The City of Dublin invites qualified professional artists, or high school student artists working under the supervision of an art teacher or art professional, to submit designs for painted utility boxes, beginning February 14, 2022 through April 22, 2022. All the approved utility boxes are City-owned traffic signal boxes. Winning artists will be paid a $1,000 stipend per utility box painted.
DESGIN THEME: Dublin is celebrating its 40th anniversary since its incorporation in 1982. The City is seeking proposals that illustrate events, milestones, landmarks, and/or Dublin’s diversity since its incorporation.
In addition to the theme proposing artists are encouraged to review existing utility box art collection and develop proposals that are unique and unlike anything the City already has.
All proposals must be received by Heritage and Cultural Arts Supervisor Tyler Phillips by Friday, April 22, 2022, 5:00 p.m.
Applications can be found at: https://dublin.ca.gov/1928/Utility-Box-Art
California
Warehouse Coordinator, Art Services
Position: Warehouse Coordinator, Art Services
Status: Full-time | Exempt | Salaried
Compensation Group: Experienced
Reports to: Director of Collection Care & Head Registrar
Hours: Mon – Fri 8:30 am – 6 pm (onsite 9:00 am – 5:30 pm)
1150 25th Street San Francisco, CA 94107
Job Summary:
Minnesota Street Project Art Services is seeking a full-time Warehouse Coordinator, with at least 3 years experience in an art shipping organization or museum. The Warehouse Coordinator will exhibit a friendly and approachable demeanor with all Minnesota Street Project clients, staff, and vendors, acting as a positive ambassador for the Art Services department, as well as the overall Project. This individual acts as the point-person for warehouse scheduling and works closely with other departments to maintain on-time resolutions to time-sensitive projects. This person must value teamwork, have a keen eye for detail, and a passion for art in addition to possessing an aptitude for organization with administrative expertise. This person will demonstrate understanding of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access in the arts and in our daily lives, and has cultural flexibility/agility and a commitment to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment.
Essential Responsibilities:
• Maintain excellent relationships with clientele and vendors, including collectors, galleries, institutions, consultants, and other arts professionals, ensuring industry-leading client satisfaction; ensure strong communication is facilitated and deadlines are continually met.
• Manage the daily scheduling/and utilization of hourly warehouse team-members to maximize capacity and efficiency, ensuring jobs are completed in a timely manner and within budget; strategically populate warehouse calendar with appropriate resources within our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software.
• Schedule deliveries (receipts and releases) for multiple warehouse locations through the CRM on behalf of clients, coordinating dock availability with 3rdparty shippers.
• Review job expectations with warehouse teams, maintaining contact throughout the day, proactively gauging and resolving scheduling concerns; prepare warehouse teams for additional duties/redirection of tasks, and ensure all
artworks are properly staged in advance of next day releases.
• Produce all bills of lading (BOLs) to transfer client property in and out of each warehouse location, as well as in-house work orders (WOs) for both client related and non-client-related jobs; this includes photography sessions and viewing room appointments.
• Review paperwork daily to check for detailed accuracy; source and secure necessary artwork release authorizations and process completed BOLS to meet monthly billing deadlines.
• Collaborate daily with Project Coordinator to finalize overlapping logistics such as field job extensions into the warehouse, preparedness of artworks for the field jobs, and Field Art Handler availability for (inhouse) Warehouse-based jobs.
• Collaborate with Operations Manager to schedule internal works orders
(facilities-related tasks, meetings, trainings, etc.), working to secure availability in a timely manner.
• Notify Registration when shipments come in for long-term storage; request pulllists from Registration to schedule in timely manner for collection releases.
• Assist in ensuring heighted warehouse quality control, suggest process, policy, and training recommendations as they arise to best support the movement of artworks and our teams.
• Create packing estimates for safe long-term storage (soft-packs/crates); work
directly with clients and each department to develop packing plans for storage and safe transit as needed.
• Attend weekly office and department meetings, as well as occasional programming events at 1275 Minnesota Street and team gatherings.
• Performs other related duties as required
Required Skills, Abilities, and Experience:
• Minimum 3 years experience in an art shipping organization or museum; must have first-hand warehouse and/or field work experience.
• Ability to quickly identify and resolve problems, effectively prioritize, and manage time efficiently, ensuring projects stay on schedule.
• Attention to detail and accuracy are expressed in day-to-day jobs/projects.
