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Project Music: Hiring Program Director

Project Music started in 2014 in Stamford, CT. Inspired by El Sistema’s founding vision, Project Music’s mission is to create a pathway for students to reach their fullest potential by using music education and the pursuit of excellence as the vehicle to develop fundamental life skills. 120+ students are enrolled in Project Music across 4 community partner sites. Students hail from 25 different public schools in Fairfield County, and their rich and diverse family population represents more than 12 countries.

We are seeking a dynamic Program Director to help take Project Music to the next level. Learn more by clicking the website link below.

Marketing and Communications Specialist

Marketing & Communications Specialist Job Description Reports to: Executive Director
FSLA Status: Non-Exempt, Part-Time, 35hours/week
Wage: $23/hr
Position Summary: We are looking to employ a communications specialist to be a strategic thinker with meticulous attention to detail, working well under pressure, meeting deadlines, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced environment. To ensure success, the communications specialists should be innovative, organized, and self-motivated with a keen interest in driving strategic messages to key role-players including: members, patrons, and partners. For more information, please contact: info@milfordarts.org

Aldrich Museum: Director of Development

The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, located in Ridgefield, CT, is seeking an energetic fundraising professional to join the team as Director of Development. Founded by collector Larry Aldrich in 1964, today the Museum is a platform for artists at pivotal moments in their careers.

The Director of Development is responsible for building and maintaining a growing community of donors, with a specific focus on upper-level patrons and new prospects and overseeing the operations of the Development Department. They will take a lead role in cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individual patrons at all levels; overseeing the critical annual fund; working closely with the Museum’s board of trustees; overseeing the Museum’s benefit events; and managing institutional grants.

Candidates will be enthusiastic supporters of the Museum’s artist-centric mission, and eager to help lead The Aldrich through a period of growth and change. The successful candidate will be an independent thinker with a collaborative spirit, have enthusiasm for and interest in contemporary art, and a willingness to take on projects big and small. The position requires excellent writing, communications, organizational skills and attention to detail; the ability to work both independently and in a team; and experience leading a small staff.

Qualifications:

  • With the Executive Director, setting annual fundraising goals
  • Working closely with the Board of Trustees on:
    • Special events
    • Annual giving
  • Overseeing continued growth of the Museum’s membership program, particularly at the upper levels
  • Drafting all Development Department materials, including acknowledgments, renewals, solicitations, and the annual report
  • Leading major gift prospecting, solicitations, and stewardship
  • Planning a calendar of annual cultivation, stewardship, and fundraising events
  • Overseeing the annual report
  • Managing a staff of three

Candidates must have:

  • A minimum of 5 years of development leadership experience, preferably in an arts setting
  • Proven track record of success in individual giving, membership, and grants
  • Ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues, Board members, artists, and donors
  • Strong writing and interpersonal skills
  • Raiser’s Edge or other comparable database knowledge and experience
  • Ability to remain flexible and focused in a fast-paced work environment and the ability to pitch in when needed
  • Willingness to work on-site in Ridgefield, CT as well as actively engage in prospecting activities out of the officeCompensation and Benefits:
    • Salary range: $110,000 – $120,000
    • Comprehensive benefits offering including health, dental, vision, life and LTD insurance
    • Ability to participate in 401K with employer matching after one year of employment
    • Generous PTOPlease send a cover letter and resume to: cmaylone@thealdrich.org, with the subject line “Development Director.” Qualified candidates will be contacted.The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum Non-Discrimination Policy

      The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum is committed to:

      • The goal of achieving equal opportunity for all.
      • Providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of the community.
      • Providing an inclusive and nondiscriminatory work environment in which all employees are valued and empowered to succeed.
      • Providing a workplace free from harassment of all kinds.
      • Compliance with all federal and state legislation and regulations regarding non-discrimination.Consistent with these principles, The Aldrich does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, expression and characteristics, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, visible or invisible disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

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The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum · 258 Main Street · Ridgefield, CT · 06877 · 203.438.4519 · thealdrich.org

Executive Director The Glass House

The National Trust is launching a national search for the next Executive Director of the Glass House and assistance of the Advisory Council is critical to identifying strong candidates for this exciting position. The new Executive Director will have an opportunity to develop a new vision for this iconic site as the Brick House re-opens to the public and the property celebrates its 75th anniversary, both in 2024. We are looking for a dynamic leader who will be an effective fundraiser in support of this vision and who will continue to expand the site’s programming in ways that carry forward the site’s legacies of creativity and experimentation.

