Westport Country Playhouse is home to one of the nation’s preeminent theater internship programs, Joanne Woodward Internship Program. The training of emerging professionals in the theater has formed a vital part of our mission since our program began in 1946. Each year, production and theater administration interns are given the opportunity to work directly with senior staff and gain crucial on-the-job experience in a vibrant and innovative theater. Weekly Intern Seminars feature a variety of guest speakers, including Playhouse staff members, visiting designers and artists, commercial producers, and more.



In response to COVID-19, we are unable to offer internships in production for our 2021 season. However, we are pleased to offer internship opportunities in Development, Education and Marketing. 

The program will run from June 7 – August 13, 2021. The internship will be both remote and in-person (as restrictions for COVID are removed and based on individual department needs). 



The Development Intern will work closely with the Development department to support the Playhouse’s fundraising campaigns, operations, and special events, and learn about the administrative side of running a non-profit regional theater.



The Education Intern will work closely with the Education department to support the Playhouse’s educational productions, programs and events as well as working the virtual classroom as a teaching artist.

 This position will have a significant in person component.

The Marketing Intern will work closely with the other members of the Playhouse marketing team to support department activities, including virtual programming, print/digital communications, and digital marketing campaigns with a goal of engaging theater audiences and finding new ways to connect with our community.



Interns will be paid a $350 stipend per week. Housing is not provided. Hours are flexible and are based on the needs of the department. The estimated time commitment is approximately 20-30 hours per week. 



The application deadline for our 2021 internship program is April 21, 2021.



Westport Country Playhouse is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, ability, age, or veteran status.

Westport School of Music seeks a social media assistant for up to five hours a month to video teachers, post on social media platforms and to assist with writing informational blogs to increase awareness and community engagement Some understanding of classical music is preferred. Please send a cover letter and resume to Sarah Miller, Director at smiller@wsmusic.org

Membership Manager

The Bruce Museum is searching for a Membership Manager, who will be responsible for leading the Membership program through a wide range of acquisition/retention programs, including managing operations/correspondence; creating copy for all membership collateral material; and implementing strategic membership acquisition opportunities.

Upon joining the Development team, the Membership Manager will have an exciting opportunity to shape the future of the Bruce Museum’s Membership program at an inflection point in the Museum’s history, as the New Bruce expansion and renovation project is currently under way.
Scheduled to open in Fall 2022, the New Bruce will be double the size of the existing Museum, with new state-of-the-art exhibition, education and community spaces, including dramatically expanded galleries for art and science exhibitions and enhanced spaces for hosting schoolchildren, families, and community groups.

.For more information, visit the About section of brucemuseum.org. Send resume and cover letter to membership@brucemuseum.org.

The Brookfield Craft Center (BCC) was founded in 1952 and is recognized as one of the core fine craft schools in America. The center, incorporated in 1954 is a 501(c)(3) organization, offering classes and workshops in glass arts, woodturning, ceramics, jewelry, blacksmithing, fiber arts, drawing and painting, digital arts and other creative endeavors for children and adults taught by professional faculty. The historic Mill Building (ca 1780) Gift Shop and Exhibition Gallery is a beautiful venue for displaying fine craft. As a force for arts advocacy and community building, Brookfield Craft Center strives to teach and preserve the skills of fine craftsmanship, and to enable creativity and personal growth through craft education.

Brookfield Craft Center is committed to promoting diversity and equity in its endeavors. This includes having diverse voices in our faculty, students, class offerings and in providing opportunities for artists of color to sell and exhibit their works. Expanding the diversity of our offerings will help us to promote creativity and personal growth through craft education.

As part of these continuing efforts, Brookfield Craft Center is planning to host an exhibition to provide artists in the BIPOC community the opportunity to display and sell their works. To facilitate this Open Call, BCC is eager to work with an individual from the black or indigenous community to curate this exhibition.  

The exhibition is scheduled to open June 2021 and slated to be installed in our Brookfield, CT gallery and be presented virtually as well. The curator will receive a stipend for their work.

Working with the BCC team, this person will lead the effort to:

● Define the call of the exhibition.
● Review and approve artist submissions.
● Install the exhibition.
● Create the program documentation and materials for the exhibition.

The ideal person to lead this effort will:
● Have experience with curation.
● Be within commuting distance of Brookfield Craft Center.

