Background:
The Stamford Arts and Culture Commission is a 9-member appointed commission created in 2017 by Mayor David R. Martin. The Commission is charged with stimulating, facilitating, coordinating, and cooperating with Stamford's arts and cultural organizations (as well as individual artists) for the development of the creative, performing and visual arts.

In 2019, the Commission received grant funding to develop a multi-year strategic plan with the support of the Department of Economic and Community Development, Office of the Arts, which also receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. To that end, the Commission is looking to hire a qualified facilitator to guide and execute a strategic visioning and planning process, and the writing of a comprehensive strategic plan.

Job Description:
The Commission is seeking someone who has demonstrated experience in successfully developing arts, cultural, and/or tourism-based strategic plans, has strong facilitation skills, has proven experience with government and non-profit strategic planning, and a strong understanding of the structure and purpose of arts commissions or councils.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Developing and writing a plan that includes strategic objectives that enable the Commission to work towards attainable and meaningful goals

Facilitator will meet with the Commission for:
-Three 3-hour creative and brainstorming sessions
-Two 1-hour draft plan review sessions
-Two 90-minute community engagement meetings
-Gathering, compiling, and analyzing relevant data
-Creating benchmarks and milestones
-Identifying measurable and quantifiable outcomes
-Providing draft(s) of the plan for commission review
-Deliver a completed Strategic Plan by August 3, 2020

Scope of Work:
1. Identify core mission to develop a Mission Statement
2. Create a future-focused Vision Statement
3. Evaluate and prioritize Core Values identified by the Commission below:

-Position the City of Stamford as a world-class arts and cultural center.
-Foster the development of arts and cultural activities for the City of Stamford.
-Support economic development within the City of Stamford by promoting arts and culture.
-Collaborate on a purposeful approach for the inclusion of Stamford’s diverse population.
-Determine responsibilities and priorities regarding procurement and distribution of funds (as it relates to the City of Stamford Arts & Culture Commission charter.)

4. Facilitate the creation of an achievable strategic plan that includes:
Goals
Objectives
Strategies
Tactics
Milestones

Funding
A total of $9,500 is available for consultant services.

Deliverables
Utilizing the vision and goals developed through Task 1 and 2, the consultant and Steering Committee will develop a series of strategies for each goal area.

A comprehensive written Strategic Plan for City of Stamford’s Arts and Culture Commission
Instructions for Submission
Interested parties must send a brief cover letter, resume, and references to John Varamo by 4pm on Friday, January 31, 2020.

For questions or to submit a proposal, contact:
John Varamo - Program Manager, Stamford Arts & Culture
jvaramo@stamfordct.gov
(203) 977-4693

Reporting to the Director of Development, the Grant Writer is a key member of the Development Team and is responsible for all grant writing and reporting. The Grant Writer will collaborate with the Director of Development and Managing Director to coordinate all aspects related to the identification, solicitation, and stewardship of foundation and government funders, develop related revenue goals, and pursue and monitor progress to achieve these goals. This is a part-time position of approximately 20 hours per week.

Principal Responsibilities

Steward WCP’s relationships with current institutional donors, and identify, cultivate, and solicit potential supporters. The Grant Writer’s portfolio will generally consist of 25-30 foundation and 3-5 government prospects each year.

Create persuasive case statements and collect substantive data for use in proposals and other documents as required; collect and maintain statistics related to WCP’s operations and special programs.

Closely monitor deliverables and collect anecdotes, statistics, and documentation to comply with all grant reporting requirements.
Create and maintain application and reporting calendar, and report regularly on progress.
Prepare LOIs, tracking reports, briefing documents, applications, and other collateral materials.

Coordinate and host site visits with foundation prospects and donors.Work with WCP artistic and education staff to identify production and program areas that match funders' philanthropic and marketing priorities.

Maintain files for all foundation donors and prospects; maintain documentation on related fundraising policies, including gift acceptance, gift acknowledgement, etc. Conduct research into institutional giving prospects, and document information in Tessitura and other systems.

Work closely with the Development Assistant to oversee documentation and fulfillment of foundation stewardship programs, including giving level benefits and amenities where appropriate.

Work with Director of Finance and Development Assistant to reconcile grant data on a monthly basis; review and edit all grant acknowledgements on a weekly basis. Manage foundation donor listing in production programs; work with development staff and graphic designer to update listings and profiles, and ensure print and proofing deadlines are met.

Qualifications

Understanding of and commitment to the mission of Westport Country Playhouse.
Strong attention to detail, with demonstrated grant management, organizational, and research abilities including analyzing large volumes of information from disparate sources and synthesizing it in cogent and concise written form.

