Nevada County Arts Council is seeking an Executive Assistant to our Executive Director. This is a pivotal time for us and a great time to join our team as we participate in a countywide effort to drive recovery post-pandemic. Our board of directors, staff and artists; and our members, benefactors and volunteers, will all play a critical role in our success in supporting an incredible creative sector in a beautiful corner of California.
Executive Assistant to Executive Director
Art Programs Manager
The Art Programs Manager coordinates and manages Root Division’s exhibitions, artists, and public programming and all related outreach and support. Root Division staff and core of volunteers operate as a team, interacting with each other often, in order to provide a unified schedule of creative learning experiences for artists and the greater community. This position offers an exciting opportunity for someone motivated to work and learn in a unique and dynamic non-profit arts environment*.
*Due to COVID-19 related adjustments, some staff is continuing to work remotely. It is possible for this role to be done remotely in large part with occasional work onsite as the space and events reopen to in-person audiences.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinate, develop, and manage all of Root Division’s arts programming year round
- Design and maintain 12-month calendar of exhibitions with financial, artistic, and strategic goals for the Second Saturday Series**. Set and follow deadlines for all program operations and related publications.
- Lead and manage Curatorial Committee, including organization and review of proposals
- Manage and provide support to participating artists and curators to ensure highest quality exhibitions; Meet and communicate with curators at all stages of planning; Administer and oversee all exhibitions related contracts
Coordinate and support installation of exhibitions with Facilities & Installations Manager; Oversee gallery hours and art sales - Oversee and attend all events including set-up, staffing, and procurement of supplies
- Manage venue rental and art rental queries, scheduling, and logistics.
- Recruit, train, and supervise Exhibitions Fellow and Interns and oversee related projects
- Participate in donor, sponsor, and partner outreach and coordination for events and programming
- Update and monitor program assessment data and processes
- Collaborate on programming that links on-site exhibitions with educational programs, including Youth Ed Gallery, New Growth, and Family Arts Workshops
- Participate in professional development and related trainings as needed
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT:
- Assists in sustaining a thriving, dynamic organization
- Serve as an advocate of Root Division’s mission by acting as an ambassador to artists, curators, supporters, donors, and sponsors; Coordinate visits/ tours for constituents
- Form and maintain partnerships with peer organizations, artists, volunteers, and related database of contacts
- Assist in development of overall marketing strategy for exhibitions and events
- Support fundraising efforts related to exhibition and arts programming
- Help coordinate major fundraising events (Taste/ Art Auction) through committee participation; Offer support for any additional events/ fundraising activities related to exhibitions programming
- Support coordination of thriving Studios Program via participation in Artist Selection Committee & All Artist Meetings
- Work with staff and board in contributing input/ feedback for organizational strategic planning
- Miscellaneous administrative, facilities, and program support including gallery and artist support
* Due to COVID-19 related adjustments, some staff is continuing to work remotely. A portion of this role can be accomplished remotely, but it largely involves being onsite at Root Division and at partner programs in SF.
** We encourage you to visit one of our upcoming 2nd Saturday exhibitions (Dec 11 and Jan 8), especially if you are new to Root Division and our programming.
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM
- Bachelor’s degree in fine arts, arts administration, or art history (or equivalent)
- Proven skills in program management/ coordination
- 2 years experience in facilitating exhibitions and/or events in a professional setting
- Sensitivity to and understanding of the needs and interests of artists and a diverse audience
PREFERRED
- Strong writing ability and computer skills, including experience using Google Drive and Dropbox
- Demonstrated outreach experience and/or creative problem solving skills
BENEFICIAL
- Masters degree in fine arts, arts administration, or art history (or equivalent)
- Valid CA Driver’s License and access to vehicle for performing program related errands
- Basic skills for photo documentation
- Grant writing / fundraising experience
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
- Has a strong interest in learning and being productive; Works well in managing schedules and timelines.