Interested individuals should send a cover letter and CV by March 20th to Howard Lasser at: director@brookfieldcraft.org

The Visitor Engagement and Digital Media Manager is responsible for managing both the on-site and on-line visitor experience at the Fairfield Museum. The position oversees the Fairfield Museum’s social media channels, content management systems and website to increase brand awareness, expand organizational visibility, encourage community engagement, and inform our audiences about the Museum’s activities. The Visitor Engagement and Digital Media Manager also greets and assists visitors on-site, answers phone inquiries, and ensures a safe, enjoyable visitor experience.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a creative, integrated and high quality digital presence for the Fairfield Museum.
• Manage the Museum’s website and social media branding to enhance the organization’s public profile and promote Museum programs, exhibits and events.
• Oversee content management systems to ensure that all Fairfield Museum messaging is consistent and responsive across all digital platforms.
• Develop and implement a social media marketing plan that includes brand development, identifying target audiences, and content strategy. Social media channels include but are not limited to email marketing, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube
• Monitor social media to identify and address issues as well as communicate directly with our audience.
• Create high quality digital media (i.e. graphics, videos) for the Museum’s social media channels.
• Collect and analyze analytics to regularly evaluate the performance of social media marketing.
• Provide informed, professional and friendly visitor assistance on-site.
• Use Square automated point of sale system to process cash receipts for admissions, store sales and program reservations.
• Assist with room preparations for facilities rentals.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communication, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in developing creative, high quality social media strategies.
• Advanced working knowledge of social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.
• Experience in building brand identity through digital media, graphics, writing and video production.
• Experience with search engine optimization, keyword research, and Google Analytics
• Graphic design and video production experience preferred
• Experience with WordPress CMS, MailChimp, Adobe Creative Suite, and video editing software.
• A strong background in project management and customer service, including excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated, highly creative and organized, with a careful attention to detail and the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and manage several simultaneous tasks in a demanding work environment.
The Visitor Engagement and Digital Media Manager is a full-time, 30 hour/ week position requiring occasional evening and weekend hours. The position will require employee to lift, bend, stoop, walk, speak and stand for up to 7 hours in a day. Salary range $40,000 - $45,000 / year with a generous benefit package including health, disability, dental and life insurance and employer-sponsored 401K.

To Apply:

Please email a cover letter and resume detailing your relevant experience, including 3-5 examples of Social Media content that you have created, by April 9th , 2021 to: search@fairfieldhs.org.

ABOUT SILVERMINE SCHOOL OF ART
A 501(c)3 nonprofit organization located in New Canaan, Connecticut, Silvermine Art Center's mission is to cultivate, promote and encourage growth through the arts and to provide arts education and appreciation opportunities for the greater community. For nearly a century, Silvermine has provided art experiences that engage individuals of all ages, ethnicities, races, genders and income in creative expression and discovery through making and exhibiting art.
Silvermine provides abundant opportunities for individuals of all ages to enjoy and learn about the arts. Our award-winning School of Art is the preeminent learning destination for visual arts in Fairfield County, Connecticut with more than 4,500 annual enrollments. Hundreds of courses and workshops in numerous disciplines are offered through the School of Art that will accommodate the busiest of schedules. A variety of programs, lectures, performances, and special events are presented in the intimate setting of our auditorium or outside on the beautiful 4½ acre campus.

ABOUT THE TEACHING ARTIST POSITION
The School of Art’s instructors are distinguished artist educators offering courses for students of all ages and levels of experience in a range of media. Classes are offered in ceramics, digital imaging, drawing, flame working, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, wood working, silversmithing, and special studies. Courses are designed for full and part-time students of all ages and levels, from beginners to professional artists. In addition to adult programs, the school features courses and workshops for children and teens throughout the year as well as family workshops for children and parents to experience art together. In the Summer we offer week long Art Studios for ages 4-12 and Teen Workshops for ages 13-17.Our Teaching Artists inspire students’ curiosity and foster the development of skills in communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity through art. We are particularly interested in artists who are teaching digital arts, photography, and printmaking, but are open to applications from artists of all media.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TEACHING ARTIST
• Design and execute project-based arts curriculua appropriate for various age and experience levels
• Submit complete course proposals and other vital administrative documentation in a timely manner.
• Respect and help maintain shared studio spaces
• Maintain an orderly and positive classroom environment

QUALIFICATIONS
• Graduate degree in Fine Arts or equivalent professional teaching experience
• Artistic Excellence, including quality and scope of professional artistic work, and depth of knowledge within an artistic discipline
• Professionalism, including abilities to plan with others, to articulate goals and objectives, and to adapt to varying student populations
• Enthusiasm for teaching, and the ability to inspire excitement in students about the arts
• At least two years of previous teaching experience

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Teaching Artists are hired as independent contractors by invitation on a seasonal basis. Summer session begins on July 5, 2021 and ends on August 28. Fall session begins September 13 and ends December 12.

