The Bard Graduate Center is a graduate research institute in New York City dedicated to the study of the cultural history of the material world and committed to the encyclopedic study of things, drawing on methodologies and approaches from art and design history, history of technology, philosophy, anthropology, and archaeology and cultural history. Our students gravitate to careers in museums, academia, the art world, and publishing. Our MA and PhD degree programs, gallery exhibitions, research initiatives, and public programs explore new ways of thinking about decorative arts, design history, and material culture.
The Designer will work with the Consulting Art Director on the design and execution of a variety of projects across the institution, including materials for marketing and fundraising, gallery exhibitions, MA and PhD degree programs, research initiatives, publications, and public programs, for print, motion, digital, and social media.
The Consulting Art Director will assign responsibilities to the Designer on a weekly and monthly basis. These may include promotional flyers, email and webpage headers, signs and posters, social media graphics, digital and print advertisements, promotional brochures and other marketing collateral that adhere to the institution’s brand standards and work within its overall visual identity. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior designer who is interested in working in museums, galleries, publishing, or academia.
The Designer must take direction easily and enjoy working under the leadership of the Consulting Art Director, but be comfortable working independently as needed. The position requires the ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to deadlines. The Designer will work closely with other departments throughout BGC and must have a positive, collaborative approach.
Responsibilities:
Support a variety of graphic design projects across the institution.
Design attractive and effective materials in a variety of media.
Work within brand standards and existing templates but accommodate and adapt to the needs of specific projects.
Work collaboratively with colleagues in Marketing, Development, Finance and Administration, Academic Programs / Recruiting, Digital, Exhibitions, Visitor Services, Publications, and Public Humanities + Research.
Prepare design files for production.
Communicate with vendors relating to design and fabrication as needed.
Adhere to production schedules, budgets, and deadlines.
Keep current on emerging design technologies, standards, and trends.
Other duties as assigned.
Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or equivalent experience.
1-3 years of experience designing marketing collateral preferred.
Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite; InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects.
Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Highly detail oriented.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Strong written and verbal communications.
Ability to excel under tight deadlines and independently manage projects.
Outstanding work ethic.
Successful interpersonal skills including ability to take direction and build productive working relationships.
Motion design experience a plus.
An interest in the arts or art history.
Previous experience in a museum or gallery setting.
Experience with project management software such as Basecamp.
Knowledge and experience in print production.
Video editing, HTML, CSS, Keynote, PowerPoint.
Experience and interest in photography.
Salary and Benefits:
This is a part-time, non-benefits eligible position, paid at $35/hour for a maximum of 15 hours each week.
To Apply:
Please submit the following to news@bgc.bard.edu:
A cover letter outlining your interest in the position
A résumé that details your education and coursework, employment history, and any honors or awards
Portfolio (six to eight examples of recent work)
Contact information for professional references
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Bard College is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information.
Bard Graduate Center is an advanced graduate research institute dedicated to the cultural histories of the material world. Our MA and PhD degree programs, gallery exhibitions, research initiatives, scholarly publications, and public programs explore new ways of thinking about decorative arts, design history, and material culture. BGC graduates gravitate to careers in museums, academia, the art world, the cultural heritage sector, and publishing. We welcome all staff at the BGC to be a part of our supportive, collaborative, and lively academic community.
Reporting to the Director and Founder of BGC, the Head of Publications has overall administrative responsibility for the department and supervises all matters related to the acquisition, evaluation, development, editing, production, and promotion of materials for publication by BGC. The Head of Publications would join a small team working with our faculty, gallery and academic program staff, and graduate students, as well as with scholars from universities, museums, and research centers around the world, to develop innovative new titles and publishing initiatives while providing a framework for consistency and excellence across BGC’s written output.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Shape the strategic direction and serve as the public face of the BGC Publications department, a dynamic hub that connects the institution’s academic program, Gallery, research institute, and digital and public humanities programs.
- Oversee, coordinate, and contribute to the acquisition, assessment, development, content editing, and production for all BGC publications (including exhibition catalogues, scholarly books, journals, and digital or web-based publications), exhibition interpretation, marketing materials, and institutional ephemera. Monitor department priorities and ensure that all projects meet the highest-quality editorial, style, and content consistency standards, adhere to publication schedules, and operate within the allocated budget.
- Create, communicate and monitor schedules and workflow for all stages of and participants in project production in coordination with department staff, BGC’s Marketing, Communications and Design department, and freelance contractors.
- Lead, inspire, mentor, and supervise departmental operations and staff (Editorial Director; Director of Rights, Sales, Production, and Promotion; Assistant Editor; and graduate student interns), and manage staff growth and professional development to accomplish the goals and priorities of the department. Work with department staff to identify, hire, and oversee external publishing contractors, freelancers, printers, vendors, editors, indexers, distributors, designers, etc., and to refine standards and best practices for editorial output across BGC.
