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As a free service to the community, ArtsWave offers a list of jobs available in the arts and culture sector. Postings reflect a variety of opportunities from volunteer and part-time jobs to full-time executive-level positions. Click on each job title below to view the full job description.

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Music Teachers National Association

Chief Operating Officer

Posted:
Oct 3, 2024
Reporting Relationship: Full-time position reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio (hybrid; relocation assistance not available)

About MTNA
Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) is the preeminent source for music teacher support, where members embody like-minded values and commitment to their students, colleagues and society as a whole, while reaping the rewards of collaboration, continuity and connection throughout their careers. The mission of MTNA is to advance the value of music study and music making to society and to support the professionalism of music teachers.

With nearly 17,000 members in 50 states—and more than 500 local affiliates—MTNA has supported the careers of studio music teachers since 1876.

Position Summary
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is responsible for overseeing the MTNA’s day-to-day operations including HR, finance, legal, marketing, publishing and production, membership, conferences and meetings, competitions, certification, fundraising, advertising and IT. The COO will work closely with the CEO and other leaders to ensure operational efficiency, strategic alignment and effective implementation of MTNA’s mission, strategy, and goals. This role requires a visionary leader with a deep understanding of nonprofit management, a strong operational acumen and a passion for music education. 

Key Responsibilities
- Oversees the operations of all critical areas of the organization including finance, HR, marketing, PR, fundraising, membership, programs and partnerships. 
- Supports the CEO in the creation, implementation and evaluation of organizational strategic plans.
- Manages the organization's budget, financial reporting and long-term financial planning, ensuring financial sustainability and accountability through oversight of resources and adherence to best practices.
- Leads talent management, including recruitment, professional development and performance evaluation--promoting a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.
- Develops, executes and evaluates MTNA programs and services, ensuring they are aligned with MTNA’s mission and are meeting the needs of the members.
- Recommends policy and procedures that ensure the efficient and effective accomplishment of the association’s goals and objectives.
- Engages, utilizes and leads both volunteer leadership and staff in effective and efficient implementation of MTNA programs and services.
- Ensures compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and organizational policies and develops and implements risk management strategies to safeguard the organization’s assets and reputation.
- Builds and maintains strong relationships with key stakeholders, including members, partners and sponsors.
- Represents the organization at external events and in public forums.

Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration or a related field; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum of ten years of experience in a senior management role, preferably within the nonprofit sector. Demonstrated success in overseeing operations, managing teams and driving organizational growth.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Proven financial management expertise.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to execute plans effectively.
- High ethical standards and integrity.
- Ability to work collaboratively and build consensus.
- Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic environment.

Compensation
This is a full-time exempt position with an annual salary range of $120,000 to $130,000, commensurate with experience. MTNA offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life, long-term disability and 401(k).

How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter detailing their qualifications and interest in the position to mtna@mtna.org by October 31, 2024.

MTNA is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

Mayerson JCC

Stage Manager

Posted:
Oct 3, 2024
WHO WE ARE
The Mayerson JCC connects people so that they can live happier and fuller lives, creating a more vibrant Jewish community. The JCC helps to foster social connections between its members and guests alike, bringing people together through a wide variety of programs and events. With an expansive fitness center, highly regarded early childhood school and senior center, arts and cultural events offered throughout the year, and classes for every age, the JCC connects, enriches, and inspires over 27,000 visitors per month. The JCC welcomes and engages everyone, regardless of race, religion, or ability.

POSITION SUMMARY
Working closely with other members of our show’s creative team, the stage manager will facilitate communication across all creative and technical departments; oversee sets, props, and costumes. Record blocking. Remain backstage during performances. Ensure safety of the cast, crew, and audience.
 
Rehearsals for “Too Many Detectives at the Murder Mansion" are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 – 7:00pm, and  for "Snow White Lite" are Sundays from 4:00 - 5:00pm.  (rehearsal began in early September) 
 
Performance is Dec 12 at 7:00pm and December 15 at 2:00pm. 
 
CANDIDATES SHOULD HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Comfortable working with children ages 5 – 14
- Experience in theatre 
- Strong communication and organizational skills and is personally engaging and friendly
- Provide practical and organizational support to the director, actors, designers, and stage crew 
- Other duties as assigned
Expectation is that the stage manager will attend all rehearsals and performances 
 
BENEFITS WE OFFER:
- Talent Management & Professional Development programs and learning opportunities Complimentary single membership to the Mayerson JCC Fitness Center
- Discounts to the onsite Café, Spa, and other programs and services
- Vibrant and collaborative work environment

Contracted at $800 for the production 

Pay: $800 stipend for the production

To apply: Email your resume and letter of interest to theatre@mayersonjcc.org

Plaza Artist Materials

Key Holder

Posted:
Oct 3, 2024
Plaza Artist Materials - Kenwood location is looking for an outgoing, energetic individual with previous retail experience to join our team as our newest full time Key Holder.
 
The successful candidate must be actively involved in visual arts, have at least two years of previous retail experience, and possess excellent customer service/relationship-building skills. Custom Frame Design experience is a plus!
 
Plaza Art is looking for candidates who are interested in growing with the company and helping us increase our business.
 
We offer competitive pay, benefits and a generous employee discount program.
 
If you are interested in applying, please click on the link below to view our job description and apply for the Key Holder position.


All applications must be received by clicking on the link above or by visiting https://www.plazaart.com/employment

American Sign Museum

Event Assistant (Part time, evenings)

Posted:
Oct 3, 2024
Located at the crossroads of American history, art, science, food, and commerce, the American Sign Museum puts our country’s entrepreneurship, ingenuity, and design on full display for all to experience.  The Event Coordinator will play a key role in executing the ASM’s mission to celebrate signage through preservation and education by ensuring a wonderful experience for our private event guests. This position requires the employee to be on site the day of the event to assist staff with event execution and front desk duties.

Reporting to the Director of Events, this position will:
- Supervise, direct, and coordinate activities of personnel and vendors 
- Oversee all aspects of event execution to ensure memorable experience
- Cover front desk shifts during events, welcoming and orienting guests to the Museum
- Trouble shoot issues relation to the successful execution of private events
- Other duties as assigned 
Prior customer service experience is required with a strong preference for experience in private events. A successful candidate will embody the Museum’s core values and be collaborative, engaging, reliable, adaptive, and creative.

Working environment:
- Ability to project vocally to large audiences
- Ability to move objects up to 25 pounds
- Ability to remain in stationary position for extended periods of time and actively navigate the museum galleries as dictated by the event

This position is a part-time, on-site position. Evening and weekend availability is required. 

Pay rate: $16 per hour

Candidates should submit a resume to kkeevert@americansignmuseum.org No calls, please.

The American Sign Museum is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment where all board leaders, staff, volunteers, and visitors feel respected and valued regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or identity, disability, or education.

Plaza Artist Materials

Teaching Artists

Posted:
Sep 30, 2024
Plaza Artist Materials and Picture Framing is looking for artists to teach workshops in their Kenwood Store location. We are scheduling workshops for 2025 and are looking for artists to host workshops on the weekends in our classroom. If you are an experienced artist, with a passion for working with the community in a fun setting, we would love to hear from you! Workshops can be a couple of weekends in a row, or it can be a one-time workshop. We are looking for artist that are skilled with painting, drawing, book arts, collage, printmaking and sculpture. If you have experience teaching and want to make a little extra money, we would love to consider you! 

Please email Linda at lslittman@gmail.com to request a submission form for consideration.

Instagram: @PLAZAART_CINCINNATI

About Us
Plaza Artist Materials has been serving artists since the summer of 1960 when Rubin Zelenko and business partner Hy Boss opened the first Plaza store on 58th Street in New York City, in an apartment building aptly named "The Picasso." 

Today, Eric Zelenko and our fantastic team continue to carry on the Plaza name and his father’s mission—to provide one of the most comprehensive selections of product available and deliver the best possible customer service to artists of all stripes. We now have locations in the Baltimore-Washington D.C. metropolitan area, Cincinnati, Ohio and Nashville, Tennessee. Our newest location was opened in Philadelphia in late 2013. Although times have changed, our goal remains the same: whether shopping with us locally or online, our customers are our top priority. No matter how big or small your purchase, we want to help you find great art supplies so you can make the art you love. We offer a huge selection of fine art materials, creative gifts and custom framing services. We also provide a full range of workshops, classes and demos in our stores so artists can connect with each other and try new mediums.
The communities that we serve and the people in them are the heart of our business, so thank you for supporting Plaza.

Mutual Dance Theatre and Arts Centers

Marketing Manager

Posted:
Sep 27, 2024
NO DEGREE OR PAST WORK HISTORY REQUIRED
Posted: September 23, 2024
Starts: Immediately


Status: Full-time
Hours: 30-40 hours per week
Location: MAC Hartwell (8222 Monon Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45216) with frequent visits to MAC College Hill (1805 Larch Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45224), errands, and occasionally, the Aronoff Center for the Arts (650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202).
Pay: $16/hour


About the Job
Are you a visual creative with an interest in marketing and public relations? Do you have a knack for communicating clearly and concisely? Mutual Dance Theatre and Arts Centers (formerly Contemporary Dance Theater and MamLuft&Co. Dance) seeks a 30-40 hour/week employee for the role of Marketing Manager. Mutual Arts is a small non-profit arts organization based in Cincinnati, Ohio with headquarters in Hartwell and another location in College Hill. The organization works primarily to bring more Modern Dance to more people by decreasing barriers through innovative programs, community engagement, and strategic partnerships.
As the Marketing Manager at Mutual Dance Theatre and Arts Centers, you'll be a vital contributor at the heart of our mission. This full-time position offers the chance to showcase your marketing and design skills while working with nationally recognized artists and community programs. If you’re looking to make an impact in a dynamic, nonprofit arts organization, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your career and immerse yourself in the vibrant world of performing arts while reporting directly to the organization head.


What We Offer
- Great flexibility. While the best hours to collaborate with our team would be Monday-Friday, about 10am to 5pm, our staff enjoys tremendous flexibility, and we can discuss what would work best for you and your life.
- Free performances and classes. You'll engage with high-quality art firsthand through our performances and masterclasses, as well as enjoy free unlimited dance classes for you and your children.
- Growth. As a pivotal member of a small team, you will gain invaluable experience through hands-on learning about arts administration, marketing, public relations, best practices, and community outreach.
- Networking. You will represent our organization at numerous networking and professional development events throughout the city, both in and out of the arts sector.
- Creative opportunities. Your role allows you to flex creative visual, writing, and planning skills as you contribute to the organization's public-facing print and digital materials, including photography, video, website, social media, direct mail, and more.
- Comfort and privacy. We love that our offices are NOT open plan! You will share a roomy office with 1-2 other team members. We encourage staff to personalize their offices and make them comfortable. Our kitchen is a huge asset, with plenty of space for your items, as well as a superautomatic espresso machine and other amenities.

 
Education
- No specific education is required.
- Adult applicants only.


Skills
- Graphic design (typography and layout).
- Copy writing in English (that is clear, compelling, and on-message).
- Able to make photographic edits.
- Loves to learn and use different software/technology.
- Proficient with or can self-teach Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, Premiere Pro).
- Self-driven, is able to work independently and effectively, and does not require constant supervision or direction.
- Able to drive an automatic transmission vehicle and has valid drivers’ license.


Duties and Expectations
As the Marketing Manager:
- Assist the Artistic and Executive Director (AED) with forming “big-picture” strategy to promote and deliver the organization's mission and goals. Set and review goals and plans annually.
- Advance the organization's brand through consistent but innovative expression.
- Consistently apply typographic and design standards as approved by the AED.
- Keep up with the year-round demands of day-to-day marketing, communications, and program recruitment, which includes creating and disseminating visual and textual materials through various channels, communicating with collaborators, constituents, etc. through social media, email marketing, direct emails, direct mail, phone, messaging, or in-person means.
- Manage and improve the organization's reach on social media platforms by regular posts, as well as innovative strategies (including digital advertising) to grow engagement and sales.
- Update the organization's Wordpress-based website and optimize for user experience, SEO, and the driving of sales.
- Collaborate with artists, board, staff, volunteers, and external partners to produce engaging stories and visuals. Collaborate with other organizations to cross-promote when beneficial.
- Track and report on key metrics and use insights to improve and optimize strategies.
- Work within budget, ensuring returns on investment.
- Utilize a variety of technology to perform and track work.
- Adhere to best practices and maintain “tidy” files (e.g., use of layers, utilizing non-destructive methods, naming and organization of files, location of work, etc.).
- Form strong and genuine relationships with marginalized community groups in Cincinnati.
 
As a staff member:
- Provides assistance to other staff members in order to execute programming successfully, which may include (but is not limited to) event set-up, clean-up, and staffing.
- Contribute to weekly facility housekeeping needs shared by the staff.
- Accurately maintain one's work schedule, keeping to hours and working location as planned.
 

Traits
- Reliable, responsible, on-time, dependable, and consistent.
- Responsive, communicates clearly, promptly, and with specificity.
- Responds to inquiries (messages, emails, calls) in reasonable time during work hours or in emergencies.
- Action-oriented, productive.
- Balances big-picture and details.
- Excellent follow-through.
- Excellent task- and time-management.
- Takes feedback well. Adheres to guidelines.
- Works well with others.
- Creative, adaptable, and exhibits a joy for work.
- Competency and lived experience in working with historically marginalized communities is valued.
- Dance experience is NOT required, but a bonus.
- Will pass local, county, state, and federal background checks and references due to our organization's work with children.
 

How to Apply
We are open to candidates with little work experience. We are most interested in your graphic and writing skills. You do not need to send anything formal at this time. We simply would like to see many samples of your graphic design and writing. Send materials to the organization’s Artistic and Executive Director jeanne@mutualarts.org with the subject line: “Marketing Manager job application materials”.
NO PHONE CALLS OR SOCIAL MEDIA MESSAGES, PLEASE.


Join our team and gain valuable experience in the arts administration field while contributing to our vibrant community arts center!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Mutual Dance Theatre and Arts Centers is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. MDTAC encourages those with lived experiences in marginalized communities to apply. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

Mutual Dance Theatre and Arts Centers

UC FWS Intern Assistant to the Director

Posted:
Sep 27, 2024
CANDIDATES MUST BE UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI STUDENTS WITH FEDERAL WORK STUDY AUTHORIZATION.
Posted: September 23, 2024
Starts: Immediately


Position: Intern/Assistant to the Artistic and Executive Director  
Type: Federal Work-Study Eligible, Paid Internship  
Location: Mutual Dance Theatre and Arts Centers, 8222 Monon Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45216 and sometimes 1805 Larch Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224
Schedule: Part-time, Flexible hours with a preference for regular in-office attendance at least a few times a week. Some remote work is acceptable.

About Us:
Mutual Dance Theatre and Arts Center is a vibrant community arts center dedicated to bringing Modern and Contemporary Dance to more Cincinnatians and abroad. We offer a range of programs and events designed to foster creativity and artistic expression in our community, particularly through professional performances (both by our local resident company and guest artists from around the nation), education, outreach, and the provision of neighborhood resources.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented college student to assist the Artistic and Executive Director with a variety of tasks and projects. The ideal candidate will be proactive, excellent at communication, and capable of working independently with minimal direction. This position requires a reliable individual with strong follow-through skills who can manage multiple responsibilities effectively.

Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with research and writing projects
- Find, vet, and liaise with building contractors and vendors
- Perform miscellaneous tasks including event clean-up and set-up, regular cleaning of the arts center, and running errands
- Respond to emails and text messages promptly and professionally
- Learn operations from other staff members and assist at events/concerts (5 weekends per year)
- Manage rentals of the arts centers (two locations), including inspections and follow-up at a College Hill location on a regular basis
- Utilize Canva, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Drive (Sheets and Docs) for various tasks
- Utilize Google Workspace (Calendar and Gmail) to keep schedules and communication up to date
- Provide assistance to other staff members as needed including customer service for our children's classes
- Manage and track their own to-do list, ensuring timely completion of tasks
- Keep the Artistic and Executive Director updated on the status of projects and tasks without needing to be prompted

Qualifications:
- Current UC college student eligible for federal work-study
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and proactive problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently with minimal direction
- Reliable and consistent follow-through on tasks
- Good with technical aspects and quick to learn new software
- Familiarity with Mac systems (option to use personal machine if preferred)
- Ability to respond regularly and in a timely fashion to messages
- Applicants NEED NOT be dance majors or have any experience with dance. Other relevant majors might be administration, business, marketing, or humanities-related.

How to Apply:
Please apply through Handshake at Job #9176959. You should submit your resume with current GPA, a cover letter explaining your interest in the position, and writing or other work samples that demonstrate your abilities to jeanne@mutualarts.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.
 
Compensation:
$15 per hour through the University of Cincinnati Federal Work Study Program.


Join our team and gain valuable experience in the arts administration field while contributing to our vibrant community arts center!

Mutual Dance Theatre and Arts Centers is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. MDTAC encourages those with lived experiences in marginalized communities to apply.

Mutual Dance Theatre and Arts Centers

Lighting Designer

Posted:
Sep 27, 2024

Mutual Dance Theatre seeks a lighting designer for two productions this season (2024-2025), which will hopefully turn into a long-term relationship for future seasons. One show will require an install in a nontraditional space (November/December) and the other will on a proscenium at the Aronoff Center for the Arts (May).

For more information, please send an introductory email to jeanne@mutualarts.org.

University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music

Sr HR Manager, CCM Business Affairs

Posted:
Sep 27, 2024
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 340,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls "the most ambitious campus design program in the country."
 
With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. The University's overall regional economic impact exceeds $10.6 billion, paving the way for the future of Cincinnati.

Job Overview
The University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music is searching for a Human Resources Manager. The person will report directly to the CCM Business Officer and assist in the coordination and management of human resource operations, function and activities for approximately 350 full-time and part-time faculty and staff.

Essential Functions
- Act as a manager for assigned business areas. Provide supervision, coaching, direction, and act as a resource for junior HR personnel
- Work with hiring coordinators and HR Business Partners to identify critical organizational needs. 
- Act as a resource for special projects and human resources programs (e.g., recruitment and employment; employee records; payroll and benefits administration; and training).
- Administer and oversee payroll processes for staff and faculty members
- Manage and coordinate the visa application process for foreign nationals. Act as a liaison between the department and the International Office with regards to all foreign work authorization activities.
- Coach managers on employee relations and performance management issues
- Act as a liaison to University and external agents. Develop policies and procedures. Contribute to negotiations.
- Research and answer any questions pertaining to salary, benefits, personnel, and employment/personnel issues for employees and managers.
- Plan, organize, and complete special projects, reports, and analyses. Prepare reports and administer programs to ensure compliance with University, local, state and federal regulations.
- Coordinate employee training to promote professional development. Represent the University and serve on various committees.
- Must maintain confidentiality with high level of integrity. Responsible for accurate and timely storage of HR-related documents in accordance with UC's Records Retention Schedule.
- May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.). 
- Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.
 
Required Education
- Bachelor's Degree
- Ten (10) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.
 
Required Experience
Six (6) years of Human Resources experience.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands. 

Compensation and Benefits
UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.
- Competitive salary range of up to $68,000 dependent on the candidate's experience.
- Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
- Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
- Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
- Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
- Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

For further details or to apply for this position please visit https://bit.ly/4ekBW4R 

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.  
 
The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Musicologie Anderson

Voice Teacher

Posted:
Sep 23, 2024
$30 ‒ $45 Hourly

Musicologie Anderson is seeking a voice teacher to instruct at its studio on the east side of Cincinnati. Preference will be given to an applicant who additionally can teach at least beginning piano. Other secondary instruments are also welcome. The position initially will be assigned to teach weekly lessons on Tuesdays (late afternoon and evening) as well as at least one other day on weekends.

Are you an expert vocalist who loves introducing people of all ages to music? Are you friendly, a great communicator, and always excited to help your students push through challenges? At Musicologie we value the time and attention you have put into your craft. And we know how important the student-teacher relationship is. So we’ve created an exciting community-focused organization full of musicians and music lovers who are dedicated to delivering simply delightful music lessons to all ages and abilities. We do this through:
- The Musicologie Method, which is rooted in creating a safe environment and education through play
- Our Philosophy of Education that starts with the idea that everyone deserves a great teacher
- Training, shadowing, and clear upward mobility for all of our teachers
- Innovative programs and technology that make teaching and learning exciting
- A collaborative community of teachers excited about music and their job!

Your Role:
As a Musicologie teacher you’ll work with students of all ages and abilities as they identify their goals and progress through curriculum related to those goals. You’ll be a friendly guide on their musical journey and you’ll encourage community involvement through performances and group classes.

In this position you’ll:
- Dedicate yourself wholeheartedly to learning our philosophy of education, curriculum and processes. 
- Be committed to delivering an outstanding lesson experience to every family and student. 
- Collaborate with other Musicologie teachers and managers to elevate everyone’s capabilities. 
You’re the right person if you’re:
- An excellent musician. 
- Excited to help students of all ages and abilities become passionate, proficient musicians. 
- An expert communicator in person and by email.
- Extremely organized.
- Self-motivated.
- Curious and inspired to learn new things.
- Are able to work evening hours.

You have:
- A bachelor’s degree in your instrument, or equivalent experience.
- Teaching experience on your instrument.
- Experience working with kids and families.
 
If this sounds like you, we’d love to talk! Apply with:
- A cover letter introducing yourself.
- Your resume.



Cincinnati Stmphony Orchestra

Youth Orchestras Manager

Posted:
Sep 19, 2024
Job Type
Full-time

Description
The Youth Orchestras Manager is responsible for the overall administration, coordination, and management of the youth orchestra program. This includes planning and executing rehearsals, concerts, and other events, as well as providing support to the orchestra’s musicians and conductors. The manager ensures the smooth operation of the program, fostering a positive and enriching environment for young musicians.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

- Program Administration:
- Oversee daily operations of the Cincinnati Symphony Youth Orchestra (CSYO) program.
- Develop and manage the CSYO’s annual calendar, including rehearsals, concerts, auditions, and special events.
- Coordinate venue rentals and equipment rentals.
- Maintain accurate records of student participation, attendance, and data collection.
 
- Rehearsals and Concerts:
- Organize weekly rehearsals, covering all logistics.
- Manage/coordinate concert production, including stage management, program printing, and audience logistics. Performances in Music Hall are in conjunction with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra production and front of house teams.
- Facilitate communication between musicians, parents, and staff regarding rehearsal and performance details.
 
- Communication and Outreach:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for students, parents, and community members.
- Develop and distribute regular communications, email updates, and coordinate with Communications for social media posts.
- Promote the youth orchestra program throughout the community outreach.
- Build and maintain relationships with local schools, music educators, Ohio -Music Education Association (OMEA)/ Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) and community organizations.
 
- Financial Management:
- Assist in the development and management of the program’s budget.
- Monitor expenses and ensure adherence to the budget.
- Manage tuition collection and provide financial assistance information to families as needed.
 
