Updated July 22, 2010

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 email info@newhavenarts.org.

JOBS


Clear Channel Connecticut
Job Title: Creative Content Specialist
Send resume, cover letter & PDF sample to: Brian Donovan, 10 Columbus Blvd., Ground Floor, Hartford, CT 06067.
Skills Required: Degree in digital media production or related field and/or/equivalent professional experience preferred. Should be proficient with Adobe Creative Suite and have strong design sense. Must have experience with video production and editing, green screen compositing, and flash animation.

Connecticut Ballet
Job Title: Teaching Artists - Various Arts Disciplines
Send resume, cover letter, and recent professional references to: Michelle Bauman, Director of Education at ctballet@ix.netcom.com
Responsibilities: Provide high-quality arts instruction in dance and martial arts, music, spoken word, theater, or visual arts to young people ages K-12. Positions available statewide to teach in-school, after-school, weekend, and juvenile detention center classes.
Skills Required: Previous experience with at-risk and court-involved youth helpful.

Connecticut Ballet (Stamford)
Job Title: Program Manager
Send resume and references to: Brett Raphael, Artistic Director & Chief Executive Officer, ctballet@ix.netcom.com
Responsibilities: Day-to-day planning and coordination of school residencies, public performances, satellite classes in the community, and special events.
Skills Required: Good computer and communication skills a must. Prior arts training and/or administrative/clerical experience a plus.

Duo Dickinson Architect (Madison)
Job Title: P/T Administrator/Webmaster/Typist
Contact: Duo Dickinson, duo.dickinson@snet.net
Responsibilities: Small architecture office needs website service, a small national architecture organization needs administrator for correspondence and initiatives, architect/author needs someone to word process pontifications.

Fairfield University
Job Title: Director of Programming
Send resume and cover letter to: Fairfield University, Office of Human Resources, 1073 North Benson Road, Fairfield, CT 06824. E-mail: HR@fairfield.edu.
Responsibilities: The artistic planning and booking for the programs and events scheduled at the Quick Center for the Arts, including professional season budget/planning. Collaboration with faculty, staff, students, and community to serve the best artistic interests of the University and the community. Work with the Marketing and Communications division to leverage and promote events; and partner with Advancement and Academic areas for the arts fundraising activities.
Skills Required: Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree preferred, or equivalent management experience in at least one art form. Five years experience in senior level arts management; demonstrated specialization in negotiation, marketing, grant writing, and effective communication skills; demonstrated experience and contacts with management, agents, and artists; serves as artistic director/curator for events.

Hartford Stage
Job Title: Education Assistant
Email cover letter, resume and references to: education@hartfordstage.org
Responsibilities: Program management, teaching in-school and on-site theatre workshops, marketing education programs, general administration, and directing production-based programming.
Skills Required: Degree in theatre and/or education, strong organization and administration skills, experience teaching drama to youth, and excellent writing and communication skills.

Hartford Stage
Job Title: Box Office Manager
Email cover letter and resume to: mlewis@hartfordstage.org
Responsibilities: Lead the team of Customer Service representatives, provide administrative support for the Patron Services sales team and oversee the efficient staffing of the customer service staff at all times.
Skills Required: The ideal candidate for this position should excel at customer service and have strong sales and management experience. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education, 1-3 years of customer service experience, and Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Power Point) familiarity with ticket systems a plus. Evening/weekend hours required.

Hartford Stage
Job Title: IT Manager
Email resume, cover letter and three references to: evanscoy@hartfordstage.org
Responsibilities: Maintain and administer the company’s computer systems in multiple locations with approximately 80 users. Work in tandem with an outside full service IT consulting firm.
Skills Required: BA or BS degree, experience with MS Server 2003, Networking, Desktop support, MS Exchange, as well as relevant certificates. Experience with Blackbaud software a plus. Good communication skills, attention to detail and ability to work independently are extremely important.

Hartford Stage
Job Title: Facilities Technician
Email resume, cover letter and three references to: evanscoy@hartfordstage.org
Responsibilities: Oversee maintenance at company’s multiple locations.
Skills Required: Broad range of basic maintenance repair skills and experience working with outside vendors for major systems preventative maintenance. Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment, good communication skills, ability to work independently and a sense of humor are extremely important.

I-Park Foundation, Inc.
Job Title: Executive Director, Artists’ Residency Program
Send letter of interest and resume to: Joanne Paradis, Executive Search Committee, I-Park Foundations, Inc., P.O. Box 508, Plantsville, CT 06479. E-mail: edsearch.ipark@gmail.com.
Responsibilities: Manage staff and volunteers; program development; provide high quality, responsive artists’ support; manage all aspects of the residency program; strategic planning; and communications, professional and social networking.

