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POSITION:            Facility Supervisor
DEPARTMENT:            Leisure Services
DIVISION:            Arts – Morton Theatre

The purpose of this job is to manage the operations of assigned facilities owned by Athens-Clarke County Government under the jurisdiction of the Leisure Services Department. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, supervising and evaluating assigned staff, preparing and monitoring facility budget, managing facility programs and utilization, developing goals, and performing additional tasks as assigned.

Qualified applicants must possess the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in course of study related to occupational field;
• Three years of related experience; or
• Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for the job.
• Two years of supervisory experience.
• A valid driver’s license.
  

See job description for further details.

This merit system position requires that the employee satisfactorily complete a probationary period.

WORK SCHEDULE: Varies depending on Morton Theatre schedule. Weekend, after hours, and holiday work is required.

SALARY: $42,719 Annual Entry Rate PAY GRADE: 21

DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS: February 26, 2010

APPLY: Satula Governmental Building, 375 Satula Avenue, Human Resources Department, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The application and questionnaire may also be downloaded from our website at www.athenshr.com. Forms for present Athens-Clarke County employees to request transfer, promotion or demotion are available in the Human Resources Office. Athens-Clarke County Government does not discriminate on the basis of disabled status. The telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) number is (706) 613-3115. Applicant must be able to pass a drug test prior to employment.

Jan H. Hansford
Assistant Human Resources Director

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We are seeking a senior level development professional with vision who can create excitement and energy around Barksdale and Theatre IV’s programs and encourage others to support the organization – someone who is persuasive, persistent, and determined in the pursuit of fundraising goals.

Barksdale and Theatre IV

Barksdale Theatre is recognized nationally as Central Virginia’s leading professional theatre. It was founded in 1953 in the historic Hanover Tavern and soon after, became the country’s first dinner theatre. In 2001, award-winning theatre veterans Bruce Miller (Artistic Director) and Phil Whiteway (Managing Director) took the helm and under their leadership, the company’s reputation for artistic excellence has continued to grow. Subscriptions have increased by 700%, and after a ten-year separation, Barksdale returned theatrical programming to its ancestral home Hanover Tavern in January 2006, initiating a four-play Country Playhouse Season designed to complement its five-play Signature Season at Willow Lawn Shopping Center in Richmond’s West End.

Theatre IV is a nonprofit, professional theatre for young audiences founded by Bruce Miller and Phil Whiteway in 1975.  Since then Theatre IV has toured from Wisconsin to Florida and Texas to Maine while also presenting productions in Richmond, Virginia. During 2009 – 2010 we will perform live before more than a half- million children, teens, parents and teachers across America. Theatre IV’s current home is the historic Empire Theatre, located at 114 West Broad Street in Downtown Richmond.

Barksdale and Theatre IV’s combined budgets of $5.3 million make their joint operation the largest performing arts organization in Central Virginia. Since 2001, the Theatres have shared a management structure creating efficiencies and effectiveness and a model that other nonprofits have sought to emulate.

During the next 12-18 months, possible endeavors include, a multi-faceted capital campaign and numerous other special initiatives.. To that end, Barksdale Theatre and Theatre IV are proud to announce an exciting new member to the senior leadership team, the Director of Development.

This position reports to the Managing Director of Barksdale and Theatre IV and manages a staff of three. We seek an experienced, dynamic, and results-oriented individual to fulfill the organization’s comprehensive philanthropic goals, raise community awareness and educate the greater Richmond region through the magic of the theatre arts.

Duties and Responsibilities

v    Building a broad base of support and financial sustainability through continued fund development of the Theatres in conjunction with the two Boards, staff and community volunteers
v    Assisting the organizations to be inventive in the exploration of new and/or partnered programming and funding opportunities

v    Developing and building consensus on a long-range, strategic development plan and an annual operating plan

v    Fulfilling annual budget needs of  approximately $1.2 million to include grants, corporate sponsorships, major individual gifts and events

v    Maintaining a proactive, creative leadership role in the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of individual, corporate and foundation contributions

v    Cultivating and soliciting key donors and prospects working with the Managing Director, members of the Theatres’ leadership team and other key volunteers, as appropriate

v    Leading an experienced, highly committed and passionate development team of three who have sole or partial responsibilities for fund development.