Proven ability to work with colleagues, donors, and patrons; handle confidential information; and exercise discretion. Demonstrated ability to write clearly and informatively, varying writing style as appropriate. Flexible and adaptable to a fast paced, evolving work environment; ability to prioritize work, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a time-constrained environment.
Ability to understand and work with financial information and standard office software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and related programs. An understanding of relational databases; experience with fundraising database(s) preferred. A Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Compensation

Competitive salary; flexible work schedule; collegial and supportive work environment.

To Apply

Please submit cover letter, writing sample, and resumé to resume@westportplayhouse.org with subject “Grant Writer”

The Playhouse Person

The Playhouse Person takes pride in what occurs on the stage. They feel a part of it, an ownership. They develop an “I can do that” attitude in taking on new and challenging tasks that support that work. They care, and they pay attention to detail and presentation. They are organized. They work smart, communicate, and take initiative. They are proactive. They follow through, and follow up, without being asked. They are self-motivated, yet they work with their colleagues with trust and ease. They think outside of the box, pull up innovative ideas, and go above and beyond expectations. They are fiscally responsible and have an impact on the bottom-line. They are respected and appreciated for their endeavors. They are happy. And happy employees make for happy artists, donors, and patrons. We are collectively committed to a constant expansion and reimagining of who can be a Playhouse Person.

Part time gallery work for high end Westport contemporary art gallery.
Interesting and exciting opportunity to learn the art business.
Days and hours are not regular so time flexibility necessary.
Potential for growth.
Art background important.
If interested, email amy@amysimonfineart.com

New England Academy of Dance is looking to add a new teacher for younger students starting this spring. Applicants should be available Saturdays, and be experienced in teaching ballet for ages ranging from 5 to 8 years old. Familiarity with ABT National Training Curriculum preferred. About an hour from NYC, NEAD’s studios are located in New Canaan, CT walking distance from the New Canaan train station. To submit an application please email info@neadance.com.

AMS Planning & Research Launches Arts Management Consulting Internship
Engaging participants of Color

AMS Planning & Research Corp., a national management consulting practice
serving the arts and culture sector for over 30 years, has made the business of
arts and culture its business. Founded with a deep commitment to the role of the
arts in our communities, AMS has dedicated itself to working with arts and
community leaders to develop ventures that are both effective and sustainable.
Areas of focus include facility planning, strategy, policy, audience/market
research and benchmarking.

AMS is seeking qualified candidates of color for internships in our Southport,
Connecticut office. This effort is being undertaken to help support and escalate
involvement of individuals from groups that have been underrepresented in the
arts and culture consulting field. Internships are intended to provide practical
training, increase and ultimately play a role in nurturing leadership, expanding
and fostering inclusiveness in the consulting field. This program also provides the
opportunity for participants to be mentored and engage in valuable training and
dialogue benefiting from a staff which collectively has several decades of
expertise in the arts and culture arena. What is learned at AMS may play a role in
providing a competitive advantage when interns who have been engaged in the
program are looking for employment in the arts and culture field.

Tasks associated with the internship program include assisting with project
planning & research efforts for small organizations, as well as major arts &
cultural institutions; providing support with operations analyses for arts and
culture organizations and facilities; assisting with research and writing; and
conducting industry and consumer research. For more information about AMS
visit our website at www.ams-online.com.

Requirements include demonstrated interest in the arts and culture sector, strong
writing, analytical, and communication skills. Research experience, financial
analysis, project management capabilities, statistical analysis and financial
modeling experience are desirable skills. Successful interns should be prepared to
work in group settings, but also work independently, be detail oriented and have
the ability to work on more than one project simultaneously. A desire to stay
abreast of what is taking place in the arts and culture sector will be beneficial. By
the end of the internship the intern will have the opportunity to write a white
paper in his or her area of interest, in one of AMS’s core focus areas, with
guidance from the AMS mentor. This is a hands-on internship and participants will
be a part of the AMS culture, attending staff meetings and project meetings.
Interns work alongside AMS staff; Analysts, Consultants, Project Managers,
Directors and the firm’s Principal.

The internship stipend is $600 a week for 12 weeks. Participants work a 40-hour
week for 12 weeks. Travel and housing allowance may be available depending
upon need. Three references will be required. Applicants must be United States
citizens or have proper paperwork to work in the US.

To apply applicants should send a resume and cover letter, which articulates why
they think they would be a good fit for this internship to Lynette Turner, Senior
Associate at lturner@ams-online.com. Questions can be addressed to Lynette
Turner at the same email address. This is a continuous opportunity. Please include
your dates of availability.

