Arts for Life Charlotte, an arts and healthcare organization, is seeking artists to teach visuals arts, music, and creative writing to young patients at Presbyterian Hospital. In our Fellowship Program, Arts for Life staff trains & supervises artists in teaching children and adolescents in the hospital setting for 4-12 hours each week.  

Artists Fellows:

• Develop, prepare, and teach successful art lessons for young patients.
• Write and document lessons and share this information with Arts for Life staff.
• Work successfully with hospital staff and adhere to hospital regulations.

Fellows must have experience teaching, and must have participated in gallery exhibits, performances, or publications.  Fellows must be residents of North Carolina. BFA or BA preferred.

To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and three images of your artwork to the following address by December 3, 2008:

Arts for Life
Fellowship Program
PO Box 788 
Weaverville NC 28787

Arts for Life (AFL) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives and healthcare experiences of children battling cancer and other serious illnesses in North Carolina. AFL’s visual art, creative writing, and music programs decrease patient stress and anxiety, keep patients active and engaged, and help families cope with the realities of illness. At Arts for Life’s art stations patients learn new skills, express ideas and emotions, and connect with children going through similar experiences.  AFL’s staff members and volunteers teach the arts to patients for over 280 hours each week. We work with more than 2,500 patients annually.

The Clayton Center Auditorium and Conference Center located 15 miles east of Raleigh is a multi-use venue featuring a 600 seat auditorium and 12,000 SF of meeting space.  This position will primarily serve to coordinate all events for the conference center.  Key responsibilities include: work with clients to determine their rental needs; act as a booking agent for the facility, advising clients of regulations and issuing contracts; facilitate set-up requirements with staff and other Town Departments.  Actively markets the Conference Center to potential clients—responds to all client inquiries regarding rental space and availability.  This position is responsible for the scheduling and supervision of part-time event staff for all Conference Center events.  Requirements: BA required plus two years conference center or event planning experience desirable. Must have sharp attention to detail and excellent communication and organizational skills; strong computer skills for both Mac and Windows platforms (proficient in Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), knowledge of specialized computer software programs and email systems. Dreamweaver and Photoshop preferred. A flexible schedule is a must, since night and evening work is required. Interested applicants must complete a Town of Clayton application and submit to the HR Dept., PO Box 879, Clayton NC 27528.  Visit us at http://www.townofclaytonnc.org/.  EOE

Lead the museum that leads the cultural life of Greenville.

The Greenville Museum of Art, the leading center for the visual arts in the city since 1937, seeks applicants for its Executive Director. This position reports to the Board of Trustees. 

The successful applicant should possess the following qualities: 

• Visionary leadership, passion and drive to enhance the role of GMA as the leader in visual arts in Eastern North Carolina
• A proven track record of effective fund raising and grant writing
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to administer annual budgets and oversee a growing endowment
• Ability to lead, manage and motivate paid staff and a cadre of energetic volunteers
• Artistic leadership in acquiring, preserving, exhibiting and interpreting works of art
• Ability to project a professional presence and foster relationships in the community

Salary for the position is commensurate with education and experience. For consideration, candidates must possess a four-year college degree from an accredited university. A major in arts administration or a related field is preferred. Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter with professional references to: 

Greenville Museum of Art
ATTN: Director Search Committee 
1210-B E Arlington Blvd
Greenville NC 27858 

The Greenville Museum of Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

The Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, now in its third year of operation, is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to direct all strategic and operational aspects of this $1.5 million, multifunctional organization; leading, at present, eight (8) full-and part-time staff and working collaboratively with dedicated LP and Foundation boards. The CEO reports to the LP Board and works collaboratively with the Foundation Board. The successful applicant possesses excellent leadership, financial and staff management skills, program development and fundraising abilities, strong proficiency with managing operational budgets and external grants, and excellent communication skills. The candidate must be knowledgeable of the arts and willing to support the mission of the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts. Proven and demonstrated skills are required in the key target areas of leadership and administration, financial management and development, programming, marketing, public relations and community outreach, and property management. Previous experience in the arts or non-profit organizations is preferred.

Education:  Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in related experience required. Master’s Degree in Business Administration, or related Master’s level program is preferred.

Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of related experience in leadership/management.

To apply: send resume to Douglas Naismith, 4949 Exeter Drive, Suffolk, VA  23434 or email to naismith@wildblue.net 

Children’s Theatre of Charlotte is hiring a Production Manager.  The Production Manager is a member of the management team responsible for the overall supervision of the production shop and stage crew staff.  The production manager collaborates with directors and designers to insure the artistic vision of each production remains within the available resources of time, budget and personnel.  This manager also serves on the CTC management team to insure clear communication with other departments as well as contributes to strategic planning for the organization. 

Additionally, the candidate will coordinate production support of library and public use of the ImaginOn theatre space and act as a facility liaison to the Public Library of Charlotte Mecklenburg County.

In general, the Production Manager does the following:

• Collaborates with the Artistic Director, Executive Director and Director of Finance on budget development, staffing and policy issues and tracks the budget through the fiscal year.
• Hires, retains and supervises Technical Director, Costume Shop Manager, Audio Engineer, Master Electrician, Production Stage Manager and Property Master.
• Develops and maintains the master production calendar for CTC.  Coordinate with staff of ImaginOn on all other non-CTC events.
• Serves as the liaison to the Education Department to assist and deliver production services.
• Generates contracts for designers, directors, musicians and choreographers
• Makes all capital improvement purchase decisions and procure material.
• Coordinates all facility rentals with the library staff.