As the Theatres continue to thrive, explore and expand, philanthropic expectations and goals will increase to accommodate serving more schools children, and adults in Central Virginia and beyond.  The Director of Development will play a critical role in this transitional process and therefore must possess:

v    An energetic and entrepreneurial spirit

v    Demonstrated leadership skills, as well as the ability to function as a team player

v    The ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively. To make strategic decisions and to multi-task. Attention to detail is critical.

v    A demonstrated history of oral and written donor-centered communications skills including direct mail, newsletters, as well as social/viral media outlets

v    Experience implementing moves management strategies, cultivation plans and donor engagement activities

v    An ability to clearly articulate and continuously evaluate  institutional goals

BA/BS degree required. Continued education (master’s degree, CFRE, etc.) preferred. A minimum of 8 – 10 years experience in development/fundraising, nonprofit management, work with Boards and volunteers required.  A passion and appreciation for the performing arts is critical.  Must have a flexible schedule and be available during nights and weekends, on an as-needed basis.

Please send cover letter and resume to:

Lisa Freeman ¨ E. L. Freeman, LLC ¨ 10 Sussex Court, Williamsburg, VA 23188 ¨ free4@cox.net

Community School of the Arts – Program/Development Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY
Assists both the Program Director and the Development Director in implementing the School’s music and art programs and fundraising activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Processes all incoming donations and expediently acknowledges donor gifts
• Retains current and thorough knowledge of donor database and report system
• Maintains all donor files, matching gifts processing, etc.
• Assists with special event management
• Assists with donor mailings and special projects
• Communicates with faculty, students and parents
• Coordinates various program elements, including educational outreach and partnership programs
• Completes other administrative and clerical tasks as needed

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITY:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Experience in visual or performing arts education and outreach programs desired
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) required
• Database management experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Friendly, articulate, welcoming demeanor that encourages interest in the School
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks
• Sound judgment and a fanatical attention to detail
• A cooperative team player with a sense of humor

Contact Information:

Jennifer Beck, Director of Development
Community School of the Arts
345 N College St
Charlotte NC 28202
jbeck@csarts.org
FAX 704/377-1132
E-mail or fax only, please.

American Dance Festival – Summer Staff Positions

THE AMERICAN DANCE FESTIVAL seeks applicants for the following administrative positions for its extensive 2010 summer season on the Duke University Campus in Durham, North Carolina: Food and Housing Coordinator, Receptionist, School Operations Coordinator, School Technical Coordinator, WFSS Coordinator. Internships in arts administration also available. For detailed job descriptions please see our website,www.americandancefestival.org. Please send a cover letter, resume, and the names and phone numbers of three references to: American Dance Festival, Summer Staff Applications, Box 90772, Durham NC 27708-0772; FAX: 919/684-5459. Please do not e-mail applications.

Deadline for submission: February 22, 2010

GENOVESE VANDERHOOF & ASSOCIATES

A Cultural Management Consulting

Firm

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

FLYNN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

Burlington, VT

Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer

The FLYNN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS invites applications and referrals for the position of Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer.

The Flynn Center for the Performing Arts:

The Flynn has been at the center of Vermont’s cultural landscape for more than 75 years: through five decades as a premier movie theatre to its present incarnation as an acclaimed center for performances and arts education.  Today, the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts is recognized internationally for the caliber of its presentations, its significant artistic, educational, and community outreach activities, its superb technical capacity, its beautiful ambiance, and its sound fiscal management.

The Flynn incorporates two performance spaces: the original theatre, restored to its Art Deco splendor, and FlynnSpace, an intimate black box/cabaret performance setting, as well as education and dance studios and an art gallery.  The Flynn produces and provides artistic direction for the ten-day Burlington Discover Jazz Festival, in association with Burlington City Arts.

With an annual budget of $6.4 million, the Flynn has 33 FTE staff members, as well as box office and front of house staff, production crew, and teachers, and a deeply committed board of directors with 27 members.  It is the proud home of many thriving arts groups including Lyric Theatre, the Vermont Symphony Orchestra, the Vermont Youth Orchestra, and the Vermont Stage Company.  It also is the strategic partner in the first Arts Integrated Magnet School in the State of Vermont.

Recognized as a leader in the mid-sized arts center field, the Flynn is the recipient of many honors including the League of Historic American Theatres’ Outstanding Historic Theatre Award in 2007 and the Arts Presenters/MetLife Foundation Award for Innovation in Arts Access, as well as major support from the Ford Foundation, the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, the Hearst Foundation, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

The Position of Executive Director:

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the corporation and is charged with external and community relations, fund development, strategic planning and artistic and programmatic policy as well as operational, financial, and administrative management.