• Excellent communication and client services skills, both verbally and written.
• Proficient with PC and Mac operating systems and software, including Adobe and Microsoft Suites and Filemaker Pro; knowledgeable with the G Suite and CRMs.
• Extended knowledge of crate construction and packing is a plus.
To Apply:
Please submit a single PDF that includes a cover letter and resume to “Warehouse Coordinator – Last Name” to artservicesjobs@minnesotastreetproject.com. No calls, please. We will respond only to applicants we intend to interview. Thank you for your interest in Minnesota Street Project.
Benefits:
Minnesota Street Project offers a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, AD&D, Paid Time Off and Parental Leave, Retirement Savings, 401-k Plan, and Pre-Taxed Commuter and Childcare Benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Minnesota Street Project provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Cascade Canyon Artist in Residence
Located in a spectacular, peaceful setting at the base of Mount Tamalpais and surrounded by redwood and oak trees, O’Hanlon Center for the Arts (OHCA) is a well-established creative haven for artists and writers, having a 50+ year history in Marin County, California.
We will be selecting one visual artist to participate in 2022.
Duration: 4 weeks: June 27 to July 23, 2022
One artist in the Gallery studio space and one artist with full access to the outside grounds and use of Loft Lounge
Applications accepted on CaFE
Our location provides artists of all disciplines to explore, create and reflect on your creative process away from the hectic demands and constraints of daily life while still being able to take advantage of the conveniences a vibrant town that hosts three other exceptional art galleries and three live performance and theater venues. Being able to work in a private, natural setting provides artists an unparalleled opportunity to step away from distractions and focus on their work. If more stimulation is desired, we are just a 20-minute drive to San Francisco and Oakland.
As the residency is intended to be a working retreat, partners/spouses, family and pets are not permitted.
Our residency supports and encourages a collaborative atmosphere among fellow Artists in residence as well as with the membership of O’Hanlon Center for the Arts. We welcome a broad range of creative visual arts disciplines including, sculpture and installations.
OHCA has evening gatherings, discussions, and exchanges with various Bay Area artists at the Center and online. This residency will conclude with a 3-day exhibition of all artists in residence work in our 2-story main gallery space and/or on the grounds. This exhibition will be open to all OHCA members and the wider Bay Area community.
Provided:
Living Quarters close by less than 1/4 mile at a guest house or other neighborhood location (room with restroom and kitchenette)
Individual work/Studio Space (Lower Gallery is 1290 sq ft)
Opportunity for an informal critique by Bay Area Gallery owner
Art exhibition/roundtable discussion & marketing/communication about exhibition & events
Discount at local art supply store Once Around
Access to our Loft Building extensive art library and kitchen
Artist Responsibility:
Personal expenses
Meals/food
Supplies & Materials
Transportation
Offer a drop-in Studio Day to the public plus attendance at Donor Circle dinner.
Application Requirements:
Artist Statement 1 page or 500 words or less. Describe your work process and conceptual development.
Resume: Max 3 pages.
Three References with email, phone, relationship to you & Years known
Images of 10 works created within the last 3 years.
Application Deadline: April 18, 2022
Final Notification of Recipients: May 4, 2022
Co-Head Preparator
JOB TITLE: Co-Head Preparator
DEPARTMENT: Office of Creativity and Impact
REPORTS TO: Director of Curatorial Projects & Public Experience
STATUS: Exempt
CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time
SCHEDULE: Mon-Fri, some evenings, weekends, & events
Direct Reports: (1) Senior Preparator – Generalist (PT) and (2) On-Call Preparator Team (as needed for various projects)
ABOUT YBCA
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA) is San Francisco’s center for art and progress. Opened to the public in 1993, YBCA was founded as the cultural anchor of San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Gardens neighborhood. Our work spans the realms of contemporary art, performance, film, civic engagement, and public life. By centering artists as essential to social and cultural movement, YBCA is reimagining the role an arts institution can play in the community it serves. Our mission is to generate culture that moves people.
Mission: We generate culture that moves people.
Vision: A community that thrives on inspiration.
The successful candidate will embody our organization’s core values:
- Abundance: We operate from a place of strength, with a spirit of empathy and generosity.
- Authentic Collaboration: We are engaged and interconnected.
- Personal Agency: We are empowered and accountable.
