to actively advancing the principles of social equity and inclusion, justice, and equal access to resources and opportunities.
Applications received by February 26, 2024 will have first consideration.
Essential Functions:
1. Contracts & Compliance
● Responsible for administrating faculty hiring and for ensuring and maintaining accurate faculty employment and compensation records and ensuring alignment with HR for compliance matters. Issue adjunct contracts and prepare information for payroll. Troubleshoot pay issues independently or in concert with campus partners, as needed.
● Direct the production and related paper and digital student evaluations of faculty for each term of the academic year including the distribution of communication to faculty, students, and academic leadership. Ensure archiving of paper and digital evaluations and periodic purges of those no longer relevant in accordance with internal processes, including but not limited to the Bargaining Agreement.
● Serve as a resource for faculty and academic staff negotiations as needed. Serve as a resource relative to faculty issues for various offices on campus in accordance with collective bargaining obligations, institutional policies and processes.
● May provide documentation for and liaise with internal partners or external legal counsel regarding employment visas and permanent resident status for faculty.
2. Administrative Systems
● In collaboration with academic leadership, internal subject matter experts and with knowledge of best practices, review, evaluate and lead process reengineer efforts to simplify, streamline and ensure compliance with a range of operational processes.
● Coordinate course tables used for year-long curriculum and budget planning. Liaise with departments, divisions, and the office of the Registrar to set up and maintain course information in RISD’s system(s) of record and to produce course announcements.
● Acquire and maintain a deep understanding of Workday and related academic processes to ensure efficient and accurate workstreams, business processes, and tasks. Partners with ITS and internal subject matter experts to lead and ensure systems function as intended. Identify and recommend opportunities for improvement or efficiency and implement as approved.
● Implement faculty promotions, salary reviews, sabbaticals, and other leaves in Workday. Prepare for new academic year by completing testing, auditing, and documentation of processes and actively engaging with HR Partners.
3. Training, Orientation, and Education
● In collaboration with academic leadership, provide group orientations including but not limited to, dossier workshop and contract orientation and a range of other onboarding topics to provide faculty, and academic staff, and leaders with necessary tools that enable successful performance of their duties.
● Fact check Faculty, Department Head, and Graduate Student Instructor handbooks annually. Consult with the Associate Provost on content to be updated, removed, and/or developed.
4. Data and Reporting
● Ensure academic data is available, reportable, shareable with offices on campus charged with data oversight and management. In partnership with the Academic Budget office, provide information for academic planning, including but not limited to faculty searches, etc.
5. Committee on Faculty Appointments
● With a high degree of confidentiality, oversee and manage the process for RISD’s Committee on Faculty Appointments, including but not limited to the creation of faculty dossier sites and distribution of correspondence following CFA decisions.
Required Knowledge/Skills/Experience
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities. Experience with personal computers with word processing, spreadsheet and database software required.
Ability to use and leverage technology and platforms for information and administrative management in support of problem-solving and decision-making.
Experience facilitating immigration and visa applications and liaising with immigration counsel and representatives.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to liaise with a variety of constituents – both academic and administrative.
Strong organizational skills and excellent writing skills. Ability to help interpret academic projects and research needs and to translate these needs into budgetary systems.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where confidentiality and discretion is required.
Knowledgeable with proven experience working with a diverse group of individuals and a demonstrated ability to provide leadership in enhancing an atmosphere promoting diversity and inclusion.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Seven to ten years’ experience administering, interpreting and implementing bargaining unit contracts and academic policies to ensure compliance and consistency with at least three years providing supervision and or guidance to other academic support staff.
Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Experience
Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems preferred.
Union:
No
Work Schedule:
35 hours per week; 12 months per year
Employment Status:
Full-time; Exempt; Regular
Grade:
555EX
Work Modality
Hybrid Eligible
Documents Needed to Apply:
Resume (Required)
Cover Letter (Required)
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please upload all required documents.