Senior staff reporting to the Executive Director include the Chief Programming Officer/Artistic Director, the Chief Financial Officer/Director of Administration, the Directors of Education, Development, and Facilities, and the Managing Director of the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival.

The City of Burlington:

The Flynn is a critical economic asset that contributes to Burlington’s vibrant downtown.

Burlington is the largest city in the State of Vermont with a metropolitan area of approximately 210,000 people.  Rich in history and close to the Canadian border, its position on Lake Champlain helped it develop into a center for trade and a port of entry.  Its current economy is based in education and health services, as well as transportation, utilities, and manufacturing.  It is the home of The University of Vermont, St. Michael’s College, Burlington College, Champlain College, and a Community College of Vermont campus.  It is not a coincidence that Burlington regularly finds itself included at the top of “Best City for…” lists, most recently The Best City to Raise Your Kids (Business Week) and The Best City to Retire Young (CNN).

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have senior experience in leading a dynamic arts organization, a minimum of seven years of not-for-profit arts venue management, and a university degree in arts, humanities or business management or equivalent experience in facility management and administration.

The new Executive Director will have demonstrated leadership in fund-raising with superior analytical, financial, and organizational credentials.  Other necessary characteristics include a passion for the performing arts and arts education, political savvy and diplomacy, exceptional oral and written communication skills, a track record in building community participation and partnership, and the ability to deal humanely and wisely with a broad spectrum of personalities.

The Executive Director must be a strategic thinker and a relationship builder: someone who maintains a high professional profile, can secure financial resources, and, with his or her staff, is able to develop unique collaborative relationships with other organizations.

The Founding Executive Director & CEO, Andrea Rogers, retires in June of 2010.  Hiring an Executive Director who can sustain the Flynn’s team-oriented culture is a priority for the Search Committee as this operational model has been critical to the organization’s past success.

Other Information and Application Process:

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Comprehensive benefits package. Interested candidates are invited to submit a letter of interest, resume, and list of references by Friday, January 15, 2010 in confidence to:

Margaret Genovese

Senior Partner

GENOVESE, VANDERHOOF & ASSOCIATES

77 Carlton Street, Suite 1103

Toronto, ON, Canada  M5B 2J7

416/340-2762; Fax: 416/340-6276

gvasearch@gmail.com

For additional information see:  www.flynncenter.org, www.genovesevanderhoof.com

Artspace – Part-time Development Assistant

Artspace seeks a part-time Development Assistant. The Development Assistant supports the Development Director in coordinating and implementing development efforts through an annual membership campaign, special event planning, volunteer management, and social media efforts.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Maintain donor files and database
• Coordinate donor mailings and stewardship activities (including fulfillment of donor benefits)
• Assist with donor and prospect cultivation events
• Schedule musicians for First Fridays and other receptions
• Maintain relationships with vendors and purchase food/supplies for events
• Oversee volunteer program and recruit, train, and assign volunteers for events, programs, etc.
• Oversee young professionals association and teen group
• Work collaboratively with program staff and volunteers
• Attend meetings and provide related administrative support as needed

Qualifications:
Development, special event experience preferred. Experience working with volunteers, strong writing and oral communication skills, and bachelors degree required. Must be a good team player, adept at handling multiple projects, a broad range of duties, comfortable working in an active office environment, and attentive to detail and follow-through. Involves occasional weekend and evening hours.

To Apply:
Please send cover letter, resume, and 3 reference contacts to: Development Assistant Search Committee, Artspace, 201 E Davie Street, Raleigh NC 27601, or e-mail to mpoole@artspacenc.org.

Position:                                Executive Director, Piedmont Arts Association

Location: Martinsville, Virginia

Type: Full Time – Experienced

Piedmont Arts Association is seeking an experienced and creative individual to provide dynamic leadership for one of Southside Virginia’s premier arts organizations.   The Executive Director is Piedmont Arts’ chief operating officer, reporting to the Board of Directors.  The position is responsible for managing five full-time and six part-time staff as well as an organization of committed volunteers.  Accredited by the American Association of Museums, Piedmont Arts features five galleries, a classroom, a Discovery Room for kids, an artist day studio rental space, a small performance space, and offers extensive in-school programs.  Piedmont Arts offers outstanding exhibitions of regional, national and international artists along with tours, classes, workshops, lectures, and special events.  An annual performing arts series, On Stage!, presents a variety of performances off-site by world-class artists.

