Job description

The Arc Mid-Hudson has a new full-time opportunity at our Cornell Creative Arts Center for a Director!

https://cornellcreativeartscenter.com/

The Director of the Cornell Creative Arts Center will perform a variety of tasks that include strategic project management, planning development, budgeting, hiring, staff evaluations, organizing, scheduling, promoting, implementing, and evaluating cultural arts programs and activities.

This position will also work with other staff members to research, design, and develop new programs and exhibits that will challenge and excite citizens of all ages. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting programs and activities in a variety of climates and facilities. Networking extensively with community groups.
• Networking with the community at- large to seek creative ways to attract business into the CCAC.
• Pursue long term programmatic partnerships.
• Provide content for arts and cultural programming including social media and Instagram postings related to the arts and creative programming at CCAC.
• Seek continual sponsorship, donations related to arts programming and creative opportunities; work as needed at CCAC fundraising events.
• Developing and maintaining a detailed budget for each sector of the Arts Center including monthly financial reporting.
• Researching and preparing grants for CCAC.
• Oversee CCAC staff and contract consultants.
• Develop and maintain ongoing consultant contracts; act as the main contact and coordinator for all hired consultant instructors and artists.
• Oversight and guidance for curriculum and lesson plans. Work to expand programming options and accessibility.
• Oversee, coordinate, and curate Art for Gallery Shows.
• Lead the management of the Point of Sale system- handling any registrations, refunds, and other payments; maintain data tracking system of Galley Shows.
• Oversee the maintenance of the Art Center and Ceramic studio inventory.
• Lead all team and individual meetings.
• Provide tours of space to new visitors for potential membership; setup space for event space rentals.
• Maintain/track tenant agreements and ensure Studio rentals full
• Develop relationships with higher education institutions to grow and expand internship opportunities for all areas of CCAC.
• Maintain and update written procedures, student participatory guidelines, and safety protocol.
• Attend internal and external business meeting.
• Participates in in-service trainings as required.
• Contributes to an overall team effort by being an effective team player.

SCHEDULE: 40/Monday through Friday/flexible days/hours)

Job Requirements:

• Bachelors degree and strong project management or business acumen.
• Strong knowledge of researching and writing grants and grant process.
• Minimum 3 years supervisory and leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of local arts and culture sector preferred.
• Must be able to effectively multitask projects and concurrent deadlines.
• Excellent verbal communication and customer services skills; interacts positively and communicates effectively with diverse personalities and all levels of personnel throughout the organization.
• Computer and technology proficient including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook email system; Adobe Creative Suite a plus.
• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities a plus.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

johnandkristie.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, johnandkristie.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, johnandkristie.com is the ideal place to find your next job.