AMS Planning & Research Corp., a leading international consulting practice serving the arts,
culture, and entertainment industries, has an immediate opening in our Southport, Connecticut
office for an Analyst or Senior Analyst.

You will join a team of recognized thought leaders, professional management consultants, and researchers serving arts and culture organizations, service agencies, funders, and government entities across North America and, occasionally, around the world.

Responsibilities for all positions include:

• Industry and market research including interviews, surveys, literature reviews, and web
research
• Compilation and distillation of financial, activity, demographic, and other data to answer
questions, identify trends, and support project decision-making
• Synthesis and interpretation of findings from a variety of sources for a variety of
audiences in reports and benchmarking studies
• Strong organizational skills
• Support for Principals, Directors, and Project Managers on a wide variety of project tasks

Analyst
Position requirements include:

• Background: minimum of a bachelor’s degree and a demonstrated interest in arts and
culture
• Analytical Skills: aptitude for using data and research to find conclusions; ability to
develop and present ‘idea graphics’ and data visualization
• Digital Proficiency: extensive experience producing professional documentation in
Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills: demonstrated ability to write and
speak clearly to communicate complex ideas to different audiences

Senior Analyst
Position requirements include:

• Background: minimum of a bachelor’s degree, at least 3 years’ job experience in a
relevant position, and a demonstrated interest in arts and culture
• Analytical Skills: ability to design research and analyze results; experience with STATA
and online demographic tools (or similar)
• Data Visualization: interest in and aptitude for the visual display of quantitative and
qualitative information, including use of software and other tools for this purpose to
develop and present ‘idea graphics’
• Digital Proficiency: extensive experience producing professional documentation in
Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills: demonstrated ability to write and
speak clearly to communicate complex ideas to different audiences

AMS’s client base is diverse, and ease of engagement across disciplines and cultures is
important. An interest in learning, pursuing ground-breaking ideas, and engaging in new
experiences is crucial to success.

Experience in a producing or presenting organization, an arts service organization, or an arts center or museum is a benefit. An advanced degree in business, arts administration, or another related field is advantageous. Candidates will be required to provide samples of relevant work, as well as professional and personal references. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits are available. Regular travel is a part of this position. Please send a letter of interest and resume to Lynette Turner, lturner@ams-online.com .

At AMS, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our work environment. We are
an equal opportunity employer and through this lens, we particularly welcome applications
from persons of color and members of historically underrepresented groups.

SCOPE: Responsible for accurate and timely accounting/bookkeeping functions including A/R, A/P, payroll processing, investment tracking, GL journal entries, annual audit preparation and financial reporting.

STATUS: Part Time

REPORTS TO: Director of Finance and Admin

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Accounts Payable: process incoming invoices; prepare checks for approval and mail out; execute wire transfers; accrue monthly consignment payouts and pay quarterly; monitor operating account to ensure adequate fund balance; prepare monthly cash activity report.

Accounts Receivable: process bank deposits; prepare monthly Financial Edge/Raiser’s Edge reconciliation.

Payroll: process semi-monthly payroll; update monthly salary and benefits allocation worksheet; prepare annual updates including salary, flex spending and cost of health care; maintain payroll records and quarterly/annual payroll tax reports; prepare annual 1099s.

Investments: maintain account statements; prepare monthly journal entries; update asset valuation spreadsheets; participate in Investment Committee meetings and prepare minutes; prepare reports and analysis as needed.

General ledger journals: prepare monthly Visa reconciliation and postage journal entries; prepare quarterly A/R and petty cash reconciliations.

Audit: participate in annual audit with outside auditing firm; review books in advance and prepare materials requested by auditors. Review draft financial statements and 990 prior to filings.

Internal Reporting: prepare monthly Exhibitions expense allocation by project for forecasting; provide additional support as needed for financial reports to management and the Board of Directors.

Tax Reporting: prepare quarterly sales tax reports and payments, annual property tax filing, tax exempt forms, and annual 990 (as part of audit).

Grants: provide budget summaries, reports and transaction journal details to support grant submissions.

Admin Support: maintain inventory of general office supplies.

