ARTS & CULTURE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
A career in the arts is closer than you think. ASI regularly works with arts organizations both big and small in the Western New York area and has compiled this list with the most pertinent career opportunities. This list is constantly being updated so check back frequently.
NOTE: If you have specific questions regarding a listed career opportunity outside of Arts Services Inc., please directly contact the organization. If you are an arts and cultural organization and have a career opportunity available, please submit your information to [email protected] and we would be glad to add it to our listing.
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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Operations Manager/Preparator position at the Alfred Ceramic Art Museum is an Administrative, 12 months a year position at Alfred University. The Operations Manager/Preparator must have knowledge of Ceramic Art, historically, conceptually, and technically, as well as general conversational knowledge of art.
JOB REPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage event details for public programs
- Work with the Director and graphic designer to coordinate and prepare event promotion and marketing materials; oversee distribution
- Take responsibility for documenting all exhibition openings
- Maintain the museum website, keeping it up to date
- Oversee day-to-day operations of the museum’s business-related and revenue generating operations; maintain records, bills and correspondence
- Interview, train, schedule and supervise part-time and student museum attendants
- Order all museum supplies and manage bookkeeping work using Excel
- Supervise class visits and manage tours of the Museum
- Facilitate the development of exhibition design and guide outside contracted work in building sets to the customized needs of the exhibition design
- Install and deinstall exhibitions
- Work as a team with museum curators, visiting artists, faculty, staff and students
- Train employees and student workers on proper art handling and installation methods
- Pack, unpack and crate art objects
- Install art using accepted museum standards and practices
- Light exhibitions
- Maintain inventory of tools, equipment and supplies for exhibition preparation and collections maintenance
- Point person for security company, outside contractors and physical plant
- Occasionally assist Curator of Collections as courier for artwork
- Assist with the condition reports of incoming and outgoing art objects
- Assist with photography and organization of the collection
- Generate renewal and thank you letters and maintain FileMaker Pro database records for Friends of the Museum membership
- Assist with administrative and preparatory tasks assigned by the Director
Salary Range: $58,500 annually
Application Deadline: August 15, 2024
The Buffalo AKG Art Museum is the sixth oldest public art museum in the United States, and one of the oldest anywhere dedicated to collecting and exhibiting contemporary art. Incorporated in December 1862, the Buffalo AKG is an artist-centric organization, and home to a world-renowned collection of modern and contemporary art. As the only global art museum in Western New York, the Buffalo AKG is an anchor for civic, cultural, and creative energies and activities, and a destination for tourists from around the nation and the world.
Position Summary:
The Assistant Curator will contribute to exhibitions and acquisitions, providing research and organizational assistance to the exhibition program overall, with a special focus on the museum’s robust program of traveling exhibitions and collection installations as well as the development and management of special research projects.
Core Responsibilities
- Assist with research, planning, and delivery of a portfolio of special exhibitions organized by museum Curators
- Recommend, and aid in the research on potential acquisitions for presentation to the Museum’s Art Committee
- As assigned, conceptualize, develop, and execute exhibitions
- In close collaboration with the museum’s Chief Curator and Senior Curator for the Collection, develop and manage special research projects related to the collection and collection development
- Maintain and cultivate relationships with national and international artists, museum colleagues, galleries, collectors, and friends of the Museum
- Develop an understanding of the Buffalo and Western New York Art scene and help represent the museum within the local art community
- Work collaboratively with the Advancement department to assist with fundraising, cultivation, grant-development, and outreach efforts to support the museum’s work
- Collaborate with Manager of Interpretation to develop interpretive materials. These include chat labels, audio journey entries, docent training, publications, essays, public presentations, and tours
- Collaborate with the Community Engagement department to build strategic outreach related to special exhibitions and the collection
- Contribute to the broader artistic community by preparing scholarly texts, presenting research in compelling public lectures and presentations both at the Buffalo AKG and other institutions, and participating in professional organizations
- Seek out and participate in personal development opportunities
- Be available to represent the museum in national and international travel, including serving as a courier for works of art
- Work collaboratively across the museum to support the work of the Curatorial department.
