Title: Studio Coordinator of Photography and New Media

Classification: Regular Full-Time, Exempt

Reports to: Vice President, Artistic Affairs

Location: Snowmass Village, CO

Website: www.AndersonRanch.org

 

OUR DREAM
This person will be driven, like us, by a belief that the power of artmaking can change individuals and the world. We enjoy working with career-minded people ready to fully immerse themselves in the day-to-day operations of a world-class teaching, learning and art-making program that encourages cross-disciplinary exploration and learning. Ideal teammates will bring a passion for their own artistic practice, a passion for developing practical knowledge of traditional and contemporary techniques, as well as a passion for understanding pedagogy and teaching practices.

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About: 

Anderson Ranch Arts Center is a year-round visual-arts not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization with a 55-year history of providing transformative experiences that celebrate artists, art-making and creative dialog, at the intersection of craft and the global contemporary art world. Anderson Ranch brings together both aspiring and internationally renowned artists who come from across the country and around the world to test new ideas, explore new disciplines and techniques, hone their art-making skills, engage in meaningful dialog and connect with thought leaders in the artistic community.

Anderson Ranch’s campus is an artistic community nestled among the pristine peaks of the Rocky Mountains. The Ranch campus consists of 14 buildings providing 55,000 square feet of facilities including eight studio buildings, a gallery, a lecture hall, café, store, administrative offices, a student dormitory, as well as residential apartments and cabins. State-of-the-art equipment allows cross-disciplinary experimentation within the mediums of ceramics, woodworking, photography, digital fabrication, painting, sculpture and printmaking. The campus is an oasis of renovated 19th-century cabins and barns that sit alongside contemporary designed buildings, all within the renowned cultural and recreation communities of Aspen/Snowmass, CO, and the Roaring Fork Valley.

Anderson Ranch cultivates a culture of experimentation and collaboration, offering world-class art-making facilities and equipment across diverse mediums, experienced visiting faculty and access to the highest quality staff.

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Mission: 

Anderson Ranch’s mission is to enrich lives with art, inspiration and community.

We achieve this by offering:

• Workshops: Providing intensive 1-3-week workshops for artists of all levels and all ages that both improve technical art-making skills and provide transformative experiences for art makers.
• Advanced Mentoring Programs: Offering three-year mentoring programs that advance artistic practice and careers in the arts.
• Artist Residencies: Providing 5 and 10-week long juried Artists-in-Residence programs, which give emerging and mid-career professional artists the time, space and resources to develop new work using our world-class facilities.
• Visiting Artist Experiences: Providing flexible and unique curated experiences to support established national and international artists seeking a retreat to experiment in new mediums or with new techniques and ideas, supported by our staff.
• Anderson Ranch Editions: Artists are invited to work with our professional staff in our studios to make prints or multiples in traditional and cutting-edge processes.
• Community Engagement: Hosting lectures, discussions, seminars and special events which build a community that appreciates, understands and supports art-making within the global contemporary art world and the human experience for both Anderson Ranch guests and the local community.

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Work Culture:

 

• Changing Lives and Changing the World Through Art: We care about people and helping them improve their lives. We enable people to learn and grow, personally and professionally, in a challenging and supportive environment. We meet people where they are and help them reach their goals.
• Culture of Diversity & Inclusion: We learn from diversity and it makes us stronger. At the center of our mission is helping people find their whole selves in their artistic practice. We strive to live the same values in our professional lives. That includes actively embracing diversity of age, race, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental ability, as well as background and experience. We approach our work thoughtfully, learn from each other and share a commitment to inclusivity.
• Rigor & Excellence: We provide the best possible experience for our community of guests, including faculty, interns, students, residents, visiting artists, volunteers, supporters and staff. We demand the best from ourselves and each other.
• Culture of Critique: We believe in a “Culture of Critique” where we offer and receive honest feedback and support each other in learning and improving.
• Culture of Results, Connectivity and Collaboration: We prioritize excellence at Anderson Ranch by being available when needed, by being open, working collaboratively, welcoming feedback, and getting work done efficiently, effectively and on time. 

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Core Responsibilities 

• Studio Operations, Equipment, and Administration

Oversee the daily operations of the Photography and New Media studios, ensuring they are clean, organized, and fully functional.

Maintain, inspect, and service all studio equipment, including networking studio computers and printers; coordinate minor repairs, software updates, and system upgrades as needed.

Manage studio budget, including ordering, receiving, and inventory of supplies; maintain accurate administrative and financial records such as purchase orders, expense tracking, and budget forecasting.

• Workshop Coordination and Instruction

Collaborate with the Artistic Director to develop workshop concepts and curriculum.

Assist with identifying and recruiting faculty, editing course descriptions, and managing workshop logistics including scheduling, student recruitment, and evaluations.

