Updated June 27, 2008

The Arts Council provides these regional job listings as a service to the community and is not responsible for the content or deadlines. Job listings are free and open to all arts organizations, educational institutions and creative businesses. AA/EOE

To submit a listing, call (203) 772-2788 or email info@newhavenarts.org.

JOBS

Bruce Museum of Arts and Science
Job Title: Manager of School and Tour Services
Send letter and resume to: Director of Education, Bruce Museum of Arts and Science, 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich, CT 06830
Responsibilities: Overall development and operation of the museum’s school programs and group tours. Plan, market, implement, staff and evaluate all school, after-school, school-related and group tours including teacher training workshops and institutes.
Skills Required: Bachelor’s Degree in art, science, cultural history, education or museum studies. Two to three years of demonstrated experience in the museum education field with experience administrating a docent corps. Advanced degree preferred. Additional years and demonstrated track record may be acceptable alternatives to an advanced degree.

Buck’s Rock Performing and Creative Arts Camp (New Milford)
Job Title: Performing and Visual Arts Staff
Apply at: www.bucksrockcamp.com, under staff section
Skills Required: Must be a suitable role model for adolescents. 21+ years preferred.

Central Connecticut State University
Job Title: P/T Design Faculty Positions
Send letter of intent, resume and CD portfolio to: CCSU, Department of Design–RVAC Room 324, Attention: Professor Sue Vial, 1615 Stanley Street, New Britain, CT 06050
Skills Required: MA or MS in Design, MFA in Graphic Design preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of current versions of design specific software from Mac required, including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Flash, and Dreamweaver. Knowledge of Maya and After Effects preferred. Professional experience in the field and/or university level teaching experience preferred.

Concept One Communications (Westport)
Job Title: Art Director/Senior Art Director
Send resume, cover letter and portfolio with relevant samples to: jobs@conceptone.com
Skills Required: Must be a highly creative designer and conceptual thinker and have the ability to create solutions on the fly. Should be extremely organized, detail oriented and have the ability to handle it all. Experience in web design, Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.

Connecticut Ballet
Job Title: Teaching Artists
Send resume and references to: Dana Rodriguez, Director of Education, Connecticut Ballet, 20 Acosta Street, Stamford 06902 Email ctballet@ix.netcom.com
Skills Required: Must have experience teaching children ages 7-12, pre-teens or teens.

Connecticut Ballet (Stamford)
Job Title: P/T Mentoring Program Coordinator
Email resume and references to: Dana Rodriguez, Director of Education, Connecticut Ballet, ctballet@ix.netcom.com
Responsibilities: Work in arts mentoring program for recently-released juvenile offenders.
Skills Required: Strong communication skills, particularly with at-risk youth population.

Connecticut Folk Festival & Green Expo (New Haven)
Job Title: Director
Email resume to: Anne Killheffer, annek@myway.com
Responsibilities: Coordinate the team of volunteers who plan, fundraise, publicize and produce the festival scheduled for September 11-13, 2009.
Skills Required: Experience in major event planning and coordination; experience with performing arts events preferred. Persuasive oral and written communications skills and the ability to identify and engage with key members of the community. Proven abilities to manage volunteers effectively, to work independently and to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Eugene O’Neill Theater Center
Job Title: Development Director
Send resume and cover letter to: Development Director Search, Eugene O’Neill Theater Center, 305 Great Neck Road, Waterford, CT 06385
Responsibilities: Help to organize and lead a capital campaign; management of the development staff; organize and lead the department’s efforts in fundraising, reporting, cultivating, marketing and grants writing.
Skills Required: Masters Degree preferred; five years experience in fundraising required. Successful capital campaign experience a strong plus.

Goodspeed Musicals
Job Title: Props/Finish Carpenter
Send letter, resume, availability and list of three references to: Lily Twining, Technical Director, Goodspeed Musicals, P.O. Box A, East Haddam, CT 06423. Fax: 860-873-2480. Email: ltwining@goodspeed.org
Responsibilities: Design and construct large props for productions as well as do finish work on scenic elements.
Skills Required: Woodworking, welding, and finish carpentry skills a must.