- Volunteer and Staff Coordination:
- Foster a collaborative and supportive working environment for all team members.
 
- Program Development:
- Collaborate with the Director of Learning to implement strategic plan initiatives.
- Evaluate program effectiveness and suggest improvements to enhance the overall experience for participants.
- Stay informed about trends and best practices in youth orchestras and music education.
 
- Support organization’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives as well as supporting a respectful organizational culture. 
- Represent the organization’s values in your work.
- Other duties as assigned.

Requirements
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in arts management, music education, or related field preferably with a youth orchestra or similar program.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Ability to pass a background check.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software.
- Passion for music education and youth development.
- Ability to lift and move musical equipment and instruments as necessary.

- Ability to travel locally for events and rehearsals.

 

To apply: Please click here.

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

Patron Services Representative

Posted:
Sep 19, 2024
Job Type
Part-time

Description
Reporting to the Assistant Box Office Managers, the Part-Time Patron Service Representative (PSR) serves as one of the first points of engagement with our patrons. Successful candidates are professional and personable individuals who show great attention to detail in a fast-paced environment, an interest in classical music, and a commitment to outstanding service to our guests and colleagues. 

Requirements:
- Exemplify and promote the CSO guest service model.
- Engage patrons in person, over the phone, and at concerts with superior service.
- Learn, retain and manage a great deal of information about concerts, events and promotions in order to best answer patrons’ questions pleasantly, confidently, and efficiently.
- Communicate and troubleshoot issues in a prompt manner while maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy.
- Help increase patron engagement, ticket sales and donations by suggesting additional ticket purchases and/or adding on donations with purchase.
- Work with Assistant Box Office Managers, Lead PSRs and other managers on continual skill development.
- Assist other departments with projects.
- Support organization’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives as well as supporting a respectful organizational culture.
- Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS: 
- Box office/sales experience.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Clear communication skills.
- Flexibility and willingness to continually learn new things.
- Familiarity with classical music. 
- Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure. 
- Flexibility with scheduling and ample availability.

Scheduling: Shifts are  4 hours long between the hours of 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday through Friday and 10:00 am - 2:00 pm on Saturday. In addition, weekly concert shifts are required and may occur at the following times:

- On Friday morning concerts (9:00 am through intermission).
- Friday and Saturday evening concerts (approximately :00pm through intermission).
- Sunday matinees and evenings (11:45am through intermission or 4:45pm through intermission).
- Patron Service Representatives are required to work a minimum of 2-3 shifts per week and 1-2 weekend events per week.


Salary Description
Starting at $15.00 per hour. Up to 20 Hours a week

The Well

Request for Proposal - Communications Contractor and/or Agency

Posted:
Sep 19, 2024
Greater Cincinnati Arts Community Equitable Marketing Pilot Seeks Communications Contractor and/or Agency

Overview 
A unique collaborative is seeking to enhance the marketing efforts and visibility of small to mid-sized nonprofit art organizations within the vibrant Greater Cincinnati arts community. By leveraging strategic marketing, public relations, and branding initiatives, we aim to amplify the unique voices and contributions of these organizations, fostering greater impact and awareness throughout the region.

This pilot initiative provides multiple organizations equitable access to a communications professional or firm, ensuring that each participating nonprofit benefits from dedicated expertise. Supported by ArtsWave, the Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation, and individual contributions from each participating nonprofit, this initiative requires services for approximately 25-40 hours per week, divided among the 6-8 organizations involved.  The budget and exact hours are being finalized based on the number of organizations in the pilot. Estimated fee will be between $55 and $65 per service hour.

We look forward to seeing your capacity to elevate the marketing capacity within our vibrant arts sector. Funders and organizations are eager to expand this program beyond the pilot period (October 2024 - June 2025).

Scope of Work 
- Marketing Strategy Development: Crafting tailored marketing strategies that highlight the distinct missions and creative pursuits of local nonprofits, enabling them to reach wider audiences and engage meaningfully with the community.
- Social Media Support: Create and post strategic, sticky social engagement across a variety of channels, developed with each organization to match their goals and brand.
- Email/Newsletter/Blog: Write, edit, design and push out emails for organizations.
- Public Relations & Media Outreach: Building strong relationships with local and regional media outlets to feature stories that celebrate the contributions of arts organizations, ensuring their narratives resonate with both local and broader audiences.
- Creative Design Services: Producing eye-catching marketing materials, such as promotional graphics, social media content, and flyers, that encapsulate the essence of each nonprofit’s brand, ultimately driving further engagement and support from the community.
- Strategic Consultation: Providing ongoing consultation to help organizations assess their marketing efficacy, adapt to community feedback, and continually refine their approach to align with evolving audience needs.

Qualifications 
To successfully partner with us, candidates or firms should demonstrate:
- Experience working with nonprofits, particularly within the arts sector, in Greater Cincinnati.
- A diverse portfolio showcasing impactful marketing initiatives and successful collaborations with nonprofit or mission driven impact organizations.
- Strong collaborative skills to engage with multiple stakeholders across the community.
- An adaptive mindset to craft strategies that respond to the unique dynamics of the regional arts landscape.

Proposal Submission Guidelines 
Interested applicants should submit the following documents:
1. A cover letter that articulates their passion for supporting the Greater Cincinnati arts community and summarizes relevant qualifications.
2. Work samples or case studies that illustrate successful outcomes in similar projects and an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, particularly those relevant to the local arts community.

Timeline for Submission 
Proposals must be submitted by October 3, 2024. Interviews will begin immediately. 

Contact Information 
For inquiries or further information, please reach out to: 
Stacy Sims
Executive Director
The Well

The Well is executing the cooperative pilot with oversight and feedback from stakeholders.

We eagerly anticipate your proposals and the opportunity to work collaboratively towards enriching the marketing visibility of the Greater Cincinnati arts community.

First Presbyterian Church

Director of Music Ministries

Posted:
Sep 19, 2024
Position Available Date: Immediately

Position Title: Director of Music Ministries

Institution Name and Description: First Presbyterian Church, 2910 Central Ave. Middletown, Ohio 45044. www.fpcmiddletown.com 

First Presbyterian Church is a 200-plus year old institution of approximately 300 members with a long history of musical excellence. We believe that God has called our congregation
to SHARE the good news,
to NURTURE the spirit,
and to SERVE members and community.

Number of Services and Rehearsals Per Week: One traditional Sunday morning service (year round) and one Wednesday evening Sanctuary Choir rehearsal (September through early June). The Director of Music Ministries will also plan and participate in additional services for liturgical holidays, including Maundy Thursday and Christmas Eve. 

Number of Hours a Week: Approximately 25 hours per week (position is considered part time)

Description of Instruments: M. P. Möller Opus 8298 pipe organ, 1952, 24 ranks, console rebuilt in 1990; maintained by Peebles-Herzog, Inc. (sanctuary); Baldwin grand piano (sanctuary); Baldwin grand piano (fellowship hall); Baldwin Hamilton upright (choir room)

Salary Range: $20,000-$25,000 a year commensurate with experience and education

Education or Experience Required: Degree in music in addition to 2-3 years of sacred music ministry experience (preferred); Organ skills (preferred)

Job Summary: The Director of Music Ministries is responsible for developing the music ministry of the congregation, strengthening worship and congregational life through the choir and music opportunities for children, youth, and adults and equipping those persons for such ministry. Specific duties include providing music at all worship services and directing (or overseeing) all church music ensembles. Ideally the Director of Music Ministries will be an accomplished organist too, although this is negotiable. 

Accountability: The Director of Music Ministries is supervised by the Pastor/Head of Staff and is accountable to the Session. 

Responsibilities:
1. Plan regular worship services and special worship experiences in cooperation with the Pastor(s) and other professional staff when appropriate. 
2. Lead worship together with the Pastor(s) and lay worship leaders.
3. Supervise other professional and volunteer music staff. 
4. Prepare for and conduct rehearsals for all choirs.
5. Encourage individual member participation in the musical life of the church and minister to the “musical” church family.  
6. Coordinate guest musicians as appropriate. 
7. Participate with the Pastor(s) and staff in weekly meetings and reviewing the bulletin.
8. Requisition, catalog, and maintain the music library.
9. Maintain the care of choir robes, instruments, and the carillon. 
10. Serve as a primary staff resource for the Music and Worship Ministry Team and attend their monthly meetings. 
11. Write appropriate articles for the bulletin and monthly Presbynews as needed. 
12. Serve as the congregation’s musical liaison with the community and plan community outreach music programs. 
13. Engage regularly in self-care and in continuing education for personal, professional, and spiritual growth. 
14. Provide information for the development of the annual budget and manage the music budget. 

For inquiries or to apply, submit a cover letter and resume detailing your interest and experience to Marty Hensler, Chair of the FPC Middletown Administration and Personnel Committee at dhensler1@cinci.rr.com

Cincinnati Art Museum

Security Guard - Nightwatch

Posted:
Sep 16, 2024
The Cincinnati Art Museum has an immediate opening for a full-time Security Guard - Nightwatch working second (2nd) shift in the Security Department. The Security Guard is primarily responsible for monitoring the art, museum areas, alarm systems, and visitors (as necessary) for safety and security. In addition, the security guard-night watch position is responsible for providing excellent customer service both internally and to the public (as necessary) daily. 

This schedule for this position is 40 hours per week, working 2nd shift hours Sunday-Thursday, and Fridays and Saturdays as off days. 


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Providing excellent customer service to all visitors and staff daily while maintaining a positive professional image of the Art Museum.
- Monitoring the artwork and museum areas.
- Monitoring CCTV and alarm systems.
- Monitoring lighting inside and outside the building; turning on and off lights inside and outside the building as needed.
- Assisting in maintaining key control by dispersing and collecting keys and access cards, as well as signing in and out contractors and other visitors.
- Conducting, at least, three (3) night watch rounds throughout the museum. Ensuring that windows and doors are locked while inspecting for theft, vandalism, and fire and safety hazards. 
- Answering phones.
- Preparing absence reports.
- Reporting and/or logging lost and found items.
- Ability to work various posts and assignments including assisting in the parking lot as needed.
- Other duties as assigned. 


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma or equivalent. 
- Must have an ability to communicate information effectively to others and work well in a team environment. 
- Must have the ability to understand written and oral assignments. 
- Must be self-motivated and have a good work ethic. 
- Must have the ability to work well under pressure and during emergency situations.


BENEFITS & COMP
- Hourly pay rate: $17.60
- Medical, dental, vision life insurance, 401k retirement planning with company match
- Robust paid time off (PTO) and 8 paid holidays 
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Dependent care leave benefit
- Employee Assistance Program
- Family-level museum membership
- Discounts in museum gift shop and café 
- Professional development opportunities


TO APPLY

Apply for Security Nightwatch using the link below: 



Position open until filled. No phone calls please.

The Cincinnati Art Museum is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where a variety of backgrounds, cultures, orientations, ideas, and talents can flourish. 

Cincinnati Art Museum

Curatorial Fellow for European Art

Posted:
Sep 16, 2024
The Cincinnati Art Museum is advertising a Curatorial Fellowship in the Department of European Paintings, Sculpture and Drawings. This position is full-time (35 hours per week), with benefit eligibility and generous paid time off. This two-year Curatorial Fellowship will begin in the third quarter of 2024 and includes the possibility of two one-year renewals.


POSITION SUMMARY

The Curatorial Fellow for European Art will work closely with the Curator of European Paintings, Sculpture and Drawings on all aspects of the department’s purview and primarily to advance two concurrent projects: an touring exhibition drawn from the museum’s collection of 19th and early-20th-century European paintings and sculpture, and a reinstallation of the museum’s galleries of 19th and early-20th-century European art. Combined, the two projects entail an ambitious revaluation, reinterpretation and restaging of the museum’s holdings in these areas, which consist of several thousand works of art collected over almost a century and a half. 


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary responsibilities (to assist the planning and execution of a large loan exhibition from the museum’s collections and the related reinstallation of a suite of galleries) will include:

- Conducting primary-source research (including provenance and biography), scholarly synthesis, basic cataloguing and discursive writing for European paintings, sculptures and drawings, circa 1800-1950.
- Collaborating with conservators to understand artwork facture and condition and to present technical analysis.
- Collaborating with educators on visitor-facing interpretation and programming. 
- Consulting with curators and designers on checklists, installation groupings, narratives and gallery design.
- Writing and work-flow management for an exhibition catalogue. 
- Collaborating with museum staff on collections-management projects within the position scope, including planning and coordinating related meetings and activities. 
- Responding to public, scholarly, and intramural collection inquiries within the position scope.
- Updating cataloguing information in the collections database; preparing research for publication.
- Participating in fundraising and community education events pertaining to the projects. 

Secondary responsibilities (to help ensure the smooth functioning of the department during the extended period of preparation and execution of the collection loan exhibition and gallery reinstallation process) may include:
- Working with the museum’s Conservation, Registration, Design & Installation, Learning & Interpretation, Marketing, Photographic Services, Information Technology and others to ensure the proper care and presentation of the collections. 
- Conducting research on objects in the collection and on related topics in consultation with the curator; amending and completing cataloguing information in the collections database.
- Assisting the curator in the development, planning, and installation of temporary exhibitions and rotations within the permanent collections and or/with travelling exhibitions.
- Supporting the curator in the acquisition of objects for the permanent collections, by purchase and gift, including research and cataloging, liaising with conservators and external stakeholders.
- Supporting curator, conservators and registrars in the review and coordination of loans from the museum collection. 
- Assisting curator with organizing talks, lectures, scholarly symposia, study days and related programs as needed.  
- Facilitating and participating in scholar/collector/artist visits to work with collections, capturing new information as appropriate.
- Educating docents and volunteers about the department’s collections and exhibitions. 
- Researching and responding to public, scholarly, and intramural collection inquiries.
- Attending internal standing and ad-hoc meetings; attending special events related to curatorial division activities.
- Other special projects or departmental duties, as required.


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

- MA in Art History or a closely related field. ABD in a PhD program preferred.
- Reading knowledge of French. Knowledge of additional European languages and/or Japanese preferred. 
- Demonstrated scholarly excellence, intellectual curiosity, and interest in object-based research and/or a museum-sector career. 
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Strong organizational skills; capacity to address simultaneous time-sensitive projects in a professional setting; ability to work both independently and in groups to achieve team goals.
- A commitment to equity and inclusion in professional and scholarly practice.

We embrace the individuality of each applicant. We recognize that each person’s education, training and career path is unique. We acknowledge that no one will possess all the qualities and skills articulated or implied in this job description. If you believe you possess a sufficient background and commensurate goals, and that you will be able to succeed at this role, we encourage you to apply. 

If the successful candidate is ABD, accommodation can be made to facilitate dissertation completion during the fellowship. 


BENEFITS & COMP

- Annual salary: $45,700-$47,000
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Robust paid time off (PTO) and 8 paid holidays 
- Employee Assistance Program
- Family-level museum membership
- Discounts in museum gift shop and café 
- Professional development opportunities


TO APPLY

Apply via the link below and please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for at least two references to:



Position open until filled. A first review of applications will begin October 15th.

The Cincinnati Art Museum is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where a variety of backgrounds, cultures, orientations, ideas, and talents can flourish. 

ArtWorks

Sr. Finance and Talent Director

Posted:
Sep 16, 2024
ArtWorks, an equal opportunity employer, is strongly committed to building and retaining a diverse team that creates an inclusive workplace which harnesses each voice to collectively advance ArtWorks’ mission. 

Job Title: Sr Finance and Talent Director
Salary Range: $80,000 - $112,000
Job Type: Full Time, Exempt
Location: ArtWorks Administrative Office, 2460 Gilbert Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45206
Reports to: CEO + Artistic Director 

Job Description 
ArtWorks seeks a Senior Director of Finance and Talent to lead the strategy, planning and execution of Finance and Human Resources to advance the organization’s mission to create community-based public art that provides career opportunities for artists of all ages. 
This role is a member of the executive leadership team and works closely with the CEO, peers, and the board of directors. This role is responsible for the development and implementation of Finance and Human Resource strategies and policies. The role will partner closely with other functions of the organization and ensure they support the goals of the organization. Candidates should excel in driving strategic enterprise initiatives, creating systems, policies, and tools to guide organizational decisions and operational excellence in financial and human resource management and analysis. The role manages three direct reports and will require an individual adept in overseeing a diverse set of responsibilities with the ability to be resourceful, proactive and collaborative. 

Key Responsibilities: 
Finance (50%)
- Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting, and variance analysis. Update and maintain ongoing forecasts. 
- Prepare financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow. Present to board and Finance committee with timely responses to all questions. 
- Serve as the staff lead of the Finance Committee to support the committee responsibilities. 
- Support all financial aspects of development’s grants which includes proposals and progress reports
- Liaison with external audit and tax relationships. 
- Oversee, implement and enforce controls, operating procedures, and documentation requirements. 
- Support staff for procurement and negotiation for material spend and large contract with key vendors including technology partner, insurance carrier, business equipment providers, facilities, merchant services, and materials.
- Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures; implements a system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk.
- Review monthly accounting reconciliations including bank statements, monthly general journal entries and cash flow
Human Resources (20%)
- Provide direction and support to the Talent Team to develop policy and execute best practices for hiring and talent management
- Provide organizational guidance for personnel issues and resolution as needed to support Talent Team
- Provide strategic leadership of Human Resources
Facility Management (10%)
- Provide direction and support to the role of Creative Campus Manager
- Lead policy and provide guidance to support best practices the Creative Campus, ArtPark and Building
- Support analytics and data needed to provide sound financial decision making
Legal and Risk (20%)
- Manage relationship with insurance carrier and ensure appropriate liability coverage for operations.
- Perform final review and signature authority for all material agreements and contracts. Assist staff in creation and updates of contract templates with outside vendors, partners or grantors. 
- Create policy and ensure compliance to mitigate organizational risk.

Qualifications and experiences: 
- Minimum of a B.A. major in accounting or finance. CPA or Masters a plus.
- At least 8+ years of overall professional experience; ideally with experience in broad financial, HR and administrative management roles.
- Understanding of GAAP specifically related to not-for-profit organizations.
- Skilled in MS Excel, Microsoft Office Suite, with knowledge and understanding of QuickBooks 
- A successful track record in setting priorities; keen analytic, organization and problem-solving skills which support and enable sound decision making.
- Experience with board and committees is a plus
- A multi-tasker with the ability to wear many hats in a fast-paced environment.
- At least 4+ years’ experience managing employees and contractors
- Nonprofit/arts marketing experience preferred but not required

- Available to work outside of normal business hours when needed

Skills and abilities: 
- Builds effective relationships through formal and informal networks, internally and externally
- Collaborates by building internal and community partnerships with shared objectives
- Champions diversity that recognizes the value of different perspectives and cultures
- Embraces changes by adapting approach and demeanor to match the shifting demands of different situations
- Is resourceful in securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently
- Plans and aligns work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals
- Communicates effectively in a variety of communication modes – groups, 1-1 and virtual
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Strong proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and information management systems
- Adhere to ethical behavior and business practices

Cincinnati Academy of Performing Arts

Teaching Artist

Posted:
Sep 12, 2024

Looking for teaching artists for afterschool group classes starting in January 2025 through May 2025 for grades K-6. Cincinnati Academy of Performing Arts (CAPA) is a 501(c)3 that offers high-quality performing arts programming conveniently in the school environment.  We are looking for dynamic and innovative teachers in the arts: acting, improv, theater, dance, puppetry and/or combinations of these. CAPA is ls interested to see what creative Cincinnati teaching artists have to offer. Class time is 45 minutes and afterschool in the 3:15pm - 4:45pm time range. Age range of students in class typically K-3, 4-6 or variations of this. 

Starting pay $50 an hour range.

In cover letter, teachers should be prepared answer questions such as:

- Brief description of the class, does it align with Ohio educational standards?
- Target age group
- Goals for the class
- Have you taught the class before?
- What are the materials you use? 
- What are your credentials?

To Apply: Interested teachers please email cover letter and resume to Robin Schwanekamp / Executive Director at Robin@cincinnatiapa.or

American Sign Museum

Request for Proposal - Graphic Designer

Posted:
Sep 12, 2024
1. Organizational Profile
2. Goals & Objectives
3. Request for Proposal
a. Solicitation
b. Confidentiality
c. Submittals and Communications
d. Deadline for Submissions
4. Scope of Work 
a. Design & Layout
b. Concepts & Drafts
c. Copy Editing/Copy Fitting
d. Pre-Press
e. Project Management
f. Change Orders
5. Budget
6. Vendor Work Samples
7. Time Sensitivity & Deadlines
8. General Provisions
a. Completeness 
b. Right of Rejection
c. Qualifying Interviews & References
d. Questions & Follow Up

1. Organizational Profile
The American Sign Museum (ASM) is one of the leading pop culture museums in the country. Since its inception in 1999, it has grown quickly in size and status, from a private appointment-only collection based out of Essex Studio, to a 40,000 square foot building that houses its collection of over 1,000 signs and objects, a sign library, a theater, a catering kitchen, and a large education space. 

ASM’s mission is celebrate the rich history of American signage through preservation and education, and its vision is to be the premier institution for preserving historic signs and promoting the contributions the sign industry makes to commerce, culture, and the American landscape. 

2. Goals & Objectives
ASM has several goals for the 25th Anniversary commemorative book. The book will serve as a narrative and visual record of ASM’s first twenty-five years, from conceptualization through its present-day form. The book will celebrate the founder’s vision, the Sign Makers who helped fulfill that vision and who are still ASM’s biggest supporters, and ASM’s positive public reception. Additionally, the book will articulate and show how ASM is not only a history of signage; it is a history of marketing, industry, commerce, and American culture as told through signs.  

The objective of the ASM 25th Anniversary book is to produce a high-quality, full color book between 100-150 pages that celebrates the visual language of signage, and that will be a collector’s item among ASM supporters and visitors. ASM intends to produce the book in both hardbound and softbound forms.

3. Request for Proposal
a. Solicitation
ASM releases and distributes this RFP for graphic design services. Prospective partners should describe in detail how they are qualified to provide the services described herein.

b. Confidentiality
This RFP may not be used for any purpose other than the submission of a proposal. All proposals submitted in response to this request shall be held in confidence. 

c. Submittals & Communications
All proposals and inquiries should be addressed to: 

Ioanna Paraskevopoulos
Director of Development + External Relations
American Sign Museum
1330 Monmouth Street
Cincinnati, Ohio 45225


d. Deadline for Submissions 
All proposals must be submitted or postmarked by October 15, 2024 to be included for consideration. 

