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Tour Guide

The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood is seeking a qualified individual to act as gallery tour guide during its exhibition “Nathan Sawaya: The Art of The Brick.”

Exhibition Period: June 6 – August 10

Liaison With
ACCH curator of exhibitions, staff & management, general public, teachers, camp counselors and children

Reports to Curator of Exhibitions

Objective
Gallery tour guide will work with curator of exhibitions and ACCH staff to provide informative guided tours to groups visiting the exhibition “Nathan Sawaya: The Art of The Brick.”

Job Description The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood is seeking a qualified individual to act as gallery tour guide during its exhibition “Nathan Sawaya: The Art of The Brick” Exhibition Period: June 6 – August 10. This is a part time position to last the 9 weeks of this exhibition only.

This is a “kid friendly” exhibition, during which ACCH expects to have exceptionally high attendance.

ACCH curator of Exhibitions will provide gallery tour guide a complete training session for doing the walk- through of exhibition for field trip groups. The training session will include explaining detailed background information on the artist, his process, content and subject matter of the works in exhibition.

Hours Must be available Mon through Thurs 10am – 4pm. Hours are dependent upon times that tours are scheduled.

Salary Hourly @ $8.00 per hour

Responsibilities Gallery tour guide responsibilities include giving informative guided tours to ACCH visiting field trip groups and (in addition to gallery monitor(s)) make sure ACCH visitation guidelines are thoroughly observed by any attendees of the exhibition. Including the following:

  • No touching of the artworks on display. No touching of pedestals or gallery walls.
  • No reckless conduct while in the Center.
  • No backpacks, bags, outer clothing, such as jackets and lunch containers permitted in Center.
  • No food or drink permitted into the Center.
  • Make sure chaperones are fully supervising their children at all times.

Candidate Requirements Candidates will be in direct contact members of the public, mainly with children and families. A strong sense of responsibility and ability to communicate articulately about art, answer questions about exhibition and interact with the public is required. The candidate should work well as part of a team. The position requires a minimum age of 21 years old.

To Apply Send resume and cover letter to: Curator of Exhibitions
Art and Culture Center of Hollywood
1650 Harrison Street
Hollywood, FL 33020
Fax – 954/921-3273
Email – info@artandculturecenter.org
No phone calls, please

DEADLINE: Monday May 12, 2008

Gallery Monitor

The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood is seeking two individuals to act as gallery monitors during its exhibition “Nathan Sawaya: The Art of The Brick.” (Two separate positions available to split seven day per week requirement)

Exhibition Period: June 6 – August 10

Liaison With
ACCH curator of exhibitions, staff & management, general public, teachers, camp counselors and children

Reports to Curator of Exhibitions

Objective
The Gallery Monitor will work with curator of exhibitions and ACCH staff to oversee the Center’s gallery space during it exhibition “Nathan Sawaya: The Art of The Brick.”

Job Description The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood is seeking qualified individuals to act as gallery monitors during its exhibition “Nathan Sawaya: The Art of The Brick” Exhibition Period: June 6 – August 10. This is a part time position to last the 9 weeks of this exhibition only.

This is a “kid friendly” exhibition, during which ACCH expects to have exceptionally high attendance and needs to insure the safety of all persons and art works within the galleries.

ACCH requires Gallery Monitors 7 days a week Shift 1: Monday – Wednesday 9:45 – 5pm (one hour lunch break) Shift 2: Thursday – Saturday 9:45 – 5pm (one hour lunch break) and Sunday noon – 4pm

Responsibilities
Oversee that all guidelines for ACCH visitation are thoroughly observed by any attendees of the exhibition. Will be instructed and trained for position by curator of exhibitions.

Salary Hourly @ $6.79 per hour

Duties
Overseeing that the following visitor guidelines are maintained by all attending the exhibit:

  • No touching of the artworks on display. No touching of pedestals or gallery walls.
  • No reckless conduct while in the Center.
  • No backpacks, bags, outer clothing, such as jackets and lunch containers permitted in Center.
  • No food or drink permitted into the Center.
  • For field trip groups, make sure chaperones are fully supervising their children at all times.
  • In between groups, check all public areas for cleanliness, and adequate supplies. Replenish supplies if needed.

Candidate Requirements
Candidates will be in direct contact members of the public, mainly with children and families. A strong sense of responsibility and ability to communicate and interact with the public is required. The candidate should work well as part of a team. The postion(s) require a minimum age of 16 years old.