Ivoryton Playhouse Foundation, Inc.
Job Title: Managing Director
Send resume and cover letter by July 31, 2010 to: Ivoryton Playhouse Search Team, Post Office Box 458, Ivoryton, CT 06442 Email: searchteam@ivorytonplayhouse.org
Responsibilities: Work with board committee chairs to plan and execute the marketing campaign for the season and Manage Public Relations activities; manage the implementation of all fundraising for the season, including annual, capital and membership campaigns, corporate sponsorships, subscription sales and grants. Supervise the administrative staff and direct administrative operations. Serve as the liaison for Board communications. Oversee management of the theater’s finances including budget development, monthly reporting and forecasting, and managing cash flow
Skills Required: Bachelor’s degree (degree in theater management or related field a plus); Experience in a non-profit leadership, with demonstrated experience in marketing, public relations, fundraising and grant writing; Strong budgeting and financial management skills; Demonstrated capacity to lead, manage, motivate and inspire a team; Experience working with theater a plus. For full description see: http://www.ivorytonplayhouse.org/employment.html

Joseph Slifka Center for Jewish Life at Yale
Job Title: Arts Director
Apply online at: www.hillel.org/careers - applications should include a cover letter, resume and the names and contact information of at least three references.
Responsibilities: Coordinates the work of the Slifka Arts Committee, the selection panel for exhibitions in the Leah and Alan Rabinowitz Gallery; Coordinates the installation of rotating shows in the Heyman Commons Dining Room; Advises and supports the Arts Chair of the Hillel Board; Coordinates, with the Arts Chair, the review of proposals and selection of recipients of Slifka Arts Grants; Coordinates the installation and removal of all exhibitions at Slifka Center; Serves as Curator of December and May exhibitions featuring the work of current Yale students; Promotes, in conjunction with the Communications Manager, arts events at Slifka Center and across campus; Coordinates exhibition openings and programming related to exhibitions, installations and performances; Integrates the arts programming at Slifka into the broader arts community at Yale; Facilitates the co-sponsorship of activities with other organizations at Yale and in the New Haven Jewish community; Serves as a member of the Slifka Engagement Team; Serves as a member of the Slifka Management Team; Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Skills Required: Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of seven years of experience with the presentation and administration of arts programming, preferably in a campus environment.

Long Wharf Theatre
Job Title: Company Management Assistant
Send letter, resume, and references to: Human Resources, Long Wharf Theatre, 222 Sargent Drive, New Haven, CT 06511 Fax: 203-776-2287 Email: human.resources@longwharf.org
Responsibilities: Assist with all company management duties, including upkeep of twelve apartments, guest artist travel and transportation, and company hospitality needs.
Skills Required: Previous company management or theatrical production experience, and have the ability and enthusiasm to work with large numbers of artists simultaneously. Must be available nights and weekends. Driver’s license required; must be able to climb stairs, and lift up to 25lbs.
Dates: September 2010 to May 2011.

Long Wharf Theatre (New Haven)
Job Title: Front of House Manager
Send resume, cover letter, and references to: human.resources@longwharf.org Fax: 203-776-2287
Responsibilities: Manage front of house operations for performances, including serving as house manager, usher supervision, and concessions management.
Skills Required: Superior customer service skills, excellent supervisory skills, and retail experience. Passion for live theatre or the performing arts a must.

New Haven Ballet
Job Title: Artistic Director
Send resume to: Search Committee at NewHavenBalletAD@hotmail.com (preferred), or Search Committee, New Haven Ballet 70 Audubon Street, New Haven, CT 06510.
Responsibilities: Teach ballet classes. Supervise daily operations of the school and pre-professional company. Produce yearly Nutcracker and spring performances at the famous Shubert Theater, including choreography. Lead and expand community outreach. Collaborate with the Board of Directors on the annual budget. Fulfill the artistic mission of the New Haven Ballet.
Skills Required: Applicants should be experienced, energetic, enthusiastic, and creative with a strong background in ballet. For complete job description, visit our Website at www.newhavenballet.org.