4. Scope of Work
a. Design & Layout
Design and layout a 100-150 page full-color book for print conforming to the layout dimensions of roughly 11.25” x 12.5”. Proposal should provide for a minimum of 100 color photograph insertions.

b. Concepts & Drafts
Indicate the number of permissible client reviews allowed under your proposal. ASM would prefer a minimum of at least three drafts and changes.

c. Copy Editing/Copy Fitting
Edit and ensure correct data accuracy, words and sentence structure.

d. Pre-Press
Prepare a pre-press layout of the book ready to be sent to the printer.

e. Project Management
Provide for client meetings for review, regular status reports, and production schedule. Graphic design vendor provides all coordination with print vendor.

f. Change Orders
Indicate potential charges for change orders.

5. Budget
The budget for graphic design for this project is capped at $4,500. Please include a payment schedule based on deliverable deadlines in your proposal. 

6. Vendor Work Samples
As part of your proposal, submit work samples of similar or comparable projects and provide specific references to the project with contact information.

7. Time Sensitivity & Deadlines
The graphic designer selected shall handle and honor deadlines for delivering this project. The working design phase of the project will begin in January 2025. The pre-press project deadline is July 2025. 

8. General Provisions
a. Completeness 
Please review your proposal packet for accuracy and completeness prior to submitting. ASM’s inability to contact you due to incorrect information could be cause for rejection of the presented proposal.

b. Right of Rejection
ASM reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to modify the terms of this request either before or after the deadline, before or after submission of the proposal with one or more of the applicants, or to call for additional qualifications.

c. Qualifying Interviews & References
ASM reserves the right to conduct a qualifying interview with all applicants. 
 
d. References
Please submit names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references that are familiar with the quality of your work. 

e. Questions & Follow Up
All questions relating to this RFP should be directed to: 

Ioanna Paraskevopoulos, Director of Development and External Relations 
501-701-2186

OR

David Dupee, Executive Director
(513) 701-2188

American Sign Museum

Request for Proposal - Photographer

Posted:
Sep 12, 2024
1. Organizational Profile
2. Goals & Objectives
3. Request for Proposal
a. Solicitation
b. Confidentiality
c. Submittals and Communications
d. Deadline for Submissions
4. Scope of Work 
a. Design & Layout
b. Concepts & Drafts
c. Copy Editing/Copy Fitting
d. Pre-Press
e. Project Management
f. Change Orders
5. Budget
6. Vendor Work Samples
7. Time Sensitivity & Deadlines
8. General Provisions
a. Completeness 
b. Right of Rejection
c. Qualifying Interviews & References
d. Questions & Follow Up


1. Organizational Profile
The American Sign Museum (ASM) is one of the leading pop culture museums in the country. Since its inception in 1999, it has grown quickly in size and status, from a private appointment-only collection based out of Essex Studio, to a 40,000 square foot building that houses its collection of over 1,000 signs and objects, a sign library, a theater, a catering kitchen, and a large education space. 

ASM’s mission is celebrate the rich history of American signage through preservation and education, and its vision is to be the premier institution for preserving historic signs and promoting the contributions the sign industry makes to commerce, culture, and the American landscape. 

2. Goals & Objectives
ASM has several goals for the 25th Anniversary commemorative book. The book will serve as a narrative and visual record of ASM’s first twenty-five years, from conceptualization through its present-day form. The book will celebrate the founder’s vision, the Sign Makers who helped fulfill that vision and who are still ASM’s biggest supporters, and ASM’s positive public reception. Additionally, the book will articulate and show how ASM is not only a history of signage; it is a history of marketing, industry, commerce, and American culture as told through signs.  

The objective of the ASM 25th Anniversary book is to produce a high-quality, full color book between 100-150 pages that celebrates the visual language of signage, and that will be a collector’s item among ASM supporters and visitors. ASM intends to produce the book in both hardbound and softbound forms.

3. Request for Proposal
a. Solicitation
ASM releases and distributes this RFP for photography services. Prospective partners should describe in detail how they are qualified to provide the services described herein.

b. Confidentiality
This RFP may not be used for any purpose other than the submission of a proposal. All proposals submitted in response to this request shall be held in confidence. 

c. Submittals & Communications
All proposals and inquiries should be addressed to: 

Ioanna Paraskevopoulos
Director of Development + External Relations
American Sign Museum
1330 Monmouth Street
Cincinnati, Ohio 45225


d. Deadline for Submissions 
All proposals must be submitted or postmarked by October 15, 2024 to be included for consideration. 

4. Scope of Work – Photography Services 
a. Photography Services
Work with ASM staff and the project’s writer to provide photographs of the American Sign Museum and any relevant stakeholders or associated local locations. Photographs will supplement any existing photographs selected to document ASM’s history.

b. Concepts & Drafts
Indicate the number of permissible client reviews allowed under your proposal. ASM would prefer a minimum of at least three drafts and changes.

c. Project Management
Provide for client meetings for review, regular status reports, and production schedule. 

d. Change Orders
Indicate potential charges for change orders.

5. Budget
The budget for photography for this project is capped at $10,000. Please include a payment schedule based on deliverable deadlines in your proposal. 

6. Vendor Work Samples
As part of your proposal, submit work samples of similar or comparable projects and provide specific references to the project with contact information.

7. Time Sensitivity & Deadlines
The photographer selected shall handle and honor deadlines for delivering this project. The working design phase of the project will begin in January 2025. The pre-press project deadline is July 2025. Photography needs will likely be identified and communicated to photographer by February or March 2025.

8. General Provisions
a. Completeness 
Please review your proposal packet for accuracy and completeness prior to submitting. ASM’s inability to contact you due to incorrect information could be cause for rejection of the presented proposal.

b. Right of Rejection
ASM reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to modify the terms of this request either before or after the deadline, before or after submission of the proposal with one or more of the applicants, or to call for additional qualifications.

c. Qualifying Interviews & References
ASM reserves the right to conduct a qualifying interview with all applicants. 
 
d. References
Please submit names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references that are familiar with the quality of your work. 

e. Questions & Follow Up
All questions relating to this RFP should be directed to: 

Ioanna Paraskevopoulos, Director of Development and External Relations
501-701-2186

OR

David Dupee, Executive Director
(513) 701-2188

American Sign Museum

Request for Proposal - Writer

Posted:
Sep 12, 2024
1. Organizational Profile
2. Goals & Objectives
3. Request for Proposal
a. Solicitation
b. Confidentiality
c. Submittals and Communications
d. Deadline for Submissions
4. Scope of Work 
a. Design & Layout
b. Concepts & Drafts
c. Copy Editing/Copy Fitting
d. Pre-Press
e. Project Management
f. Change Orders
5. Budget
6. Vendor Work Samples
7. Time Sensitivity & Deadlines
8. General Provisions
a. Completeness 
b. Right of Rejection
c. Qualifying Interviews & References
d. Questions & Follow Up


1. Organizational Profile
The American Sign Museum (ASM) is one of the leading pop culture museums in the country. Since its inception in 1999, it has grown quickly in size and status, from a private appointment-only collection based out of Essex Studio, to a 40,000 square foot building that houses its collection of over 1,000 signs and objects, a sign library, a theater, a catering kitchen, and a large education space. 

ASM’s mission is celebrate the rich history of American signage through preservation and education, and its vision is to be the premier institution for preserving historic signs and promoting the contributions the sign industry makes to commerce, culture, and the American landscape. 

2. Goals & Objectives
ASM has several goals for the 25th Anniversary commemorative book. The book will serve as a narrative and visual record of ASM’s first twenty-five years, from conceptualization through its present-day form. The book will celebrate the founder’s vision, the Sign Makers who helped fulfill that vision and who are still ASM’s biggest supporters, and ASM’s positive public reception. Additionally, the book will articulate and show how ASM is not only a history of signage; it is a history of marketing, industry, commerce, and American culture as told through signs.  

The objective of the ASM 25th Anniversary book is to produce a high-quality, full color book between 100-150 pages that celebrates the visual language of signage, and that will be a collector’s item among ASM supporters and visitors. ASM intends to produce the book in both hardbound and softbound forms.

3. Request for Proposal
a. Solicitation
ASM releases and distributes this RFP for research and writing services. Prospective partners should describe in detail how they are qualified to provide the services described herein.

b. Confidentiality
This RFP may not be used for any purpose other than the submission of a proposal. All proposals submitted in response to this request shall be held in confidence. 

c. Submittals & Communications
All proposals and inquiries should be addressed to: 

Ioanna Paraskevopoulos
Director of Development + External Relations
American Sign Museum
1330 Monmouth Street
Cincinnati, Ohio 45225

Or digitally as a PDF to: iparaskevopoulos@americansignmuseum.org 

d. Deadline for Submissions 
All proposals must be submitted or postmarked by October 15, 2024 to be included for consideration. 

4. Scope of Work
a. Research and Writing
Conduct interviews with relevant stakeholders and review documents and photographs provided by stakeholders and ASM staff to draft a narrative celebrating the 25 year history of the American Sign Museum. 

ASM envisions that the 100-150 page book will be comprised of approximately 1/3 text and 2/3 photos. In partnership with ASM staff, writer will review existing photos and determine generally what new photographs should include to round out the selection for a final book.

b. Concepts & Drafts
Indicate the number of permissible client reviews allowed under your proposal. ASM would prefer a minimum of at least three drafts and changes.

c. Project Management
Provide for client meetings for review, regular status reports, and production schedule. 

d. Change Orders
Indicate potential charges for change orders.

5. Budget
The budget for a writer for this project is capped at $20,000. Please include a payment schedule based on deliverable deadlines in your proposal. 

6. Vendor Work Samples
As part of your proposal, submit work samples of similar or comparable projects and provide specific references to the project with contact information.

7. Time Sensitivity & Deadlines
The writer selected shall handle and honor deadlines for delivering this project. The working design phase of the project will begin in January 2025. The pre-press project deadline is July 2025. 

8. General Provisions
a. Completeness 
Please review your proposal packet for accuracy and completeness prior to submitting. ASM’s inability to contact you due to incorrect information could be cause for rejection of the presented proposal.

b. Right of Rejection
ASM reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to modify the terms of this request either before or after the deadline, before or after submission of the proposal with one or more of the applicants, or to call for additional qualifications.

c. Qualifying Interviews & References
ASM reserves the right to conduct a qualifying interview with all applicants. 
 
d. References
Please submit names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references that are familiar with the quality of your work. 

e. Questions & Follow Up
All questions relating to this RFP should be directed to: 

Ioanna Paraskevopoulos, Director of Development and External Relations 
501-701-2186

OR

David Dupee, Executive Director
(513) 701-2188

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

Accounting Manager

Posted:
Sep 12, 2024
Position Overview: Accounting Manager
The Accounting Manager is responsible for supporting all financial operations of the Playhouse, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards. This position will supervise the finance team, providing guidance and support to ensure efficient and effective financial management. The Accounting Manager is a full-time, exempt position with benefits.

Salary Range: $65,000-$75,000

Position Responsibilities
-Financial Management & Reporting: Oversee the preparation, timeliness, and accuracy of all financial reports, including monthly financial statements, balance sheets, and annual audit documents. Ensure compliance with all applicable accounting standards and regulations.
- General Ledger & Account Management: Maintain the general ledger and permanent and restricted asset schedules, ensuring that all transactions are recorded accurately. Reconcile general ledger accounts regularly and ensure proper documentation is maintained.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Prepare regular financial projections and provide insights to support strategic decision-making.
- Grant & Endowment Reporting: Manage financial reporting related to grants and endowments, ensuring all requirements are met and reports are submitted in a timely manner.
- Supervision & Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor a team of finance professionals, including a full-time finance associate and a full-time office administrator.
- Audit Preparation: Lead the preparation of documentation and schedules for the annual audit. Serve as the main point of contact for external auditors, ensuring timely and accurate completion of the audit process.
- Internal Controls & Compliance: Maintain accounting procedures and internal controls. Regularly review policies and make recommendations to Managing Director on enhancements to operational efficiency and to ensure compliance.
- Liaison Role: Act as the principal liaison with Endowment Fund managers and other financial partners, facilitating communication and ensuring alignment with the Playhouse's financial goals.
- Tax Compliance: Assist in the preparation of tax filings, including the annual 990 return,
ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local tax regulations.
- Other Duties: Perform other related duties as required or assigned by the Managing Director.

Competencies
- Education & Certification: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field required; CPA or equivalent professional certification preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 3 of experience in accounting. Experience in not-for profit accounting is highly desirable.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel. Familiarity with ActivityHD and Tessitura is a plus.
- Leadership & Management: Strong leadership and team management skills. Ability to motivate and develop staff, delegate tasks effectively, and manage performance.
- Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical abilities, with a keen attention to detail. Ability to analyze complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders and build strong working relationships.
- Confidentiality & Ethics: High level of integrity, with the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially and ethically.
- Appreciation for the Arts: A passion for the performing arts, particularly theater, is preferred.

While this description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, it is not necessarily exhaustive of all responsibilities, duties, requirements, or expectations of this position.
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park reserves the right to revise or amend this description based on business needs or changes to the work environment.

To Apply:
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and references to Abby Marcus, Managing Director at abby.marcus@cincyplay.com and cc: Dawn Mundy, Director of HR, Equity & Inclusion at dawn.mundy@cincyplay.com . Review of applications will be done on a rolling basis until the position is filled. No phone calls, please.

Broadway Across America

BAA/BTC Regional Apprenticeship

Posted:
Sep 12, 2024
Hourly Rate: $17

Time Commitment: 20 hours per week for a 14-week program term Jan-Apr 2025. All-expenses-paid travel to NYC required for 4 days in April 2025. In-person work required with some remote work possible.

Eligibility: We're seeking college juniors/seniors/recent grads/grad students/early career professionals with a demonstrated passion to increase the involvement of those historically underrepresented in the American Theatre.  This program will most benefit candidates seeking a career in theater administration.

Apprenticeship Position Summary:
The 2025 Apprentice cohort will include one Apprentice in each office of the Broadway Across America national network.   Apprenticeship program participants will learn many aspects of theater business, marketing and administration, specifically in regard to commercial touring theater. Apprentices will have tasks related to the strategy and tactical implementation of presenting touring Broadway shows in Broadway Across America markets, while also attending team meetings and shadowing professionals. Duties below will be coupled with a weekly Apprenticeship seminar teaching the fundamentals of BAA’s business and strategy, as well as an individual final project. Apprentices will travel to New York City for a week in April 2025 for seminars, networking events and to see Broadway shows (expenses paid by program).

Applicants welcomed from the following fields of study:
Arts Administration, Business Administration, Marketing, Public Relations/Communications, Theater Studies, Finance/Accounting, Human Resources, Pre-Law, Arts Ticketing/Sales/Operations, and other fields of study that relate to the business side of commercial theater.

Duties and responsibilities may include:
- Assisting local staff on Broadway tour opening nights
- Accompanying performers for press interviews
- Researching and contacting new sales leads, social media influencers, and top fans
- Assisting in general marketing, social media and PR strategy
- Help with ad approvals
- Contribute to data and research projects
- Support staff outreach events like fairs and festivals
- Administrative duties and general office tasks
- Researching and organizing financial and production history

About Broadway Across America (BAA): 
BAA is part of the John Gore Organization family of companies, which includes Broadway.com, The Broadway Channel, BroadwayBox.com, Group Sales Box Office, and Broadway Brands.  Led by 22-time Tony-winning theater producer John Gore (Owner & CEO), BAA is the foremost presenter of first-class touring productions in North America, operating in 48 markets with over 450,000 subscribers. Presentations include Disney’s The Lion King, Wicked, The Book of Mormon, and Hamilton. Current productions include &Juliet, Hadestown, Hamilton, Hell’s Kitchen, MJ: The Musical, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, The Outsiders and Stereophonic.

About The John Gore Organization (JGO):
JGO is the leading presenter, distributor, and marketer of Broadway theater worldwide. Under the leadership of 22-time Tony-winning theater producer and owner John Gore, its family of companies includes Broadway Across America, Broadway.com, The Broadway Channel, BroadwayBox.com, Group Sales Box Office and Broadway Brands. The company presents shows in 48 cities across North America as well as on Broadway, Off-Broadway, London’s West End, Japan, and China. It has won Tony Awards in every producing category as well as numerous other Drama League, Drama Desk, and Olivier Awards.  The John Gore Organization is committed to supporting theater access and education programs that introduce Broadway to the next generation of audiences and theater professionals.

At The John Gore Organization, a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace is one where all employees feel valued and respected and all voices are valued and heard. We are committed to building a supportive culture where employees have equal opportunity for employment and advancement. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, access and inclusion. 

We encourage all applicants to apply regardless of whether he/she/they meet(s) all of the qualifications for the role. 

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to: 
- Alternate sitting or standing at will
- Use a keyboard
- View a computer monitor screen

Acknowledgement
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Employees will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please fill out the application here.

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.

HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification or position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
The John Gore Organization’s recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. The John Gore Organization may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, Internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.

Cincinnati Art Museum

Facility Support Team Supervisor

Posted:
Sep 9, 2024
POSITION SUMMARY

The Facility Support Team (FST) Supervisor is a salaried exempt, working supervisor position, responsible for the overall cleanliness and upkeep of the museum facility. The FST Supervisor protects the best interests of the museum and its employees with regards to facilities issues. 

The FST Supervisor manages a team of five (5) Facility Support Team Members. The FST Supervisor works primarily first shift business hours, but evenings and weekends are required as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Supervisor of Building & Grounds, responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

- Manages the scheduling of work and staff work schedules, project work, special event set-ups, department requests, and work requests. 
- Maintains departmental budget, responsible for inventory and ordering of supplies, equipment management and repair. Oversees purchase orders on accounts payable system. 
- Interviews, hires, and manages performance, terminates staff in cooperation with the Human Resources department. 
- Trains and helps Facility Support Team staff in all areas. 
- Works closely with the facility rental and events team to see that all special requests for events are met. 
- Manages the care and cleanliness of the entire facility. Responsible for development and management of all cleaning checklists and programs, including scheduling of same programs. 
- Coordinates cleaning assignments with any contractors or CAM departments including but not limited to: Security, Maintenance, Conservation, and Registration departments. 
- Delivers and retrieves storage and supplies from the warehouse as needed. 
- Assists the Supervisor of Building and Grounds and senior staff with the development, implementation, and management of CAM long range plan that includes initiatives for enhancing or improving upon cleaning and sanitation processes, training and improving the performance of staff and equipment used. 
- Supplies friendly, helpful, and courteous services to all visitors. 
- Aids the Building and Grounds team as needed. 
- Other duties as assigned. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

- High School diploma or equivalent with four (4) years minimum experience in janitorial, housekeeping or a combination of education and experience. 
- Must have janitorial supervisory experience. 
- Incumbents will be required to walk and move about the entire Museum on foot, and work will include extended periods of standing, and use of stairs as needed. 
- Lifting and moving of items of moderate weight (at least 50 pounds) required. 
- Valid driver’s license. 
- Proven ability to work successfully with others to achieve institutional goals. 
- Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills and a basic knowledge of computer programs, ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from museum staff, members of the museum, and the general public.
- Evening and weekend availability required. 

BENEFITS & COMP
- Medical, dental, vision life insurance, 401k retirement planning with company match
- Robust paid time off (PTO) and 8 paid holidays 
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Dependent care leave benefit
- Employee Assistance Program
- Family-level museum membership
- Discounts in museum gift shop and café 
- Professional development opportunities
 

TO APPLY

Apply for Facility Support Team Supervisor using the link below:



Position open until filled. No phone calls please.

The Cincinnati Art Museum is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where a variety of backgrounds, cultures, orientations, ideas, and talents can flourish.

Evergreen Music School

Lil’ Trekkers Piano Teacher

Posted:
Sep 9, 2024
Evergreen Music School in Montgomery, OH is a small to medium-sized lessons studio seeking a passionate pianist and teacher to join our team as Lil’ Trekkers Piano Teacher for our PK4-1st grade students! This position is a fantastic opportunity for intermediate or advanced level pianists who love being with younger kids, ideal for a Jr/Sr in high school, college student, or recent grad. As Lil’ Trekkers Piano Teacher, you will build meaningful, fun relationships with students and assist them in learning piano independently, answer their musical (and not so musical!) questions, provide guidance, and help them overcome challenges. Evergreen utilizes positive, gamified, and innovative teaching methods and seeks a teacher to lead 6-9 Lil’ Trekkers 40-min classes per week (2-3 afternoons/early evenings per week of your choice between Monday-Friday). These classes consist of a small, 2:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

Essential Duties:
- Welcome students by name and help transition them into the classroom.
- Facilitate and lead a productive classroom environment.
- Help prepare games and materials according to student interests or themes - but most of them are already prepared for you.
- Uphold the 3 Evergreen Ground Rules.
- Give brief verbal progress updates between lessons to parents who might request it.
- Email any sheet music or student updates to parents, if ever needed.
- Communicate with Owner about students’ progress or concerning behaviors to address, and help determine when a student is ready to move into Foragers.
Skills:
- Intermediate Level Piano Reading and Experience
- Patience with Students Ages 4-7
- Ability to effectively communicate musical concepts and provide guidance to students
- Ability to Communicate Critique with a Positive Spin
- Comfortable with students with exceptionalities (like giftedness, ADHD, anxiety, and/or “Level 1” autism)

 

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00-25.00 per hour starting pay

Benefits:
- Guaranteed pay if no one shows up for a class that you came to teach
- Sick pay
- Paid training

Schedule:
- Afternoon/early evening shift (we never teach outside 1:30-7pm hours on any day)
Requirements:
- Piano lessons: Intermediate level or higher (Required)
- Ongoing experience with kids ages 4-7 in co-teaching, teaching, or caretaking role: 2+ years (Preferred)
- Reliable, timely transportation
- (age 17 and under): able to obtain a state of Ohio minor work permit
- (age 18+): pass a criminal background check

 

Start Date:

- ASAP

To apply:

Interested candidates should apply by emailing their resume and/or bio, along with a short paragraph explaining why they’d like the position and why they feel they’d be a good fit, to owner Niki Weidner, nweidnermusic@gmail.com.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Fitton Center for Creative Arts

Administrative Assistant (Part-Time)

Posted:
Sep 9, 2024

Summary: 
The Administrative Assistant is responsible for the following: 
Greeting the public and handling all customer service at the front desk of the facility, answering phones, and transferring calls, selling tickets and gift shop items, catalog artwork and gift shop items for sale, registering students for classes, processing memberships, ordering supplies, distributing mail.

Skills: 
- Excellent people skills, communication skills, and sense of good customer service
- Excellent computer skills: Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, etc.) and the ability to learn other software program as needed
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work with people from all backgrounds and walks of life
- Dependability, promptness, and good work attendance
- Cheerful demeanor with co-workers and patrons
- Ability to train part-time front desk and box office staff as needed

Education: High school diploma
Reports to: Executive Assistant
Direct Reports: None
Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 16 to 20 hours per week
Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds. 

