Jobs/Internships

Internship Opportunities:

Artreach connects students with artists and organizations that have internship positions available. For more information on finding an internship or listing one, email info@artreachstcroix.org.

You can also find internship opportunities at Spingboard for the Arts

Job Opportunities for Artists:

You can find jobs at Springboard for the Arts

ArtReach Positions Available:

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS)

Position:  Executive Director

Position Type:  Part-Time moving to Full- Time.

Position Summary

The Board of Directors of ArtReach St. Croix seeks a leader with an appreciation of the arts, strong interpersonal skills, a track record of professional success, and knowledge of nonprofit and public organizations in order to move ArtReach toward its valley-wide vision.

The Executive Director supervises the staff and a cadre of volunteers; manages the ArtReach facility; represents ArtReach to the public; builds collaborative partnerships with other arts organizations; oversees day-to-day arts programs and arts events; participates in the development and execution of the funding plan; and manages the membership and donor programs.

Professional Qualifications & Experience

  • A thorough commitment to the ArtReach St. Croix mission and vision;
  • Experience in a leadership position where strategic thinking, strong written and oral communication skills, creative problem solving and the ability to work with many different constituencies were required;
  • Leadership in program direction, public relations, grant writing, and membership development;
  • Demonstrated ability to raise funds and meet targeted fund development objectives;
  • Ability to develop effective relationships with staff, board members, government, artists, civic, business, cultural, education, members;
  • Experience in hiring, supervising, and developing staff;
  • Comprehensive understanding of finance and budgeting and a proven track record of responsible fiscal management;
  • Ability to network and collaborate with board, staff, artists, arts organizations, community leaders, state agencies, contributors and sponsors, and diverse groups;
  • A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in arts or science from an accredited four-year college or university.  Additional consideration will be given to candidates who also possess experience in management or board service with an arts-centered nonprofit and/or an advanced degree in arts, management or a related field.

Executive Director Responsibilities

The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing all programs and events; financial administration; fundraising; staff development and management; and public relations and external partnerships. The Executive Director has final authority for approving the St. Croix Galleries schedule, artists displayed in the gallery, and for approving all major promotional materials, editorial publications (virtual and print) and external communications.

Executive Leadership

Lead the organization toward a shared vision; ~ assist the Board of Directors in developing and maintaining an effective Board of Directors; ~serve as an ex-officio member of the Board and on all Board committees; ~Work with the Board of Directors to ensure progress on the organizational strategic plan; ~ Schedule and plan an annual strategic planning session; ~ Advocate for the arts in the St. Croix Valley; ~ Collaborate with other organizations and groups in the Valley.

Communications

Represents ArtReach in its relationships with funders, the community, various governmental agencies, professional societies, media and other groups; ~promote awareness of the organization as a valued resource to the arts community; ~work with other organizations to meet the needs of ArtReach and the St. Croix Valley arts community.

Resource Development

Oversee all fundraising activities, including developing prospective donors, and preparing proposals for individual, foundation, corporate and government sources of support; ~research and apply for grants to fund the activities of ArtReach and submit appropriate reports to funders on schedule.

Administration

Maintain official ArtReach records and documents and ensure compliance with applicable

Federal, state and local regulations; ~ Assure that the membership database is maintained and updated; ~ Maintain the ArtReach website.

Personnel

Create a positive, productive and collaborative climate for staff and volunteers, providing appropriate support and recognition; ~ Hire, supervise and release employees and contract workers; ~ Evaluate permanent employees annually; ~ Assure that all employee paperwork is completed according to state and federal law;

Financial Management

~ Work with Board Treasurer and Finance Committee to prepare and update annual budgets; ~ Manage the day-to-day financial operations of ArtReach; ~ Review (QuickBooks) monthly for accuracy and make revisions; ~ Work with the Treasurer to provide financial reports to the Board of Directors.

Hiring Process

Submit resume and cover letter by e-mail to Rachel@artreachstcroix.org.  No phone calls please.  Application deadline, May 15, 2011.