REQUIREMENTS:
o BA in Accounting
o 5 to 7 years accounting experience
o Strong computer skills and extensive experience with Financial Edge, Quickbooks, Excel
o Effective research and internet skills
o Highly organized; self-directed work style

HOW TO APPLY:
Please send resume and cover letter to jobs@aldrichart.org with the subject line: “Accountant”. Qualified candidates will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Title: Public Programs Manager

Reports to: Executive Director

Supervises: Part-time Education Coordinator and high school/college interns

Status: Full time; exempt salaried employee, 40 hours/week, with occasional evenings and weekends

Salary/compensation: $50,000-55,000 range, including health insurance and a competitive benefits package. Pequot Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Overview
Pequot Library Association (Pequot Library) is searching for a dynamic and enthusiastic nonprofit arts professional to develop a wide variety of interpretive programs for all ages that are inspired by the rotating schedule of visual art and Special Collections exhibitions, Children’s Library initiatives, and innovative public library multidisciplinary learning opportunities.
Major Responsibilities

Adult programs:
• Manage a robust schedule of programs involving artists, authors, musicians, performers and other vendors in the form of gallery talks, panel discussions, symposia, music concerts, theatrical performances, dance, book discussions/signings, and other related programming.
• Collaborate with the Library’s longstanding Meet the Author volunteer committee and community partner, Music for Youth as well as other similar community groups.
• Work closely with colleagues to curate a changing schedule of innovative, high-caliber learning experiences for a diverse audience, including film series, day art /history trips, scholarly presentations, hands-on art-making and writing workshops, inter-generational learning opportunities, life-long learning opportunities for older adults, and other experiential opportunities inspired by the Library’s collections and exhibitions.

Children/family programs:
• Working closely with the Children’s Librarian, support the Library’s annual family and community events including the Fourth of July Bike Parade, Holiday Caroling Party, Miss Susan’s Campout, Halloween Pet Parade, and others.
PreK-12 schools/educators:
• Working closely with the Children’s Librarian and Education Coordinator, this position develops and implements a robust schedule of preK-12 schools after-school, summer, and break programs throughout the year, including the annual Fairfield Public Schools student art exhibitions and the Books for Teachers program.
• Manage the Library’s community outreach with school administrators, educators, and peer organizations throughout the area, including developing educator workshops and trainings.
• Working closely with the Education Coordinator and Special Collections Librarian, train and mentor volunteer docents and contracted educators.
• Contribute to development of exhibition related support/interpretive resources like gallery guides and educator pre-visit materials.
• Support Special Collections exhibition development, as needed.
Management:
• Develop and manage all speaker/performer contracts.
• Work closely with Marketing and Communications Manager on writing related press releases and program descriptions and the design of invitations and related collateral.
• Evaluate public programs and build awareness and participation, being aware of community needs and interests.
• Draft youth and adult program related grant/fundraising proposals and contribute to the Library’s overall social media presence.
• Manage the Library’s high school and college student internship program.
• Manage the Library’s public program registration.
• Develop and manage the public programs, including school programs, annual project budgets.
• Assist with identifying funding sources and manage grant applications and reports for all public programs.

Minimum Qualifications
• Master’s degree in Education, a Humanities subject, or a related field with at least five years of professional experience working in a public, private, or university library, nonprofit arts and/or culture organization, private/public school, an art museum/historical society, or similar setting.
• Proven track record of developing innovative public programs for all ages related to a wide variety of humanities fields and current events.
• Excellent verbal and writing communication skills for a variety of audiences and ages, including the ability to deliver engaging public speeches and presentations.
• Able to thrive in a faced-paced environment that supports teamwork and collaboration among library staff, volunteers, and high school/college interns.
• Prior supervision of professional staff and volunteer management.

About Pequot Library
Bringing Literature, Music, Art, Science & the Humanities to our Community
Pequot Library’s mission extends far beyond most traditional public libraries. Housed in a historic building, framed by an expansive front lawn, and located on over three acres in the historic village of Southport in Fairfield, CT, Pequot Library is a small gem to be discovered.
For over 125 years, Pequot Library has been a pillar of Fairfield County, providing professional, encouraging library services and diverse programming to our local and regional community. Pequot Library helps children develop a life-long interest in reading and learning through engaging programs and special activities. The library presents concerts, exhibitions, lectures, and a wide range of cultural, educational and community events in both its Auditorium/Concert Hall and The Perkin Gallery. Inspired by its collections and adult programs, the library engages its audiences with the pressing issues of today. The library is committed to integrating its unique important Special Collections into its day-to-day service to a broad and diverse community through exhibitions, multidisciplinary programs, and hands-on learning opportunities.
The Library was recently awarded the CT. Treasure award by the CT. Chapter AIA and an Award of Excellence from the CT. League of History Organizations. In fiscal year 2018-2019, the Library welcomed more than 63,000 visitors of all ages for over 500 programs.
Interested candidates are encouraged to send a confidential letter of interest, c.v./résumé, and three references (in one document) by Friday, January 17, 2020 with the subject heading Public Programs Manager to jobs@pequotlibrary.org. Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted. The application process involves agreeing to a criminal background check.