Responsibilities: 
- Greet the public and problem-solve as needed for both patrons and co-workers
- Answer phones, transfer calls, take messages, and otherwise direct phone traffic as needed.
- Sell tickets to all events and work at the box office as needed throughout the week and/or for events, including working with staff to hold tickets, place tickets in will call, process complimentary tickets, etc. 
- Enroll students in our education classes, workshops, and camps and assist the Director of Education with reporting and enrollment issues as needed. 
- Ensure that each time we receive a payment pertaining to a campaign pledge or a donation that a copy of the check and any attached documentation is provided to the Director of Development
- Assist in training and updating part-time reception staff as needed (a part-time administrative assistant to work Fridays and Saturdays and cover vacations and other front desk needs).
- Work with volunteers as needed to ensure mailings are done correctly and in a timely manner.
- Other duties as assigned.

To apply: Email cover letter and resume to:  Julia@FittonCenter.org.

Oxford Community Arts Center

Arts Program Coordinator (Part-Time)

Posted:
Sep 5, 2024
Summary:
The Oxford Community Arts Center (OCAC) seeks a dynamic and organized Arts Program Coordinator with excellent communication skills to support and promote OCAC’s mission. The position will oversee all aspects of arts education classes, manage volunteers, and collaborate with the Facilities Coordinator on community engagement events. The ideal candidate will be passionate about the arts, highly organized, and capable of working flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

This is a PT position, averaging 20-24 hours per week.

Reporting Relationship: Collaborates closely with the Executive Director, Facilities Coordinator and Office Manager. Required to attend weekly staff and monthly Program Committee meetings.

Arts Education Management:
- Oversee planning, delivery, and evaluation of arts education programs.
- Hire and supervise contract instructors, coordinate schedules and materials.
- Manage registrations, participant communications, and attendance.
- Assist with After School Art instruction on select Wednesday afternoons.
- Meet revenue and expenditure goals.
- Collaborate with Executive Director to publicize programs appropriately.
- Work with the Program Committee to seek new instructors and develop new program ideas that align with the OCAC’s mission and community needs.

Volunteer Coordination:
- Recruit community and Miami University volunteers through online forums.
- Train and assign volunteers to support OCAC programs and events.
- Maintain the online database and track volunteer hours for grant reporting.
- Work with Facilities Coordinator to ensure proper staffing for events and programs.
- Collaborate with Executive Director to plan the annual Volunteer Recognition event.

Community Event Collaboration:
- Partner with the Facilities Coordinator to plan, deliver, and evaluate community engagement events and annual festivals.
- Aid in event logistics, including setup, breakdown, and day-of coordination.
- Ensure that events are well-staffed with volunteers as needed.
- Works with Executive Director to publicize community events and festivals.

Qualities:
- Exhibit enthusiasm, courtesy, adaptability, flexibility, and a spirit of cooperation: able to work independently and as a team player;
- Strong under pressure and capable of managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously;
- Effective in interpersonal relations with staff, Board, Committee members, volunteers, and community groups, responding promptly to phone calls, emails and other requests;
- Available for nights and weekends as needed.

Qualifications:
- Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in Arts Administration, Arts Education, Recreation, or related field.
- 2-5 years of experience preferred in arts education, volunteer management, cultural festivals/event planning or arts administration in a nonprofit or arts-related setting.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.

Physical Standards:
Must possess mobility, strength, and stamina to perform physical work for extended periods. Frequently required to bend, twist, lift, walk, stand, and set-up and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Apply through the OCAC website at https://oxarts.org/about-us/open-positions/

Contemporary Arts Center

Artist in Residence

Posted:
Sep 5, 2024
SCOPE OF POSITION (General Description):
This position reports directly to the Teen Programs Manager and the Creativity Center Director. The Artist in Residence will work Wednesdays (3:30-6:30pm) and Saturdays (12:30am-3:30pm) during one of the four residency periods (October-December, January-March, April-May, and June-August). Their responsibilities include working with drop-in visitors of all ages in the CAC’s Creativity Center, developing and facilitating art projects inspired by the artist’s own work, encouraging visitors to discuss art critically and think creatively. The position provides a $2,250 honorarium for each 3-month residency and a $1,500 honorarium for the 2-month spring residency; most art materials and equipment are covered by the CAC.

The CAC has long been a laboratory for artists offering the unique opportunity to explore new techniques and concepts within our gallery walls and the city. In this tradition, we invite contemporary artists to set-up shop in the Creativity Center Studio in the form of an educational residency. The
Artist in Residence program is an education focused residency that encourages artists to collaborate and create alongside CAC visitors.

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE SPECIFIC DUTIES:
- Facilitate art programming at the CAC. Duties include assisting visitors with art making, highlighting your own artwork and encouraging collaborative discussion, general customer service, assist in set up/take down of the program, creating a list of art supplies, and development of art projects.
- The CAC’s Artist in Residence program provides artists with the opportunity to explore their own personal practice, while engaging and collaborating with the community.
- Create a list of the books and music that inspires you both as a person and an artist.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

ALL OF THESE DUTIES ARE TO BE DONE WITH OVERALL CAC BUSINESS IN MIND. THE PERSON IN THIS POSITION WILL BE CONCIOUS OF OTHER CAC PROGRAMS, EXHIBITION NEEDS AND CAC POLICY AND PROCEDURES.

REQUIREMENTS:
- Previous teaching experience or experience working with teens or community focused art projects is recommended.
- The ideal candidate will be proficient in a variety of art making techniques with an interest in contemporary art.
- Excellent customer service skills, enjoys working in a collaborative setting.
- Excellent verbal, writing and time management skills.
- Work schedule is Wednesdays 3:30-6:30pm and Saturdays 12:30pm-3:30pm during one of the four residency periods (October-December, January-March, April-May, or June-August).

Application Process:
Please send an artist statement that focuses on the themes of your residency, a resume, and work samples to: jtrollinger@cincycac.org by September 9, 2024. Please provide link(s) to or images of a portfolio/website/Instagram account for examples of past works. Application materials can be mailed or emailed. No phone calls accepted, nor will they be returned.

Contemporary Arts Center
44 East 6th Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Attn: Human Resources

The Contemporary Arts Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

American Legacy Theatre

Teaching Artist

Posted:
Sep 5, 2024
ABOUT THE POSITION
American Legacy Theatre (A.L.T.) seeks to empower students in grades preK-12 through the art of theatre. We are hiring a pool of professional teaching artists and volunteer teaching assistants for both in-school and after school opportunities. Depending on the program, Teaching Artists will either develop their own curricula or follow a program outline developed by A.L.T., then solo or co-teach up to 15 students at once. Teaching Assistants will assist with classroom management and the implementation of curricula. Teaching Artists and Teaching Assistants will report to the Arts Impact Program Director. 

DETAILS
- Experienced professionals: if successful, will be added to paid teaching artist pool. Opportunities based on availability. Teaching Artist starting rate: $40/hr
- Volunteers: No experience needed, pathway to paid teaching artist pool available

REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL APPLICANTS
- Creation of a positive and respectful atmosphere for all students
- Flexibility and willingness to meet students where they are
- Excellent communication skills

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TEACHING ARTISTS
- Experience working with kids, ideally as a teacher in a classroom setting
- Experience and/or current practice in one or more of the following disciplines: theatre; visual art; creative writing; dance or movement performance; set, costume, or lighting design; business/entrepreneurship.
- Creation and implementation of lesson plans 

To apply: Interested candidates please email resume to: dora.bayliss@americanlegacytheatre.org.

The Dayton Performing Arts Alliance

After-School Viola Faculty and Sectional Instructor

Posted:
Aug 29, 2024
Program Description
Q the Music program is an after-school music education program in Dayton, Ohio that provides string instruction to third through sixth grade students at Ruskin Elementary School. Operating in partnership with the East End Community Services and the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, students receive daily academic tutoring, a nutritious snack, and group music instruction delivered by outstanding local musicians. 

Q the Music focuses on group achievement, teamwork, and developing the student as a future citizen as well as a musician.  Fun, fast-paced, instruction keeps students engaged and results in better discipline, focus, self-confidence, and musical achievement.

This position is a part-time, seasonal position from September 2024 to May 2025, with contract renewal likely for the following school year. On-site hours will be from approximately 1:30 – 5:30pm Monday-Thursday with occasional nights and weekends for special concert events and performances.

Job Description: After-School Viola Faculty and Sectional Instructor  
Specific duties and responsibilities shall include but not be limited to the following:
- Serve as viola instructor for all Q the Music groups during the 2024-2025 school year 
- Work with Q the Music staff to create monthly, weekly, and daily goals for students, communicate those goals to students, and parents, and plan engaging activities to achieve those goals
- Participate in all Q the Music staff meetings and planned professional development as planned and scheduled by Engagement Programs Manager
- Be an active participant in Q the Music performances (3-4 annually) and serve as an ambassador and advocate in the community for this project
- Communicate with school classroom teachers and parents concerning student progress and behavior
- Develop and implement a consistent, positive behavior plan
- Participate in program evaluation
Qualified individuals will possess:
- Passion for the social and musical mission of Q the Music an El Sistema-inspired program and string  instruction
- Willingness to collaborate and work as a team
- Flexibility and responsiveness to needs of students and parents
- Ability to develop and teach engaging lessons that:
- Establish routines and encourage development of strong fundamental skills on the instrument
- Encourage peer-teaching
- Contain a variety of activities (games, exercises, demonstration, and listening)
- Incorporate a variety of strategies (movement, music reading, playing by ear, singing/solfége, guided improvisation and composition)
- Maintain high expectations, excellent classroom management, and implement a fair and consistent discipline system
- Provide appropriate challenge for individual students/learning styles/ behaviors and abilities

Supporting experience may include:
- Teaching and understanding of Dayton Public School music education standards/ instruction
- Teaching private instruction and in a group setting (sectionals, classroom, orchestra)
- Teaching or mentoring elementary school students 
- Teaching or mentoring traditionally underserved populations
- Experience in community outreach
- String Pedagogy courses or certifications
- Ability to collaborate with students, staff, and administrators of diverse backgrounds

Note: The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Position Reports to: Vice President for Learning and Community Engagement and under the general supervision of the Engagement Programs Manager in coordination with the administrative and artistic functions of the DPAA.  

Classification status: Part-Time

Last updated: 8/16/2024

Compensation: $20,000.00

Application Process: To apply, please send an email cover letter and resume to: education@daytonperformingarts.org.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, and the position will be filled as soon as possible. Ideal start date is September 1, 2024. A 5-minute video teaching sample may be requested of the applicant.

The Dayton Performing Arts Alliance is an equal opportunity employer.

The Art Academy of Cincinnati

Digital Drawing Community Instructor

Posted:
Aug 29, 2024
The Office of Engagement at the Art Academy of Cincinnati is hiring contracted instructor positions of community and Teen Academy courses. We are currently accepting applications for Community: Digital Drawing and Design which begins on 10/22/24. Instructors can teach more than one course at a time if applicable.

Each course consists of five two-hour class sessions. Details about this course such as the description and schedule can be found here. 

Responsibilities Include:
- Communicating with the Education Administrator to coordinate instructor onboarding and orientation
- Creating a lesson plan and syllabus for all class sessions that includes active learning and making. 
- Collaborating on supply lists for course
- Submitting lessons, supply lists, a syllabus, and any requests by the deadline
- Instruction of studio-based lessons with the objective of teaching specific skills to students while giving them the space to create work around the subject matter they choose
- Demonstrating beginner-to-advanced techniques applicable to the course and customizing instruction for each student’s skill level
- Challenging a class of up to 12 students with personal review of their work and facilitating positive and supportive peer-based review conversations or critiques
- Fostering an inclusive, respectful, and safe studio environment for all students
- Completing survey and assessment requirements

Experience Required:
- A degree in art, design, education, language, or a related field. Advanced commensurate experience in a studio practice, method, media, or technique will also be considered. 
- Teaching experience

Compensation:
- Total compensation ranges between $742.50 and $892.50
- This compensation includes pay for the 5 two-hour class sessions, classroom cleanliness and organization, and preparation tasks. The exact offered compensation will reflect the specific course needs and subject matter as well as the instructor’s qualifications.

To Apply:
Please email your résumé and a cover letter to engagement@artacademy.edu by September 15th. Please make the subject line: Application_Community: Digital Drawing and Design_YourName.

The Art Academy of Cincinnati is committed to policies of equal opportunity and non-discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or gender expression, age, or disability, veteran's status, as protected by law, in all educational programs and activities, admission of students, advertisements, and conditions of employment. This policy is consistent with relevant governmental statutes and regulations, including those pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Students who have learning disabilities should contact the Director of Student Services for assistance. Questions concerning Title IX may be referred to the Director of Student Services who is the Art Academy's Title IX coordinator. 

The Art Academy of Cincinnati

Film Photography Community Instructor

Posted:
Aug 29, 2024
The Office of Engagement at the Art Academy of Cincinnati is hiring contracted instructor positions of community and Teen Academy courses. We are currently accepting applications for Community: B&W Darkroom Film Photography which begins on 10/24/24. Instructors can teach more than one course at a time if applicable.

Each course consists of five two-hour class sessions. Details about this course such as the description and schedule can be found here. 

Responsibilities Include:
- Communicating with the Education Administrator to coordinate instructor onboarding and orientation
- Creating a lesson plan and syllabus for all class sessions that includes active learning and making. 
- Collaborating on supply lists for course
- Submitting lessons, supply lists, a syllabus, and any requests by the deadline
- Instruction of studio-based lessons with the objective of teaching specific skills to students while giving them the space to create work around the subject matter they choose
- Demonstrating beginner-to-advanced techniques applicable to the course and customizing instruction for each student’s skill level
- Challenging a class of up to 12 students with personal review of their work and facilitating positive and supportive peer-based review conversations or critiques
- Fostering an inclusive, respectful, and safe studio environment for all students
- Completing survey and assessment requirements

Experience Required:
- A degree in art, design, education, language, or a related field. Advanced commensurate experience in a studio practice, method, media, or technique will also be considered. 
- Teaching experience

Compensation:
- Total compensation ranges between $742.50 and $892.50
- This compensation includes pay for the 5 two-hour class sessions, classroom cleanliness and organization, and preparation tasks. The exact offered compensation will reflect the specific course needs and subject matter as well as the instructor’s qualifications.

To Apply:
Please email your résumé and a cover letter to engagement@artacademy.edu by September 15th. Please make the subject line: Application_Community: B&W Darkroom Film Photography_YourName.

The Art Academy of Cincinnati is committed to policies of equal opportunity and non-discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or gender expression, age, or disability, veteran's status, as protected by law, in all educational programs and activities, admission of students, advertisements, and conditions of employment. This policy is consistent with relevant governmental statutes and regulations, including those pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Students who have learning disabilities should contact the Director of Student Services for assistance. Questions concerning Title IX may be referred to the Director of Student Services who is the Art Academy's Title IX coordinator. 

The Art Academy of Cincinnati

Bookbinding Community Instructor

Posted:
Aug 29, 2024
The Office of Engagement at the Art Academy of Cincinnati is hiring contracted instructor positions of community and Teen Academy courses. We are currently accepting applications for Teen Academy: Sketchbook Building, Bookbinding, and Everyday Sketching which begins on 10/26/24. Instructors can teach more than one course at a time if applicable.

Each course consists of five two-hour class sessions. Details about this course such as the description and schedule can be found here. 

Responsibilities Include:
- Communicating with the Education Administrator to coordinate instructor onboarding and orientation
- Creating a lesson plan and syllabus for all class sessions that includes active learning and making. 
- Collaborating on supply lists for course
- Submitting lessons, supply lists, a syllabus, and any requests by the deadline
- Instruction of studio-based lessons with the objective of teaching specific skills to students while giving them the space to create work around the subject matter they choose
- Demonstrating beginner-to-advanced techniques applicable to the course and customizing instruction for each student’s skill level
- Challenging a class of up to 12 students with personal review of their work and facilitating positive and supportive peer-based review conversations or critiques
- Fostering an inclusive, respectful, and safe studio environment for all students
- Completing survey and assessment requirements

Experience Required:
- A degree in art, design, education, language, or a related field. Advanced commensurate experience in a studio practice, method, media, or technique will also be considered. 
- Teaching experience

Compensation:
- Total compensation ranges between $742.50 and $892.50
- This compensation includes pay for the 5 two-hour class sessions, classroom cleanliness and organization, and preparation tasks. The exact offered compensation will reflect the specific course needs and subject matter as well as the instructor’s qualifications.

To Apply:
Please email your résumé and a cover letter to engagement@artacademy.edu by September 15th. Please make the subject line: Application_Teen Academy: Sketchbook Building, Bookbinding, and Everyday Sketching_YourName.

The Art Academy of Cincinnati is committed to policies of equal opportunity and non-discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or gender expression, age, or disability, veteran's status, as protected by law, in all educational programs and activities, admission of students, advertisements, and conditions of employment. This policy is consistent with relevant governmental statutes and regulations, including those pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Students who have learning disabilities should contact the Director of Student Services for assistance. Questions concerning Title IX may be referred to the Director of Student Services who is the Art Academy's Title IX coordinator. 

Art Equals

Call to Fiber Arts Creators

Posted:
Aug 29, 2024

Art Equals is hosting their 3rd Annual Woolly Fest and are looking for local vendors to join the celebration. If you are a person involved with raising fiber animals, spinning, dyeing, weaving, knitting, crocheting, felting, or any other fiber related craft you are welcome to apply to be a vendor .

When: Sunday, November 10th, 2024

Time:11-5 p.m.

Location: Hellmann Creative Center, Home of Art Equals

321 W. Mlk Blvd.

Covington, KY 41075

For more information go to www.art-equals.org/woollyfest

Or contact Charlotte Reed at info@art-equals.org

Cincinnati Opera

Director of Institutional Giving

Posted:
Aug 29, 2024
Cincinnati Opera is seeking an experienced Director of Institutional Giving to cultivate, solicit, and steward significant support from foundation and government sources. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, this position serves as a grants specialist with a leading role in securing both annual renewable support and funding for special and extraordinary projects.

Roles and Responsibilities
- Secure support from foundations and governmental institutions and manage the stewardship and renewal process for current institutional funders.
- Work with the Chief Development Officer to secure grants for special projects.
- Serve as the main Cincinnati Opera liaison with ArtsWave, Cincinnati’s united arts fund. Inform company leadership of trends and changes related to ArtsWave.
- Lead the annual ArtsWave application process and serve on its speaker’s bureau, as needed.
- Maintain calendar of all relevant grant deadlines and grant report deadlines.
- Research, identify, and solicit new sources of foundation, grant, and governmental support.
- Lead cross-departmental efforts to identify funding needs and coordinate the collection of data necessary for grant applications and reports.
- In collaboration with members of the Philanthropy Team, ensure that all donor recognition in signage, lobby displays, supertitles, program books, logo placement, and scriptwriting is accurate for the recognition of institutional funders.
- Represent the company in business events and activities in Cincinnati.
- Prepare grants and follow-up reports for the Ohio Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts, and other governmental organizations.
- Serve as the liaison to the above-mentioned organizations.
- Represent the company in advocacy activities related to government relations.
- Oversee annual government representative cultivation mailing(s).
- Participate in all Philanthropy Team and company events.

- Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited college or university
- Three to five years of fundraising experience, with significant experience or familiarity in the areas of grants, foundations, and/or government giving
- In addition to possessing core competencies in the development field, prospective candidates must be able to work independently, have a strong work ethic, and a high degree of self-motivation
- Ability to work well under pressure and execute projects on a deadline
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Must communicate effectively and exhibit professional integrity
- Support the vision/mission and strategic direction of the organization
- Adaptable, collaborative, inclusive, respectful, and results-driven

Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of the Tessitura database
- Knowledge of opera and/or the arts funding landscape of the Greater Cincinnati area

Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and use hands. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may need to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- The employee must be able to work evenings, weekends, and travel locally.
- The position requires work in an office setting.

Compensation
This is a full-time exempt position with an annual salary range of $60,000 to $70,000 commensurate with experience. Cincinnati Opera offers an extensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, parking, and 403(b) with a portion matched by the company.

About Cincinnati Opera
Founded in 1920, Cincinnati Opera is one of the oldest and most highly regarded opera companies in the United States. Known for its longstanding partnership with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, a roster of world-class singers, and its spectacular performance venue, Cincinnati Music Hall, Cincinnati Opera has received numerous accolades and awards, including a recent nomination for the prestigious International Opera Award. Cincinnati Opera offers a primary season of performances from June through August (paid attendance 17,000-20,000), plus a host of events through the year, including educational programming, small-scale public performances, recitals, and fundraisers. 

How to Apply 
Please submit a cover letter and resumé to hr@cincinnatiopera.org with subject title: Director of Institutional Giving Application or mail to Attn: Human Resources, Cincinnati Opera, 1243 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. The initial review of submissions will take place on September 27, 2024.

Cincinnati Opera is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where a variety of backgrounds, cultures, orientations, ideas, and talents can flourish.

Musicologie Anderson

Guitar Teacher

Posted:
Aug 26, 2024
$30 ‒ $45 Hourly

Musicologie Anderson is seeking a guitar teacher to instruct at its studio on the eastside of Cincinnati. Preference will be given to an applicant who also can teach ukulele and at least beginning piano. Other secondary instruments are also welcome. The position initially will be assigned to teach weekly lessons on Tuesdays (late afternoon and evening) as well as at least on other day on weekends.

Are you an expert musician who loves introducing people of all ages to music? Are you friendly, a great communicator, and always excited to help your students push through challenges? At Musicologie we value the time and attention you have put into your craft. And we know how important the student-teacher relationship is. So we’ve created an exciting community-focused organization full of musicians and music lovers who are dedicated to delivering simply delightful music lessons to all ages and abilities. We do this through:

- The Musicologie Method, which is rooted in creating a safe environment and education through play
- Our Philosophy of Education that starts with the idea that everyone deserves a great teacher
- Training, shadowing, and clear upward mobility for all of our teachers
- Innovative programs and technology that make teaching and learning exciting
- A collaborative community of teachers excited about music and their job!

Your Role:
As a Musicologie teacher you’ll work with students of all ages and abilities as they identify their goals and progress through curriculum related to those goals. You’ll be a friendly guide on their musical journey and you’ll encourage community involvement through performances and group classes.
In this position you’ll:
- Dedicate yourself wholeheartedly to learning our philosophy of education, curriculum and processes. 
- Be committed to delivering an outstanding lesson experience to every family and student. 
- Collaborate with other Musicologie teachers and managers to elevate everyone’s capabilities.
 
You’re the right person if you’re:
- An excellent musician. 
- Excited to help students of all ages and abilities become passionate, proficient musicians. 
- An expert communicator in person and by email.
- Extremely organized.
- Self-motivated.
- Curious and inspired to learn new things.
- Are able to work evening hours.

You have:
- A bachelor’s degree in your instrument, or equivalent experience.
- Teaching experience on your instrument.
- Experience working with kids and families. 