- Shows personal initiative and ability to work as a member of a team in a creative, fast-paced environment
- Has a strong proven record for the ability to meet deadlines, being organized, and being detail-oriented
- Has an overall enthusiasm for Root Division’s mission and the ability to communicate with people from a wide variety of backgrounds, including students, artists, curators, visitors, neighbors, and supporters of the organization.
APPLICATION
This is a FULL TIME exempt position, which includes M-FR as well as occasional evenings and weekends, including 2nd Saturdays and fundraising/ special events. Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes base salary (range: $54K-$60K), paid time off, paid holidays & office closures (15+ days), health plan coverage/ related HSA contribution, and access to free art classes and professional development activities. Opportunities for additional commission income are also available.
Root Division is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity on our staff team, governing groups, and artist community. Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), immigrants, women, and LGBTQ+ candidates are encouraged to apply.
** We encourage you to visit one of our upcoming 2nd Saturday exhibitions (Dec 11 and Jan 8), especially if you are new to Root Division and our programming.
Applications received by January 2, 2022 will be given priority consideration.
Projected start date: February 1, 2022 (with paid training starting as early as January 18, 2022).
TO APPLY
Please send an email to Michelle Mansour, Executive Director to employment@rootdivision.org with the following:
- Subject: Attn: Art Programs Manager Search – Your Last Name
- Contact Info: Name, Email, Address, Phone, and website (if applicable)
- Clear and concise 1-page cover letter attached as PDF
- Recent CV/ Resume attached as PDF
- Optional: Small sample portfolio of any exhibition/ curatorial/ related work (PDF or link)
- 3 References: Contact Name, Title, Phone, Email
Call for Art – Running Threads – Contemporary Quilt Exhibition
The Museum of Northern California Art is seeking traditional and nontraditional quilts as well as garments and other fiber artwork incorporating quilting techniques. The museum’s exhibition committee will make the final selections for the exhibition.
The exhibit will be held at the Museum of Northern California Art (monca) 900 Esplanade in Chico, Thursday, February 10 through Sunday, April 10, 2022. The formal opening reception is Friday, February 11th, 5-8 pm. The reception is a free event for the community at large.
Deadline to submit is January 21, 2022
To apply: Submit your art (up to 3 distinct pieces) with this form. Application fee of $35 for non-monca members and $25 for monca members is due by January 21 at 5pm. If you wish to submit more than 3 works, please fill out the form an additional time for an additional fee of $10 for each piece. The museum’s exhibition committee will make the final choice of artists. Artists will be notified of the decision on or before January 25.
ELIGIBILITY: Original works created by artists residing in Northern California, defined as San Jose and all points north, east, and west to the state border. All exhibited artworks must remain in the exhibition until 5 p.m. on the last day of exhibition.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Please click on the link below to the online form.
Submission form for Running Threads – Contemporary Quilt Exhibition – The form requires: Artist’s name, address, phone(s), email address, along with image files and info for each sample piece. Also, a space to upload a résumé or c.v..
Image files and labeling: Images should be in .jpg or .png format. Name the file with the artist’s name followed by 1, 2, 3 etc. Example joesmith1.jpg
If you have difficulty with the form, please click here for a PDF version of the form and email content to submissions@monca.org.
ENTRY FEE: $35 ($25 for monca members) plus extra fees from more than 3 entries. All fees are (non-refundable). Payment (check, cash or credit card) must reach monca by January 21, at 5 pm. Make check payable to monca and write “Running Threads” application fee” in the memo. Your canceled check is your receipt
For credit card payment, call 530.487.7272 or pay in person at monca, 900 Esplanade, Chico, CA Museum hours: Thursday – Sunday, 11-5
For cash, pay in person, at monca, 900 Esplanade, Chico, CA Museum hours: Thursday – Sunday, 11-5
Two Collection Fellowships, Americas and Asia
For KADIST, art is a driving force for social transformation. KADIST’s programs often highlight a key issue of today through presenting the voices of artists who respond to the urgent social and political forces of our time. With permanent exhibition spaces in Paris and San Francisco, and offices in Guangzhou and Mexico City, KADIST produces exhibitions and programs across five continents, through curatorial collaborations, in order to responsibly address the complexity of local cultures. KADIST’s spaces in Paris and San Francisco present exhibitions and events, organize residencies and educational programs, and produce projects online and on social media. KADIST’s collection of 1600 contemporary artworks serves as a starting point and resource for these programs. KADIST is a non-profit organization founded in 2001. It is operated in France by an endowment fund and by a 501c3 in the United States.