Please find the job link herewith.

Woodworking Instructor (Youth) at Silvermine Art Center

Incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1922, Silvermine Art Center (SAC) has exemplified excellence in art education for 100 years. SAC is urgently seeking experienced instructors & accomplished woodworkers for the Summer Art Studio program. Instructors independently create the content of their camp offering & partner with SAC to provide students with valuable arts education at our renowned & established institution. The instructor is responsible for guiding & directing participation in all aspects of woodworking: functional/sculptural. Maintaining a safe working environment is a central responsibility of the instructor’s role

To view the complete job description & to apply please visit: https://www.silvermineart.org/opportunities

Printmaking Instructor at Silvermine Art Center

Incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1922, Silvermine Art Center (SAC) has exemplified excellence in art & art education for 100 years. SAC is seeking experienced instructors & accomplished printmakers with a desire to teach printmaking techniques to all ages, including lithography, intaglio, relief & monotype. Instructors work independently to create the content of their course/workshop offering & partner with SAC to provide students with valuable arts education at our renowned & established institution. Maintaining a safe working environment & operation of printing presses is a central responsibility of the instructor’s role.

To view the job description & to apply please visit: https://www.silvermineart.org/opportunities

Metal Sculpture Instructor at Silvermine Art Center

Incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1922, Silvermine Art Center (SAC) has exemplified excellence in art education for 100 years. SAC is seeking experienced instructors & accomplished sculpture artists with a desire to teach metal sculpture techniques. Instructors independently create the content of the program offering & partner with SAC to provide students with valuable arts education at our renowned institution. The sculpture instructor is responsible for guiding & directing participation in all aspects of design & fabrication. Maintaining a safe working environment is a central responsibility of the instructor’s role.

To view the complete job description & to apply please visit: https://www.silvermineart.org/opportunities/

Photography Instructor at Silvermine Arts Center

Incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1922, Silvermine Art Center (SAC) has exemplified excellence in art education for 100 years. SAC is seeking experienced instructors & accomplished digital artists with a desire to teach digital practices including: graphic design, illustration, animation, storyboarding, video & editing. Instructors independently create the content of the course/workshop offering & partner with SAC to provide students with valuable arts education at our renowned & established institution. Maintenance & operations of digital lab software & equipment is a central responsibility of the instructor’s role.

To view the complete job description and to apply please visit: https://www.silvermine

P/T Job Opening: Education and Workshop Coordinator

The Center for Contemporary Printmaking (CCP) seeks an Education and Workshop Coordinator who is passionate about the arts and will contribute to the growth of our 27-year old non-profit organization. Candidate will work with CCP’s staff to organize and schedule educational programming relevant to our local and regional community, artist and member community, and the wider printmaking community. Portions of the role and responsibilities can be conducted remotely with not all hours per week required on-site. In-person involvement is expected during scheduled workshops and as liaison with invited instructors. Candidate will need to be a self-starter, able to work independently, and have excellent writing and communication skills.

Preservationist Seeks Assistance With Workflow Organization

Photographer is working on the final stages of two Historic American Buildings Survey projects.  Together, they involve over 200 4×5 negatives that must be identified, scanned and printed.

Photographer is doing the scanning and printing but needs help with the workflow.

The person must be very organized and have a high level of attention to detail.

Payment: $100.00 per day.

Contact: Tod Bryant: todbryant23@gmail.com