For a more detailed description of job responsibilities and application information, visit the website at http://www.ctcharlotte.org/Jobs.htm

The Media Lab Associate is responsible for the daily operations and maintenance of McColl Center for Visual Art Media Lab. The associate is also responsible for assisting Center resident artists and staff with equipment and software programs used to complete work related to residencies, exhibitions, and the production of promotional materials.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining and administering a Macintosh lab in an Open Directory network setup with Leopard Server.
• Experience with HP5500 (or equivalent) 60” large format archival printer
• Assisting in large format and small format printing
• Maintaining peripherals including scanners, AV equipment, digital recorders and photography equipment
• Overseeing the operations of a photo darkroom
• Maintaining the media lab and supplies for maximum efficiency and use
• Maintaining hardware and software inventory (both for use in-Lab and in-Studio as well as check out)
• Assisting in maintaining the Center’s website
• Conducting basic group workshops and orientations for resident and affiliate artists and training apprentices or interns
• Assist artists and staffs with media/tech needs and projects including audio visual support
• Monitoring and controlling the media lab budget
• Managing Center’s photo archive system (currently using WIPA)
• Ensuring compliance with media lab policies and procedures
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree (concentration in new media a plus)
• Experience with PC and Macintosh computer platforms in a network environment (including Apple OS X Leopard Client/Server, Microsoft XP client); active services on Leopard server include Open Directory, Print, Web, VPN and File Share via AFP.
• Knowledge of Digital Asset Management as well as shared FileMaker Pro databases and server-queued print services (with pay-for-print capabilities)
• Extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Design Premium), Final Cut Pro, Logic Express and general productivity software
• Workshop teaching and operations management experience
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong communication skills

Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits.

Send resume, cover letter, writing samples and the names of three references to:

Ce Scott
Director, Residencies and Exhibitions
McColl Center for Visual Art
721 N Tryon St
Charlotte NC 28202
cscott@mccollcenter.org

McColl Center for Visual Art is an artists’ residency program and gallery dedicated to promoting contemporary art and supporting artists regionally, nationally, and internationally. The Center’s goal is to present art and artists in a way that engages and enriches the public while revealing the creative process through open studios, outreaches, community projects, and educational programs.

McColl Center for Visual Art is an equal opportunity employer

 
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree required, graduate degree preferred; at least three years’ fundraising experience (preferably in higher education) or related experience, outstanding writing ability (develop successful funding proposals), excellent oral communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, strong organization and computer skills, and a willingness to work closely with personnel in the Library and Turchin Center, as well as various constituencies including faculty, staff, students, and donors.   An appreciation of library and visual arts support is important.  Availability to work weekends and evenings as well as travel is required. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

Review of applications will begin on November 3, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. Submit a complete application that includes a cover letter, current resume, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three references to:  Johnny Burleson, Chair, ASU Box 32007, Appalachian State University, Boone NC 28608 or e-mail: burlesonjd@appstate.edu

Appalachian is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications:  Proven experience with financial management; spread sheet management; accounts payable and receivable skills; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; good writing skills; pro-active problem solving ability in the face of changing conditions; evident computer skills with emphasis on financial accounting systems including Excel and Word programs; strong knowledge of generally accepted internal controls.

Position available immediately.  Full-time with benefits.

Please send letter and resume to:

John D. Vogt

Executive Director

Duplin County Events Center

195 Fairgrounds Drive

Kenansville, North Carolina 28349  

Phone:  (910) 275-0009

Fax:  (910) 275-0028

Email:  jvogt@duplinevents.com

Responsibilities include planning, operational management and maintenance of facilities and equipment.  Duties include supervision of part-time staff of technicians, stagehands, cleaning staff and contracted service providers.  The successful candidate will have strong customer service skills and a pro-active problem solving ability in the face of changing conditions.

Position available immediately.  Full-time with benefits.

Please send letter and resume to:

John D. Vogt

Executive Director

Duplin County Events Center

195 Fairgrounds Drive

Kenansville, North Carolina 28349  

Phone:  (910) 275-0009

Fax:  (910) 275-0028

Email:  jvogt@duplinevents.com

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
The DAC School Director will be an individual with a minimum of 3 years proven experience in developing, implementing, managing, marketing, and evaluating adult and youth arts instructional programs in response to diverse educational and community interests and needs.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong organization skills, budget administration skills, and computer skills required.  Excellent interpersonal, supervisory, and customer service skills required. Bachelor’s degree in arts administration, arts education, fine arts or related field required. The individual must be comfortable working in a team environment that is both entrepreneurial and mission-driven.  Successful candidate will be a strategic thinker, comfortable with technology, and able to establish and maintain positive relationships internally and externally.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Full time position; salary commensurate with experience, and excellent benefits.  Durham Arts Council provides high quality plans for health insurance, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, Section 125 plan, Employee Assistance program, and provides up to 3% match for employee contributions to its Simple IRA retirement plan.  Professional development opportunities for staff include workshops, conferences, webinars, and classes based on budget resources and performance.

APPLICATION
Qualified candidates may email the following:  Cover letter, Salary History, and Resume to sldevries@durhamarts.org 
Applications accepted until position is filled. DAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  

More information on the Durham Arts Council is available at www.durhamarts.org

More information about Durham, North Carolina, is available at http://www.durham-nc.com/