If this sounds like you, we’d love to talk! Apply with:
- A cover letter introducing yourself.
- Your resume.

Contemporary Arts Center

Teen Fellow

Posted:
Aug 23, 2024
Reports To: Teen Programs Manager
Position Status: 4-month position, Part-Time (6 hours a week), non-exempt
Compensation: $250 Monthly Stipend

SCOPE OF POSITION (General Description): This part-time apprenticeship reports directly to the Teen Program Manager and indirectly to the Creative Learning Director. Teen Fellows will work 6 hours a week, from October 2024 – January 2025, alongside CAC artists and educators. Apprentices are required to choose 2 days a week to work (Wednesday, Thursday, or Saturday) at the CAC between the hours of 3:30-6:30pm on weekdays and 12:30 - 3:30 pm on Saturdays. Main related responsibilities include assisting in the prep, teen promotion and facilitation of Young Adult Lab and the Artist in Residence program. Other responsibilities include project brainstorming, assisting with additional young adult focused events and collaborating with the CAC Teen Council when needed.

TEEN FELLOW SPECIFIC DUTIES:
- Work with teens on art projects developed by the Artists in Residence or CAC Educators on two of the following days: Wednesday, Thursday, or Saturday. Collaborate with CAC Educators to develop art making
projects tied to our Young Adult Lab program.
- Assist with record keeping for teen programming.
- Assist the Artist in Residence and Teen Programs Manager with art material set up, program facilitation, and
welcoming visitors.
- Duties include assisting young adult visitors with evening programming, general customer service, visitor sign in, photographic documentation, assist in set up and/or take down, assist Artists in Residents. Collaborate with
CAC Teen Council on the development of art projects.
- Help maintain the CAC Art Lab and its supplies. Assist in keeping the Art Lab orderly and clean.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

ALL OF THESE DUTIES ARE TO BE DONE WITH OVERALL CAC BUSINESS IN MIND. THE
PERSON IN THIS POSITION WILL BE CONCIOUS OF OTHER CAC PROGRAMS, EXHIBITION
NEEDS AND CAC POLICY AND PROCEDURES.

REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be between 16-19 years old.
- The ideal candidate will have some background or interest in art and teen programs.
- Some computer skills; Knowledge of MS Office, Word, Google Doc
- Interest in contemporary art.
- Excellent communication and time management skills.
- Work schedule is 6 hours a week between October 2024 – January 2025. Applicants can select two of the following days to work: Wednesdays 3:30-6:30pm, Thursdays 3:30-6:30pm, or Saturdays 12:30-1:3:30pm (some
flexibility on the time).

Application Process:
Please send cover letter and resume to: sbraley@cincycac.org by September 9, 2024.

Contemporary Arts Center
44 East 6th Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Attn: Human Resources

Also, application materials can be mailed. No phone calls accepted, nor will they be returned.

The Contemporary Arts Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Kennedy Heights Arts Center

Operations Manager, Cincinnati Jazz Academy

Posted:
Aug 23, 2024
Position Summary:
The Operations Manager will oversee the daily operations of the Cincinnati Jazz Academy (CJA), an after-school music education program for 4th-12th grade students in Cincinnati Public Schools at the Kennedy Heights Arts Center. This role requires a detail-oriented individual who can ensure the smooth functioning of all Jazz Academy activities. The Operations Manager will work closely with the CJA Artistic Director to manage logistical and administrative tasks, communications, and overall program support. A current FBI background check clearance is mandatory for all candidates.

This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the Executive Director.

Job Responsibilities:

Daily Operations and Logistics
- Collaborate with the CJA Artistic Director on a daily basis to ensure all activities are well-prepared and executed efficiently.
- Responsible for the daily setup and teardown of all Jazz Academy rehearsal and activity equipment, ensuring that all materials are in place and ready for use.
- Schedule weekly private lessons for all CJA students, assign instructors and rooms.
- Check out instruments to students and maintain inventory.
- Track attendance and student data. Keep accurate records of student attendance and other relevant data to monitor engagement and program effectiveness.
- Handle the logistics of transporting equipment to off-site performances, including loading, driving, and unloading a rental truck.

Communication and Coordination
- Ensure consistent communication with Jazz Academy staff to coordinate activities, share updates, and address any issues.
- Keep families informed about program details through regular family communication, ensuring a transparent and engaged community.
- Assist with student recruitment. Support the Artistic Director in recruiting students from CPS schools and conducting parent/student orientations to increase program participation.

- Coordinate bus transportation and group travel. Assist in orga

Administrative Duties
- Process instructors’ payroll. Accurately process and submit weekly invoices for all Jazz Academy staff, ensuring timely and correct payments.
- Manage the procurement of all necessary materials, supplies, and equipment to support Jazz Academy activities.
- Manage sheet music library. Oversee the organization, filing, and ordering of sheet music, maintaining an accessible and comprehensive library.
- Assist with grant writing efforts by tracking program outcomes, preparing reports, and contributing to the development of grant proposals.

- Monitor and document the outcomes of various programs to support grant reporting and continuous improvement efforts.

Program Support and Additional Duties
- Provide support to the Artistic Director as needed, including coordinating events, handling special projects, and other tasks that contribute to the smooth operation of the Jazz Academy.
- Perform any additional duties as assigned by the KHAC Executive Director and CJA Artistic Director, demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to support the team in various capacities.

Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years of program coordination experience.
- Exceptional management, project planning, written and oral communication, and organizational skills.
- Meticulous attention to detail in all work tasks.
- Respectful and collaborative interpersonal skills.
- Ability to lift at least 40 lbs daily without assistance.
- Proficiency with Google Suite and Microsoft Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Basic knowledge of stage management (e.g., setting up and taking down musical instruments, micing and recording, operating A/V lights and soundboard).
- Valid Ohio or Kentucky driver’s license with a good driving record.
- Punctuality and reliability.
- Enjoyment in working with elementary, junior high, and high school students.
- Availability to work during all rehearsals and performances, including evenings and weekends.
- Interest in the American art form of jazz.

Compensation: $44,000 – 50,000 annual salary with health, dental and vision plan, generous PTO benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to Ellen Muse at ellen@kennedyarts.org.

Kennedy Heights Arts Center does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, financial status, or marital status in its programs, activities, and employment. We encourage applications from a broad spectrum of candidates reflecting the diversity of the community we serve. 

The Carnegie

Contracted Teaching Artist (Visual and/or Performing Arts)

Posted:
Aug 23, 2024
Position Reports To:  Education Director

Position Purpose
Teaching Artist is responsible for implementing project-based arts instruction (visual and/or performing arts) during and/or after school. 
This includes, but is not limited to:
- developing lessons, projects, programming
- co-teaching and engaging children in Northern Kentucky schools, mostly grades Kindergarten to 8th grade, in the creative process

The overall mission of The Carnegie’s Education Department is to provide arts opportunities for every child in order to strengthen creativity, critical thinking, perseverance, communication, and pride.

Essential Functions and Basic Duties for In-school programming:
1. Develop hands-on, experiential lessons offering students an opportunity to create, perform/produce, respond and connect per the National Core Arts Standards
A. Meet, plan, and collaborate with co-teachers 
B. Develop lessons 
i. Provide opportunities for the discovery and enhancement of creativity
ii. Reinforce curriculum and/or social emotional learning
iii. Provide varied materials and experiences
iv. Ensure open ended processes
v. Provide opportunities to collaborate and communicate
2. Teach agreed upon hours
A. Prepare for and gather necessary supplies 
B. Co-teach lessons with another Carnegie Teaching Artist
C. Clean up and re-organize
3. Assess and document student experience 
A. Complete programming reports
B. Take pictures and video of work

Qualifications
Education/Certification: College degree in the arts, art therapy, education, or related field preferred, but not required

Teaching Certification preferred, but not required

Experience/Requirements:
Teaching Experience and/or previous work with children
Must be willing to complete an FBI/BCI background check
Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and proof of insurance

Skills/Abilities desired:
Active and dynamic teacher
Student assessment skills
Classroom management skills
Experience with developing lessons and curriculum
Excellent ability to engage and support children
Ability to organize, coordinate and direct multiple projects
Reliable self-starter and willingness to be a team player

Hours:
This is contracted work and hours vary based on availability.

Pay:
$25 to 30 per contact hour based on experience.

To apply: Email resumes and cover letters to apaasch@thecarnegie.com

The Carnegie is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Veteran, or disability status. 

Intent and function of job descriptions 
All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. 

In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships as deemed appropriate. 

Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.

Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum

Social Media Intern

Posted:
Aug 20, 2024
Pyramid Hill is looking for a Social Media & Marketing Collegiate-level Intern for the fall of 2024. This position will assist the Marketing Team with spreading awareness of Pyramid Hill events to the Hamilton community and Greater Cincinnati area. This position also requires weekly in person service and will be asked to work occasional weekend events.
 
The Social Media and Photography intern tasks will include the following:
- Create and schedule content for our social media platforms
- Attend Park events to take photos and post live from events
- Respond to social media inquiries
- Work directly with our webpage to make updates
- Build new pages, and complete other website based tasks as needed
- Add Pyramid Hill events to community calendars
 
Preferences:
- Ideally, this intern will have their own laptop, and editing software.
 

Pyramid Hill is proud to provide paid internships. Internships are typically 15 weeks long with flexibility.  Compensation is $500 per 100 hours of service, with a max of 400 hours.

Those with interest, please send resume to Emily Cox at ecox@pyramidhill.org

American Legacy Theatre

Actor (Any gender, Any race/ethnicity)

Posted:
Aug 19, 2024
MISSION
American Legacy Theatre generates inviting, reimagined theatrical experiences for all people to have a voice in enriching society.

PROJECT
SEE ME. HEAR ME.: Cyber Bullying is an original one-act play focused around family miscommunication, youth trauma stemming from isolation and mixed media bullying, and career pathways in behavioral health all to reduce stigma around youth mental health services. Developed with ALT, in consultation with Ohio’s Dept of Mental Health and Addiction Services, this piece was written by Executive Artistic Director & CEO, Matthew David Gellin. 

SEE ME. HEAR ME.: Cyber Bullying is to be performed in a state-wide non-union tour to Ohio high schools.  This will be a 6-person company – 4 actors, 1 stage manager, 1 company manager, 2 vans.

** Rehearsals and performances will be predominantly during the day time Monday through Friday. Weekends and evenings may be used for alternative performance times. Performances will be up to 5 days a week.**

TIMELINE
Video Auditions: NOW. Submit by August 21, 2024 for first consideration. Auditions accepted after as well. 
Rehearsals begin: September 9, 2024; 9:00am
First Bookable Performance Date: September 23, 2024
Current Ending Contract Date: October 20, 2024
Up to 10 performances a week of this 45-minute piece.

To submit a video audition, use the appropriate side(s). You may provide sides for up to two (2) characters. Please send a link to video to: info@americanlegacytheatre.org with the subject line of “SMHM Audition - (Character(s) Auditioning For) - (Last Name).

Sides can be found here.


Please note that pronouns listed side-by-side in the script are relative to the role you are portraying and to whom you are speaking. 

EXPECTATIONS
The Actor (any gender) will structure, manage and execute the steps required to implement a high quality acting process that serves the integrity of the play, bonds the other artists, aligns artistic vision, and heightens audience engagement with the piece. Attendance at all rehearsals and performances, as well as being off-book is a given. 

Additional expectations: Actors will actively participate with install and strike at each school location. Actors will hold themselves accountable on all matters, and will report to the stage manager and company manager, respectively, when appropriate. Schools have an option to do a facilitated talk-back after each performance for up to 45 minutes that actor will participate in.

ALT staff will be available to assist with critical components along the way. 

COMPENSATION
This is a six-week contract at $600/week. There will be another leg of the tour in Spring 2025 that actors may be offered depending on ability to meet expectations and availability.

Actors from outside of Cincinnati will be considered and accommodations provided. Actors will be provided one round-trip ticket between their city of residence and Cincinnati. 

Actors will be provided predetermined accommodations when on the road by ALT. Actors should presume overnight accommodations will be shared with others. 

Successful background check will be required for this position.

For inquiries, referrals, and consideration contact Matthew David Gellin, Executive Artistic Director, at info@americanlegacytheatre.org.

TRAVEL
On the road, the two vehicles will be driven by the Stage Manager and Company Manager who will coordinate the logistics of when travel times between locations will take place. 

Sleeping locations are set and determined by American Legacy Theatre, and carried out by the Company Manager. Specific room arrangements are determined by the touring company.

ROLES - ALL ROLES CAN BE PLAYED BY ANY GENDER, ANY RACE/ETHNICITY.

#1 Taylor - Teen (16-passing, must be 18+) who is being cyber bullied and believes no one cares about them. Body issues. Lashing out.  

#2 Blake - Peer support specialist (18-30). Previously a dealer. Blake calls it like it is while being empathetic, trustworthy, and quotes old movies.

#3 Jordan - Taylor’s parent who is quick to judge and slow to listen. Loves Taylor but struggles to connect. 

#4 Morgan - Therapist and counselor. Pragmatic, yet passionate about what they do. 

OTHER ROLES:
There are three other roles that will be doubled up by the cast depending on casting and will be pre-recorded vocally. The expectation is that there are no additional lines to memorize for these roles.

SUBMISSION
Video Auditions: NOW. Submit by August 21, 2024 for first consideration. Auditions accepted after as well. 
Rehearsals begin: September 9, 2024; 9:00am
First Bookable Performance Date: September 23, 2024
Current Ending Contract Date: October 20, 2024
Up to 10 performances a week of this 45-minute piece.

To submit a video audition, use the appropriate side(s) provided. You may provide sides for up to two (2) characters. Please send a link to video to: info@americanlegacytheatre.org with the subject line of “SMHM Audition - (Character(s) Auditioning For) - (Last Name).

Please note that pronouns listed side-by-side in the script are relative to the role you are portraying and to whom you are speaking.

Additionally note that because of the requirements of shared overnight accommodations, ALT cannot hire under the age of eighteen (18). 

American Legacy Theatre

Company Manager

Posted:
Aug 19, 2024
MISSION
American Legacy Theatre generates inviting, reimagined theatrical experiences for all people to have a voice in enriching society.

PROJECT
SEE ME. HEAR ME.: Cyber Bullying is an original one-act play focused around family miscommunication, youth trauma stemming from isolation and mixed media bullying, and career pathways in behavioral health all to reduce stigma around youth mental health services. Developed with ALT, in consultation with Ohio’s Dept of Mental Health and Addiction Services, this piece was written by Executive Artistic Director & CEO, Matthew David Gellin. 

SEE ME. HEAR ME.: Cyber Bullying is to be performed in a state-wide non-union tour to Ohio high schools.  This will be a 6-person company – 4 actors, 1 stage manager, 1 company manager, 2 vans.

** Rehearsals and performances will be predominantly during the day time Monday through Friday. Weekends and evenings may be used for alternative performance times. Performances will be up to 5 days a week.**

TIMELINE
Resumes and Cover Letters: NOW. Submit by August 21, 2024  for first consideration. Applications are still accepted afterwards if not filled.
Rehearsals begin: September 9, 2024; 9:00am
First Bookable Performance Date: September 23, 2024
Current Ending Contract Date: October 20, 2024
Up to 10 performances a week of this 45-minute piece.

Please send resume, cover letter, and 3 references to: info@americanlegacytheatre.org with the subject line of “SMHM Company Manager - (Last Name).


EXPECTATIONS
The Company Manager is the leader on the road. The Company Manager will structure, manage and execute the steps required to implement a high-quality company management process that serves the integrity of the play, bonds the artists, aligns and secures external scheduling, heightens audience engagement with the piece acting as the emcee, and leads by example. Attendance at all rehearsals and performances is a given. Having a smartphone and consistent internet connection for their personal laptop is a given.

Additional expectations: The Company Manager must have a valid driver’s license and insurance as they will be responsible for driving one of the two vans. ALT does provide insurance for drivers but needs to ensure they are insurable. Additionally they will be the primary contact at each school location and Dept. of Mental Health and Addiction Services for tour purposes. During the performance they will run front of house and give a pre-show speech. Company Manager will consolidate reports for ALT reporting, and help the process and production in other ways, as needed; this may include going on with a script in hand if an actor is sick. Schools have an option to do a facilitated talk-back after each performance for up to 45 minutes that the Company Manager will facilitate.

ALT staff will be available to assist with critical components along the way. 

COMPENSATION
This is a six-week contract at $1,000/week. There will be another leg of the tour in Spring 2025 that actors may be offered depending on ability to meet expectations and availability.

Candidates from outside of Cincinnati will be considered and accommodations provided. Company Manager will be provided one round-trip ticket between their city of residence and Cincinnati. Company Manager should presume overnight accommodations will be shared with others. 

Successful background check will be required for this position.

For inquiries, referrals, and consideration contact Matthew David Gellin, Executive Artistic Director, at info@americanlegacytheatre.org.

TRAVEL
On the road, the two vehicles will be driven by the Stage Manager and Company Manager who will coordinate the logistics of when travel times between locations will take place. 

Sleeping locations are set and determined by American Legacy Theatre, and carried out by the Company Manager. Specific room arrangements are determined by the touring company.

SUBMISSIONS
Resumes and Cover Letters: NOW. Submit by August 21, 2024  for first consideration. Applications are still accepted afterwards if not filled.
Rehearsals begin: September 9, 2024; 9:00am
First Bookable Performance Date: September 23, 2024
Current Ending Contract Date: October 20, 2024
Up to 10 performances a week of this 45-minute piece.

Please send resume, cover letter, and 3 references to: info@americanlegacytheatre.org with the subject line of “SMHM Company Manager - (Last Name).

American Legacy Theatre

Stage Manager

Posted:
Aug 19, 2024
MISSION
American Legacy Theatre generates inviting, reimagined theatrical experiences for all people to have a voice in enriching society.

PROJECT
SEE ME. HEAR ME.: Cyber Bullying is an original one-act play focused around family miscommunication, youth trauma stemming from isolation and mixed media bullying, and career pathways in behavioral health all to reduce stigma around youth mental health services. Developed with ALT, in consultation with Ohio’s Dept of Mental Health and Addiction Services, this piece was written by Executive Artistic Director & CEO, Matthew David Gellin. 

SEE ME. HEAR ME.: Cyber Bullying is to be performed in a state-wide non-union tour to Ohio high schools.  This will be a 6-person company – 4 actors, 1 stage manager, 1 company manager, 2 vans.

** Rehearsals and performances will be predominantly during the day time Monday through Friday. Weekends and evenings may be used for alternative performance times. Performances will be up to 5 days a week.**

TIMELINE
Resumes and Cover Letters: NOW. Submit by August 21, 2024  for first consideration. Applications are still accepted afterwards if not filled.
Rehearsals begin: September 9, 2024; 9:00am
First Bookable Performance Date: September 23, 2024
Current Ending Contract Date: October 20, 2024
Up to 10 performances a week of this 45-minute piece.

Please send resume, cover letter, and 3 references to: info@americanlegacytheatre.org with the subject line of “SMHM Company Manager - (Last Name).

EXPECTATIONS
The Stage Manager will structure, manage and execute the steps required to implement a high quality stage management process that serves the integrity of the play, bonds the other artists, aligns artistic scheduling, heightens audience engagement with the piece, and leads by example. Attendance at production meetings and keen understanding of direction and staging is a given. 

Additional expectations: The Stage Manager must have a valid driver’s license and insurance as they will be responsible for driving one of the two vans. ALT does provide insurance for drivers but needs to ensure they are insurable. Additionally they will be the captain overseeing install and strike at each school location. During performance they will run the lights and sound. Stage Manager is also responsible for appropriate laundering of costumes and ensuring continued readiness of other production elements. While not the technical director, they will be the technical expert on the road. Schools have an option to do a facilitated talk-back after each performance for up to 45 minutes that Stage Manager will participate in.

ALT staff will be available to assist with critical components along the way. 

COMPENSATION
This is a six-week contract at $800/week. There will be another leg of the tour in Spring 2025 that actors may be offered depending on ability to meet expectations and availability.

Candidates from outside of Cincinnati will be considered and accommodations provided. Stage Manager will be provided one round-trip ticket between their city of residence and Cincinnati. Stage Manager should presume overnight accommodations will be shared with others. 

Successful background check will be required for this position.

For inquiries, referrals, and consideration contact Matthew David Gellin, Executive Artistic Director, at info@americanlegacytheatre.org.

TRAVEL
On the road, the two vehicles will be driven by the Stage Manager and Company Manager who will coordinate the logistics of when travel times between locations will take place. 

Sleeping locations are set and determined by American Legacy Theatre, and carried out by the Company Manager. Specific room arrangements are determined by the touring company.

SUBMISSIONS
Resumes and Cover Letters: NOW. Submit by August 21, 2024  for first consideration. Applications are still accepted afterwards if not filled.
Rehearsals begin: September 9, 2024; 9:00am
First Bookable Performance Date: September 23, 2024
Current Ending Contract Date: October 20, 2024
Up to 10 performances a week of this 45-minute piece.

Please send resume, cover letter, and 3 references to: info@americanlegacytheatre.org with the subject line of “SMHM Company Manager - (Last Name).

The Ghostlight Stage Company

Designer Call - One Act Double Feature

Posted:
Aug 16, 2024
***NO CONSTRUCTION NEEDED - PLEASE READ FULL DETAILS BELOW. ONLY IDEATION. COSTUME DESIGNERS - WE JUST NEED SKETCHES / SET DESIGNERS - WE JUST NEED SET MODELS (PHYSICAL OR VIRTUAL).***

Company: The Ghostlight Stage Company - Cincinnati, Ohio


Performance & Rehearsal Venue: First Financial Bank in Covington & Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

Contract: Nonunion

Pay Rate: $350 stipend for each designer (for approx. 8 hours of required rehearsal/performance time + however much time is needed outside of rehearsal for design preparation). Additional compensation will be given for all supplies needed.

Production: One Act Double Feature 2024 featuring Esther Made Me Do It by Nell Adkins and Elizabeth Sacktor and Artists and Vandals by Erin K. Considine

Directors: TBD

Seeking: 1 Set Designer and 1 Costume Designer to design for both plays (see more info on plays below). We strongly encourage BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ designers to submit their work, as we seek to uplift the voices of underrepresented artists. Additionally, we encourage artists who personally resonate with the themes in the plays to submit to keep this process as authentic as possible.

About the Event: The Ghostlight Stage Company will be producing 2 original one act plays on October 21, 2024 as part of its second annual One Act Double Feature event. This event is unique in that it is a hybrid between a typical staged reading and a full production. There will be a short 1-2 week rehearsal process of only 4 rehearsals per piece that concludes with performances for the public at the end. In addition, all plays will be assigned a costume and set designer who will come up with design concepts for the plays and a director who will come up with a full vision for the piece, as if they were being fully produced. These designs for set and costumes will be shared with the audience in the form of lobby displays (this can look like costume design sketches, set models, electronic renderings, etc). Additionally, the directors and playwrights will both speak during the performance about how the play could continue on in its development to give the audience a better idea of what the production would look like on a full scale. The event will "pull back the curtain" for audiences to show them what all goes into the process of developing new work, while also giving playwrights the valuable experience of having a full team of designers, a director and actors to explore their piece without it being fully produced yet.