Hartford Stage
Job Title: Assistant Customer Service Manager
Send cover letter and resume to: BO Search, Hartford Stage, 50 Church Street, Hartford, CT 06103 Email: boxoffice@hartfordstage.org
Responsibilities: Supervise customer service staff and ensure highly professional service, assist with sales reporting, reconciliation and deposits.
Skills Required: Should possess strong administrative and organizational skills, excel in customer service, and have excellent interpersonal skills. Must be a self-motivated, independent thinker with the ability to lead others. College degree and experience with computers and box office software (Patron's Edge) preferred but not essential. Evening and weekend work required.

Hartford Stage
Job Title: Ticket Services Representative
Send resume and cover letter to: Box Office Search, Hartford Stage, 50 Church Street, Hartford, CT 06103 Email: boxoffice@hartfordstage.org
Responsibilities: Supervising curtains, answering telephones, selling tickets, handling patron requests, such as ticket exchanges and providing general administrative support for the box office.
Skills Required: Knowledge of Microsoft Office and good communication skills, both verbal and written. Prior experience with Patron’s Edge, box office and customer service a plus.

Hill-Stead Museum (Farmington)
Job Title: Executive Director
Email resume, letter, list of three references and salary requirements to: Marilyn Hoffman, searchandref@aol.com
Deadline: July 28, 2008
Skills Required: Proven management, fundraising, marketing, and strategic-planning track record, combined with museum and Art History or Historic-Preservation credentials. Minimum 10 years in senior position in art or history museum. M.A. degree. Experience identifying and successfully soliciting contri-butions from individuals, corporations, foundations and government agencies. Experience with capital campaigns and endowment-building.

Long Wharf Theater
Job Title: Cutter/Draper/Tailor
Send letter, resume & references to: LWT-HR, 222 Sargent Drive, New Haven, CT 06511 Fax: 203-7762287 Email: human.resources@longwharf.org
Responsibilities: Patterning and cutting costumes, attending fittings and technical rehearsals, directing garment assembly, and estimating yardage for built costumes; possibly stitching, craftwork, and shop maintenance.
Skills Required: 5+ years of professional experience in draping, flat patterning, and tailoring. Must be organized and hard-working, possess leadership qualities and the ability to work under pressure with varied personalities. Some evenings/weekends may be required. Must be able to lift 25# and climb stairs.

Long Wharf Theatre
Job Title: Costume Design Assistant
Send letter, resume & references to: LWT-HR, 222 Sargent Drive, New Haven, CT 06511 Fax: 203-7762287 Email: human.resources@longwharf.org
Responsibilities: Assisting designer in all aspects of the build; serving as the design liaison between staff and designer; local, Internet, and out of town shopping; creation and maintenance of all show paperwork; attending fittings and technical rehearsals; possibly stitching, shop maintenance.
Skills Required: 3+ years of experience. Must be an experienced crafts person and possess excellent period style knowledge. Strong organizational and computer skills are necessary; as well as being able to work under pressure with varied personalities. Driver’s License required; must be able to climb stairs, and lift 25 pounds.

Long Wharf Theatre
Job Title: Wardrobe Super
Send letter, resume & references to: LWT-HR, 222 Sargent Drive, New Haven, CT 06511 Fax: 203-7762287 Email: human.resources@longwharf.org
Responsibilities: Organizing and tracking costume pieces; maintenance of costumes, wigs, and wardrobe area; assisting actors; light repairs on costumes during run. Some stitching, shop maintenance, additional crew work assigned by the Stage Supervisor.
Skills Required: 3+ years of professional experience. Mostly evening/weekend position, some days required for matinees/work calls. Must be organized and work well under pressure with varied personalities. Extensive wig and hair experience preferred. Driver’s License required; must be able to lift 50 pounds and climb stairs.

Long Wharf Theatre
Job Title: Audio Engineer
Send letter, resume and references to: Long Wharf Theatre, 222 Sargent Drive, New Haven, CT 06511 Email: human.resources@longwharf.org
Responsibilities: Load-in, strike and set up/maintenance of all sound equipment for two theaters. Work closely with visiting designer and may be the sound board operator for Mainstage shows. Attend production meetings and run the Jazz and Children’s series productions.
Skills Required: Must have a minimum of two years professional experience and be knowledgeable in PC, SFX, ProTools, Yamaha DM2000, Yamaha O2R, MIDI, clear-com, wireless microphones, and infra-red video systems, and have experience mixing large musicals.

