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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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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.

Cincinnati Art Museum

Summer Camp Instructor

Posted:
Feb 5, 2024
POSITION SUMMARY
The Cincinnati Art Museum has an opening for one full-time temporary Summer Camp Instructor for the summer of 2024. The Summer Camp Instructors work closely as a team of three, along with an intern and part-time high school volunteers to create and facilitate a fun and educational art summer camp. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Gallery and Accessibility Programs, and Assistant Director of Interpretive Programming. 

The Summer Camp Instructors write art education lesson plans, co-teach, and facilitate art-making activities in the art studio and lead interactive gallery activities in the museum for children ages 6–12. The Instructors also oversee day-to-day camp operations including communication with parents, supervising before- and/or after-care, facilitating student check-in and check-out, and ordering, preparing, cleaning, and organizing supplies. 

Date of assignment: Summer 2024, 10 weeks between Tuesday, May 28 through Friday, August 19. The week of Monday, July 1–Friday, July 5 is a break between camp sessions for camp staff.

This position is scheduled for 35 hours per week and must work between 7:45 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday for eight weeks of camp plus two weeks of training. Training days are Tuesday, May 28 through Friday, June 7.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Summer Camp Instructors have these primary responsibilities:

- Help coordinate, develop, and implement the art museum’s summer camp in close collaboration with the Assistant Director of Accessibility and Gallery Programs and Assistant Director of Interpretive Programming. 
- Write lesson plans for ages 6–12 based on a predetermined theme.
- Prepare and facilitate meaningful art-making experiences for children ages 6–12.
- Work to engage all children with the museum’s collection and exhibitions through leading interactive experiences in the galleries and art studio.
- Order, organize, and clean supplies and maintain the art studio so that it operates efficiently and is hazard-free.
- Communicate with parents/caregivers about their children’s registration, health, or behavioral issues.
- Facilitate the proper check-in and/or check-out process for each child.
- Supervise children in before- and/or after-care.
- Cooperate in a teamwork fashion with all co-workers to accomplish goals.
- Demonstrate respect and dignity to co-workers, parents/caregivers, students, and visitors.
- Provide excellence in service and portrays a positive and professional image of the Cincinnati Art Museum.
- Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional standards.
- Follow Cincinnati Art Museum protocols, procedures, rules, and policies.
- Other duties as assigned by the Learning & Interpretation Division.

REQUIREMENTS
- BA in art education, fine art, museum education, or related field preferred. (Students working toward their degree in one of these fields are also encouraged to apply.)
- Previous experience leading educational art-making activities and managing a classroom with children ages 6–12 is necessary. 
- Previous education, art, and/or museum experience is an advantage. 
- The position requires excellent classroom management and organizational skills, the ability to communicate with both children and adults, and a demonstrated ability to collaborate with volunteers and other professionals.
- Please submit a cover letter, resume, and sample lesson plan.

Pay Rate: $15.12 an hour

TO APPLY
Apply for Summer Camp Instructors here.

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.

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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