To Apply
Send resume and cover letter to:

Curator of Exhibitions
Art and Culture Center of Hollywood
1650 Harrison Street
Hollywood, FL 33020
Fax – 954/921-3273
Email – info@artandculturecenter.org
No phone calls, please

DEADLINE: Monday May 12, 2008

Field Trip Coordinator

The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood is seeking a qualified individual to act as field trip coordinator during its exhibition “Nathan Sawaya: The Art of The Brick.” Exhibition Period: June 6 – August 10

Liaison With
ACCH curator of exhibitions, staff & management, general public, teachers, camp counselors and children

Reports to Curator of Exhibitions

Job Description The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood is seeking a field trip coordinator during its exhibition “Nathan Sawaya: The Art of The Brick” June 6 – August 10. This is a part time position to last the 9 weeks of this exhibition only.

This is a “kid friendly” exhibition, during which ACCH expects to have exceptionally high attendance.

ACCH requires a field trip coordinator 3 to 4 days a week during the following hours:

Monday through Wednesday: 9am – 4pm (Additional days will be requested if need be, depending on number of field trips booked)

Objective
The Field Trip Coordinator will work with curator of exhibitions and ACCH staff to oversee the Center’s visiting field trip groups during it exhibition “Nathan Sawaya: The Art of The Brick.”

Responsibilities

Assist curator of exhibitions with all areas of scheduling and registering field trips to the exhibition. Including making sure field trip forms are properly filled out, payments are made according to form guidelines and liability waivers are signed and confirming groups in advance of visit.

Salary Hourly @ $6.79 – 8.00 per hour

Check-in

  1. Greet all buses arriving at ACCH in front of the Center for drop off. Make sure buses remain in the designated area
  2. Board bus and welcome each visiting group upon arrival. Inform and explain all guidelines for visiting the Center. If exceeding 25 children, they will need to be supervised and divided into two groups for admission into gallery and LEGO® activity area. Onboard the bus, assist with splitting groups of 25 or more into separate groups.
  3. Meet with designated group leader in advance of group entrance.
  4. Collect group confirmation form. Get an exact count of attendees in each group. Make sure ratio of chaperones to children is accurate according to requirements. If there are additional children than registered in advance, upon arrival make sure group leader pays at the door for these attendees in full by cash, company check, money order, credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express).

Within main gallery exhibition assist gallery monitor(s) as needed with overseeing the following guidelines:

  1. No touching of the artworks on display. No touching of pedestals or gallery walls.
  2. No reckless conduct while in the Center.
  3. Gallery monitors will be briefed and given training by exhibition curator to answer general questions related to the exhibition.
  4. No backpacks, bags, outer clothing, such as jackets and lunch containers permitted in Center.
  5. No food or drink permitted into the Center.
  6. For field trip groups, make sure chaperones are fully supervising their children at all times.

Within LEGO ® Activity area assist gallery monitor(s) as needed with overseeing the following guidelines:

  1. Overseeing that field trip group chaperones are fully supervising their children at all times.
  2. No food or drink permitted into the Center.
  3. No reckless conduct while in the Center.
  4. No backpacks, bags, outer clothing, such as jackets and lunch containers permitted in Center.

Candidate Requirements
Candidates will be in direct contact members of the public, mainly with children and families. Good organizational and computer skills, a strong sense of responsibility and ability to communicate articulately, answer questions about exhibition and interact with the public is required. The candidate should work well as part of a team. The position requires a minimum age of 17 years old.

To Apply Send resume and cover letter to: Curator of Exhibitions
Art and Culture Center of Hollywood
1650 Harrison Street
Hollywood, FL 33020
Fax – 954/921-3273
Email – info@artandculturecenter.org
No phone calls, please

DEADLINE: Monday May 12, 2008

Director of Philanthropy

Responsible for: All development office functions and activities, including donor and grant research, proposal preparation, grant management, and donor relations.

Report To: Executive Director.

Liaison with: All staff, Board of Trustees, volunteers, donors.

Specific Duties:

  • Research, develop and write proposals to government, corporate, and foundation sources.
  • Ongoing grants management; prepare and submit all interim and final grant and funder correspondence.
  • Plan and design donor cultivation events.
  • Secure new revenue through sponsorships, alliances and promotional opportunities with profit and non profit entities.
  • Cultivate new prospects, including public sources, private foundations, individuals, corporate entities.
  • Ensure agency remains compliant with grantor mandates, including provision of timely records and reports, oversight of expenditures, media relations.
  • Create materials and manage activities of annual campaign, other specific institutional development projects.
  • Maintain public persona as institution’s representative

Qualifications:

  • Minimum four years’ experience, preferably arts and culture related.
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written and the ability to communicate ideas with enthusiasm, diplomacy and sincerity.
  • Excellent listening skills and the ability to grasp ideas and concepts.
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively and meet deadlines.
  • Attention to detail, administrative organization, and thoroughness needed.
  • The ability to work independently as well as a part of a team.
  • Strong knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.

COMPENSATION:
Range $38,000 to $48,000 with paid health insurance for employee (PPOS plan); complimentary parking;

Simple IRA plan dental insurance available; and more. Relocation expenses will not be reimbursed.

APPLICATION:
Send resume and cover letter to:
Executive Director
Art and Culture Center of Hollywood
1650 Harrison Street
Hollywood, FL 33020
Fax – 954/921-3273
Email – info@artandculturecenter.org
No phone calls, please

Grants writer (independent contractor)

Specific Duties:

  • Writes, edits and proofreads grants and proposals for corporate, foundation, and government funding.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Knowledge of cultural arts preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
  • Previous grant/proposal writing required.

APPLICATION:

Send resume, cover letter and salary requirements to:
Executive Director
Art and Culture Center of Hollywood
1650 Harrison Street
Hollywood, FL 33020
Fax – 954/921-3273
Email – info@artandculturecenter.org
No phone calls, please

Education Coordinator

Type: Full-time, Salaried

Responsible For: Coordinating education programs, operations, and personnel.

Liaison with: Art and Culture Center of Hollywood (ACCH) administrators and staff, students, parents, teachers, artists, the general public and other organizations.

Reports to: Director of Education

Primary Function: Coordinates education programming. This programming includes classes, after school programs, school partnerships, spring and summer camps, workshops, community events and other special projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop, implement, and supervise comprehensive education programs. This work includes the development of integrated programs and curriculum between and across departments.
  • Responsible for teaching some programs.
  • Develop, implement, and coordinate programming including workshops, classes, and special projects.
  • Coordinate registration for all classes and special programs. Keep thorough records of registration using Excel.
  • Create and supervise the implementation of lesson plans for programming.
  • Connect all curriculum to Sunshine State Standards.
  • Recruit and supervise qualified teachers, artists, and assistants.
  • Oversee educational program budgets. Monitor and purchase supplies required to implement programs.
  • Work with the ACCH management team to develop new and expand existing programs.
  • Work with grant writing staff and Director of Education to provide ideas, scheduling, curriculum, and supplemental materials for funding opportunities.
  • Work with PR department to promote education programs and services. Contact schools, families, and communities to promote existing and upcoming programs.
  • Review and approve all written materials (press releases) relative to educational programming.
  • Communicate with parents, schools, and the community about current and up coming educational opportunities and programs.
  • Monitor and purchase supplies required to implement programs.
  • Create and implement other educational opportunities that help support the mission of the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood.
  • Serve as a liaison for the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood at necessary meetings and public forums.
  • Provide weekly reports regarding the status and accomplishments of programs.
  • Perform other related duties incidental to the work described.

Candidate Requirements:
Candidate must possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in education or other related field and a minimum of three years experience working with arts education and curriculum writing. Teaching experience is required. Experience in more than one arts discipline and supervision of teachers is desired. The candidate will work directly with children and families, so a strong sense of initiative, commitment, responsibility, and dependability is required. The candidate should work well as part of a team and also be self-directed. Exceptional problem solving and diplomacy skills required. Excellent organizational and administrative skills as well as an ability to work well with the public, is necessary. Strong knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel as well as Windows 2000 or XP. Relocation expenses will not be reimbursed.

Please submit cover letter, resume and salary history by April 7, 2008 to:

Director of Education
Art and Culture Center of Hollywood
1650 Harrison Street
Hollywood, Florida 33020
Email: education@artandculturecenter.org
Fax: 954 921-3273

Summer Camp Intern

Liaison With
ACCH staff & management, general public, teachers, and children

Reports to
Director of Education

Objective
The Intern will work with summer camp programming for ages 6-19. Intern will work directly with experienced education staff and instructors who will expand his/her knowledge about the field of non-profit arts education and provide guidance for professional development. The intern will develop his/her interpretive, project management and organizational skills.

Salary
Stipend and/or school or volunteer credit available

Duties
• Assist instructors with set up of supplies
• Assist with classroom management
• Assist with registration policies and procedures
• Create curriculum and activities used during camp
• Co-teach lessons
• Assist backstage during performances
• Assist during student exhibitions
• Communicate important information to students and parents
• Take photographs and create PowerPoint presentations
• Be a part of the before-care or after-care team
• Other educational/administrative duties as needed

Candidate Requirements
Must be able to work Monday-Friday during the day. The candidate will work directly with children and families so a strong sense of commitment and responsibility is required. The candidate should work well as part of a team and also be self-directed. The candidate must have excellent organizational and administrative skills as well as an ability to work well with the public. Must be going into Junior or Senior year of high school or a college student.

To Apply
Completed application should include the following: Letter of Recommendation from two of the following: Principal, Dean, Professor, Teacher, Guidance Counselor, Academic Advisor; A typed resume with list of accomplishments, extracurricular activities, art exhibitions/events, sports participation and other achievements; a Personal Statement (no more than 500 words, double-spaced) answering the following: 1.) Why would you like to intern at the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood? How does the Art and Culture Center internship fit with your background and career goals? 2.) What do you hope to achieve from the experience and what do you believe you can contribute? Mail the application to Art and Culture Center Re: Summer Internship 1650 Harrison Street, Hollywood, FL 33020. Additional questions please email education@artandculturcenter.org. Deadline to apply: April 14, 2008.

After-School and Summer Camp Instructor Positions

The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood is looking for dynamic, creative teachers to work with their upcoming programs. All positions are contractual with competitive salary.

Drama Instructors
The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood is looking for a qualified drama instructor who has experience working with elementary aged students. The program will meet on Thursdays for 1 hour. Ages 6-8 3:30-4:40. Ages 9-12 4:30-5:30.

Visual Arts Instructors
The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood is looking for qualified art instructors who have experience working with elementary and middle school aged students. The programs will meet one day a week for 2 hours and will help students produce pieces of art by the end of the session.

Musical Theater Directors and Choreographers
The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood is looking for qualified directors and choreographers who have experience working with elementary and middle school aged students. The programs will meet one or two days a week for 2 hours and will produce a musical theater production at the end of the programming. Most of these positions are project based for 6 or 10 month periods. Must be able to commit to entire project.

Portfolio Academy Instructors
The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood is looking for qualified instructors for their Portfolio Academy program. This program instructs students in art techniques and prepares them for portfolio selection and organization.

Elementary Level: Experience working with elementary school students and knowledge of magnet applications is required. The program will meet one day a week for 8 or 10 weeks and will help each child produce a portfolio and develop a final exhibition.

Summer Camp Positions Available:

Elementary Art Instructors
The Art and Culture Center is looking for enthusiastic and creative art instructors to teach our Young Artist summer camp program. Instructors will introduce variety of art techniques to ages 6-12. With guidance, instructors will create their own curriculum based on Sunshine State Standards. Each session culminates in a student exhibition. Two week sessions. Monday through Friday afternoons.

Elementary Drama Instructors
The Art and Culture Center is looking for enthusiastic and creative drama instructors to teach our Young Actor summer camp program. Instructors will introduce variety of drama techniques to ages 6-12. With guidance, instructors will create their own curriculum based on Sunshine State Standards. Each session culminates in a small production. Two week sessions. Monday through Friday mornings.

Advanced Musical Theatre Instructors
The Art and Culture Center is looking for enthusiastic and creative musical theatre instructors to teach our Broadway Actors summer camp program. Instructors will introduce variety of visual and performing art techniques to ages 8-19. Experience with directing, music, and/or dance required. With guidance, instructors will create their own curriculum based on Sunshine State Standards. Each session culminates in a full-scale production. Three week sessions. Monday through Friday all day.

Assistant Teacher
The Art and Culture Center is looking for enthusiastic and creative individuals to assist with our Young Actor and Young Artist summer camp program. Assistants will help instructors with supplies, curriculum, teaching, and classroom management. Two-week sessions. Monday through Friday. Morning or afternoon shift.

Qualifications and Qualities for all instructor positions

  • 3 or more years experience working with the specific age group for which you are applying
  • Punctual and reliable with attention to detail
  • Ability to interact positively and diplomatically with children, parents, and coworkers
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team
  • Positive classroom management
  • Experience creating lesson plans and curriculum for subject being taught
  • Must pass background check

Apply

Interested applicants should mail resumes to 1650 Harrison Street, Hollywood, FL 33020 attn: Director of Education or email education@artandculturecenter.org. Please put position you are interested in at the top of the resume or in the subject line.