Job Title: Eleanor Merritt Fellowship (1 year)
Location: Sarasota, FL
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 57092
Department
The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art is located in Sarasota, Florida, and is a department of Florida State University. Learn more about The Ringling at https://www.ringling.org/about-ringling/careers.
ResponsibilitiesThe Eleanor Merritt Fellow, on a 9 to 12-month visiting A&P appointment, works under the supervision of the Associate Director of Academics, Innovation, and Research to primarily conduct research and complete arts administration and museum operations tasks and/or projects supporting The Ringling's Strategic plan.
The first half of the fellowship focuses on:
The second half of the fellowship focuses on:
Important skills relevant to this role include:
Your application is not completed until you have attached the following items:
Please note that if selected, for interview a work sample will be administered.
Preferred QualificationsThe fellowship is named to honor Eleanor Merritt (1933-2019), a prolific artist, art educator, and The Ringling's first African American docent and board member. Merritt explored the interrelatedness of society, spirituality, and gender while using the human figure in a range of styles derived from a wide cultural matrix inclusive of her African and Caribbean roots as well as the Abstract Expressionist education she received at Brooklyn College in the 1950s. Merritt was also an important early advocate within national and regional art organizations such as the Women's Caucus for Art (WCA) Women of Color Slide Project, the Sarasota Visual Arts Center, as well as the Sarasota Arts in Public Places committee. Learn more at https://www.ringling.org/about-ringling/careers/internships-fellowships/.
HelpfulWhile helpful, the following are not required for consideration:
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If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.
Rate of Pay: The rate of pay will be $39,900 annually.
We offer a very generous employee benefits package including but not limited to paid vacation and sick leave policy, tuition reimbursement, and more! Find out more about our comprehensive benefits package under the "FSU Total Rewards" section.
Working Hours: Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with a one hour meal period. Please note that evenings or weekends may be required based on the needs of The Ringling.
For more information, technical assistance, or should you require accommodations for the application or interview processes, please contact Ringling Human Resources at 941-358-2773 or employment@ringling.org.
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