The Center for Craft seeks a new part-time Alumni Engagement Coordinator to build and deepen connections with a growing network of over 500 craft artists, curators, and scholars previously supported through the Center’s grant and fellowship programs. The position will be responsible for engaging recipients in a digital social platform and related programs.

Qualifications: 

• Strong working knowledge of Arts Administration, Art History, Communications, or a related field and 2+ experience in a craft-, arts- and/or a community development-related work environment
• Center for Craft alumni come from various geographic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds, representing all forms of diversity. We seek a culturally competent candidate who will thrive in an environment that advances principles of social equity, inclusion, and equal access to resources and opportunities. All potential candidates must recognize diversity and inclusion as central to excellence.
• Strong administrative and project management skills
• Organized, self-motivated, and flexible planner capable of working independently and with a team 
• Excellent verbal, written, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as comfort navigating a wide range of backgrounds and communication styles
• Passion for community-, relationship-, and network-building, with strong customer service skills and intent to develop and maintain positive relationships
• Creative thinking skills and a growth mindset
• Advising and/or coaching skills preferred
• Background in and passion for the arts; working knowledge of the craft field is preferred
• Experience moderating engagement on digital social platforms is preferred but not required
• Advanced computer knowledge required, including Google Drive, Microsoft Office, Zoom, Monday.com, and social media platforms. Familiarity with Mighty Pro apps is preferred.
• If remote, the ability to work in Eastern Standard Time

ACT and RIHS require a photographer or photographers to document the activities of the Providence Commemoration Lab (PCL), which will unfold in phases from Spring 2024 through Summer 2025. The Engagement, Design and Manifestation phases at all three sites will be the most important to document. We want to capture the artists’ engagement with communities—which could be meetings, art workshops, informal gatherings such as a picnic, creative interventions that produce spontaneous interactions, and more. Possible activities of the Design phase are charrettes and prototyping with community members, while the Manifestation phase includes artists creating final installations or productions, and the culminating public events where the commemorative works are “unveiled”, performed, or otherwise shared.

We expect photo documentation to provide images that will share the progress and excitement of the PCL in real time through the PCL website and to create a useful image archive for the Project.

The photo documentation will take place as needed over the 12-18 months of the PCL, determined by activities during key project phases. We would prefer to contract with the same photographer/s for the duration, so that they become familiar with the artists, project sites, and participating neighborhoods.

The photographer/s will work in concert with the artists and PCL Director to determine when they need to be present to document the activities of the three mentioned phases, understanding that all the activities will not need to be documented.

DELIVERABLES

• Range of still images documenting the Providence Commemoration Lab activities, artists, community participants, and related events.
• Images that are professionally edited and formatted for web or print use and delivered via online transfer or other means to be determined by the photographer/s in consultation with the PCL Director.
• Images shall be delivered on a schedule over the course of the Project to be determined in consultation with the PCL Director.

COMPENSATION and TIME COMMITMENT

We estimate 70 to 90 hours of work total per project site over the course of three PCL phases. The photo documentation time per site may be fewer or more hours, depending on the site, as there may be multiple locations at two of the sites. We anticipate that the photographer will spend 10 hours per week to document activities during each of these phases as follows:

• 3 weeks during Engagement
• 2-3 weeks during Design
• 2-3 weeks during Manifestation

The photographer will receive three payments on a schedule that coincides with the above project phases, upon completing deliverables and submitting an invoice for each phase. These payments will be issued on or about the following dates:

August 15, 2024
November 15, 2024
July 15, 2025

Our Executive Director will be truly exceptional on two related fronts – successful fundraising and vision execution and resourceful nonprofit leadership.

We're seeking someone with a proven track record of securing grants and donations, transforming vision into tangible impact. Your success in navigating the complexities of fundraising will be instrumental in fueling our growth and empowering us to realize our ambitious goals.

As a seasoned leader in nonprofit management, you'll thrive in an environment where resourcefulness is paramount. With experience managing small budgets, you'll wield your financial acumen to maximize every dollar, ensuring our initiatives are executed efficiently and efficaciously.

Your mastery of marketing will be a game-changer, amplifying our message and attracting support from donors and partners alike. Drawing upon your working knowledge of grant writing and fundraising principles, you'll work with the team to craft compelling proposals that captivate hearts and minds, forging lasting connections with our supporters.

Your ability to conceptualize and implement innovative strategies for donor identification and cultivation will set us apart, propelling us toward new heights of success. With excellent written and oral communication skills, you'll work with the team to articulate our vision with clarity and conviction, inspiring action and igniting change.

Your interpersonal skills will be invaluable as you collaborate harmoniously with colleagues, artists, leaders, donors, and volunteers alike. Together, we'll harness the power of collective action to create a brighter future for all.

What Our Executive Director Will Handle Directly
The BACA Chicago team brings many capabilities to the table, but there are specific tasks and responsibilities that our Executive Director will have to handle personally.

These include:
As the chief administrator of the BACA Chicago, the Executive Director embodies inspired leadership and unwavering commitment to our mission. With a relentless focus on efficiency and effectiveness, they steer the organization in alignment with the visionary policies set by the Board of Directors.

At the helm of fundraising and development efforts, the Executive Director charts a bold course toward our collective aspirations, setting priorities for both the short and long term. They provide visionary guidance, oversee financial operations, and foster seamless communication with the Board, the cultural community, and the artistic community. Through strategic integration and coordination of activities, they propel us toward the realization of our strategic goals with unparalleled cohesion.

Central to their role is the development and execution of a comprehensive fundraising strategy that serves as the lifeblood of our organization. With a hands-on approach, the Executive Director spearheads day-to-day operations, driving forward programming, marketing, and financial oversight with precision and purpose. They are at the forefront of proposal writing, crafting strategic long-term and annual fundraising plans, and evaluating progress toward our goals.

Moreover, the Executive Director cultivates and stewards relationships with major donors, embodying the essence of philanthropy and generosity. They forge meaningful connections with our membership, fostering a sense of belonging and community while devising innovative strategies to attract new members to our cause.

In their tireless pursuit of excellence, the Executive Director embodies our values, propelling us toward a future where the arts thrive and our collective vision becomes a vibrant reality.