job posting: Executive Director @ Northern Clay Center

by | May 13, 2019 | job posting

Executive Director
Northern Clay Center has been an innovative cornerstone of the ceramic arts. Renowned for visionary leadership, compassionate teamwork, and unsurpassed hospitality, NCC is now seeking new executive leadership.

The executive director is responsible for leading all facets of Northern Clay Center (NCC) operations that address the Center’s mission of advancing the ceramic arts for artists, learners, and the community through education, exhibitions, and artist services. This includes, but is not limited to, providing artistic vision, strategic planning, and organizational management. The executive director provides oversight and leadership for the Center’s three primary program areas (education, exhibitions, and artist services) within the overall policies established by the Board of Directors. The executive director works closely with senior staff members to realize the goals and objectives of NCC’s Strategic Framework designed and implemented in 2017.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: JUNE 10, 2019

View the full job description and application instructions here.

Visit our Volunteer page for more information about alternative ways to get involved in our community.

Northern Clay Center is an equal opportunity employer.

www.northernclaycenter.org

residency opportunity: embolden

by | May 13, 2019 | residency opportunity

ABOUT embolden

Embolden is an annual Festival challenging ageism and building respect for Elders. It provides unique opportunities for all community members, service providers and Elders to learn from each other about making cultural change happen. It recognises the capacity of Elders to co-design, co-produce and co-lead innovations. Other innovative features of Embolden include:

  1. Learning from each other – cross cultural respect
  2. Engaging approaches to learning  eg: Market of Great Ideas, Fashion Parade
  3. Building momentum for real cultural change (nudge theory)
  4. Capacity building – resourcing community leaders
  5. Recognising Geriactivism – the role of Elders in creating social change
  6. Working towards a Gerontocracy – increased governance by Elders.

Embolden will leave you feeling inspired AND with the resources for change. Check out our Embolden2018 page by clicking the link here.

Embolden2019

Embolden2019 will be hosted on 1-3 September, 2019. Times will be announced shortly. ​The event will be held at the St Kilda Town Hall, Carlise Street St Kilda Melbourne. The following links provide more information and will be activated soon:

  • Embolden2018 Collection (report): here
  • Registration: here
  • Partnering and sponsorship opportunities: here
  • Program: coming soon
  • Presenters: coming soon
  • Volunteer opportunities: here
  • Market of Great Ideas: here
  • Fashion Parade: here
  • ​St Kilda travel & accomodation: here
  • Media information: here
  • Artist in residence: here
  • Contact us: here

Registration

Registration for Embolden2019 is now open and has been kept at the same accessible pricing – for Early Bird registration only. Check out the registration page here.

Partners and sponsors

Embolden2019 will be hosted by the Celebrate Ageing Program in partnership with the City of Port Phillip and will be located at the beautiful St Kilda Town Hall. Check out our partnering and sponsorship page for more information here.
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job posting: Part-time School Director | Ceramic League of Miami (Miami, FL)

by | May 10, 2019 | job posting

The Ceramic League of Miami (CLM) is a nonprofit, ceramics arts organization founded in 1950. CLM is seeking a ceramic artist with program coordination and teaching experience to be its School Director. The School Director provides leadership, management and coordination for CLM’s School which offers its members and the public varied classes in the area of ceramic arts. The Director is responsible for overall class offerings and administration of the School. The Director works collaboratively with the Board of Directors to ensure smooth operation of the School, develop classes that reflect the interests of the members and execute other School related initiatives and duties as designated by the Board of Directors that fulfill the mission of the organization.

Duties and responsibilities include:
• Recruit and hire skilled and capable teachers.
• Perform supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Bylaws and Board policies.
• Conduct new teacher orientations on the procedures and policies, safety of students, and maintenance of equipment.
• Manage and track class registration, enrollment rosters, and payments
• Work collaboratively with appropriate personnel to ensure the facility, clay-related equipment and tools necessary for the proper functioning of the school are in good operating condition and clay and glaze inventory are maintained.
• Assist the Publicity Committee Chair to publicize classes and other School-related activities.
• Prepare a financial report at the close of each session and cumulative year-end report and at the end of the fiscal year.
• Develop and monitor annual school budget. Manage school budget and make recommendations to the Board of Directors.
• Foster positive, collaborative, and harmonious working relationships.
• See Job Description for a full and detailed list of duties

Qualifications:
• BFA in ceramics or equivalent experience
• Minimum of two (2) years teaching experience
• Program management or coordination experience
• Extensive knowledge of and experience in ceramics
• Excellent organizational skills and high level of attention to detail
• Strong supervisorial and interpersonal communications skills
• Commitment to maintaining positive, respectful relationships with a variety of people.
• Possess a natural curiosity and desire to build upon the past.
• See Job Description for a full and detailed list of desired qualifications

Reports to: Executive Board of Directors and Chair of the School Committee
Terms of Employment: Part-time (10-15hrs/wk). Salary: $10K plus bonus. Salary, bonus, and work reviewed annually by the Executive Board of Directors

TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should submit the following materials: cover letter and current CV
Email to: [email protected]

APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 1, 2019
For more information on the Ceramic League of Miami visit our website at www.ceramicleaguemiami.org