Fellowships overview
KADIST San Francisco offers two six-month collection fellowships to recent or 2022 graduates of art history, museum studies, critical writing, or a related field from college or university programs (BA or MA). Remote positions with bi-monthly online meetings are negotiable.
KADIST’s fellowships provide a stipend and an opportunity to develop professional skills in collection research and management. Working closely with the organization’s staff, the fellows become vital team members in a broad international network and participate in the development of KADIST’s art collection and online art library. During the first three months of their fellowship, each fellow will research and generate original pieces of writing about photographs and video artworks by selected collection artists living and working in the Americas (first fellowship) or Asia (second fellowship). During the last three months, they will facilitate the collection’s development and management (e.g. preparing materials for the committee’s review, updating inventory, maintaining editorial content, etc.). Fellow-created collection content—images and written descriptions of artworks and artists’ practices, among other materials—will serve as a resource for curators, team members, and advisors in supporting new additions to the online library, creating exhibitions, and more. Selected fellows’ texts will be published on the KADIST website.
Responsibilities
– Produce original content about the practices and artworks of 6-8 selected artists to be shared with KADIST staff in San Francisco and Paris
– Nominate videos or photographs from the selected artists for the KADIST’s art library
– Participate in the organization-wide review process of artworks nominated for its video library
– Help facilitate the management of the collection inventory and logistics
– Lead and oversee production of 3-5 short video content with collection artists for social media
Qualifications
The ideal candidates for KADIST Fellows are highly motivated, extremely organized, personable, and detail-oriented and envision themselves to be part of an international contemporary art nonprofit. They possess the following qualities:
– Knowledge of contemporary artists’ practices, artworks, ideas, and art scenes in either the Americas or Asia
– Fluency in writing concise descriptions of artworks and artist biographies
– Willingness to engage in research practices, spontaneous discussion, and considered argument
– Attention to detail with rigorous administrative and multi-tasking skills
– Ability to work autonomously while being proactive, communicative, and open to feedback
– Fluency in both spoken and written English is mandatory
Position Details
Each fellowship requires a six-month commitment, an average of eight hours a week. Each fellow will receive a stipend of USD 5,000 for the duration of the fellowship. Remote positions with periodic online meetings are negotiable. The fellowship period will begin the week of February 7 or 14, 2022.
One fellowship will focus on researching artists working and living in the Americas while the other will focus on artists working and living in Asia.
Application
For immediate consideration, please send a resume, a short letter of interest (up to 400 words), and 3 writing samples by January 9, 2022 at 11:59 pm PT to jobs@kadist.org. Please indicate “Americas Fellowship” or “Asia Fellowship” in the subject line depending on the fellowship you wish to apply for. A shortlist of finalists will be invited for interviews.
Equal Opportunity
KADIST is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) are strongly encouraged to apply.
About KADIST
We believe contemporary artists make an important contribution to a progressive society, their work often addressing key issues of our time. KADIST, a non-profit organization dedicated to exhibiting the work of artists represented in its collection, encourages this engagement and affirms contemporary art’s relevance within social discourse. KADIST’s local hubs in Paris and San Francisco present exhibitions and events, and organize residencies and educational initiatives, as well as producing projects online and via social media. Concurrently, KADIST is actively establishing networks across five areas—North America, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Asia and Latin America—inviting new artists into the collection and initiating collaborative programs, especially exhibitions with museums of each region. Together, they aim at facilitating new connections across cultures and creating vibrant conversations about contemporary art and ideas.