- Work closely with department staff, BGC Director, Associate Chair of Research Programs, curatorial, development and marketing staff, and book and journal editors to determine financing, co-publishing, distribution, and promotion needs, as well as any touring exhibition and/or foreign language edition needs.
- Develop, prepare, and monitor departmental and project budgets, financial forecasts and analyses, and actual vs. budgeted performance reports.
- Update and maintain institutional editorial and style guide for BGC publications and materials in coordination with other departments.
- Promote BGC books and recruit content at academic and professional conferences and book fairs, networking with potential freelancers and writers as well as remaining up-to-date about industry best practices.
- MA (PhD preferred) in an arts or humanities-related field, with specialization in history of art or material culture.
- A minimum of 7–10 years of administrative, editorial, and/or production experience in scholarly, art, museum-based, or trade publishing (with a strong preference for previous experience as a Director of Publications or in a senior administration role in a non-profit publications department).
- Scholarly rigor, impeccable editorial and writing skills, and a strong understanding of interdisciplinary arts scholarship and museum publishing are essential.
- Detailed knowledge of all aspects of the book production and contracting process, including acquisition, development, content editing, copyediting, proofreading, and indexing; working knowledge of typesetting, design, art reproduction, and manufacturing.
- Strong organizational and staff management experience; ability to coordinate multiple projects and partners simultaneously.
- Ability to communicate clearly, accurately, and effectively both in writing and verbally.
- Ability to work collaboratively and collegially with all colleagues and maintain productive working relationships with authors, editors, freelancers, and vendors.
- Understanding of existing and emerging digital publishing technologies and evolving changes in scholarly book production workflows and AI best practices.
- Intimate knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style.
- Working knowledge of current computer software and technologies related to publishing, editing, and budgeting.
- Familiarity with one or preferably more foreign languages and best practices for publications involving significant foreign-language content or translations.
Salary and Benefits:
The salary range for this position is $115,000 - $125,000 + a generous benefits package.
To Apply:
Send resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references to pub@bgc.bard.edu.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Bard College is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information.
Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.
The Bard Graduate Center is a graduate research institute in New York City dedicated to the study of the cultural history of the material world and committed to the encyclopedic study of things, drawing on methodologies and approaches from art and design history, history of technology, philosophy, anthropology, and archaeology and cultural history. Our students gravitate to careers in museums, academia, the art world, and publishing. Our MA and PhD degree programs, gallery exhibitions, research initiatives, and public programs explore new ways of thinking about decorative arts, design history, and material culture.
Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer and collaborating closely with the department’s Grants team, the Development Operations Manager plays a key role in overseeing BGC’s donor database (Raiser’s Edge NXT), managing all aspects of gift processing and acknowledgments, coordinating development communications and appeals to individuals, foundations, and corporations, and supporting patron engagement activities. This role is ideal for someone with strong technical skills, excellent judgment, and a passion for the behind-the-scenes work that drives fundraising success. This person will also support Development events for various stakeholder communities: patrons, alumni, and others.
Primary Responsibilities:
Database and Gift Management
Serve as BGC’s primary administrator for Raiser’s Edge NXT and related systems, ensuring accurate gift entry, donor records, queries, lists, and reporting.
Oversee all gift processing (credit card, check, wire, in-kind), including timely acknowledgments and reconciliation with the Finance Office and Bard College.
Ensure the integrity, security, and consistency of donor data, and maintain internal protocols and manuals for database use.
Manage the importing/exporting of data across platforms (e.g., MailChimp, ticketing platforms), and liaise with BGC’s tech team, Marketing team, and vendors as needed.
Draft, personalize, and distribute acknowledgment letters, renewal notices, annual fund appeals, and targeted mailings
Create and maintain mailing lists and segmentation for development communications and campaigns.
Generate and distribute dedicated board material three times per year in preparation for board meetings.
Coordinate ongoing communication with BGC board, alumni, and members, including sharing institutional news.
Track development department spending and process invoices and reimbursements.
Maintain organized digital and physical donor files, prospect materials, and promotional collateral.
Support prospect research and briefings in collaboration with our grants team from Advance NYC and frontline fundraisers.
Assist with planning and execution of key donor and alumni events including the Iris Foundation Awards, exhibition openings, and cultivation events.
Oversee invitation lists, RSVPs, and event communications in partnership with development colleagues.
Support stewardship and benefit fulfillment for members, small and mid-sized donors, and sponsors.
Required:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
At least 3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, advancement services, or donor relations, preferably in a nonprofit or cultural/educational institution.
Demonstrated proficiency in Raiser’s Edge NXT and Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong writing, editing, and interpersonal communication skills.
Excellent time management, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
Availability to work occasional evenings or weekends in support of events.
Prior experience supporting board engagement or senior leadership.
Career interest in fundraising operations within the arts or higher education.
Salary and Benefits:
The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $73,500 + a generous benefits package.
To Apply:
Send resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references to doig@bgc.bard.edu
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Bard College is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information.