TO APPLY:
Email the following to tara@silvermineart.org.
• Letter of interest that expresses individual’s teaching philosophy, experience teaching in a community setting, interest in teaching at Silvermine and current availability
• Resume/C.V.
• Website/Social Media
• 5 images of current artwork
• 5 images of student artwork (if available)

Call for Professional Teaching Artists : Photography

ABOUT SILVERMINE SCHOOL OF ART
A 501(c)3 nonprofit organization located in New Canaan, Connecticut, Silvermine Art Center's mission is to cultivate, promote and encourage growth through the arts and to provide arts education and appreciation opportunities for the greater community. For nearly a century, Silvermine has provided art experiences that engage individuals of all ages, ethnicities, races, genders and income in creative expression and discovery through making and exhibiting art.
Silvermine provides abundant opportunities for individuals of all ages to enjoy and learn about the arts. Our award-winning School of Art is the preeminent learning destination for visual arts in Fairfield County, Connecticut with more than 4,500 annual enrollments. Hundreds of courses and workshops in numerous disciplines are offered through the School of Art that will accommodate the busiest of schedules. A variety of programs, lectures, performances, and special events are presented in the intimate setting of our auditorium or outside on the beautiful 4½ acre campus.

ABOUT THE TEACHING ARTIST POSITION
The School of Art’s instructors are distinguished artist educators offering courses for students of all ages and levels of experience in a range of media. Classes are offered in ceramics, digital imaging, drawing, flame working, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, wood working, silversmithing, and special studies. Courses are designed for full and part-time students of all ages and levels, from beginners to professional artists. In addition to adult programs, the school features courses and workshops for children and teens throughout the year as well as family workshops for children and parents to experience art together. In the Summer we offer week long Art Studios for ages 4-12 and Teen Workshops for ages 13-17.Our Teaching Artists inspire students’ curiosity and foster the development of skills in communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity through art. We are particularly interested in artists who are teaching digital arts, photography, and printmaking, but are open to applications from artists of all media.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TEACHING ARTIST
• Design and execute project-based arts curriculua appropriate for various age and experience levels
• Submit complete course proposals and other vital administrative documentation in a timely manner.
• Respect and help maintain shared studio spaces
• Maintain an orderly and positive classroom environment

QUALIFICATIONS
• Graduate degree in Fine Arts or equivalent professional teaching experience
• Artistic Excellence, including quality and scope of professional artistic work, and depth of knowledge within an artistic discipline
• Professionalism, including abilities to plan with others, to articulate goals and objectives, and to adapt to varying student populations
• Enthusiasm for teaching, and the ability to inspire excitement in students about the arts
• At least two years of previous teaching experience

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Teaching Artists are hired as independent contractors by invitation on a seasonal basis. Summer session begins on July 5, 2021 and ends on August 28. Fall session begins September 13 and ends December 12.
TO APPLY:
Email the following to tara@silvermineart.org.
• Letter of interest that expresses individual’s teaching philosophy, experience teaching in a community setting, interest in teaching at Silvermine and current availability
• Resume/C.V.
• Website/Social Media
• 5 images of current artwork
• 5 images of student artwork (if available)

Position Title: Payroll Administrator January 2021
Department: Administration/100
Reports To: Vice President of Finance
Status: Part Time/Non-Exempt

The Payroll Administrator works with the Payroll and Accounting team to ensure that all employees receive their paychecks accurately and on time.
Job Responsibilities
● Experience with ADP
● Knowledge and experience with payroll taxes and deductions, including federal, state or other taxes that affect payroll amounts, medical and dental, voluntary life insurance, FSA, TIAA and Fidelity (403B plan).
● Solid understanding of employee attendance procedures and leave arrangements.
● Make payroll adjustments, audits, voids, direct deposits and termination checks.
● Prepare payroll reports that detail wages and labor costs.
● Process bi-weekly payroll for all employees by using ADP and timesheets (to distinguish between unrestricted and restricted costs), leave requests, hourly wage rates and other possible adjustments.
● Manage tax and withholding records and deductions.
● Sets up each individual new hire with all the necessary forms.
● Ensures that yearly employee withholding tax reports are completed by ADP in a timely fashion.
● Able to accurately respond to questions regarding paychecks and help troubleshoot possible issues with pay.
● Follow and calculate all outside wage garnishment requests or judgments when required through a court order.
● Respond to payroll verification requests as required, with employee’s written authorization.
● Communicate payroll and tax updates to employees and management on an as-needed basis.
● Other: Assist Accounting Department

Qualifications
● Four or more years of payroll experience.
● Strong knowledge of federal and state tax regulations.
● Ability to operate accounting and payroll software programs.
● Maintains a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The Maritime Aquarium is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter and TMA application https://www.maritimeaquarium.org/careers to rlombardi@maritimeaquarium.org with Payroll in the subject line of your e-mail.