- Aspire to contribute to the success of the Buffalo AKG overall, and make a difference in the museum field
- Conform to the AAMD codes of ethics governing the museum profession and adhere to museum policies while supporting management decisions in a positive, professional manner
- The work of all staff of the AKG is guided by the museum’s vision, mission, values, and Strategic Plan, and by the principles of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility, the museum’s organizational commitment to which is codified in the Buffalo AKG IDEA Framework.
- This is an onsite position. Ongoing hybrid or remote work is not an option.
Salary Range: $45,000.00 To 55,000.00 Annually
Posted: June 17, 2024
The Buffalo AKG Art Museum is the sixth oldest public art museum in the United States, and one of the oldest anywhere dedicated to collecting and exhibiting contemporary art. Incorporated in December 1862, the Buffalo AKG is an artist-centric organization, and home to a world-renowned collection of modern and contemporary art. As the only global art museum in Western New York, the Buffalo AKG is an anchor for civic, cultural, and creative energies and activities, and a destination for tourists from around the nation and the world.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Docent Coordinator ensures high-public tours by overseeing daily operations of the volunteer docent corps, including their tour scheduling and continuing education. The coordinator models best practices in tour facilitation and develops a strong working relationship with the docent team. Recruits, trains, develops, and supervises docents, and evaluates and works to improve public tours. Reports to the Manager of School & Teacher Programs. Part-time; 21 hours per week – schedule is Monday, Thursday, and Friday.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversees the docent corps and acts as their first point of contact.
- Collaborates with colleagues to develop and deliver training and continuing education for new and current docent classes.
- Manages docent schedule, tracking docent availability, and monitors the calendar.
- Develops and shares all docent communication, including emails, monthly updates, and the docent website to keep docents up to date.
- Works with existing docents to create opportunities for social and community gatherings.
- Leads recruitment efforts, conducts interviews, and identifies qualified docents to serve walk-in visitors.
- Maintains docent lounge, providing up to date information and study materials about the collection, exhibitions, programs, and services.
- Works with the Events team to host annual receptions for docents.
- Works with the Docent Day Trip Committee, assisting them in organizing optional educational outings for docents.
Salary Range: $21.88 – $21.88 Hourly
Posted: July 18, 2024
The Buffalo AKG Art Museum is the sixth oldest public art museum in the United States, and one of the oldest anywhere dedicated to collecting and exhibiting contemporary art. Incorporated in December 1862, the Buffalo AKG is an artist-centric organization, and home to a world-renowned collection of modern and contemporary art. As the only global art museum in Western New York, the Buffalo AKG is an anchor for civic, cultural, and creative energies and activities, and a destination for tourists from around the nation and the world.
Position Summary:
The Buffalo AKG Art Museum seeks to fill the full-time position of Exhibitions Manager, which serves as a project manager for temporary special exhibitions and traveling exhibitions, overseeing and implementing all aspects of the planning process. The position reports to the Senior Manager of Operations.
Core Responsibilities:
- Project Management
- Financial Management
- Traveling Exhibitions Venue Management
- Intellectual Property Rights and Reproductions Management
Salary Range: $45,000.00 To 55,000.00 Annually
Posted: June 17, 2024
The Buffalo AKG Art Museum is the sixth oldest public art museum in the United States, and one of the oldest anywhere dedicated to collecting and exhibiting contemporary art. Incorporated in December 1862, the Buffalo AKG is an artist-centric organization, and home to a world-renowned collection of modern and contemporary art. As the only global art museum in Western New York, the Buffalo AKG is an anchor for civic, cultural, and creative energies and activities, and a destination for tourists from around the nation and the world.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Manager of Interpretation develops and guides the interpretive plan and materials for special exhibitions and the permanent collection to meaningfully engage audiences of all ages and levels of experience with art. Working in collaboration with the Director of Learning & Creativity and other museum staff, the Manager of Interpretation’s focus is on the walk-in visitor experience. To this end, they work to define departmental and institutional visitor experience and interpretation goals and develop methods by which these goals are achieved.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Interpretive Planning
- Leads the interpretive planning process, collaborating with colleagues from Curatorial, Publications & Digital Experience, Learning & Creativity, and other areas to develop interpretive plans for exhibitions, the permanent collection, and special initiatives.