Submission Instructions: Follow the link and upload a relevant resume, cover letter which describes why you're interested in this project and any links to portfolio. These submissions will be reviewed by three members of our team.

To Submit: Fill out this Google form: https://forms.gle/LjHE8uFXzt6uTYYL8.  

Production Schedule
Rehearsals for Esther Made Me Do It: Oct. 8, 11, 14 and 18 from 6pm-9pm
Rehearsals for Artists & Vandals: Oct. 9, 12, 15, 19 from 6pm-9pm
Opens/Closes: October 21, 2024

There will be 3 4-hour rehearsals for each piece and a tech & performance day for 5 hours. Designers will do most of their work outside of rehearsal time designing, but will be required to attend a few specific dates. Designers will be required to attend one rehearsal for each piece for 1 hour or less, to share their designs with the teams (preferred attendance would be on the first dates of rehearsal for each piece). This attendance for initial rehearsals could be via zoom, if needed. Designers will also be required to attend the full 5 hour performance date in person to help with load in/load out, and set up displays of their designs in the lobby for audiences to view and be available by their designs during performance time to answer questions and talk about their design process with interested audience members.

No housing or travel stipend will be provided. All artists hired must be Cincinnati local hires.

Artists and Vandals by Erin K. Considine

Synopsis
After years of odd jobs and struggling to make ends meet, Lyla and Knox are opening their own Art Gallery to critical acclaim and personal pride. They have parented a son and parented each other. Nothing could ruin this night. Nothing but Daniel: who disappeared fifteen years ago, and is now standing in the shadows under the L.

Characters

LYLA (Female, 38, Any Race)
Lyla is wild and loving: a pansexual, driven, career-focused mama bear. She has built a world for herself with Knox and her son Christopher. After years of cobbling together odds and ends of an artistic existence, Lyla is finally coming into her own and receiving the press she deserves.

KNOX (Nonbinary, 40, Any Race)
Knox is the glue in any and every situation, but that doesn’t mean they’re boring. Knox loves to shake the beehive. They love men, all men, and they love the hell out of Lyla (just not that way). Knox is the grounded parental figure that Lyla and Christopher desperately required over the last decade and a half. They are hilarious and incorrigible, covering a deep, almost unseen well of hurt and sensitivity. This Gallery launch is everything they’ve ever dreamed of, and Knox has been dreaming for years.

DANIEL (Male, 40, Any Race)
Daniel is a bisexual disaster: bad with words, easily overwhelmed, effortlessly charming, and too fragile for the unstable life of an artist. Daniel is also Christopher’s father. He made huge mistakes as a young man, and he is trying to atone for those choices now. He’s not sure if that redemption is possible; it might not be.


Esther Made Me Do It by Nell Adkins and Elizabeth Sacktor

Synopsis
Best friends, Naomi and Ruth, are preparing to audition for their local Purim shpiel. Naomi, gunning for the part of Esther, hopes to kick start her theatrical career. Ruth questions her feelings for Naomi and how long she’s willing to put Naomi’s desires before her own.

Characters

NAOMI (Female, 14-16 years old, Jewish)
Maybe, sort of, almost blonde. A STAR to be, her mom is a convert to Judaism and her dad’s not THAT practicing so she’s insecure about her own Jewishness, especially her ability to speak Hebrew (she doesn’t) but she makes up for it with CHUTZPAH and a Patti LuPone-level of divaness. Don’t ask her about the teen acting conservatory she attended last summer, she hates talking about it (she doesn’t). She will stop at nothing to be cast as Esther in Temple Beth Israel’s annual Purim shpiel.

RUTH (Female, 14-16 years old, Jewish)
Naomi’s devoted best friend, a groupie through and through. Arguably more talented than Naomi, a budding director and choreographer, and definitely more religiously observant. Her parents are both observant Jews (her mother, Rabbi Sharon, is a rabbi) and want to pull Ruth out of public school to enroll her in a Jewish day school, at the synagogue in Baltimore that has just offered Rabbi Sharon a fancy new job. Ruth’s Hebrew is actually good. 

**If interested in reading the full plays, please reach out to The Ghostlight Stage Company’s Producing Artistic Director to get copies of the scripts: alyssa@theghostlightstageco.com**

The Ghostlight Stage Company is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity without regard to the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin, and we require affirmative action to ensure equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. All employees and volunteers (whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, identity, sexual orientation, education, ability, religion, socioeconomic status, physical appearance, or attributes) should always feel valued and respected.

The Ghostlight Stage Company

Stage Manager

Posted:
Aug 16, 2024
Company: The Ghostlight Stage Company - Cincinnati, Ohio

Performance & Rehearsal Venue: First Financial Bank in Covington and Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

Contract: Nonunion

Pay Rate: $18/hour (approx. 29 hours of work with workshopping process rehearsals and tech/performance day)

Production: One Act Double Feature 2024 featuring Esther Made Me Do It by Nell Adkins and Elizabeth Sacktor and Artists and Vandals by Erin K. Considine

Seeking: 1 stage manager to work on both plays in 2024 One Act Double Feature (see more info on plays below). We strongly encourage BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ stage managers to submit their work, as we seek to uplift the voices of underrepresented artists. Additionally, we encourage artists who personally resonate with the themes in the plays to submit.

About the Event: The Ghostlight Stage Company will be producing 2 original one act plays on October 21, 2024 as part of its second annual One Act Double Feature event. This event is unique in that it is a hybrid between a typical staged reading and a full production. There will be a short 1-2 week rehearsal process of only 3 rehearsals per piece that concludes with performances for the public at the end. In addition, all plays will be assigned a costume and set designer who will come up with design concepts for the plays and a director who will come up with a full vision for the piece, as if they were being fully produced. These designs for sets and costumes will be shared with the audience in the form of lobby displays (this can look like costume design sketches, set models, electronic renderings, etc). Additionally, the directors and playwrights will both speak during the performance about how the play could continue on in its development to give the audience a better idea of what the production would look like on a full scale. The event will "pull back the curtain" for audiences to show them what all goes into the process of developing new work, while also giving playwrights the valuable experience of having a full team of designers, a director and actors to explore their piece without it being fully produced yet.

Submission Instructions: Follow the google form link below and upload a relevant resume, cover letter which describes why you're interested in this project, and any links to your portfolio. These submissions will be reviewed by three members of our team. All submissions are due by August 25, 2024 at 11:59pm EST.

To Submit: Fill out this Google form: https://forms.gle/LuWh5jySLaQqofPD9

Production Schedule
Rehearsals for Esther Made Me Do It: Oct. 8, 11, 14 and 18 from 6pm-9pm
Rehearsals for Artists & Vandals: Oct. 9, 12, 15, 19 from 6pm-9pm
Opens/Closes: October 21, 2024 (approx. 5pm-10pm)

Stage Manager must be available for all rehearsals and tech/performance dates for BOTH shows in person in Cincinnati. No conflicts will be accepted.

No housing or travel stipend will be provided. All artists hired must be Cincinnati local hires.

The Ghostlight Stage Company

Casting Call - One Act Double Feature

Posted:
Aug 16, 2024
Company: The Ghostlight Stage Company - Cincinnati, Ohio

Performance & Rehearsal Venue: First Financial Bank in Covington and Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

Contract: Nonunion

Pay Rate: $15/hour (approx. 18-20 hours of work required for all workshopping rehearsals and tech/performance date)

Production: One Act Double Feature 2024 featuring Esther Made Me Do It by Nell Adkins and Elizabeth Sacktor and Artists and Vandals by Erin K. Considine

Directors: TBD

About the Event: The Ghostlight Stage Company will be producing 2 original one act plays October 21, 2024 as part of its second annual One Act Double Feature event. This event is unique in that it is a hybrid between a typical staged reading and a full production. There will be a short 1-2 week rehearsal process of only 4 rehearsals per piece that concludes with performances for the public at the end. In addition, all plays will be assigned a costume and set designer who will come up with design concepts for the plays and a director who will come up with a full vision for the piece, as if they were being fully produced. These designs for set and costumes will be shared with the audience in the form of lobby displays (this can look like costume design sketches, set models, electronic renderings, etc). Additionally, the directors and playwrights will both speak during the performance about how the play could continue on in its development to give the audience a better idea of what the production would look like on a full scale. The event will "pull back the curtain" for audiences to show them what all goes into the process of developing new work, while also giving playwrights the valuable experience of having a full team of designers, a director and actors to explore their piece without it being fully produced yet.

What to Prepare: Please submit 1 1-2 minute monologue of your choice that you feel best reflects the character you would like to be considered for. Full character breakdowns and synopsis are below.

Video Submission: Initial auditions will be conducted via self tape submissions and will be accepted on a rolling basis from now until August 18, 2023 at 11:59pm EST. 

Submission Instructions: To submit please fill out this google form: https://forms.gle/uYWuMBnA3gEW4mFm8

Send any questions to our Producing Artistic Director at: alyssa@theghostlightstageco.com

Artists and Vandals by Erin K. Considine


Synopsis
After years of odd jobs and struggling to make ends meet, Lyla and Knox are opening their own Art Gallery to critical acclaim and personal pride. They have parented a son and parented each other. Nothing could ruin this night. Nothing but Daniel: who disappeared fifteen years ago, and is now standing in the shadows under the L.

Characters

LYLA (Female, 38, Any Race)
Lyla is wild and loving: a pansexual, driven, career-focused mama bear. She has built a world for herself with Knox and her son Christopher. After years of cobbling together odds and ends of an artistic existence, Lyla is finally coming into her own and receiving the press she deserves.

KNOX (Nonbinary, 40, Any Race)
Knox is the glue in any and every situation, but that doesn’t mean they’re boring. Knox loves to shake the beehive. They love men, all men, and they love the hell out of Lyla (just not that way). Knox is the grounded parental figure that Lyla and Christopher desperately required over the last decade and a half. They are hilarious and incorrigible, covering a deep, almost unseen well of hurt and sensitivity. This Gallery launch is everything they’ve ever dreamed of, and Knox has been dreaming for years.

DANIEL (Male, 40, Any Race)
Daniel is a bisexual disaster: bad with words, easily overwhelmed, effortlessly charming, and too fragile for the unstable life of an artist. Daniel is also Christopher’s father. He made huge mistakes as a young man, and he is trying to atone for those choices now. He’s not sure if that redemption is possible; it might not be.


Esther Made Me Do It by Nell Adkins and Elizabeth Sacktor

Synopsis
Best friends, Naomi and Ruth, are preparing to audition for their local Purim shpiel. Naomi, gunning for the part of Esther, hopes to kick start her theatrical career. Ruth questions her feelings for Naomi and how long she’s willing to put Naomi’s desires before her own.

Characters

NAOMI (Female, 14-16 years old, Jewish)
Maybe, sort of, almost blonde. A STAR to be, her mom is a convert to Judaism and her dad’s not THAT practicing so she’s insecure about her own Jewishness, especially her ability to speak Hebrew (she doesn’t) but she makes up for it with CHUTZPAH and a Patti LuPone-level of divaness. Don’t ask her about the teen acting conservatory she attended last summer, she hates talking about it (she doesn’t). She will stop at nothing to be cast as Esther in Temple Beth Israel’s annual Purim shpiel.

RUTH (Female, 14-16 years old, Jewish)
Naomi’s devoted best friend, a groupie through and through. Arguably more talented than Naomi, a budding director and choreographer, and definitely more religiously observant. Her parents are both observant Jews (her mother, Rabbi Sharon, is a rabbi) and want to pull Ruth out of public school to enroll her in a Jewish day school, at the synagogue in Baltimore that has just offered Rabbi Sharon a fancy new job. Ruth’s Hebrew is actually good. 

**If interested in reading the full plays, please reach out to The Ghostlight Stage Company’s Producing Artistic Director to get copies of the scripts: alyssa@theghostlightstageco.com**

The Ghostlight Stage Company is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity without regard to the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin, and we require affirmative action to ensure equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. All employees and volunteers (whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, identity, sexual orientation, education, ability, religion, socioeconomic status, physical appearance, or attributes) should always feel valued and respected.

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company

Teaching Artist

Posted:
Aug 16, 2024
Title: Teaching Artist
Reports to: Director of Education
Start Date: Flexible
About the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Visit www.cincyshakes.com for information.

Position Overview
We are seeking passionate and innovative Teaching Artists to join our education team. 

Our Teaching Artists play a pivotal role in developing and delivering educational programs that inspire students and community members through the lens of Shakespearean works and classical theatre. 

This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with a talented team of educators and artists while making a meaningful impact on the lives of learners of all ages.

Openings will be filled on an as-needed basis.


Responsibilities
- Work with the Director of Education on creating innovative lesson plans and implementing program goals.
- Collaborate with educators, directors, and other teaching artists to ensure goals are met effectively.
- Lead engaging and interactive workshops, residencies, and programs centered on Shakespeare’s plays and related works.
- Facilitate classroom sessions, workshops, and rehearsals that integrate acting techniques, improvisation, text analysis, and other theatrical skills.
- Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and self-expression.
- Evaluate program effectiveness and make recommendations for continuous improvement based on participant feedback and outcomes.
- Other duties as assigned depending on programming.

Competencies & Qualifications
The items listed below are guidelines to skills and ambitions that a successful candidate should have. Successful candidates will identify as possessing the majority of these skills or being actively interested and committed to developing these skills. Candidates who have yet to cultivate some of these attributes but feel passionate about growing them may still find success in this role.

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Theatre, Education, or related field.
- Demonstrated experience as a teaching artist or educator in a theatre or educational setting.
- Strong knowledge and passion for Shakespeare’s works and classical theatre.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire students of diverse backgrounds and ages.
- Flexibility, adaptability, and a collaborative spirit are essential.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
- Ability to travel to various sites within the tri-state area.

A successful candidate will also possess the following attributes:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Effective listening and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to thrive and adapt in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.
- Self-sufficient while also a collaborative team player.
- Enthusiasm, integrity, and energy.
- A sense of humor.

Additional Information:
- The role may require travel to various schools, community centers, and events throughout the tri-state area.
- Evening and weekend availability may be necessary based on program scheduling.
- Background checks are required for all teaching artists.
- Teaching Artists will be used for a variety of programs including workshops, PROJECT38, camps, and classes.

Compensation & Benefits
This position is a part-time, temporary, seasonal position an hourly wage of $15-30 per hour depending upon programming.

- Mileage Reimbursement.
- Complimentary and discounted tickets to CSC productions.

To Apply

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Applicants should submit a cover letter, résumé, and references to emily.bruns@cincyshakes.com. No phone calls please.

As CSC advances its commitments to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access, gathering demographic data on our job applicants is vital to ensuring that hiring and recruiting practices provide equal opportunity for all. Applicants are asked to please take a few minutes to complete a survey that is emailed after applying. Participation is optional and anonymous. This information helps CSC measure progress towards a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employer
CSC is proudly pluralistic and committed to providing equal opportunity for outstanding humans. CSC actively seeks nominations of applications from qualified individuals, from the broadest possible community, and is interested in receiving applications from individuals who enhance the diversity of its work force.

Contemporary Arts Center

Assistant Director of Development

Posted:
Aug 16, 2024
Job Title: Assistant Director of Development, Contemporary Arts Center
Reports to: Chief of External Affairs
FLSA Status: Full-Time, exempt
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Compensation: $55,000-$65,000 annual salary, plus competitive package of health benefits and PTO.

ABOUT THE CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER: MISSION STATEMENT: The Contemporary Arts Center (CAC) is a lab for understanding ourselves, others, and the world around us through the experience and creation of all contemporary art forms.

CAC BACKGROUND: The CAC was founded in 1939 by three women with their eyes on the future. Today, our purpose is to champion open minds and foster an inclusive culture by using contemporary art and mutual learning as vehicles for connecting people, cultivating creativity, and catalyzing curiosity. The CAC now operates on a ~$4M annual operating budget and offers 4 - 5 significant exhibitions per year, including group and solo exhibitions originated by CAC curator(s), guest curators, and touring exhibition partners. It is the oldest non-collecting contemporary art center in the country and one of the largest, occupying an 80,000 sq. ft. building, with approximately 22,000 sq. ft. devoted to exhibition and performance space. The CAC is poised to continue its 85-year legacy of being the premier venue for contemporary art in the Greater Cincinnati region with new executive leadership in place, a completed $5M+ renovation of its educational facility, and a new strategic plan that will serve as its programmatic and operational blueprints for the next 5 years.

LOCATION: The CAC is located in an architectural gem in the heart of downtown Cincinnati, designed by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid. The Lois and Richard Rosenthal Center for Contemporary Art was heralded by The New York Times as “the most important American building to be completed since the end of the cold war” and was lauded for its community-centric approach to the design process.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Assistant Director of Development will strengthen the CAC’s efforts in deepening and broadening its resources of funding support through strategic event initiatives, as well as developing and implementing strategies to generate funding for exhibitions, programs, and general operations. The Assistant Director of Development is comfortable facilitating, communicating, and working with a wide range of individuals. This position will play a key role in the strategy and day-to-day execution of key fundraising efforts to support organizational initiatives and needs with a focus on event management, and individual and corporate giving strategy and execution in the mid-level range.

PAY, BENEFITS, LONG-TERM GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES: This full-time position takes place via hybrid work arrangement. FT staff generally work on-site Wednesday – Friday and off-site Monday and Tuesday, as responsibilities allow. The annual salary range is $55,000-$65,000 and benefits include medical, vision, dental, and paid parental leave; access to retirement savings; generous vacation time, sick/personal days, and paid holidays; and access to professional development opportunities, employee assistance program, CAC membership, and CAC Museum Shop and Cafe employee discounts.

TO APPLY: Please send cover letter and resume to Jovoni Trollinger, Director of Administration and Operations at jtrollinger@cincycac.org by September 13th, 2024, along with two writing/work samples, examples include direct mail appeals, digital appeals, major gift proposals, donor stewardship plans, etc. Include “Application: Assistant Director of Development” in the subject line.

RECRUITMENT & HIRING: The Contemporary Arts Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) where all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Veteran, or disability status.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and implement fundraising strategy for special events, ensuring cost-effective and efficient programming and operations; including leading efforts of annual Fall Fundraiser, Exhibition/Performance Openings, and other special initiatives; engage and work with corresponding volunteers and volunteer committees for these events.
- Partner with Chief of External Affairs and Director of Donor Experience to create stewardship plans to maintain key event supporters.
- Support comprehensive organizational fundraising goals through the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of prospects and donors.
- Participate in the development and implementation of a robust, new planned giving program.
- Conduct research and recommend strategies to build and qualify viable prospect lists for all projects, including increasing engagement through volunteer leadership and giving.
- Support annual Membership initiatives to retain, acquire, and recapture Members to support Membership goals and grow Membership base.
- Collaborate with the Director of Donor Experience and the Development Manager to ensure appropriate stewardship of gifts and is responsible for completing the entire acknowledgement process for donors, including in-kind forms, thank you letters, art auction receipts, letters to buyers and artists, etc.; in the absence of the Development Manager serve as back-up in pulling and mailing acknowledgment letters.
- Partner with Development Manager to execute timely delivery of and closure of invoices and pledge reminders.
- Ensure donor recognition is communicated with External Affairs team and other internal colleagues to provide appropriate acknowledgment in verbal recognitions, collateral materials, physical spaces, and digital platforms.
- Meet regularly with other departments to establish fundraising opportunities.
- Assist with the planning and execution of Board of Trustees and Committee meetings, as well as any rentals/private events connected to donors; assist in preparation of related materials for meetings.
- Record all donor interactions and donor information gathered on behalf of the CAC in prospect management software to guarantee institutional knowledge is housed in central database, per Development best practices.
- With Development Manager, work with donor database to assess and utilize features to benefit CAC including further customization as new features become available.
- Serve as proactive and reliable resource for frontline museum staff in building culture of philanthropy in visitor interactions.
- Provide lists for mailings and publications, as requested.
- Collaborate with External Affairs team for the on-boarding of interns, with potential for managing department interns by scheduling, assessing their performance and assigning duties, and training.
- Other duties as assigned.

ALL OF THESE DUTIES ARE TO BE DONE WITH OVERALL CAC BUSINESS IN MIND. THE PERSON IN THIS POSITION WILL BE CONSCIOUS OF OTHER CAC PROGRAMS, EXHIBITION NEEDS AND CAC POLICY AND PROCEDURES.

COMPETENCIES:
- Project Management—Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget.
- Oral & Written Communication—Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; presents numerical data effectively; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates presentation skills; participates in meetings; able to read and interpret written information.
- Diversity—Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment.
- Organizational Support—Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities.
- Strategic Thinking—Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization's strengths & challenges; analyzes field and competition; identifies external opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions.
- Innovation—Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas.

QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- A minimum of 3+ years of experience in fundraising.
- Ability to proactively self-manage projects.
- Acts with integrity, has high standards of professional conduct and respect for confidentiality.
- Ability to work under deadlines and successfully handle several projects at once.
- Ability to think creatively and strategically.
- Ability to work occasional evenings and weekend events as necessary.
- Engages with the public authentically, professionally and by being thoughtfully informed.
- Ability to relate to and engage those of diverse age and demographic backgrounds.
- Experience with prospect management tool preferred.
- Values diversity and inclusion.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- The person in this position needs to occasionally move about outside and inside the office to attend meetings with others, access files, office machinery, etc.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time.
- Operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
- Able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
- Able to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
- Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.

The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati

Macy’s Internship for Diverse Arts Administrators & Production Artists

Posted:
Aug 9, 2024
Background
The mission of The Children’s of Cincinnati (TCT) is to educate, entertain, and engage audiences of all ages through professional theatrical productions and arts education programming. Now entering its 105th season, TCT is the oldest professional theatre for young audiences in the country and is recognized as one of the top children’s theatres in the nation. TCT brings art to life through three divisions: TCT MainStage at the Taft Theatre, TCT on Tour, and TCT Academy.

Arts organizations have the power to heal, uplift, and create lasting cultural change. Our goal is that the quality and inclusivity of TCT productions will continue to inspire all youth, with increasing numbers from historically marginalized populations, to love theatre and/or pursue careers both on- and off-stage, particularly through a practice of diverse representation in all areas of our operations.

