About Us

Silver Eye Center for Photography is the only organization in Western Pennsylvania dedicated solely to the understanding, appreciation, education and promotion of photography as an art form and as an expressive form of visual communication. We feature four premier exhibitions each year in the Main Gallery, monthly exhibitions in our New Works Gallery and four exhibitions a year on the New Works Gallery Online. Exhibitions are enriched with lectures, panel discussions, workshops, portfolio reviews, interactive gallery tours, video screenings and more.

Silver Eye Center for Photography
1015 East Carson Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Telephone: 412.431.1810
Fax: 412.431.5777
info@silvereye.org

NEW GALLERY HOURS:
Tuesday through Saturday, Noon until 6 p.m.
Admission is free.

Employment Opportunities

EDUCATION COORDINATOR

The Silver Eye Center for Photography in Pittsburgh, the only regional non-profit organization devoted exclusively to photography, seeks a dynamic, entrepreneurial and multi-talented individual to provide leadership and creative direction for our education programs — to take our programming to the next level of innovation and impact — not only locally, but also regionally. The Education Coordinator has primary responsibility for program design, execution and evaluation, with particular emphasis on master classes and professional development opportunities for photographers; community outreach and workshops for teenagers; gallery talks and lectures; and members-only programs. The position is 30 hours per week.

Responsibilities:

• Research, design, implement and evaluate all programs and long-term plans.
• Design, manage, and evaluate plans for master classes/workshops and professional development opportunities for professional photographers and photo-based artists.
• Develop, plan logistics and evaluate outreach and workshops for teenagers.
• Plan multi-disciplinary gallery talks and lectures to complement exhibition schedule.
• Develop and implement management systems to support an efficient and effective program, including but not limited to, record keeping and registration, calendars and schedules, contracts, financial and program statistics and reporting.
• Identify, hire, train, supervise and evaluate contract staff/instructors and interns and manage Silver Eye’s volunteer program.
• Plan, develop, and manage assigned budgets and allocation of program resources.
• Identify funding and donor prospects and contribute to grant writing.
• Work with Marketing Director to create compelling program copy, collaterals and marketing campaigns, and to develop members-only programs.
• Build meaningful partnerships with community centers, youth outreach services, 9-12 schools, colleges and universities, and photography and arts organizations.

• Other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have the following minimum experience and qualifications:

• BA or BFA in art/photography, arts education or art history.
• Strong technical and historical background in photography and knowledge of contemporary visual art practices, artists, media, trends and organizations.
• Minimum of three years experience in visual arts, museum or photography programming, with demonstrated success in curriculum design, implementation and outcome-based evaluation.
• Outstanding administrative and fiscal skills and ability to think creatively and strategically.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communications, skills and ability to do public presentations.
• Commitment to collaboration and to building relationships with artists, students, general public and professional peers.
• Proficiency in MAC, Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite applications.
• Familiarity with social media promotion, including Facebook, Flickr and Twitter.
• Flexibility to work evening and weekend hours, as required.
• Valid PA driver’s license and reliable transportation.

To apply, send cover letter, resume and sample programming collaterals to: Executive Director, Silver Eye Center for Photography, 1015 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203.  No emails please. The search will remain open until the position is filled.

 

Internships
These are arranged through the Career Services Departments of Carnegie Mellon University
and The University of Pittsburgh.

Volunteering

For volunteering opportunities, please call 412-431-1810 or email info@silvereye.org.

Silver Eye Center for Photography does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religious beliefs, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, age or non-job-related handicap, or any other status protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination applies in connection with admission to, and participation in, all programs and activities sponsored by Silver Eye, and to all employment practices of Silver Eye.

“Always, always drop into Silver Eye when in town.”

– Harold Stevens, Worcester, MA