- Boldness: We create with courage and purpose.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Co-Head Preparator is a newly formed dual role that aims to equitably distribute the workload and responsibility of the institutional needs of preparators. The Co-Head Preparator works with an equal counterpart to support in the planning and executing of YBCA’s organizational strategic priorities.
Their focus is on designing and planning the execution of public-facing installations, experiences, and exhibitions, including working with artists to realize commissioned or newly-fabricated works of art in a variety of mediums. The goal of this position is to move projects forward year-round, and to help alleviate potential silos of working styles, communication, and project vision. They will work closely with their counterpart to develop and track project budgets, labor estimates, schedules for on-call preparators, and dovetail production timeline based on the institution’s critical path of work.
The ideal candidate will have had experience in museum, theater, gallery or other technical production environments. They will possess a working knowledge of general carpentry techniques and have experience installing, troubleshooting, and stewarding projects with heavy AV/Media components. Experience with 3D digital modeling (Vectorworks, SketchUp) preferred.
The Co-Head Preparator is a highly collaborative role, working with other members of the Programs, Facilities, Production, and Marketing teams across the entire organization, as well as outside artists and curators. The Co-Head Preparator also serves as a manager and mentor to the preparator staff, training and delegating tasks with the same spirit of collaboration.
A Note: Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this job description describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Co-Leads the preparation, execution and de-installation of art projects, exhibitions, neighborhood commissions, public squares and prototypes.
- Work with production staff to shape and implement multidisciplinary projects to assure the best results for artistic and curatorial vision.
- Works closely with the supervisor to develop and maintain project-specific budgets.
- Co-Project manages indoor and outdoor artistic initiatives, including but not limited to Public Square programs, SF Urban Film Fest Residency, artist commissions, and gallery presentations.
- Serves as primary liaison between Creativity & Impact and Finance & Operations.
- Recruits, trains, manages and schedules a diverse staff of part-time and on-call preparators as well as contracted vendors to meet the needs of developing, installing, maintaining and de-installing of installations.
- Co-develops and maintains relationships with vendors and contractors such as painters, glazers, structural engineers, architects, drywallers, fabricators, and other specialists as needed to realize installations.
- Generates measured construction drawings and documents for contractors and engineers and oversees all permitting processes with the Department of Building Inspection and the Fire Marshall.
- Supports other YBCA teams by coordinating, designing and staffing with Office of Creativity & Impact’s resources as available to support the needs.
- Undertakes registrar work in collaboration with Curatorial Project Manager, including artist contracts, loan forms, and artwork shipping.
- Other projects as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Frequently is required to talk and hear; stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms.
- Frequently required to climb (ladders, scaffolds, etc), balance, bend, twist, work above shoulders, stoop, kneel, crouch/crawl, and perform other similar actions.
- Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. Occasionally lifts/carries/pushes/pulls objects >30 lbs in collaboration with others.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum 3 years’ experience as preparator or in a similar position in a museum, gallery or arts organization, supervising crews.
- Demonstrated knowledge of installation techniques.
- Thorough knowledge of building, ADA and fire codes, construction techniques, materials and tools.
- Demonstrates commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access, and works effectively with people of varied backgrounds, experiences, points of view, and aspirations.
- Ability to read and generate building plans, specifications and diagrams.
- Proven organizational skills, detail-oriented, and capacity to effectively manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Possesses strong communications and problem solving skills.
- Will work primarily on-site, with variable schedules, including extended hours, days, evenings and weekends.
- Thrives in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.
- Comfortable working in environments with exposure to noise and dust.
- Is familiar with PC and Mac computer systems and software; Vectorworks, Sketch Up, or other drafting software; The Museum System (TMS) knowledge preferred.
Note: Interested applicants who may not have formal training in some of the job requirements but have related experience are still highly encouraged to apply.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
At YBCA, we’re taking steps to protect against the continued spread of the highly contagious Delta variant, to safeguard against likely future variants and to help ensure the continued safe reopening of San Francisco. YBCA has joined a growing number of cultural institutions around the Bay Area and will require proof of vaccination against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Exemption from these requirements will be reviewed according to standards set forth by state and local health agencies and reasonable accommodations will be made for those providing valid exemptions.
We continue to prioritize the health and wellbeing of our employees and candidates. All interviews will be conducted remotely via phone or video conference while YBCA complies with local and state health ordinances. Please note that this position may perform some work remotely and on site responsibilities.