Piedmont Arts is located in Martinsville, Virginia, approximately 50 miles south of Roanoke, VA and 50 miles north of Greensboro, NC, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.  Martinsville-Henry County has a population of 74,000.

Requirements:

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree, preferably in the arts or arts management field.

Minimum of six (6) or more years experience in a leadership position in non-profit management or arts administration, preferably in the museum profession.

Have proven skills in budgeting and managing the finances of an organization.

Have a successful track record in obtaining grants and extensive experience in development and fund raising.

Have strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to manage staff, volunteers, facility and grounds, and be actively involved in the community.

Qualified candidate should submit a letter of application, resume, salary history and reference contact information to: Executive Search Committee, Piedmont Arts Association, 215 Starling Avenue, Martinsville, VA 24112

Priority will be given to applications received before January 31, 2010.

Salary: Negotiable based on background and experience

www.Piedmontarts.org

email: joewilliams@piedmontarts.org

Job Posting: Operations Manager

The Mallarmé Chamber Players are looking for an energetic, highly-organized person with a passion for music to manage the day-to-day operations of the ensemble.

25-30 hours per week (flexible) will require some evening and weekend hours

Manages the day-to-day operations of the ensemble including but not limited to:

1 Direct front of house activity for concerts and other events/organize receptions

2 Prepare payroll, bank deposits, invoices, receivables. Provide information for bookkeeper and tax accountant

3 Maintain donor and patron database

4 Handle grant application process

5 Prepare media alerts and correspondence including press releases, PSA’s, invoices, contracts, donation acknowledgments and letters for tax-deductible donations

6 Assist Artistic Director and officers of board in errands and preparing reports as needed

7 Purchase supplies, maintain workable inventory

8 Manage ticket and subscription sales, bulk mailings and playbill ad sales and production

9 Support and coordinate volunteers

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree

At least 2 years business experience preferably for a non-profit

Attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Ability to prioritize projects and meet deadlines in a timely manner

Computer skills with proficiency in Word and Excel

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Desirable Qualifications:

Knowledge of classical music and music education

Familiarity with Filemaker Pro and/ or QuickBooks

Grant writing experience

Familiarity with online requirements for obtaining and documenting grants

Familiarity with budgets and forecasting

The Mallarmé Chamber Players is a flexible ensemble of professional musicians based in Durham, North Carolina, devoted to enriching the community through outstanding chamber music. The ensemble interacts with the community through its innovative educational programs, its commitment to creative collaboration with other organizations, its creation of significant new work and its dedication to serve a diverse population. For more information go to www.mallarmemusic.org

Mallarmé’s offices are located in downtown Durham.

Compensation: Low to mid 20’s commensurate with experience with the possibility of future expansion of duties. Please send cover letter, resume and at least 3 references by December 15, 2009 to opsmanager@mallarmemusic.org

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Executive Director: The Arts Council of the Twin Counties, a non-profit based in Galax, VA, seeks a full-time executive director to develop and coordinate performing and visual arts activities in the Twin Counties (Carroll, Grayson and Galax). Duties include: planning for events and programs; writing grant applications, newsletters, and press releases; developing membership and donor bases; bookkeeping; initiating arts education and community programs/partnerships; and managing day-to-day office operations.

Qualifications: The ability to develop and implement programs, manage finances, write effectively, and multi-task.  Able to work evenings and weekends.  Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and QuickBooks are a plus.  BS degree or equivalent arts management experience preferred.  A full job description can be seen below.

Send cover letter with resume to: Search Committee, Arts Council of the Twin Counties, P O Box 492, Galax, VA 24333 (or by email toinfo@artsculturalcouncil.org). Applications received by January 15, 2010 will receive fullest consideration.

Recent and upcoming college graduates are encouraged to apply.  Job may be held for ideal spring graduate.

Responsibilities and Duties:
The Executive Director is the chief executive officer of the organization and is responsible for conducting its administration in an efficient and effective manner, in accordance with policies set by the Board of Directors and best business practices.

The Executive Director will:

Financial Management
· Manage the organization in a fiscally responsible manner within the Board-approved budget;
· Maintain financial management systems necessary to the efficient operation of the organization and IRS recommendations;
· Assess and bring to the attention of the Board areas in which financial systems be improved, with recommendations for action;
· Prepare, with appropriate Board input, an annual operating budget and present for final Board approval in a timely manner;
· Supervise preparation of accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with Board needs as specified by the Treasurer, including monthly statements showing income and expenses and quarterly balance sheets;
· Provide all necessary documents to accountant for filing quarterly and annual income tax reports to IRS and Virginia Department of Treasury;
· Provide for cash flow management, projections and regular monitoring;
· Set realistic earned income goals as part of budgeting planning process;
· Assure prompt payment of all payroll taxes and preparation of reports to all required governmental agencies;
· Assure prompt payment of all invoices as well as prompt deposit of all income.