The Change Fund at The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati was launched in October 2020 with the goal of creating an inclusive culture and innovation through the addition of previously excluded voices. The Change Fund provides exclusive funding for projects dedicated to eight pillar areas of diversity, equity, inclusion, and access. TCT has currently identified these pillars as:

1. Diverse Arts Administrators 
2. Diverse Educators, Guest Speakers, Ambassadors, & Cultural Consultants
3. Development of Diversity-Focused New Works and Adaptations
4. Diverse Playwrights & Composers
5. Diverse Directors & Choreographers
6. Diverse Designers & Artists
7. Diverse Production Crew
8. Diversity-Focused Community Engagement Initiatives

The Change Fund seeks to offer opportunities for diverse individuals throughout the country including those of various races, ethnicities, religions, genders, abilities, socio-economic status, and more.

A generous donation from Macy’s will provide a season of exclusive funding for The Change Fund in support of advancing a more equitable future for present and future theatre artists and administrators. In alignment with Macy’s Mission Every One, TCT will provide learning and leadership opportunities for underrepresented youth through the Change Fund Internship for Diverse Arts Administrators or Diverse Production Artists. 
 
During the 2022-23 season, Macy’s funded its inaugural Change Fund Internship for Diverse Production Artist R’reyonna Parker, who joined the Stage Management Team for Disney’s Descendants: The Musical. Macy’s has previously supported The Change Fund by funding the filming of the TCT on Tour production of ABIYOYO, a diversity-focused new work that was brought to life in the 2021-22 season. 

During the 2023-24 season, Macy’s funded Change Fund Intern and Diverse Production Artist, Isaiah Reves, who assistant directed Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella: Youth Edition and co-wrote A Pirate-y Peter Pan, an upcoming TCT Tour production that will be performed at schools and community venues across the country throughout 2024 and into 2025.
 
How It Works
The Change Fund at TCT will provide professional and educational opportunities for diverse people interested in pursuing a career in the arts through internships for arts administrators and/or theatre production artists. Internships will amplify the voices of individuals who have been historically underrepresented. The Change Fund will be an educational resource dedicated to projects that specifically and intentionally propel the perspectives of people of varying races, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, genders, and more for many years to come.

Interested participants may apply for internships related to their professional goals in non-profit arts management and/or theatre production. Applicants may be aspiring non-profit marketing directors, CEOs, producers, development leaders, venue managers, scenic designers, technical directors, lighting designers, and beyond. Interns will lead various programming efforts, share in mentorship by TCT leaders, partake in professional development, engage in networking opportunities with other arts and business leaders in the community, and will be provided with valuable educational opportunities pertaining to their field of choice. Interns will also offer fresh expertise and perspective to TCT’s operations and programming departments.

Interns will work with TCT for 8 weeks during the 2024-25 season. They will receive a stipend of $500 per week and a housing and/or travel allowance of $1,000.

Eligibility
Applicants must be:
- Undergraduate or Graduate students, or recent Graduates, who identify with a diverse and/or marginalized population, including those marginalized in terms of gender, sexual orientation, race, income, and ability.
1. Interested in pursuing a career in Arts Administration and/or Theatre Production
2. Available for a minimum of 20 but up to 35 hours per week for a maximum of twelve weeks during the Fall or Spring.

How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit their resumes/cover letters to bailey.hartlage@tctcincinnati.com. In addition, please submit an essay of not more than 500 words or a video of not more than five minutes indicating how an internship at TCT is of interest to you, how it will impact you personally, and how you hope to impact TCT in the context of arts administration and/or theatre production.

Applications must be received by August 30, 2024.
Questions? Contact Development Manager Bailey Hartlage, bailey.hartlage@tctcincinnati.com or (513) 569-8080 ext. 32.

My Nose Turns Red Youth Circus

Acrobatics Coach

Posted:
Aug 7, 2024

Company Description

My Nose Turns Red is a Cincinnati-based organization that cultivates a supportive environment for youth to challenge themselves, develop essential life skills, and engage audiences through the art of theatrical clown and one-ring circus performances. With over 40 years of experience, MNTR provides training and performance opportunities for youth and young adults in circus arts programs that emphasize teamwork and trust in a non-competitive setting.

Position Description

This is a part-time, on-site role for an Acrobatics for Circus Performers Coach at My Nose Turns Red in Cincinnati, OH. The Coach will be responsible for leading acrobatics sessions for youth, developing and implementing lesson plans, providing feedback and guidance to students, and creating a safe and engaging learning environment.

Qualifications

- Acrobatics, Circus Performance, and Performance Art skills
- Unicycle skills
- Experience working with youth and developing lesson plans
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of safety protocols and risk management in acrobatics training
- Collaborative and team-oriented mindset
- Previous experience in circus arts or theatre is a plus
- Passion for empowering youth through the arts

To apply: Contact Jean St. John, jean@mynoseturnsred.org, 859-581-7100

My Nose Turns Red Youth Circus

Circus Intern

Posted:
Aug 7, 2024

Company Description

My Nose Turns Red is a Cincinnati-based organization that cultivates a supportive environment for youth to challenge themselves, develop essential life skills, and engage audiences through the art of theatrical clown and one-ring circus performances. With over 40 years of experience, MNTR provides training and performance opportunities for youth and young adults in circus arts programs that emphasize teamwork and trust in a non-competitive setting.

Position Description

This position is a ten-hour a week internship for 24-weeks The intern would assist the coaches in teaching circus arts skills such as balance, hand-eye coordination skills and unicycle on Saturday mornings and at two after-school programs The intern would have the opportunity to learn circus arts and perform.

Qualifications

- Acrobatics, Circus Performance, and Performance Art skills
- Unicycle skills
- Experience working with youth and developing lesson plans
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of safety protocols and risk management in acrobatics training
- Collaborative and team-oriented mindset
- Previous experience in circus arts or theatre is a plus
- Passion for empowering youth through the arts

To apply: Contact Jean St. John, jean@mynoseturnsred.org, 859-581-7100

The Art Academy of Cincinnati

Painting, Drawing, and Digital Community Instructors

Posted:
Aug 7, 2024
The Office of Engagement at the Art Academy of Cincinnati is accepting applications for contracted instructor positions of community courses as well as Teen Academy. We are accepting applications for courses throughout the year with the soonest courses beginning in September. Instructors can teach more than one course at a time if applicable.

Each course consists of five two-hour class sessions. Details about upcoming courses such as descriptions and schedules can be found here. 

Responsibilities Include:
- Communicating with the Education Administrator to coordinate instructor onboarding and orientation. 
- Creating a lesson plan and syllabus for all class sessions that includes active learning and making. 
- Collaborating on supply lists for course.
- Submitting lessons, supply lists, a syllabus, and any requests by the deadline.
- Instruction of studio-based lessons with the objective of teaching specific skills to students while giving them the space to create work around the subject matter they choose. 
- Demonstrating beginner-to-advanced techniques applicable to the course and customizing instruction for each student’s skill level.
- Challenging a class of up to 12 students with personal review of their work and facilitating positive and supportive peer-based review conversations or critiques. 
- Fostering an inclusive, respectful, and safe studio environment for all students. 
- Completing survey and assessment requirements.

Experience Required:
- A degree in art, design, education, language, or a related field. Advanced commensurate experience in a studio practice, method, media, or technique will also be considered. 
- Teaching experience.

Compensation:
- Total compensation ranges between $722.50 and $890.50.
- This compensation includes pay for the 5 two-hour class sessions, classroom cleanliness and organization, and preparation tasks. The exact offered compensation will reflect the specific course needs and subject matter as well as the instructor’s qualifications.

To Apply:
Please email your résumé and a cover letter to engagement@artacademy.edu. Please make the subject line: Application_TheMedium(s)YouAreApplyingToTeach_YourName. Example: Application_Painting_SallySmith

The Art Academy of Cincinnati is committed to policies of equal opportunity and non-discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or gender expression, age, or disability, veteran's status, as protected by law, in all educational programs and activities, admission of students, advertisements, and conditions of employment. This policy is consistent with relevant governmental statutes and regulations, including those pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Students who have learning disabilities should contact the Director of Student Services for assistance. Questions concerning Title IX may be referred to the Director of Student Services who is the Art Academy's Title IX coordinator. 

Red Shell Mgmt

Arts Marketing Associate

Posted:
Aug 6, 2024

Red Shell Mgmt, a Cincinnati based “boutique” artist management agency that specializes in dance companies and small scale theatrical presentations, seeks help primarily with grass roots arts marketing initiative and assistance with data management.  The work can be done remotely, hours are flexible.  Individual must have knowledge of Word and Excel and understand how to do postings on social media platforms.  A knowledge and interest in dance and theater and a marketing background are valuable, and so is the ability to write.  The job would start immediately, 8 – 10 hours per week, starting compensation of $15.75 per hour plus commission on sales.

To apply: Candidates should send a resume / CV, a letter explaining why they would be interested in working with Red Shell Mgmt, plus 3 references (and their contact information) to eschoelwer@redshellmgmt.org.  For more information about Red Shell Mgmt consult https://redshellmgmt.org.  This is a good apprenticeship for a current student or recent graduate who is interested in arts management, but a more experienced person, who likes the flexible hours, is very welcome to apply, too.  Candidates should not hesitate to contact Red Shell Mgmt if they have a question. 

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

Assistant Box Office Manager

Posted:
Jul 8, 2024
Job Type
Full-time

Description
The full-time, hourly, Assistant Box Office Manager works closely with the Director of Ticketing and Audience Services in a supervisory role. The successful candidate possesses a positive and professional attitude, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to outstanding service to our guests and colleagues. This is an opportunity for an emerging leader with opportunity for career growth. 

Duties and Responsibilities:
- Exemplify and promote the CSO guest service model.
- Lead and support the Patron Services Supervisors (Leads) and Patron Services Representatives (PSRs).
- Plan and administer the weekly schedule of Leads and PSRs to ensure proper staffing during business hours and concerts.
- Support the Director of Ticketing and Audience Services and Box Office Manager with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding.
- Assist in training and skill development of new team members, including subscription trainings. 
- Ensure timely resolution of all subscription and box office-related Customer Service Issue (CSIs); offer recommendations and take initiative to streamline processes.
- Ensure integrity of daily balancing and handling of all payments, as well as maintain the confidentiality of all sensitive information.
- Weekly concert-prep duties.
- Monitor and resolve customer service issues.
- Support organization’s DE&I initiatives and other objectives as outlined in the strategic plan.
- Tessitura knowledge that exceeds the ticket sales level for reporting and ticket maintenance. 
- Other Duties as assigned.

Requirements
- Knowledge of and an appreciation for classical music helpful.
- Attention to detail.
- Flexibility with scheduling, and ample availability.
- Ability to multi-task and remain calm under pressure.

Salary Description
$38,000 - $40,000

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

Manager, Marketing & Communications

Posted:
Jun 28, 2024
Reports to: Vice President, Marketing & Communications Department: Marketing & Communications
Deadline to Apply: Open Until Filled
Work Location: National Underground Freedom Center
50 E Freedom Way
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Work Hours: Full-Time
Salary Range: $49500

Requirements (Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification):
- 2-4 years’ experience in marketing, communications or PR
- 4-year degree from accredited college or university; degrees in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, History preferred
- Experience creating and executing daily and long-term content calendars
- Excellent writer and storyteller with a focus on pinpointing and delivering key messages
- Experience working with all major social media platforms, particularly Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok
- Experience managing digital ads
- Experience working with email marketing system
- Excellent written and oral communications skills
- Effective collaborator with a commitment to institutional success by working across departments to achieve goals
- High sense of urgency and adept at working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Personal commitment to accountability, taking great pride in your work
- Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
- Nonprofit or museum experience a plus

Job Overview:
The Manager, Marketing & Communications is responsible for supporting the strategic development and execution of marketing, communication and promotional campaigns. The manager will work with internal and external partners to create and execute marketing strategies that drive revenue and brand reputation goals.

The primary objective of this role is to build and execute content calendars that will drive earned revenue and protect and build on brand reputation. The manager will develop a strategic social media and email calendar that works in concert with public relations efforts to target key audiences and support institutional initiatives. The manager will develop digital advertising campaigns to maximize marketing budget and outreach with results-driven strategies. The manager will work within the department budget and messaging calendar, leveraging available digital, social, web and media sources to increase awareness, build brand reputation and drive revenue streams, including ticket, program and Membership sales.

Essential Duties:
- Contribute to annual marketing calendar by creating strategic, timely email, social media and digital marketing plans that work in concert with the overarching messaging calendar.
- Execute consistent exhibition- and program-based and evergreen content calendars.
- Contribute to marketing and promotional plans by spearheading new ideas, planning for effective execution and developing new audiences.
- Use data and cross-department collaboration to segment audiences for effective message development and delivery.
- Write, design and distribute email communications to Freedom Center audience lists, including Members.
- Plan, write and post on official social media channels.
- Track and report on email, social media and digital metrics to quantify and refine message effectiveness.
- Manage and update email audience lists and target segments.
- Capture stories and images to tell the Freedom Center’s story through social media.
- Work with Graphic Designer to develop creative for digital and electronic communications, aligning with Freedom Center voice and brand standards.
- Leverage industry and professional contacts to develop partnerships with key cultural organizations and tourist, travel and hospitality organizations.

Cincinnati Museum Center and the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Please apply at https://www.cincymuseum.org/jobs or email resume to HR@cincymuseum.org.

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

Philanthropy Intern

Posted:
Jun 7, 2024
Job Type
Internship

Description
Reporting directly to a director in the department, this internship provides a strong knowledge base in donor direct mail, stewardship, event planning, prospect research, donor benefit fulfillment, planned giving and government affairs. This is an ideal experience for someone pursuing a career in philanthropy.

Duties and Responsibilities
- Research, create and write a direct mail solicitation letter and subsequent email follow-ups to send out to current and lapsed donors.
- Assist with event planning, execution, and patron hospitality. 
- Work concerts with the Philanthropy Team, assisting with donor seat visits, hospitality, and sponsor management.
- Support government affairs work to include routine communication with government officials.
- Research potential funders.
- Draft reports and grant proposals.
- Assist in acknowledgement preparation and donor benefit fulfillment.
- Complete research projects on topics useful to Philanthropy team.
- Assist with the creating of solicitation materials including mailings and PowerPoint presentations.
- Support the organization’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) initiatives as well as supporting a respectful organizational culture.
- Attend professional development sessions.
- Other related duties required as part of a team environment.

Professional Development 
The internship will include required mentoring with a senior member of our organization and professional development sessions such as resume review, career coaching, etc. 

Duration and Schedule
The internship begins in September 2024 and concludes at the end of May 2025. Interns will have some flexibility in setting their hours, but are required to have the ability to commit to a minimum of 12 hours per week and up to a maximum of 20 hours per week. The intern will be expected to have occasional availability on nights and weekends to work concerts and special events. 

Interviews
Onsite interviews will begin early July 2024 and conclude early August 2024. 

Requirements
- College Junior, Senior, Graduate Student, or those who recently graduated with an expressed interest in Philanthropy.
- Project management experience.
- Strong written and verbal communications skills.
- Candidate should enjoy working with people and demonstrate a passion for working with diverse communities.

The CSO encourages those that have been historically underrepresented in orchestral music to apply.

Salary Description
$15.25 per hour

To apply: Please click here

American Sign Museum

Director of Development

Posted:
May 16, 2024
Organization Few organizations can be more exciting and ready for a development pro to join its passionate team than the American Sign Museum! Consider the following . . .
• Successfully completed a $5.5MM capital campaign in the first Quarter 2024
• Recognized by USA Today as the country’s #5 pop culture museum.
• Doubling its Camp Washington footprint to 40,000 sf offering more exhibits, programming. 
• One year to plan for an illuminating 25th anniversary celebration.
• Arrival of its new Director respected for drive and entrepreneurial successes.
• Opportunity to capture this energy and momentum to grow charitable support and members.
• Fun environment, atmosphere, and people – check us out - www.americansignmuseum.org
 
Core values Collaborative, engaging, reliable, adaptive, and creative guide the management team and staff of the American Sign Museum. 

Responsibilities The Director of Development, reporting to and collaborating with the new Museum Director, will be responsible for reimagining an assertive annual fund, develop a major gifts effort to build upon the campaign success, oversee a strong membership team, and in tandem with all staff and departments, grow the reputation and visibility of the Museum. 

Expectations The successful candidate will bring quantifiable experience with hands-on major gifts; project management experiences; excellent writing and oral communication skills; exemplary interpersonal skills; and genuine interest in the museum’s preservation and educational mission. 

Qualifications Baccalaureate degree or equivalent. Confidence level based on successful and progressive fundraising roles. Collaborative and entrepreneurial spirit. CRM software proficiency. Understanding of the complementary roles of nonprofit membership and fundraising. Diplomatic and experienced in engaging volunteer board leaders in growing and sustaining genuine relationships with the Museum.

Benefits Within a serious but laid-back environment, the Museum offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, employer contributions to HSA, 15 days PTO, six paid holidays, and free parking. Salary commensurate with proven experience. 

Apply now Position is open and will be filled as soon as possible so don’t wait. Send your personal letter describing why you are the right person for this senior leadership role; resume requested. Email jody@theyunkergroup.com  

The American Sign Museum is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment where all board leaders, staff, volunteers, and visitors feel respected and valued regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation or identify, disability, or education.

Taft Museum of Art

AAMD Intern

Posted:
Apr 17, 2024
Reports to: Sallie Robinson Wadsworth Director of Curatorial Affairs                 
Team: Curatorial & Collections
Status: Full or Part-time Internship, Hourly, Non-Exempt. 
Shifts: Flexible with supervisor approval based upon a minimum of 420 hours worked on the project during 2024. 
Stipend: $6720 for the internship, equivalent to an hourly rate of $16. 
Benefits: Opportunity to attend professional development workshops or conferences, free downtown parking, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), museum membership, and other exclusive discounts. 

SUMMARY: 
The Taft Museum of Art is committed to encouraging undergraduate students from underrepresented backgrounds to pursue art museum careers. Thanks to a generous grant from the Association of Art Museum Directors (AAMD), in 2024 the Taft will host an intern to provide opportunities for work and career development in the Curatorial and Collections field. The Taft’s Sallie Robinson Wadsworth Director of Curatorial Affairs will act as the intern’s supervisor and mentor, directing the intern’s activities and providing overall counsel on their professional development. Like AAMD, the Taft’s goal is to foster a future art museum profession that is more inclusive, creative, and representative.
The Taft and AAMD recognize that the financial resources available to some students may limit access to career development. For that reason, this internship is paid to make it more equitable. 
Enjoy this rare internship opportunity in one of the finest small art museums in the United States.
   
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, three references, and a writing sample through our online portal at taftmuseum.org/Careers. Our team will review your information, and we will get back to you with the next steps. If you have questions, please email Human Resources at HRAdm@taftmuseum.org. No phone calls, please.

AAMD INTERNSHIP GUIDELINES:
- Interns must be in their undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior year. 
- Interns must identify with an underrepresented background in the art museum field.
- Interns must complete 420 hours of work by the end of the 2024 calendar year. Interns may work full-time (35 hours per week) or part-time (15-20 hours per week), Monday-Friday. *Items in parathesis are Taft requirements.
- A member of the institution's senior leadership team, in this case the Taft’s Sallie Robinson Wadsworth’s Director of Curatorial Affairs, must serve as the intern’s point of contact and mentor. Mentors are strongly encouraged to work closely with their intern and to establish a weekly meeting to ensure opportunity for conversation, feedback, direction, and questions.
- Each intern must be assigned to work on a defined project, in addition to other departmental activities, so that they will see a culmination of their work at the end of the internship. 
- Each intern may attend a professional development opportunity of his/her/their choice. Options for professional gatherings can include but are not limited to the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the Association of African American Museums (AAAM), and the Association of Academic Museums and Galleries (AAMG) conferences. Other professional development opportunities will be considered with prior notice. 
- Each institution will be required to submit a written report at the end of the internship assessing the program, the goals, and the outcomes as well as offering a performance review of the intern. 
- The intern will also be required to submit a written report summarizing the activities and results of the internship.

THE WORK: 
The AAMD intern will be a member of the Taft’s Curatorial and Collections department and will join the team organizing the major traveling exhibition on the nineteenth-century African American painter Robert S. Duncanson, scheduled to open at the Taft in October 2027. A centerpiece of the Taft’s important painting collection is the set of eight landscape murals Duncanson painted for then resident Nicholas Longworth between 1850 and 1852, which are the only such murals painted by the artist and one of the most significant sets of pre-Civil War domestic murals in the United States. Consequently, the institution has a special interest in Duncanson; his legacy is embedded within the Taft’s exhibitions and programs such as the Duncanson Artist-in-Residence, which commemorates its 40th anniversary in 2026. This exhibition the following year will reassess the place of this important artist in nineteenth-century American history, commemorating the 175th anniversary of his murals’ completion.  

The AAMD intern will provide key research support for the Duncanson show, focusing on finding and organizing written sources on the artist dating from his rise to fame in the mid-nineteenth century to the present day. The many online databases of digitized publications, such as newspapers.com, that did not exist when the last major show on the artist was done in 1995–1996, will enable the intern to locate primary sources that researchers have not found before. In addition, the intern will search the undigitized resources available in Cincinnati institutions such as the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library, Cincinnati History Library and Archives at the Cincinnati Museum Center, and Cincinnati Art Museum. The body of research built by the intern will not only be a crucial resource for the team working on the exhibition, it will also be useful at the Taft after the show closes, as the museum continues to be a center for Duncanson scholarship in the years to come.

CORE REPONSIBILITIES:   
- Provides key research support for the Robert S. Duncanson exhibition.
- Finds and organizes written sources on the artist dating from his rise to fame in the mid-nineteenth century to the present day, accessing both digitized and undigitized sources available in the Cincinnati area. 
- Works collaboratively with the Curatorial & Collections Team.
- Participates with the Director of Curatorial Affairs in regular one-on- one meetings to check progress, seek feedback, answer questions, and review accessed resources to ensure a full survey is being conducted.
- Conducts a final presentation of the research to the Duncanson exhibition team, communicating any remaining questions through this debriefing and a written report detailing which resources have been surveyed and which remain to be investigated.

- Assists with administrative tasks as needed, and performs other duties as assigned.  

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:    
- Must be eligible for and receive permission through their college or university for an internship in Curatorial & Collections. 
- Must be enrolled as a half-time (minimum) or full-time student in an accredited college or university, studying art history or a related field.
- Must identify with an underrepresented background in the art museum field.
- Must be available to work 15-35 hours per week. Scheduling flexibility is available within 9am-5pm shifts Mondays-Fridays. 
- Must speak English and be an effective verbal and written communicator. 
- Capacity to work in a fast-paced, multitasked environment, deal with changing priorities, and work well under pressure.
- Able to pass a background check, including criminal records check and credit check.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- Must provide own transportation.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Must be organized, meticulous, and possess exceptional research and writing skills. 
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) and the ability to learn new software and handling of pre-digital formats such as microfiche and microfilm is required. Familiarity with online platforms such as Zoom, Vimeo, and Microsoft Teams. 