BENEFITS
PTO, Holiday Pay, Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Life and AD&D Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Employee Assistance Program, Travel Assistance, paid time off to volunteer, and ability to participate in the 403(b) Retirement Plan with match.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA) is committed to diversity in its programming and in creating a work culture and environment that is reflective of San Francisco Bay Area demography. The Center encourages and actively recruits applicants representing dimensions of difference that include — but are not limited to — age, national origin, ethnicity, race, religion, ability, sexual orientation, gender or political affiliation.
YBCA will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (SF Police Code, Article 49).
APPLICATION STATUS
Hello and thank you for taking the time to apply and let us know that you are interested in joining our team at YBCA. After you apply, you will receive a confirmation email to let you know that your resume has been received. Rest assured, a member of our recruiting team will personally review your application. If you are a potential match for one of our open positions, we will be in touch. If there is not a match right now, we will keep your resume on file for future opportunities. In the meantime, please connect with us on social media @YBCA to learn more about us. Thank you for your time and we wish you the best on your job search.
Agencies and Recruiting Firms: Please note that we will only review applications submitted directly by candidates and do not accept resumes or pay fees to third parties. Any unsolicited resumes received will be considered the property of YBCA.
Development Manager
Development Manager
Playwrights Foundation, a center for new play development that supports, empowers, and centers playwrights, is looking for a part time Development Manager to work closely with the Executive Artistic Director (EAD) to manage our fundraising efforts. Playwrights Foundation is located in San Francisco, on the traditional lands of the Ramaytush Ohlone people.
The Development Manager will partner with the EAD and other staff on developing and implementing fundraising structures and processes to support building relationships with donors, funders, and other various stakeholders. The ideal candidate would have 2+ years experience in fundraising and development.
Primary Job Duties:
- Oversee and partner with EAD on fundraising strategies
- Work with team to develop and execute consistent communication to cultivate and grow donor base
- Manage donor administration activities including development calendar, drafting donor reports, donor database entry, updates, invitations, thank you letters, and other materials
- Draft and edit funder proposals in partnership with EAD: assist in managing the proposal development process, strategy on approach, tracking opportunities, managing timelines and providing follow-up
- Conduct prospect and foundation research
- In partnership with communications staff & EAD, develop online fundraising strategies, campaigns and calls to action for online mobilization, outreach and small-donor fundraising
- Implement and monitor metrics for goals and analysis of fundraising and constituent mobilization campaigns
- Support 2-3 fundraising events per year
- Support Board fundraising efforts, development, and communication as needed
- Oversee volunteers interested in Development, if necessary
Seeking the following Qualities:
- Dedicated to diversity, inclusion, equity, access and anti-racism
- Eagerness to learn and contribute to a small team
- Values focused
- Relationship Centered
- Collaborative
- Resourceful
- Observant and intuitive
- Proactive problem solver
- Detail-oriented
- Self-starter, dynamic and able to thrive in a small but active environment
- Ability to work independently and remotely with a diverse team
Qualifications
- Demonstrated excellence in organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to help drive time-sensitive projects to completion and manage competing priorities
- Strong storytelling and writing skills, grant writing experience a plus
- Able to communicate effectively and diplomatically with patrons and other stakeholders
- At least 2 years experience in development and fundraising for a nonprofit organization
- Proficiency in CRM databases, especially Salesforce or PatronManager, is a plus
- Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills. Ability to use good judgment, take initiative and make recommendations in resolving problems and provide guidance to staff
- Good technical skills, experience with Google Suite a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Hours & Schedule
For immediate hire. Year round, part time employee with an avg of 15 hours per week for roughly 780 hours per year. Hours fluctuate according to projects and deadlines with up to 30 hours during the Bay Area Playwrights Festival for July-early August. Occasional evening and weekend work required to support events. Work primarily remote. If living in the Bay Area, in person support for events may be necessary, but if not, we will tailor the job to be fully remote.
Compensation
Recommended hiring wage of $20-24/hour, offer commensurate with experience; hire anticipated at mid-range
Half time holidays for a total of 5.5 days of paid holidays per year
Sick Benefits
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Flexible schedule
Grants & Development Coordinator
Full-Time, Permanent Position, Non-Exempt
Compensation Range: $69 – $75k, DOE
WHO WE ARE
BAYCAT is an innovative nonprofit media production company comprising a professional Studio and a youth Academy. Our work addresses racial, gender and economic inequities in the media industry by building equitable pathways to employment for diverse storytellers. Through the education and employment of aspiring young Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, transgender and non-binary mediamakers in the Bay Area — and through our production work for socially-minded clients — we are changing the stories that get shared with the world.