Naugatuck Public Schools
Job Title: Art Teacher
Apply online at: www.naugy.net

New Haven Ballet (New Haven)
Job Title: Office Manager
Email resumes to: noble@newhavenballet.org
Responsibilities: Managing the school with a web-based computer program, answering the phone, registering students, communications, and organizing advertising and printed materials including handbooks, brochures and playbooks.
Skills Required: High school diploma or above, experience with word, excel, and mail merge, and the ability to multi-task; applicant must be comfortable dealing with the public and New Haven Ballet parents and students over the phone and in person. Knowledge of ballet schools is an asset but not essential.

Real Art Ways
Job Title: Communications Coordinator
Send cover letter and resume to: Tora Buttaro, Executive Assistant, Real Art Ways, 56 Arbor Street, Hartford, CT, 06106 Email: tbuttaro@realartways.org
Responsibilities: Develop and implement communications for all aspects of the organization. Key responsibilities include writing and compiling a weekly e-newsletter, writing and producing a quarterly print calendar, creating a quarterly member newsletter, updating and editing website content, creating promotional materials; maintaining and utilizing archives of media coverage and programming; developing relationships with media personnel; writing and distributing press releases and public service announcements. Develop and maintain relations with key community members. Maintain contact databases. Generate and implement creative marketing and outreach strategies.
Skills Required: Must be able to write well, be good on the phone, be organized, pay close attention to details, and enjoy working with people. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, FileMaker, and print/web design software.

Tabor Community Arts Center
Job Title: Visiting Artists
Send resume to: S. Suppe, Tabor Community Arts Center, Inc. 45 Tabor Drive, Branford, CT 06405 Email: tabor_arts@yahoo.com (Include "Visiting Artist" in the Subject Line)
Skills Required: Ability to teach K-8th graders. Looking for artists interested in graphic novels and mail art, and those creating artist trading cards. Past classes have included digital photography, puppet making, storytelling, sculpture, poetry, short stories and newspaper writing.

Yale Opera (New Haven)
Job Title: Stage Managers
Email cover letter and resume to: Meryn Daly, meryn.daly@yale.edu
Skills Required: Must read music and have a commitment to safety. Prior opera experience preferred but not required. Experience working with combination of students, faculty, staff, and guest artists is ideal.

TRAINING & INTERNSHIPS

The Arts Council provides these regional internship listings as a service to the community and is not responsible for the content or deadlines. Job listings are free and open to all arts organizations, educational institutions and creative businesses. AA/EOE

To submit a listing, call (203) 772-2788 or email info@newhavenarts.org.

Arts Center at Killingworth (Killingworth)
Title: Internship
Contact: Barbara Nair, 860-663-5593
Description: Be a part of a growing arts organization. Opportunities available for teaching, public relations, fundraising, and implementing new programs for children and adults.
Requirements: Responsible teens and adults who enjoy working with other people and have a sense of humor.

Creative Arts Workshop (New Haven)
Title: Internship
Contact: Kate Paranteau, 203-562-4927
Description: Assist staff of nonprofit art school in a variety of areas, including administration, community outreach, public relations, gallery/exhibition and more.
Requirements: Strong communication skills. Must be highly motivated, able to work independently, and willing to commit to specific schedule.

Chestnut Hill Concerts (Guilford)
Title: Summer Internship
Contact: Robin Andreoli, boxoffice@chestnuthillconcerts.org
Description: Assist administrative director of nonprofit organization to successfully present and market four chamber music concerts in August. Responsibilities include distribution of marketing/promotional materials and box office assistance.
Requirements: Strong communication skills. Must be highly motivated, able to work independently, and willing to commit to specific schedule. Familiarity with CT Shoreline a plus.

New Haven Symphony Orchestra (New Haven)
Title: Internship
Contact: Steve Collins, 203-865-0831 x13 or scollins@newhavensymphony.org
Description: Assist Director of Education in a variety of areas, including administration, special event coordination, musician engagements, program design and more. Possible college credit.
Requirements: Excellent organizational and inter-personal skills, and the ability to work independently and meet deadlines. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Basic knowledge of orchestral performance practices and general music knowledge.

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