Human Resource Assistant (Full-Time, Temporary/Non-Exempt)
Human Resource Assistant Full Time Temporary / Non Exempt
An affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution and AAM accredited, the Japanese American National Museum (www.janm.org) is recognized as one of the nation’s premier cultural museums. The National Museum is based in historic Little Tokyo neighborhood, adjacent to the Metro Gold Line in the Little Tokyo/Arts district in downtown Los Angeles.
The Human Resources Assistant provides support to the HR & Volunteer Services Office to securely maintaining personnel files, volunteer records, finance files and documents of the institution. Assists with recruitment activities, benefits administration, worker’s compensation, personnel files, database management, payroll and other administrative related tasks to support the departments. Position is temporary with funding through June 2024.
Requires familiarity with online recruitment platforms, full cycle recruitment activities, CA Labor law and dealing with confidential matters. Assist with processing payroll and updating employee information in third party software. Assist with updating volunteer records and database. Must be able to work cross-departmentally with confidential materials. Bachelors in Human Resources, Business Management or Finance and minimum of 2 years of relevant experience as a HR generalist/administration. Prior work in a museum or non-profit highly desired. Ability to multi-task and prioritize. Ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines. Experience working in a diverse, multi-cultural environment preferable. Proficiency with MS Office, familiarity with databases, payroll software, Gmail & Google suite preferred. Requires occasional evening and/or weekend hours. Must be able to work with visitors of all ages to support museum sponsored events. Criminal background and credit check is required. Visit http://www.janm.org/jobs/ for full job description and employment application form. Proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 is required. EOE.
Benefits: EE Medical, Dental, ERISA 403(b), FSA, 17 paid holidays, sick and vacation time; complimentary family level membership, free on-site parking, discounts in museum store and on-site Chado tea room.
Submit: Cover Letter, application, and resume with references Japanese American National Museum Attn: Human Resources Re: HR Assistant 100 N. Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Email: hr@janm.org Fax: 213-830-5673 No Phone Calls Please
Director of Strategic Giving
Director of Strategic Giving – Full Time, Exempt
The Director of Strategic Giving is responsible for management and expansion of the major gifts and planned giving programs; managing relationships and securing support from donors who are capable of making gifts of $25,000+ focusing on strategic multi-year principal gifts of $100,000 or more. Will manage a personal portfolio of 35-50 prospects and a team of two major gifts officers.
The individual will work with Chief Development Officer to develop and implement a plan for expanded major gift/planned giving fundraising and promote the acquisition of major and planned gifts as well significant leadership gifts ($100,000 and above) and will serve as a member of development leadership playing a key leadership role in the execution of the organization’s comprehensive campaign.
The successful candidate will be someone with a rich development background, who has had progressive and successful experience in major/planned gifts and campaign experience. The ideal candidate should have a track record of management experience and coaching orientation and commitment to mentoring major gifts officers. The individual will be able to bridge frontline fundraising techniques with the organization’s priorities and key initiatives. The candidate will have a passion for the mission and be able to translate that into relationship building activities that demonstrate success.
Bachelors degree preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and development experience. At least 5-7 years of management experience in development and major gifts. Experience working with high-level donors, volunteers and colleagues on collaborative activities. Experience with campaigns, planned giving and major gift solicitation. Knowledge of Japanese American history and culture a plus. Proficiency with MS Office, Google Calendar and Gmail preferred. Development database, Raisers Edge and/or Altru experience desired. Proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 is required. EOE.
See janm.org/jobs for full job description. EOE
To apply submit: Cover Letter, application form and resume with references
Japanese American National Museum
Attn: Human Resources
Re: Director of Strategic Giving
100 N. Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Email: hr@janm.org
No Phone Calls Please
No Paid Relocation