MUSEUM CORE VALUES:
All employees of the museum must strive to:
- Embrace the museum's core values of respect, integrity, excellence, creativity, and collaboration and demonstrate this understanding through words, behaviors, and interactions with our guests, staff members, volunteers, and the public.
- Learn and teach every day. Share knowledge freely with colleagues and pursue opportunities to gain new skills to enhance our success as a team.
- Appreciate, understand, and value each staff member’s expertise, background, experience, strengths, and unique perspective. Share time, energy, and knowledge with others to ensure everyone has the highest potential to succeed.
- Achieve excellence in all tasks and goals.
- Demonstrate professionalism on and off the job and always represent the Taft Museum of Art positively and professionally. Speak truthfully and fulfill promises and obligations in all museum dealings.
- Be comfortable and communicate with people of diverse backgrounds.
- Adhere to all current museum policies, procedures, protocols, and processes.
- Create a pleasant work environment by being a positive influence and respectful to every person.

The success of the Taft Museum of Art is driven by our core values of respect, integrity, excellence, creativity, and collaboration, as exemplified by our team members. 

Our VIEW:  
- Value diversity, equity, access, and inclusion are drivers for attracting and retaining a diverse team of board members, staff, and volunteers who feel empowered to deliver excellence.  It also is the key to reaching a diverse community and audience.  
- Include multiple perspectives and believe that differing views strengthen our museum by stretching us to learn, experience, and expand our thinking each day.  
- Embrace our mission and vision to explore the hidden gems connected to our historic house, the people that lived in it for the first 100 years, and the extensive art collection, bringing all of this to life and making it relevant and unique to each guest.  
- Work together as a board and staff to ensure that our members, partners, and key stakeholders reflect and embrace these core values.

Grant Schools

Digital Media Instructor

Posted:
Apr 8, 2024
Location: New Richmond High School | 1131 Bethel-New Richmond Road, New Richmond, Ohio
Start Date: August 9, 2024
Salary Range: Competitive salary is commensurate with educational preparation and work experience in the field.
Benefits: Based upon Grant Career Center Board of Education policy
Work Schedule: 185 days per year
 
Position Description: 
An enthusiastic teacher is needed to open a new Grant Career Center satellite program at Bethel-Tate High School, providing classroom instruction for digital media courses including topics like the basics of performance, design, video broadcasting and production, digital photography, and audio broadcasting. The successful candidate will be both innovative and creative, possess a commitment to career technical education, and an overall passion for project, problem-based learning with real world application. This teacher is responsible for ensuring all students acquire some industry-based credentials including, but not limited to the Adobe Suite including Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premier, etc.

Minimum Qualifications: 
To be qualified for this position, applicants must possess:
- Valid licensure, certification, and/or registrations as required by the Ohio Department of Education & 
Workforce or the ability to obtain one;
- Industry-based experience in the field of digital media;
- Effective and demonstrated problem solving, critical thinking, analytical, oral, and written 
communication, and organizational skills;
- History of strong work record, including excellent job attendance; and
- Documented evidence of acceptable criminal record as required by Ohio law and Grant Career Center 
Board Policy.

Application Deadline: 
- Please apply to the Superintendent’s Office as soon as possible, not later than April 12, 2024 (or until filled). 
- Submit a letter of interest, resume, and copies of licenses (if applicable).

Please submit applications to:
Mr. Michael Parry, Superintendent, U.S. Grant Career Center
718 West Plane Street, Bethel, Ohio 45106 

PAR-Projects

2024 Media Internship

Posted:
Apr 1, 2024
PAR-Projects is now accepting applications for our 2024 Media Internship.
 
The PAR-Projects’ Media Internship is an opportunity for a student to complete meaningful work spanning communications design, gallery exhibition organization, and performing arts event execution. Guidance and mentorship for this internship will be supported by both PAR- staff and two of PAR’s current artist tenants.
 
PAR-Projects will begin interviewing applicants asap, with an ideal start time of mid to late April. We are looking for a college undergraduate or graduate student. The internship will run for 7 months (mid to late November). 


Media responsibilities include: 
- Creating graphics for print ads, digital promotion, and social media content. 
- Photo and video documentation of exhibitions and events 
- Supporting PAR-projects social media accounts. 
- Creating Eventbrite, Facebook and ArtsWave promotional posts. 

Exhibition and event responsibilities include: 
- Assist with installing and de-stalling exhibitions 
- Support events and oversee two Gallery Saturdays a month (11am–3pm). 
- Share gallery and event tasks such as picking up donations, show cards, wall vinyl, and tool rentals. 
- Flipping the gallery between shows and building of crates (with supervision when needed). 

Commitment and compensation: 
- This is a 16 hour per week role, with the schedule to be arranged in accordance with availability and the needs of PAR-Projects. Community event and gallery exhibition dates will be shared during the interview process to ensure availability for these parts of the internship responsibilities. 
- $1140 monthly stipend 

To apply: Please email any questions or submit your application by sending your resume + cover letter + work samples (please call-out your specific project contributions for any group work) to connect@parprojects.org.

Professional Artistic Research (PAR-) Projects
1646 Hoffner Street, Cincinnati, OH 45223

About PAR-Projects:  
Professional Artistic Research (PAR-) Projects' mission is to empower diverse communities of people who believe in the arts. As educators, we provide workshops & classes, related to career development & skills training. As artists, we enjoy hosting thought provoking exhibits & collaborations at our own gallery space and throughout the region.

Cincinnati Nature Center

Marketing Manager

Posted:
Feb 7, 2024
General Information

Position Title: Marketing Manager 
Supervisor: Director of Development & Marketing 
Department: Marketing
Category: Regular, Full-time
Classification: Salary, Exempt 
Schedule: 40 Hours/Week
Revision: February 2024

Purpose
The Marketing Manager is responsible for planning, developing and implementing all of the Nature Center’s marketing strategies, marketing communications, and public relations activities, both external and internal. The position oversees development and implementation of support materials and services for marketing, communications and public relations while coordinating at tactical levels with other functions of the organization. Collaborate with CNC staff to execute all activities with the highest standards for safety, customer service, and in keeping with CNC Mission, Values, and Principles.

Direct reports: Marketing Coordinator, Graphic Design and Marketing Coordinator, Digital

Essential Job Responsibilities
Marketing (40%):
- Create, implement and measure the success of a comprehensive marketing, communications and public relations program which will enhance the Nature Center’s image and position within the region to both members and visitors (conduct an awareness campaign)
- Using data driven methodologies to measure results and evaluate initiatives that will increase sales/donations/membership/visits for events and programs
- Oversee a strong and consistent brand across a wide range of materials and marketing channels while meeting internal customer’s needs.
- Partner with membership department to identify and continuously evaluate member segments to receive Nature Center marketing information which will encourage engagement, education and motivation to become involved with the organization
- Conduct relevant marketing research, gather analytic data, and monitor current marketing trends which can help determine the organization’s marketing strategies and assist other departments in planning and program implementation
- Source and Manage external vendors as needed

Communications & Public Relations (40%):
- Collaborate across departments to facilitate internal and external communications and materials including printed materials (quarterly magazine, brochures, stationery, etc.) and electronic communications (Constant Contact emails, blogs, social media posts, etc.)
- Coordinate media interest for the Nature Center and ensure regular contact with target media and appropriate response to media requests

Planning/Budgeting (20%):
- Develop short-term and long-term plans and budgets for marketing/communications/public relations, monitor progress, and evaluate performance
- Ensure that evaluation systems are in place related to goals and objectives and report progress to the Director of Development and Marketing
- Keep informed of developments in the fields of marketing, communications and public relations, and use this information to help the organization operate with initiative and innovation

Additional Job Responsibilities
- Community: Represent CNC in the community locally, regionally, and, if appropriate, nationally.
- Attend community and organizational functions/events held on evenings or weekends.

These job responsibilities represent only the essential and most significant duties of the position. This job description does not exclude other work assignments, directives and responsibilities not mentioned herein.

Education and Competencies:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher
- Minimum of 5 years direct experience in marketing, communications, and public relations
- Minimum of 2 years management experience with supervision of direct reports

Communication:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Flexible and open to new ideas and input
- Confident and comfortable working with inter-departmental teams
- Excellent editorial skills and commitment to driving quality in digital products from all staff

Qualifications:
- Demonstrated skills, knowledge and experience in the design and execution of marketing, communications and public relations activities
- Collaborative working style and creative problem-solving capabilities
- Strong organizational skills, especially in planning and project management, and attention to detail
- Budget management experience
- Strong customer service skills
- A sense of humor, creativity and an entrepreneurial spirit
- General interest in nature and the environment
- Must pass a background check and remain current on First Aid/CPR certifications

Computer Skills:
- Proficient in Word, Power Point, Excel and other related software
- Experience with all forms of social media, fluid in basic webpage design and terminology
- Experience with Adobe platform a plus
- Comfortable learning new platforms and digital systems and translating info to less knowledgeable staff

Work Environment:
- The work is performed on-site, indoors, in an office environment and outdoors in the nature preserve
- Local travel may be required. Some travel to regional conferences may be required. When a Nature Center vehicle is not available, the rental of a vehicle or use of personal vehicle (reimbursed at IRS recommended rate) may be needed for Cincinnati Nature Center business

Physical Demands:
- This position requires the following physical activities: pushing, pulling, climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity.

TO APPLY please visit the following link: https://www.cincynature.org/about-us/careers/

May Festival Chorus

Executive Director

Posted:
Feb 5, 2024
Job Type: Full-time

Description: Fresh from an era-defining 150th anniversary, the Cincinnati May Festival has made its mark as “One of the Best Classical Music Festivals in the US and Canada” (BBC Music Magazine) and is primed to become the most exciting force in the choral music world. Anchored by the May Festival Chorus and Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, the annual May Festival has long been distinguished by its unique community-based structure and standard of extraordinary artistic excellence. For over a century, this vibrant institution has catalyzed and shaped the Cincinnati arts landscape, and its recently announced artistic leadership model promises to invigorate concert programs and experiences even further by simultaneously embracing its choral music roots while innovating for the future. 

Position Summary: The Cincinnati May Festival (MF) seeks an Executive Director (ED) who can build upon this momentum and provide exceptional leadership, vision, and collaboration to achieve the May Festival’s mission and vision.

A vital member of the May Festival team, the ED works in close collaboration with the Director of Choruses, the annual Festival Director, and CSO Senior Management regarding artistic programming, operations, and financial oversight for the May Festival. The ED also provides strategic and operational leadership and guidance for all philanthropic, marketing, communications, and administrative activities and serves as the primary liaison to the May Festival Board of Directors.

The ED will also serve as the Executive Director of the Vocal Arts Ensemble of Cincinnati (VAE), the City’s premier professional vocal ensemble, as part of a shared services agreement with the May Festival and CSO. The ED will provide administrative, philanthropic, and operational leadership for VAE and serve as the primary liaison to the VAE Board of Directors.  

Responsibilities:
Strategic and Financial Planning & Implementation:
- Direct and guide all strategic initiatives and activities for MF and VAE.
- Lead, develop, and implement strategic plans in collaboration with Board of Directors and staff members. 
- Develop and implement an effective evaluation system for tracking progress and effectiveness of strategic plan implementation.
- Regularly report progress of strategic plans.
- Provide critical oversight of budgets, finances, and endowment levels to support strategic objectives and ensure the continued financial viability of MF and VAE. This includes but is not limited to:
    - Preparing an annual operating budget.
    - Closely monitoring expenses and income throughout each fiscal year.
    - Regularly reporting budget updates for financial assessment and accurate forecasting.
    - Assess the giving landscape, establish realistic goals, and direct multi-year comprehensive fundraising campaigns that encompasses annual, restricted, planned and endowment giving.
    - In collaboration with the Marketing team, provide strategic support to maximize attendance, audience diversity, and ticket revenues year over year.

Organizational Leadership:
- Serve as executive leadership for both MF and VAE, guiding a team designed to deliver on strategic initiatives that serve organizational mission and vision.
- Lead, coach, and develop MF and VAE staff with an eye on retention and professional development; strengthen staff members’ strategic analysis, planning, project management, and program budgeting skills.
- Leverage MF and VAE cross-organizational strengths to identify operational synergies, streamline organizational workflow, and uncover artistic and educational opportunities that benefit both organizations.
- Serve as the primary liaison to both MF and VAE Board of Directors.
- Collaborate with senior leadership and staff members across MF, VAE, and CSO to achieve strategic goals and objectives.

External Relationship Development:
- Serve as primary representative and key spokesperson for MF and VAE.
- Actively develop and cultivate relationships with funders, identifying new and retaining existing supporters of choral music with the goal of securing and expanding contributed revenue streams year over year.
- Engage with external constituency groups, including but not limited to local, national, and international choral music associations, as well as governmental and private organizations, to develop and sustain strong partnerships, identify opportunities for collaboration, and expand awareness and influence of MF and VAE among peers across the community and industry.
- In coordination with the CSO’s Communications & Digital Media department, serve as primary spokesperson for the MF and VAE for the media and content for owned channels to maintain and elevate brand reputations and build excitement for MF and VAE’s mission and vision.
- Foster relationship between management and chorus members. 
- Attend all performances of MF and VAE. 

Reports To: President and CEO of the CSO

Direct Reports: Director of Advancement and Engagement, Director of Choruses, Associate Director of Choruses, Chorus Manager, and Administrative Assistant.

Requirements: A minimum of seven years of experience in a director or senior-level position with a chorus or performing arts organization is required. Qualified candidates will demonstrate extensive knowledge of choral music, awareness of current trends and best practices in choral and team management, and a keen interest in collaboration to deliver on mission and vision. 

The Executive Director will be a collaborative and dedicated leader with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. A people-centered leader and persuasive communicator, the ED will be comfortable interacting with multiple constituencies and easily adapt to dynamic situations. Resourceful and flexible, the ED will possess excellent organizational and project management skills and demonstrate a commitment to advancing the values of diversity, equity and inclusion.


Cincinnati May Festival
Founded in 1873, the Cincinnati May Festival is the oldest choral festival in the Western Hemisphere and is distinguished by its unique community-based structure and standard of extraordinary artistic excellence. The annual Festival is anchored by the May Festival Chorus and Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO). In 2021, 2022 and 2023, May Festival earned BBC Magazine’s distinction as “One of the Best Classical Music Festivals in the US and Canada” and Chorus America recognized the May Festival as a leader in increasing diversity, equality, inclusion and access in the choral world.

The May Festival Chorus has earned acclaim locally, nationally and internationally for its musicality, vast range of repertoire, and sheer power of sound. The Chorus of 130 avocational singers is the core artistic element of the Cincinnati May Festival as well as the official chorus of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO) and the Cincinnati Pops.

May Festival Mission
We exist to engage, energize and connect our community with the highest quality performances of great choral music.

May Festival Vision
The May Festival is the most exciting force in the choral world. We are a leader and catalyst in the production, presentation, and promotion of choral activities in our region and around the globe.

Vocal Arts Ensemble of Cincinnati
Vocal Arts Ensemble is greater Cincinnati’s premier professional vocal ensemble dedicated to presenting passionate and innovative performances of choral music that raise and nurture the public’s appreciation of the life-enriching qualities of the choral arts. Founded in 1979, VAE has brought the power of spectacular, powerful, and thrilling choral performances to audiences of all generations for nearly 45 years. The high caliber and nimbleness of the choir has allowed VAE to present diverse performances that engage and enchant a wide range of music lovers.

The Cincinnati May Festival and Vocal Arts Ensemble receive administrative support through a shared services agreement with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. By the alignment of resources and expertise, this cooperative management arrangement benefits all organizations.

Salary Description
$115,000 - $125,000 & Incentive Compensation

Kennedy Heights Arts Center

Summer Arts Camp Director

Posted:
Feb 5, 2024
Kennedy Heights Arts Center seeks a dynamic, creative, and caring Director for our 10-week Summer Art Camp program. Camps will take place indoors and outdoors across our two buildings. You will be a part of a thriving and joyful camp community that attracts exceptional teaching artists and enthusiastic campers. This is a full-time, seasonal position from June 3 – August 9, 2024.

Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with Director of Education, contracted art instructors, interns and volunteers to oversee a variety of one-week summer camps for diverse students ages 5-13 including visual arts, music, theater, creative writing, and digital media. Manage all day-to-day aspects of camp including; check-in and check-out, family communications, materials and space prep, and supervising lunch and recess time.

- Oversee the day-to-day operation of summer arts camps to facilitate successful implementation of programming, create positive experiences for all, ensure the safety of all campers and staff, and address any issues as they arise
- Coordinate with contracted teaching artists to procure necessary supplies and ensure their needs are met
- Supervise high school volunteers and comply with any necessary reporting requirements
- Maintain accurate and thorough program records including participants’ registration, release and emergency contact forms; class lists; and attendance records
- Implement program evaluation measures and track outcome data
- Monitor project spending to ensure it stays within the allotted budget; furnish valid receipts for all purchases of materials/supplies; and submit invoices for payment as needed
- Serve as primary contact with camp families during camp and facilitate effective communication about program details and to address child behavioral issues as needed.

Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have experience working with youth in a community-based or arts education setting. Bachelor’s degree preferred or commensurate experience. Must be highly organized, extremely flexible, and adept at communicating effectively with campers, parents, teaching artists, volunteers, and administrative staff. Successful completion of FBI background check required.

Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this position, the Summer Camp Director is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, stoop, bend, reach above their head, use fine and gross motor skills, climb stairs, work partially outdoors, and lift up to 20 lbs. Must be able to speak to communicate by means of the spoken word, to provide direction, and information to others.

Hours:
Work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30 – 4:00pm from June 3 through August 9, 2024. Additionally, the Summer Camp Director will be expected to participate in 4 hours of orientation in late May (to be scheduled).

Compensation:
Pay rate is $18-20 per hour, paid every two weeks via payroll.

To Apply:
Please e-mail a resume and cover letter to Ellen Muse at ellen@kennedyarts.org. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Kennedy Heights Arts Center is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion. Qualified individuals who bring diverse perspectives and life experiences to the workplace are especially encouraged to apply.

Mercy Montessori

Elementary Art Teacher

Posted:
Feb 2, 2024
Come work with an amazing team of educators at the oldest Montessori school in Cincinnati.  We are a vibrant and supportive community that nurtures the whole child … and the whole adult!  We’ve been named a top workplace for six years running.

Job Title:Elementary Art Teacher, grades 1-8
Job status:Part Time 17 hours weekly - 14 hours of instruction, 2 hours planning/record keeping, 1 hour of school duty(ie: morning car line, lunchroom monitoring, recess, afternoon carline)
Starting Date: August 2024 
Salary: Salary is commensurate with experience, education and credentials, according to the school's established salary schedule for teachers. Position salary range starts at $20.00 hourly.

I. Purpose: The purpose of the elementary art teacher is to develop, facilitate, and implement art curriculum and instruction for students in grades 1-8.  

II. Qualifications and Requirements
- Education Level: Bachelors or Masters, Teaching license and Montessori credential preferred
- Experience Desired: Three (3) years in a similar position preferred

III. Essential Functions/Skills:
- Have knowledge of Ohio’s Elementary Learning Standards for Art Instruction
- Develop curriculum that supports the Montessori method and philosophy
- Instruct students and provide positive classroom management using methods that support the developmental needs of children
- Observe student learning to inform instruction
- Establish a safe, orderly, and prepared classroom environment
- Collaborate with teaching teams and with administration 
- Demonstrate professional and supportive relationships with all students, parents, colleagues and administration
- Implement research-based individualized teaching methods for students identified with specific learning disabilities
- Utilize a variety of electronic platforms for grading, parent communication, and instruction
- Meet attendance requirements
- Participate in ongoing professional growth and serve on committees or groups as requested
- Assist in school duty 
- Willing to complete and maintain Safe Parish training 

IV.  Physical Requirements: Constant hand-eye and mind eye coordination, standing and walking.  Repetitive motion with wrists, hands and fingers.  Frequent bending, carrying, hearing, lifting and stooping.  Ability to travel to any and all places where student activities and instruction take place. This may involve several minutes of walking from one part of the campus to the other.  In some instances, such as emergencies, this may need to be done at a rapid pace.  Access to various locations within the building, may involve climbing stairs or ramps, opening doors, and negotiating around furniture and tight spaces.  Must be able to communicate and demonstrate basic competence in health care, especially in the care of diabetes, asthma and allergies.

V.  Other Requirements: Excellent written and oral communication skills.  Ability to work with computers for word processing, report card management.

VI.  Working Conditions: Job requires ability to sit and or stand for long periods of time as well as running, stooping and squatting.  Possible exposure to communicable diseases, blood, bodily tissue and fluids. Work is conducted in a controlled comfortable indoor environment and typically ranging weather in outdoor environment.  Exposure to chemicals and fumes is a possibility.  

VII. Other Skills: Kindness, respect of others, willingness to help out with other school tasks as needed  - the children’s needs come first.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by a person in this position.  They are not construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed in this position.  Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.

Please submit a resume, cover letter, statement of educational philosophy, and three professional references to Gretchen Hooker: ghooker@mercymontessori.org 

Mercy Montessori is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  Learn more here: www.mercymontessori.org/diversity-equity-inclusion-and-belonging/

Find out more about our school at www.mercymontessori.org

Artonomy Inc.

Artwork Framing and Light Manufacturing

Posted:
Dec 1, 2023
Seeking an individual to work in our manufacturing / warehouse operation. This would include framing, cutting and joining frames, assisting with inventory deliveries, warehouse organization, set up and clean up. This person will work individually as well as part of a team to ensure the highest quality work.  

Additional duties include but are not limited to:
-  Pack and build crates as needed
-  Working on production line as time allows  
-  Documenting all completed work from start to finish
-  Track production inventory as required for particular projects
-  Operating forklift to move materials

The successful candidate must:
-  Be able to accurately read a ruler or tape measure 
-  Have a positive attitude
-  The ability to work alone and with a team as needed
-  Strong communication and problem- solving skills
-  Ability to lift 25lbs and work on your feet all day


For consideration, please email resume to Bernadette@artonomyinc.com






Artonomy Inc.

Framing Production Assistant

Posted:
Dec 1, 2023
Artonomy, Inc. is looking for an individual to work as a production framing on our manufacturing line. This would include framing artwork and mirrors, stretching canvas, helping with installations and assisting with many other tasks in our production / warehouse facility. This person will work as part of our production team to ensure the highest quality work.

Ideally this person would have a detailed eye & creative background.

This is a full time, hourly position.

Additional duties include but are not limited to:

-  Working on set up and clean up
-  Documenting all completed work from start to finish

-  Tracking production inventory as required for particular projects

The successful candidate must:

-  Be able to accurately read a ruler or tape measure
-  Have a positive attitude
-  The ability to work alone and with a team as needed
-  Strong communication and problem solving skills

-  Ability to lift 20lbs and work on your feet all day

For consideration, please email resume
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time


For consideration, please email resume to BernadetteLewis@artonomyinc.com


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