Seeking Fixed Focus Fellowship Program Assistant
Aurora PhotoCenter, an Indianapolis nonprofit, supports visual artists working in photography through exhibitions, residencies, workshops, artist talks, and access to creative tools. Aurora is the only nonprofit of its type in Indiana that hosts continuous photography programming throughout the year; Aurora has the only rentable analog darkroom and digital imaging lab in Indianapolis.
We seek a Program Assistant for the 2027 Fixed Focus Fellowship. The Fixed Focus Fellowship, which runs from January 29 - December 31, 2027, offers up to 10 artists, age 18-26, an array of benefits to help them create new photographic work for sale, exhibition, display, and other opportunities.
Job Title: Fixed Focus Fellowship Program Assistant
Job Category: Part-time, non-exempt
Location: 1125 E Brookside Avenue, Suite C9, Indianapolis, IN, 46202
Pay: $20 per hour
Hours: Approximately 3-5 hours per week, primarily on Fridays
Position type: Hourly
Applications accepted by: Mary Goodwin, Director
Position reports to: Mary Goodwin
Role and Responsibilities
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
Required duties include:
* Scheduling Fellows for monthly feedback, mentor sessions, and other program opportunities
* Assisting at monthly feedback sessions, Final Fridays of every month, 6-9pm
* Organizing guest speakers schedule and tech support
Qualifications and Requirements
* Experience developing and administering arts or other programming for 18-26 age range
* Interest in contemporary photography
* Enjoys working with a diversity of makers and types of photography
* Works well with others and also independently
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
* Current and working practice in commercial photography such as studio product or portraiture
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
Aurora PhotoCenter is committed to comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to equal opportunity. To this end, Aurora PhotoCenter does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other protected status. This Policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
Please read Aurora’s Code of Conduct before applying (auroraphoto.org/conductcode).
This position will remain open until filled. Candidates will be contacted for an in-person interview at Aurora PhotoCenter in the case of interest.
Please email a resume and cover letter to
Mary Goodwin, Director
info@auroraphoto.org
Aurora PhotoCenter
1125 East Brookside Avenue
Indianapolis, IN, 46202