Teach or co-teach workshops as assigned, provide demonstrations, facilitate custom art-making experiences, and offer one-on-one mentoring.

Assist VP Artistic Affairs in managing workshop faculty contracts, travel course descriptions. Support faculty, Visiting Artists, and Artists-in-Residence with studio access and technical assistance.

• Intern and Volunteer Oversight

Recruit, train, and mentor studio interns, teaching assistants, and volunteers.

Supervise performance and ensure adherence to studio policies and the values of Anderson Ranch.

• Safety and Security

Ensure a safe and secure studio environment for all users, including children, youth, and adults of all backgrounds and experience levels.

Develop and implement safety procedures, particularly those specific to youth programming.

Promote a welcoming and inclusive culture that fosters respect, creativity, and community.

Collaborate with staff to uphold campus-wide safety and security standards.

• Relationship Building and Community Engagement

Serve as a public-facing ambassador of the Photography and New Media studio, building positive relationships with faculty, students, artists, alumni, donors, and the community.

Support fundraising initiatives by assisting with donor communications, grant-related materials, and reporting.

• Special Projects and Interdisciplinary Programs

Participate in key Ranch-wide initiatives, including the Gallery, Visiting Artist Program, Anderson Ranch Editions, Critical Dialogues, Artists-in-Residence, Community Outreach, and Internship Programs.

Collaborate across departments on interdisciplinary and mission-driven projects that enhance the Ranch’s artistic and educational impact.

Expected Skills & Qualifications:  

• In-depth knowledge of both digital and analog photography practices.
• Proficient in:

Adobe Creative Suite and photo editing software

Must have a strong understanding of digital workflow and digital printing processes, including hands-on experience with large-format printers.

Studio lighting (strobe and continuous)

Digital studio equipment (Epson large-format printers, scanners, B&W and color laser printers, Apple computers, etc.)

Analog processes including 35mm–4×5 film and alternative processes

GSuite, Microsoft Word/Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and online form platforms

• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting photography equipment, including:

DSLR, mirrorless, and point-and-shoot cameras

Epson printers and flatbed scanners

Studio lighting systems

UV light boxes

• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong customer service and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed

 

Education and Experience: 

• BFA required; MFA preferred.
• Higher education teaching experience in Photography and New Media.

 

Staff Community Responsibilities:

• Community Outreach Leader: All staff members are expected to build and lead partnerships with community organizations as they relate to their area of responsibility, and to actively support the outreach efforts of other team members.

• Engaged & Supportive Team Member: All staff are expected to support colleagues and engage in the programs and events of the Ranch by attending lectures, artist talks, fundraising events, and community wide events and being available to jump in and help make them a success.

• • Support Major Fundraising & Community Events: All staff are expected to support the major annual events that engage the public and fundraisers. These are “all hands on deck” efforts and all staff are expected to participate in ways outside their normal professional functions to make them a success from set-up, to execution, to tear down.

• Professional & Personal Development: Continuing to learn and improve is a job requirement of all staff. Team members are expected to be growing, learning, and improving in their artistic and professional lives.

• Brand Ambassador: All team members are expected to comport themselves in a manner that is fitting with the organization; represent the Ranch both on and off-campus, as well as online and on social media, keeping in mind that positivity and professionalism are respected and appreciated.

 

Physical Requirements:

• Light to heavy work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds.
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms.
• Typical tasks as required to actively teach and supervise art studios/facilities in a historic building space with uneven surfaces, stairs, gravel walkways, etc. 

 

Other Duties: 

• The descriptions above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the role. 
• All personnel are required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
• This role requires a flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours as needed, and particularly intense time demands in the summer months.
• This job description may be changed or updated at any time throughout 

 

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base Salary: $57,000 

• Total Compensation Package Value: $66,000
• Employer Housing Provided – On-Campus apartment
• Artistic Studio Space
• Company paid medical insurance, option to add additional family
• Company paid HSA contribution
• Long- and short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off – Up to 20 days during first year of service
• Paid Sick Leave
• Sabbatical Leave
• Professional/continuing education support
• Retirement plan 403(b) match
• Artistic Studio Space
• Short term transitional housing available for rent

Employment requires successfully passing the pre-employment Background Check.

All inquiries and conversations will remain strictly confidential.

NOTE: The above is an abbreviated representation of benefits defined in the Employee Handbook, which governs all employment terms. No other verbal or written exceptions to those terms are honored without a written directive by the President and Chief Executive Officer and signed by the Chair of the Board of Trustees.

 

How to Apply:

Submit complete application online at: andersonranch.slideroom.com 

Application materials to include:

1. Resume/CV
2. Letter of intent indicating potential and desire for the position
3. 10 images of current work
4. Three references and contact information

 

Applications are currently being accepted and the position will remain open until filled. Preferred start date is July 28th, 2025.

Anderson Ranch is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce.