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The Michigan Guild of Artists & Artisans is looking for a full time Operations Director for the Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair for their organization right away. Is this the job for you?

The Guild of Artists & Artisans is hiring an experienced Art Fair Operations Director. This is a full time position that will report directly to the Executive Director. The Guild of Artists & Artisans is a 501(c)3 non-profit artist membership organization that produces fine art fairs. The Art Fair Operations Director is responsible for all operational aspects of The Guild’s art fairs and related art fair components, programs and projects. This position will hire, assign, train and direct the work of the temporary art fair staff.

Just a few of the duties:

• Designs and manages all art fair operations and site logistics.
  
  
• With the Executive Director hires, assigns, trains and directs the work of the temporary art fair staff. (operations coordinators). Trains and manages operations coordinators.

• Hires, trains, schedules and manages the work of temporary fair staff which includes street coordinators, rovers and barricade workers. Depending on the event, may also manage the booth sitters.

• Supervises the preparation, move-in and teardown of all art fair sites and its various components.

• Designs and administers artist registration procedures. Designs and executes artist move-in and move-out plans.

• Develops and manages sponsor set-up and teardown procedures.

• Develops and manages vendor, such as food court participants, set-up and teardown procedures.
• Prepares art fair operations annual plan; assists in the development of art fair annual and strategic goals.
  
  
• Prepares and monitors operations timelines, budgets, status reports and post event feedback. Is responsible for keeping expenditures within budget
  
  
• Negotiates art fairs operations contracts and services. Orders and maintains art fair operations equipment and supplies. Ensures that all contracted services are provided.
  
  
• Prepares information materials for participating artists; assists artists with art fair related problems and concerns.
  
  
• Evaluates site design and makes recommendations for changes and enhancements.
  
  
• Works with the City, Main Street Area Association and other fair partners and committees to ensure events meet all required contractual agreements, regulations and ordinances.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills. Excellent customer service skills.
  

• Ability to interact effectively with staff, membership, the public, the Board of Directors and volunteers.

• Extremely organized and detail-oriented; able to meet multiple deadlines

• Ability to work well with minimal supervision and thrive in a fast paced, high-pressure environment.

• Proven track record of event management.

• Excellent problem solving abilities. Must be able to think and adjust to change quickly.

Special Requirements

• Able to work long hours, out-of-doors, maneuvering through huge crowds, in all weather conditions – including heat, humidity, rain or other inclement conditions
  
  
• Able to lift 50 pounds
  
  
• Ability to drive oversized vans and trucks.
  
  

Here's your chance to help run of the nation's best known art fairs. I know you've got the important experience of knowing a lot about art events. Do you meet these qualifications? Or if you know of anyone who might be artist-aware, detail-oriented, full of boundless energy, and willing to work full-time the few weeks leading up to Art Fair read on for the job description:

While working today I stumbled upon this job opening.  The Crozet Arts & Crafts Festival is looking for a new director.  They have 2 festivals a year.  This is a 12 month job and is part time.  They are taking applications until 10/31/2014. 

This festival is located in Crozet, Virginia.  This might be a great job for someone that still wants to participate as an artist themselves during a few weekends a year or needs some money but still is needed at home. 

To check out the job offer:

http://crozetfestival.com/now-hiring-festival-director/

I ran across this today and thought there may be someone out there that needs a part time job in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area to supplement their income.  Plus, working in an Andy Warhol Museum could be fun.  Here is the info:

The Andy Warhol Museum seeks Gallery Attendants to assist in the orientation and provision of positive, quality museum experience to all patrons during open hours and special events, including the protection of the Andy Warhol Museum's collection from various potential threats. Must have ability to gain familiarity with all the areas of the Visitor Services Department to ensure smooth daily operation. Duties include greeting and assisting patrons with orientation to the museum, providing general museum information to visitors as needed, monitoring collections and displays, maintaining the visitor information areas, operating computer ticketing system, operation of phone switchboard, tracking information gathered during daily operations, and assisting the Visitor Services Manager and Assistant with all levels of customer service.

For more information and to apply, visit http://www.carnegiemuseums.org/hr. EOE

Although I know the Art Show circuit can be fun and exciting, occasionally people have the need for a more stable job.   If that is the case for you, you just might be interested in this job opportunity. 

The Rapid City Arts Council is seeking an energetic, experienced and innovative Executive Director to further its mission and manage its operations which include the region’s premier art center. The Executive Director position offers an excellent opportunity to lead an established arts organization located in the beautiful Black Hills of western South Dakota. The Rapid City Arts Council is headquartered in the newly expanded and renovated Dahl Arts Center. The Dahl is a thriving art center dedicated to exhibiting local and regional art, and is home to 6 galleries, a 280-seat auditorium and 5 classrooms.

This is a full time job opportunity.    Applications are open till August 15, 2011.   Does that sound like anything you are interested in?   If so, you can find more information at http://www.thedahl.org/employment.html.

Good Luck

The Ann Arbor Street Art Fair has an opening for an Artist Coordinator beginning mid October.

The Artist Coordinator position is a year-round part-time position reporting to the Executive Director. The primary focus of this position is to serve as the point person for all aspects of the organization that directly relate to the participation of artists in the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair. Hours are flexible around specific deadlines and prescribed timeframes, increasing as the Art Fair approaches each July: August – January, approximately 10-15 hours/week; February – March, approximately 15-20 hours/week; April – June, approximately 20-30 hours/week; July, full-time with overtime during the Art Fair.

Send resume and cover letter to mriley@artfair.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

3. MUSIC FESTIVAL IN MID-TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 24-26

Our old artist friend Jack Stoddart is up to it again: Jammin' at Hippie Jack's
Twice a year, the Stoddart farm, nestled on the banks of the Obey River between Nashville and Knoxville becomes the 3 day home for the Jammin at Hippie Jack's Americana Music Mark your calendar for the upcoming Fall Festival September 24, 25, and 26th. Campers day: people and music lovers from across the country will be treated to incredible live performances and can experience the filming of original singer songwriters of Americana, Bluegrass, Blues and Folk music for future episodes of the Jammin at Hippie Jack's public television series. The upcoming fall festival will feature recordings of Doug & Telisha Williams, Gary Nicolson, Whitey Johnson, Seth Walker, The SteelDrivers, Scrapomatic and Larry Cordel. Since January 2009, the series has been available to a national public television audience. The Jammin at Hippie Jack's music...here's the rest