- Researches and articulates visitors’ needs and best practices through experimentation, visitor research, prototyping, and field research to identify key issues, concepts, strategies, and tools that ensure relevance and visitor engagement.
- Develops and implements interpretive strategies ranging from traditional to experimental to convey key concepts and engage museum visitors of all ages and backgrounds.
- Works collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the visitor experience meets the varied levels and needs of museum audiences.
- Develops interpretive materials designed to support visitor outcomes for special exhibitions and the permanent collection.
- Manages the development and continuation of interpretive media, including audio guides, for special exhibitions and the permanent collection.
- Builds and maintains relationships with interpretation departments at other institutions and participates in relevant professional organizations.
Research and Evaluation
- Analyzes and evaluates the impact and success of interpretive strategies and applies learning to new and existing strategies.
- Coordinates with the Director of Community Engagement to organize focus groups when deemed appropriate for special exhibition planning and translation strategy for the institution.
Salary Range: $55,000.00 To 60,000.00 Annually
Posted: July 18, 2024
Basic Purpose and Responsibility:
Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer, the Corporate Sponsorship and Grant Manager is responsible for generating revenue by connecting corporate and foundation partners to the Buffalo Zoo. This position works to support the Buffalo Zoo in its mission, and will work as part of a team focused on the expansion and implementation of a comprehensive fundraising program designed to expand the Zoo’s community of supporters. The Corporate Sponsorship and Grants Manager is directly responsible for pursing and securing corporate sponsorships and private foundation grants, as well as coordinating donor stewardship, facilitating sponsorship, and grant deliverables.
Salary Range: $60,000 – $65,000 annually
Posted: June 13, 2024
Basic Purpose and Responsibility:
Under the supervision of the Marketing & Public Relations Manager, the Communications Coordinator is responsible for representing, promoting, and growing the Buffalo Zoo brand, identity, and mission through visual and written storytelling across multiple platforms. This position requires a well-rounded individual who is a creative thinker with excellent writing, communication and project-management skills and who can bring excitement and energy to our brand.
Salary Range: $22-$24 per hour
Basic Purpose and Responsibility:
Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer, the Events Manager is responsible for the creative development, originality, invention, coordination and implementation of Buffalo Zoo events including major fundraisers, cultivation events, feebased and value-added special events intended to maximize Zoo revenue and attendance. This position collaborates closely with the Animal Care, Development, Education, Grounds, Guest Experience, Marketing and Membership Departments to achieve event revenue goals.
Salary Range: $28.00-$30.00 per hour.
Posted: April 11, 2024
JOB SUMMARY:
With learning and public access at the heart of its mission, the Castellani Art Museum (CAM) seeks a Visitor Services Lead to oversee visitor experience and front desk operations at the Castellani Art Museum during public hours and special events.
The Visitor Services Lead acts as a model visitor services representative, ensuring guests and visitors are greeted and given information to make their visits meaningful and welcoming. They are able to work alongside volunteers, work-study students, and interns, offering simple oversight. The Visitor Services Lead balances being a friendly host and museum representative with being a responsible steward of the facilities and collection. This person also oversees the security of collections and of the building during the weekend and off-hour functions. The Lead will also oversee purchases and donations made by CAM visitors.
The CAM is currently open to the public Thursday through Sunday, with an intention of expanding hours in 2023 to include Wednesdays. The front-of-house work schedule includes weekends, some weekdays, and some weekday special events after hours. Hours would range from 8-20 per week, around 24-44 hours per month.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Coordinate and ensure the smooth operation of the museum, including the security of collections and building on weekends and during off-hour events;
- Track the number of visitors and key visitor information, closely monitor guests via security cameras;
- Open and close the museum on assigned weekend days and weekday evenings/after hours for special events during the museum’s off-hours as directed by the supervisor;
- Participate in the CAM Team Meetings and report on events, security, data, visitor services points of interest
- Perform actions to maintain the safety and security of the museum, its collection and persons in the museum such as early closings, evacuations, or weather emergency procedures; alert Campus Safety, the Museum Director and/or the Operations Manager in the event of any emergency situation within or around the Castellani Art Museum property;
- Maintain confidentiality of information (including but not limited to: museum collections and security protocols, student and employee personal information), both during and after their employment with the University.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Salary Range: $15.00 – $18.00 per hour
Posted: June 13, 2024
Chautauqua Institution is a not-for-profit, 750-acre community on Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New York State, where approximately 7,500 persons are in residence on any day during a nine-week season, and a total of more than 100,000 attend scheduled public events.