The successful candidate will be required to meet our pre-employment background screening requirements.
RISD recognizes diversity and inclusivity as fundamental to its learning community and integral to an art and design education. We welcome candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. RISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
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Job Summary
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) seeks a Communications Specialist to join its Marketing & Communications team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled storyteller to create multimedia content about news and events, such as academic studios, exhibition openings, visiting lecturers and other campus happenings. This content will be primarily for RISD’s social media channels, and also for www.risd.edu and other platforms produced or leveraged by the team.
We seek applications from equity-minded candidates whose lived experience or professional practice engages historically marginalized groups; who are skilled at identifying communication needs within the community; and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds. The successful candidate will thrive in a campus environment that is committed to advancing the principles of social equity and inclusion, environmental and climate justice, and equal access to resources and opportunities.
The Communications Specialist has a strong sense of creativity and savvy for digital content creation via photography, video and other mechanisms. Under the direction of the Senior Director of Public Relations, this role works on assigned and pitched projects, conceptualizing, producing and editing content, seeing the process from concept to completion, in order to engage and inform diverse audiences, including prospective and current students and their parents, donors and potential donors, alumni, staff, faculty, the international art and design community, the higher education community and the broader general public.
The Communications Specialist will join a team of writers, designers and marketers as they articulate, steward and amplify the RISD brand.
Essential Functions:
Create multimedia content about news and events (e.g., studios, critiques, openings, lectures, etc.) primarily for RISD’s social media accounts. Content may be used on other channels/platforms, produced or leveraged by RISD Marketing & Communications, including www.risd.edu. Conceptualize content (both assigned and pitched) that leverages text, audio, images, animations and/or video and execute all stages of production (e.g., researching, interviewing, writing, shooting and gathering visual assets as needed). Propose ways to enhance the quality and efficacy of RISD content and help implement any approved new processes.
Complete tasks, as assigned, including but not limited to monitoring RISD’s institutional social media accounts, including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, curating fresh content to continuously increase interest and engagement while watching for items of success, interest or concern. Follow all other RISD-related accounts with an eye towards strengthening RISD’s overall social media presence, learn and share new tools, trends and areas of opportunity with the team, and monitor competitors and other external best practices.
Complete additional tasks as assigned to help execute RISD’s public relations strategy, such as, for risd.edu, writing about RISD happenings and updating PR-related sections; maintaining systems and tools to monitor and report media coverage; tracking and measuring content engagement and performance using analytics; and maintaining comprehensive media lists.
Build and foster positive relationships with institutional stakeholders across the RISD community demonstrating respect and inclusivity to source story ideas and ensure that content accurately represents the diverse perspectives of the RISD experience. Serve as a liaison to and occasional content producer for other members of the RISD Communicators Network as assigned.
As an engaged member of RISD’s Marketing & Communications team, keep abreast of current and emerging trends in social media, public relations, marketing, art & design, higher education and other relevant areas, evaluating and recommending if and how these trends would be appropriate for RISD. Identify, evaluate, recommend and implement as approved new/innovative ways to achieve RISD’s goals through public relations.
Role includes night/weekend coverage as assigned.
Required Knowledge/Skills/Experience
Commitment to centering inclusivity, diversity and equity in executing key responsibilities.
Demonstrated ability to tell stories that represent a variety of viewpoints, especially as they relate to politicized and marginalized community groups and to ensure that the content accurately represents the diverse perspectives of those communities.
Confidence and versatility as a writer and content creator, with strong critical thinking and storytelling capabilities, along with the ability to tailor writing style and communication approaches to specific audience and platform. Demonstrated ability to seek out and follow content leads using solid research, interviewing, listening and interpersonal skills.
Strong capability for creating photo and video content for digital platforms, with a focus on social media.
Ability to leverage metrics to inform strategy and influence outcomes.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities, adhere to production schedules and work productively under deadline.
High level of diplomacy and integrity. Demonstrated ability to navigate sensitive situations and maintain confidentiality.
Bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism, or related area and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum two (2) years of previous communication, social media, journalism and/or public relations agency experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with social media platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, etc.) required and application of these tools in a creative business setting preferred.
Experience working in an Apple Mac environment and with Adobe Creative Suite and contemporary content management systems preferred.
Knowledge of art, design and higher education preferred.
Union:
No
Work Schedule:
35 hours per week; 12 months per year
Employment Status:
Full-time; Exempt; Regular
Grade:
530EX
Work Modality
Hybrid Flexible
Documents Needed to Apply:
Resume (Required)
Cover Letter (Required)
Relevant Work Sample (e.g. social media artifact, writing samples, photo/video portfolio (Required)
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please upload all required documents.
The successful candidate will be required to meet our pre-employment background screening requirements.
RISD recognizes diversity and inclusivity as fundamental to its learning community and integral to an art and design education. We welcome candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. RISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
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RISD Continuing Education functions within the larger context of RISD, an institution with an unparalleled reputation for producing highly-skilled, successful, and internationally renowned creative practitioners. With more than 100 years of expertise nurturing critical making, thinking, and innovation in art and design we facilitate personal and professional development by engaging students in sustained exploration and learning in the creative disciplines. With a commitment to centering inclusivity, diversity and equity in executing key responsibilities, RISD Continuing Education instructors plan, organize, teach, and provide feedback to promote and direct student learning in keeping with the institutional learning-centered values and in a manner that meets essential competencies of artists and designers.
Job Summary
What are we looking for?
RISD Continuing Education is in search of an inspired art educator who is interested in supporting the growth of teens as part of our in-person youth program. The ideal candidate has experience in art education and is prepared to guide students with empathy. Applicants should be prepared to teach in person while delivering courses to a diverse group of students from a range of abilities and experiences. We welcome candidates whose teaching experience addresses historically underrepresented communities.
How does this role impact our students?
As a youth programs instructor, you will lead teens toward aspiring career paths while problem-solving through art and design. Our program emphasizes design thinking, communicating, and creating, and students will look to you for guidance while navigating daily prompts and assignments. Each class will serve as an opportunity for your students to develop socially and intellectually; by the end of the course, they will have identified new (or hone in on existing) academic and career goals with your help.
What does this position offer you?
At RISD Continuing Education, we are motivated by advancements in education that allow us to reach broader audiences and connect with creatives from around the globe. We regularly maintain and improve our instructor support systems to ensure that you are prepared to intentionally build a course that you are excited to teach. When you work with us, you will receive personalized support from our program manager to enhance your teaching.
What are we teaching?
We are currently seeking an instructor who is available to teach one one-week section of Start Designing Interiors in July 2024 (see Course Schedule below). For more information about this course, please visit our course registration page here.
Please indicate how your professional work experience relates to this course in your statement of interest.
Knowledge/Skills/Experience Required:
BS, BFA or Art/Design Major required
Demonstrated expertise in interior design
Ability to convey complex art and design concepts to students with varied skills (novice to advanced) in a condensed time frame.
Accept and act upon constructive feedback from course evaluations by students and staff.
Ability to develop and implement diverse teaching and learning for learners from a variety of educational backgrounds, environments and expectations.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Knowledge/Skills/Experience Preferred
Experience teaching K-12 in art and design
Genuine interest in career planning and preparation for teens
Masters degree
Teaching certification/certificate
Knowledge and understanding of early-mid childhood learner principles and respect for students
Union:
No
Course Schedule:
July 22-26, 2024, 1-4pm EST, Monday-Friday
Documents Needed to Apply:
Resume, including a URL link for your professional portfolio
Statement of interest, including information about why you would like to teach interior design
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please upload all required documents.
The successful candidate will be required to meet our pre-employment background screening requirements.
RISD recognizes diversity and inclusivity as fundamental to its learning community and integral to an art and design education. We welcome candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. RISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
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