Akron Area Arts Alliance

The Akron Area Arts Alliance is seeking a designer with tremendous creative vision and an independent spirit who is interested in bartering design services for office/studio space at Summit Artspace. We have creative business space complete with wireless internet, meeting rooms for clients, copy, fax services and a kitchen. Great company, too!

We are interested in seeing if we can make a match between a great designer who is interested in being in the BEST creative space in downtown Akron in exchange for design services primarily for exhibition announcements, assistance with our web site and a few select additional design projects per year. These could range from signage to an on-line annual report.

If you are interested in discussing this opportunity, contact Sandy Kreisman at skreisman@akronareaarts.org or call 330-376-8480.

 

Ballet Theatre of Ohio

Interim Administrative Director
The Ballet Theatre of Ohio is seeking a teamwork-oriented individual with excellent written and oral communication skills to perform the duties of Interim Administrative Director and oversee fundraising, marketing, and volunteer coordination. Candidates should possess a professional work ethic with attention to detail.

Selected candidate will oversee and manage all office/administrative duties and work alongside the Company’s Artistic Director. Duties include overseeing the office duties, maintain accurate records of all invoices and payments; contract negotiations; grant writing; fundraising; implementing marketing plan; coordinate and manage volunteers; and other duties as needed.

Potential candidates must be a college graduate with previous experience in an office manager/administrative position. Higher consideration given to applicants with education/experience specifically related to non-profit arts management; grant writing; fundraising; and/or marketing. Selected candidate will work under the direction of the Artistic Director and must be capable of working on a team, with varying levels of supervision/instruction.

Send Resume and Cover Letter to:
Ballet Theatre of Ohio
265 N. Main Street
Munroe Falls, Ohio 44224
Attn: BTO Job Posting

For additional information, please call Christine Meneer, Executive Director at 330-688-6065.

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens

Special Events Manager
This full-time events management position reports to the Director of Marketing & Guest Programs. This person will be responsible for overseeing the successful creation, development and production of all public events, and serve as the liaison between staff and volunteer committees who provide support.

Specific duties include: conceptualize, plan, budget and manage the expansion and implementation of public events to achieve maximum return on investment; at as on-site contact for vendors and oversee the successful implementation of event timelines; manage contracts, billing and payment of vendors; manage registration/admissions for public events including training staff/volunteers on procedures; manage the Public Programs Assistant and Ticket Office (including supervising ticket agent); work closely with all groups to ensure appropriate event staff.

Qualified candidates should possess strong communication skills; the ability to interface with persons of all ages, diverse backgrounds, skills and abilities; have flexibility to accommodate evening and weekend work; and have strong organization skills with keen attention to detail and deadlines. Position requires a Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience, four+ years previous public event experience and Microsoft Office proficiency.

Education Assistant
The Education Assistant is an entry level part-time employee responsible for assisting with Estate-wide educational activities and programming. The position will work closely with the Director of Education assisting in the development and implementation of unique learning opportunities and interactive curricula at Stan Hywet.

The position requires strong communication skills, Microsoft Office proficiency and the ability to relate to persons of all ages and diverse backgrounds. Familiarity with educational standards and curriculum requirements, experience working with children in a non-traditional classroom setting and/or a Bachelor’s degree in Education, Museum Studies, History or related field is a plus. (April-December & weekends required)

Guest Services Staff
The Guest Services Staff member is a part-time seasonal employee of Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens and is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day front line activity, maintaining a professional attitude and demonstrating a superior level of hospitality skills when working with the public, volunteer staff, members and fellow employees. The position encompasses a broad range of varying skills balancing and overseeing all visitor activity. Duties will range from performing work in admissions, outdoor guest service areas, café and special events. All candidates will need to develop a basic knowledge of Stan Hywet’s tours, rentals, public programs and membership opportunities.

Seasonal Garden Staff
The Seasonal Garden Staff position is a part-time seasonal employee of Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, and is responsible for providing direct support for garden areas and daily tasks involved with operations. Responsibilities comprise a wide variety of landscape maintenance duties including weeding, planting, mulching, pruning, watering, etc. Prior experience and knowledge of plant materials and maintenance practices preferred. Must be able to set-up and tear-down for special events, operate power equipment related to the job, work outside regardless of weather conditions, carry 50lbs often and have a valid driver’s license. Non-traditional work hours.

For more information and how to apply visit www.stanhywet.org or call Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens at 330-836-5533.

WKSU

Outreach Program Manager (Underwriting Sales)
Position number 989991

Duties and Responsibilities:
Opportunity to perform assigned financial responsibilities; develop prospects for public radio sponsorships; meet with client prospects to present information about services and products; propose pricing solutions; write and review proposals and contracts reflecting organizational needs and solutions; writing agreements, orders and copy for sponsors; ongoing customer service and renewal of sponsorships; fulfill sponsorship events details; develop trade accounts for fund drives and administration of WKSU; work with traffic for order fulfillment and billing.

To Apply:
For a complete description of this position and to apply online, visit our jobsite at http://jobs.kent.edu

News Director
Duties and Responsibilities:
The news director oversees news and information programming and is responsible for the structure and strategy that will ensure WKSU remains a crucial part of Northeast Ohio’s context, understanding and sense of community.  This includes overall direction and planning, hiring, training, coaching, editing and story conceptualizing and planning, as well as working with other departments at the station and other groups in the community to broaden and deepen our reach.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or relevant field; four years of relevant journalism experience, including newsroom management experience. Must possess broadcast-quality voice.

Program Director
Duties and Responsibilities:
WKSU seeks a Program Director for WKSU, an award-winning NPR News and Classical Music public radio station.
The Program Director will create, develop, and implement programming and operational strategies designed to maximize audience and donor development potential.  Reports to the Executive Director/General Manager, WKSU.

Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Broadcasting, Journalism, Communications or relevant field; four to five years experience in public or commercial radio programming management.