Chautauqua is dedicated to the exploration of the best in human values and the enrichment of life through a program that explores the important religious, social and political issues of our times; stimulates provocative, thoughtful involvement of individuals and families in creative response to such issues; and promotes excellence and creativity in the appreciation, performance and teaching of the arts.
The Director of Operations & Development will be responsible for overseeing all business operational functions, managing community relations, and bringing funds into the organization via fundraising, donor relations, grant opportunities, etc.
Salary Range: $25,000- $35,000 annually
Posted: July 11, 2024
Encore Experience, LLC, provides instruction in piano, musical theatre voice, flute, clarinet, bass clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, trumpet, french horn, trombone, baritone, tuba, percussion, bells and xylophone to elementary and middle school students through both in-school and private lessons. Encore Experience maintains a staff of 1-3 educators.
Position Description:
- Assistant Instrumental Teacher
- works well with elementary and middle school students
- fundamentals in teaching woodwind, brass and percussion instruments
- degree in music education (in progress or completed)
- background check, driver’s license, first aid/cpr training required
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Hours: 1-2 days/week, 9am-4pm / Location: Williamsville
Salary Range: $15-$22.50/hour
Submit cover letter and resume by August 11th, 2024.
Contact: Mrs. Valerie Villa-Kelly, [email protected] to apply.
Here’s what The Foundry can offer you:
- Competitive pay and benefits package (health/dental/dental, generous PTO)
- Flexible work environment, including the option to work from home 1 day/wk
- Access to our makerspaces during non-program time for your own projects
- Awesome colleagues, a fun work setting, and a culture where everyone’s ideas matter
- Exciting, meaningful work: You’ll be an integral part of making our community stronger and will know every day that your work is making a difference!
Here’s what we’re looking for in an Education Director:
The Foundry is looking to hire a full-time Education Director to manage educational programming within our shared facilities. This person recognizes the transformative power of making and entrepreneurship, and believes tools and maker resources should be accessible to everyone. The position will include developing curriculum for our makerspaces (woodshop, metalshop, textile, and technology) and oversight of both adult and youth education. The Education Director will be responsible for managing day to day coordination of our educational programming and creating a community of care that ensures our youth and adults feel welcomed and supported. This is a key role in our organization with internal and externally-facing responsibilities. The growth, sustainability and quality of our education programs will rely in large part on the success of this role. This position requires a background check.
Salary Range: $55,000 + benefits
Seeking Candidate from Western New York | Hybrid Work Possible
This position will conceptualize, create, and edit high-quality narrative content for social media, email, video, web and marketing collateral as a result of proactively identifying and researching potential stories that underscore institutional priorities.
- Video – Create, edit and produce high-quality long- and short-form videos of student/alumni/employer testimonials, event recaps, and explainer videos for use on the website, social media, and advertising.
- Photography – Capture the Houghton experience through student/alumni portraits, lifestyle shots and event photos.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, visual arts, journalism, marketing, media production, photography, or public relations
- Demonstrated professional experience or a portfolio of work that demonstrates proficiency with all stages of content creation, including conception, filming/photographing/writing, editing, distributing and archiving
- Experience and proficiency with Adobe Premier, After Effects, Audition, Lightroom and Photoshop
- Ability to manage deadlines with little supervision and to adjust to changing priorities
- Exceptional communication and research skills
- Well-organized and detail-oriented
Salary Range: $18 – $21 an hour
Infinity is a place where creative growth is cultivated and nurtured by a networked team of dedicated adult mentors, community supporters, and area music and arts professionals. Infinity programming is offered in a wide variety of arts disciplines including music, art, theater, dance, literature, digital and audio production, photography, sound technology, and filmmaking.