Programs

• Supervise smooth-running production of all budgeted and approved programs;
• Working in cooperation with the Board of Directors and such volunteers as the Board directs, supervise the implementation of special events;
• Supervise management of all logistical and technical requirements of all organizational productions, including occasional evening and weekend hours;
• Negotiate and execute all contracts relating to productions, including performers, venues, equipment, transportation, etc. in accordance with Board policies;
• Serve as a liaison to the University of North Carolina School of the Arts to present up to 8 performances/workshops by their students each school year, as UNCSA funding allows.
  

Marketing and Public Relations

• Prepare a marketing plan that assesses current and target markets and identifies strategies for ticket sales, member retention, and member recruitment;
• Prepare continual public relations documents including press releases;
• Produce and distribute all promotional materials, including the newsletter Stages and program announcements;
• Create strategies to educate the public about the organization;
• Work with Board in all matters affecting policy and release only statements which represent the established views or policies of the board;
• Working with Education Committee Chair, serve as first contact for all school-related programs including the annual scholarship;
• Stay abreast of programs offered by affiliate arts organizations;
• Serve on community and civic boards as a representative of The Arts Council.
  

Development

• With Board of Directors, set realistic contributed income goals;
• With  Board of Directors, develop and monitor progress toward meeting goals and suggest mid-course corrections as necessary;
• With Board of Directors, identify new individual and corporate prospects and strategize recruitment;
• Prepare public and private grants, including research, submittals, acknowledgements, tracking, and reporting;
• Assure timely and accurate database management of donors and prospects, as well as a gift acknowledgment system;
• As funding allows, attend Virginians for the Arts annual conference and Arts Advocacy day to personally visit each legislative representative for the Twin Counties in support of the arts;
• Speak before Carroll and Grayson Counties Board of Supervisors, the Town of Hillsville and the City of Galax Council’s budget hearings, requesting continued inclusion for the Arts Council.
  

Board Liaison

• Act as a liaison with all committees;
• Regularly report to the full Board;
• Respond to all reasonable Board requests for information in a timely manner;
• Provide for reasonable clerical support to Board and committees;
• Assess organizational needs and issues, bring them to the attention of the Board, and make recommendations for addressing them as appropriate;
• With the Board President, plan annual organizational retreat to evaluate prior year’s activities, begin planning for next fiscal year, and update the long range plan;
• Other duties as needed and/or assigned.
  

Salary/Benefits: $24,000 gross annual salary, full-time, exempt; paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays after probation period.

About The Arts Council:

The members and board of The Arts Council believe that art is important to the life of a community and nourishes human development.  Our purpose is threefold:

1. To promote communication, cooperation, and mutual support of the arts in the Twin Counties.
2.      To serve as a liaison between the arts and businesses, government, and educational institutes.
3.      To provide educational services for and about the arts.

The Arts Council carries out this mission by providing workshops and performances for adults and children.  Our goal is to provide one major touring performance each year, several touring performances in our public schools, and several smaller events touching each arts discipline.

We keep our community informed of our programs and many programs provided by other local arts organization via our quarterly newsletter and bi-weekly email. Additionally, our Carmichael Scholarship is presented annually at each of our local high schools to graduating seniors who are pursuing college studies in the fine arts.

TheatreWorks Community Players, a community partner of Piedmont Arts, is offering the following employment opportunity:

Position Title: Theater/Production Manager

Minimum Education:
64 semester hours or Associate of Arts Degree

Preferred Education:
BA/BFA in Theatre from a regionally accredited college or university

Preferred Experience:
Experience in community theatre or college theatre is preferred.
Technical theater skills primarily in lighting design and operation, sound operation, and set construction.
Strong management abilities including inventory management of materials, supplies, and equipment.
Excellent organizational, scheduling and communication skills.
Strong people skills along with a creative and imaginative approach to defining and solving problems.
Willingness to work with high school and middle school students and volunteers
Self-starter capable of working with minimal supervision.
Willingness to adapt to a very flexible and demanding work schedule.
A passion for Community Theatre