WHAT WE CARE ABOUT
- Creating positive social change through storytelling, design & media.
- Giving a voice to those misrepresented or underrepresented.
- Doing well and doing good. As a social enterprise, we’re a sustainable nonprofit business model.
- Excellence. High quality of services in education and media production.
- Building community, diversity, inclusion & equity from within and with all our partners.
THE ROLE
You are an energetic and resourceful individual with exceptional writing and organization skills to manage the portfolio of grants and to create compelling written content to support an aggressive growth strategy for this exciting nonprofit social enterprise. You are extremely organized, detail minded, customer service oriented, a strong communicator and values-driven team player who loves to raise money, and who has a strong commitment to our mission, and the desire to grow professionally.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Reporting to the Associate Development Director at BAYCAT, the Grants and Development Coordinator is the primary writer to secure all grants-related funding and to fulfill grants reporting requirements, to build and maintain relationships with current funders, to research and follow up with new prospects and to manage and execute all development reporting, documentation and grant database management needs for BAYCAT.
Project Management of Grants Portfolio:
- Create and manage the annual grants & development calendar and work plan;
- Manage BAYCAT’s Salesforce-based CRM to ensure efficient prospect, donor and grant information capture, workflow and reporting;
- Write grant applications, correspondence and funding-related materials;
- Research (staff interviews, data gathering for quotes, reports, statistics, trends, etc.)
- Fulfill reporting requirements of funders on a timely basis; and
- Support the development of agency budgets and revenue projections.
Relationship Development and Management:
- Build and maintain existing relationships to sustain revenues through government, corporate, private foundation support, individual donors and events;
- Stewardship of donor relationships includes contributing to create strategies and work plans, events, in-person meetings/calls/emails and through written copy that highlights our organization;
- Utilize Salesforce to track touchpoints and key milestones regarding relationships; and
- Perform other duties as agency needs require.
Meeting and Events Coordination:
- Develop compelling event language for BAYCAT friendraisers, galas and other events;
- Assist with meeting agendas and presentations for team meetings and development events;
- Manage volunteers; and
- Provide on-site event support and coordinate event details for both small and large BAYCAT events.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is Bay Area-based and is familiar with the local grants ecosystem;
- Has worked in development for 2 or more years with experience in grant writing;
- Has lived experience and immersion in BIPOC / LGBTQIA+ Bay Area communities;
- Is committed to anti-racism and has a desire to contribute to BAYCAT’s equity and inclusion initiatives;
- A natural storyteller, able to quickly construct a compelling narrative;
- Detailed-minded with the ability to prioritize;
- Is a good problem solver;
- Has initiative and drive, ability to self-start;
- Knowledge of project management software, Asana, and Salesforce a plus;
- Provides great customer service and can build relationships with our wide-ranging stakeholders from students, families, BAYCAT Studio clients, to donors;
- Calm under pressure & thinks quickly to solve problems as they arise; and
- Is committed to personal, professional, and leadership growth, and is aligned with BAYCAT’s core values.
THE DETAILS
- This is a permanent full-time salaried position.
- Compensation is $69-$75k DOE + benefits.
- Benefits include: Medical insurance paid 85% by BAYCAT, dental and LTD/Life insurance paid 100% by BAYCAT, annual wellness stipend, home office setup stipend, monthly internet reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), annual professional development stipend, 4 personal days off per year, 15 holidays per year, 2.5 weeks accrued vacation to start, 8 days accrued sick time, paid 30 min lunch, no meeting Fridays.
- Location: This role will be a hybrid virtual and in-person role onsite at our San Francisco, CA location, with the occasional flexibility to work from home.
- Must be able to work 40 hours per week. BAYCAT observes a meeting-free Friday and encourages all team members to use Fridays to catch up on work as needed.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send a cover letter, resume and two writing samples where you were the primary grant writer to work@baycat.org. No phone calls, please.
Application process and estimated timelines:
2/3/22 → Application opens
2/17/22 → Application deadline
2/10-3/3/22, rolling → Interview Process (3 rounds + 1 written prompt + references)
3/8/22 → Final offer made
3/21/22 → Start date
EOE. We strive for a workforce as diverse as the community we serve.
Women, people of color, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.