We are always accepting applications from qualified candidates. Submitted resumes are also reviewed prior to advertising new positions. Professional music or arts training, performance experience in a professional setting, music, arts, or education-related degrees and experience working with children in an educational or mentorship environment are all sought after qualities.
Infinity is currently seeking Private Lesson and Group Class Instructors in the following areas:
- Voice
- Piano
- Ukulele
- Saxophone
- Flute
- Clarinet
- Cello
- Infinite Exploration (introducing multiple instruments and art forms to beginner level students)
Deadline: Applications accepted on a rolling basis
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Produce high-end, quality graphic and digital solutions for the Kaleida Health Foundation and The Children’s Hospital of Buffalo Foundation, as well as to be used externally by corporate partners, etc to drive donor, board and community engagement with the Foundations. Design print, digital, social media and website graphics and products to be used to promote and communicate donations to the Foundations. Design event websites with specific event branding to facilitate sponsorships, ticket sales, etc. Implement web design strategies for virtual fundraising events, peer-to-peer solutions and more to reach a new donor audience and elevate the Foundations donor engagement through modern platforms and techniques. Update Foundations websites as needed with images, video, text, events and branding to ensure up-to-date content for users.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
BS or BFA in Graphic Design and/or Web Design required. 2 years of experience in professional graphic design demonstrated with a portfolio required.
Salary Range: $23.12-$34.66 per hour
The State University of New York at Fredonia is looking for an adjunct instructor for two classes in Fall 2024. The classes to be taught are ARTS 105 Foundations in Drawing (MW 9:30-11:50 AM) and ARTS 214 Drawing and Painting I (MW 1-3:20 PM).
Position Requirements;
- Must have or be close to completing an MFA degree
- Some prior experience with teaching college-level art classes would be beneficial
Salary Rate: $4,000 per class plus benefits.
Please contact [email protected] if interested.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Graphic Designer converts written or spoken ideas into images, layouts and other designs. This position reports to the Marketing Manager.
CORE RESPONSIBILITES:
- Maintain and safeguard UWBEC brand to ensure easy recognition and consistency. Ensure synergy with United Way Worldwide brand guidelines.
- Design all marketing collateral for the organization including but not limited to annual reports, campaign and donor collateral, infographics, reports and white papers, UWBEC presentation decks, posters, flyers, sponsor materials, digital and social media, content marketing pieces, email graphics as well as traditional marketing materials and ads.
- With Marketing Manager oversight, work with external vendors to ensure print quality and brand consistency.
- Design graphics for use in print and digital marketing initiatives including but not limited to UWBEC website and blog, email campaigns, ads, social media, etc. Ensure proper and appropriate sponsor recognition.
- Photograph all UWBEC and related events, retouch photos as needed, manage photo library and Flickr account, and manage photography and videography equipment.
- With Marketing Manager oversight, manage all UWBEC social media channels. Write content, create graphics and videos/Reels, and schedule approved content. Monitor platforms and respond to and engage with posts, comments, and messages as appropriate.
- Maintain organized files including UWBEC branding, sponsor logos, and all produced collateral to ensure easy access across UWBEC departments.
- Work on tight deadlines and independently take projects from concept to final stage while prioritizing, organizing and multitasking.
- Responsible for keeping the website images up to date including but not limited to sponsor logos, infographics, reports and campaign materials.
- Offer new ideas and concepts and participate in creative ideation sessions as needed.
- Attends mandatory organizational, departmental and committee meetings and trainings as directed.
- Visibly demonstrates UW values of service, integrity, collaboration, accountability, equity and agility.
- Engages in job-related travel to designated meetings, conferences, and events.
- Maintains established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
- Performs general office duties such as typing, filing, data entry, opening mail, etc.
- Performs other duties as requested.
Salary Range: $37,001.25 – 49,335.00
Last updated: July 18, 2024