New Haven Chorale
Job Title: P/T Executive Director
Send resume and cover letter to: The New Haven Chorale, Box 1897, New Haven, CT 06508 Email: newhavenchorale@gmail.com
Responsibilities: Review, revise and oversee implementation of Strategic Plan; plan and execute strategies to maintain and increase financial support; manage corporate sponsor program, major gifts, corporate and foundation grant applications and reporting; oversee annual fund campaign and fundraising and cultivation events; represent and advocate for the Chorale with other community groups, foundations, corporations, governmental offices and cultural organizations; coordinate operational and financial management of the Chorale including public relations and marketing.
Skills Required: Must have leadership experience in a paid or volunteer position in a not- for- profit arts organization. A record of successful arts fundraising is preferred.

The New Haven Museum
Job Title: P/T Director of Education
Send cover letter, resume, and 3 references to: Walter R. Miller, Jr., President and CEO, New Haven Museum, 114 Whitney Ave., New Haven, CT 06510 Email (preferred): wmiller@newhavenmuseum.org
Responsibilities: Manage education initiatives aimed at connecting adult audience, schools and a large and engaged community with the museum's resources and values. Help produce grant proposals to support school programs, public programs, group tours, visitor services, museum interpretation; recruit and supervise museum teachers, research assistants and work study students; work on project teams to develop exhibitions, interpretive materials, technology-based presentations, and outside collaborative projects.
Skills Required: Must have knowledge of American and local history, collections, and a commitment to teaching through object-based learning. S/he must be an effective manager and a team player and have excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skill, be tech savvy and a confident public speaker. S/he should have a strong marketing orientation with experience developing and implementing programs that are entertaining and relevant. Advanced degree in relevant fields preferred; relevant prior experience essential.

New Haven Symphony Orchestra
Job Title: Experienced Front of House Managers
Email résumé and references to: Aric Isaacs, Director of Patron Services, aisaacs@newhavensymphony.org

United Choir School
Job Title: Choir Manager
Send resume and cover letter to: Rebecca Rosenbaum, United Choir School, 341 Quinnipiac Ave., New Haven, CT 06513 Email: info@unitedchoir.com Fax: 203-787-6577
Responsibilities: Rehearsal and performance management, communication with students and parents, audition coordination, concert booking, distribution of music and uniforms, etc.
Skills Required: Outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills are required.

Young Audiences Arts for Learning Connecticut
Job Title: Development Consultant
Email letter, resume and recommendations to: Eileen Carpinella, ecarpinella@yaconn.org
Application Deadline: Friday, July 30, 2010
Responsibilities: Maintaining and expanding the organization’s funding from private foundations, as well as to develop new sources of income from individuals, corporations, events, and governmental grants.
Skills Required: Demonstrated computer and data entry skills including Microsoft Word, Powerpoint and Excel; Proven track record in fundraising for non-profits; College Degree; At least 5 years of nonprofit fundraising/development experience, preferably with significant foundation and high donor fundraising experience; Superior organizational, communication and research skills; Demonstrated ability to cultivate and respond to donors; Ability to participate in and lead teams; Interest, enthusiasm, and affinity for fundraising and working with people.



INTERNSHIPS


Chestnut Hill Concerts (Old Saybrook)
Title: Summer Internship
Email resume to: boxoffice@chestnuthillconcerts.org
Description: Assist concert manager of nonprofit organization to successfully present and market four chamber music concerts in August. Responsibilities include distribution of marketing/promotional materials, mailings, and box office and reception assistance. Stipend offered.
Requirements: Strong communication skills. Must be highly motivated, able to work independently, and willing to commit to specific schedule. Driver's license and familiarity with CT shoreline a plus.
Application deadline: 7/9/10

Creative Arts Workshop
Title: Internships
Contact: Kate Paranteau at Creative Arts Workshop, 80 Audubon Street, New Haven, CT 06510 / (203) 203-562-4927 / kparanteau@creativeartsworkshop.org. www.creativeartsworkshop.org/celebration.
Description: Assist staff of nonprofit art school in a variety of areas, including administration, community outreach, public relations, gallery/exhibitions and more.
Requirements: Strong communication skills. Must be highly motivated, able to work independently, and willing to commit to specific schedule.

Hartford Stage
Title: The CenterStage Apprentice Program
For more information and to apply: http://www.hartfordstage.org/work_with_us/apprenticeships
Description: Provides valuable on-the-job instruction for recent graduates of qualified colleges and universities who are pursuing careers in Theatre. Apprentices will enjoy close working relationships with experienced professionals, hands-on work opportunities, monthly seminars, and an integrated blend of independent and collective learning experiences. Apprenticeships run from September 1, 2010 – May 31, 2011. Each Apprentice is provided housing, parking and a weekly stipend.

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