Residency Coordinator & Technical Assistant-Institute for Electronic Arts (IEA) in Alfred, New York at Alfred University

The Institute for Electronic Arts (iea) Residency Coordinator and Technical Assistant supports the daily operations, technical capacity, and external profile of (iea). Reporting to the Director, this role ensures the successful delivery of the iea's Artist-in-Residence (AIR) program and public programming.

Each year, the iea hosts approximately 30 visiting artists through short- and long-term residencies, workshops, and public programs.

The Coordinator/Technician serves as a primary point of contact for visiting artists, provides hands-on technical and logistical support in, manages student interns, contributes to archival and digital infrastructure, and supports outreach efforts that elevate the profile of the iea and Alfred University.
The role also includes representing the iea at print and art fairs.

Salary/Rate: $24.48-$25.89

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in visual arts, media arts, arts administration, or related field
• Valid driver's license
• Experience working in a creative or studio environment
• Demonstrated proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Mac/PC platforms
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with digital asset management or archiving
• Experience supervising or mentoring students
• Experience working with visiting artists or residency programs

Essential Functions

• Collaborate with the Director to assess & coordinate needs of artists
• Supports the scheduling residencies, artist talks, workshops, and events
• Conduct orientations and campus tours for visiting artists
• Serve as primary liaison for residents regarding studio use, campus resources
• Responsible for the transportation of artists to/from Rochester and Buffalo
• Provide technical & logistical support to artists during their time on campus in the studios and the institute workroom
• Maintenance, organization, and tracking of iea equipment
• Support safe operation of tools, materials, and technologies
• Maintain SDS records and ensure compliance with safety protocols
• Coordinate troubleshooting and maintenance needs

Student Intern Management

• Recruit, train, and supervise iea student interns
• Develop schedules, project assignments, and learning objectives
• Provide mentorship in documentation, studio practices, and technical skills
• Serve as consistent point of leadership for student workers

Archives & Digital Infrastucture

• Assist in maintaining the iea archive (physical and digital)
• Document residencies, projects, and events in print and time-based media
• Support uploading and management of large media files for grants and reviews
• Assist with website updates and digital content

Outreach & Revenue Support

• Support outreach initiatives that raise the national and international profile of the iea
• Assist with promotional documentation and digital content
• Represent the iea at select print and art fairs, including booth preparation and sales
• Manage print inventory, pricing, and sales, with proceeds supporting iea programming

Collaboration & Service

• Participate in weekly iea staff meetings and relevant Expanded Media meetings
• Liaise with other technicians, faculty, and campus partners
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Physcial/Environemental Requirements

• Ability to navigate stairs, uneven surfaces, and outdoor campus terrain
• May require the use of PPE including respirator use
• Ability to drive a university vehicle

Application review will begin on May 15, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

About Alfred University
Lighting the way for students since 1836.“We've always been a place for makers, especially those who make the future. Our commitment to independent thinking, creativity, academic rigor and community have made us a unique kind of leader since 1836.”

Alfred University (AU) was founded on principles of social justice in 1836 by liberal, independent thinkers who placed high value on education for all citizens. The University has retained and built upon the strong values of its founders, developing as an institution of national and international renown that is responsive to the needs of contemporary society while remaining consistent with the spirit of its origins. Alfred University is the second oldest coeducational college in the United States as well as one of the earliest nineteenth century colleges to have enrolled African American and Native American students. It has a long-standing history of educating socially conscious students who make a difference in their professions and their communities.

Over the course of the twentieth century, Alfred University evolved into a complex institution offering a full range of programs in the liberal arts and sciences, art and design, engineering, business, education, counseling, and school psychology to its nearly 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students that live, learn, and play on a 232-acre campus located in an idyllic, creative valley in Western New York. To learn more, visit alfred.edu.

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