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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
JOB ARTS INITIATIVE COORDINATOR
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING
Open: May 5, 2016
Closing: May 20, 2016 @ 3:00 p.m.
Primary Function:
Work within the Entrepreneur Program to provide needed services and activities to assist, develop, and market Red Lake Nation artists. Reports to Economic Development & Planning Director, part-time position; salary; $12.00 hourly (30 hours per week).
Essential Responsibilities & Duties:
• Work within the Entrepreneur Program to define and achieve annual objectives, schedules, and overall strategies for artist development and promotion.
• Coordination of appropriate tasks needed for artist development and artist events.
• Assist with the development of a successful artist's cooperative.
• Responsible for communication with the Entrepreneur Program and the overall department, including proper documentation and processing of project expenses and timelines.
• Monitor and document all work and activities with outcomes for evaluation and reporting.
• Assist with assignment coordination of various tasks needed for artist activities and events.
• Communicate and coordinate department staff as needed for artist activities and events.
• Assist with development and distribution of marketing materials needed for artists, as well as art activities and events; including online methods.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and vendors in a fast paced work environment.
• Assist the department with identifying funding sources for projects; and assist with proper documentation and management of awarded funding.
• Continuous monitoring of resources and trends that would benefit the artists.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills; able to present appropriate and concise information, meet specified deadlines, and work well under pressure.
• Be an effective Economic Development & Planning team member and maintain effective communication with department staff.
• Work in unison with the Arts Initiative Assistant in accomplishing artist activities, events, tasks and goals.
• Trustworthy with confidential tribal information.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• GED/High School Diploma.
• Event planning experience.
• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented.
• Familiar with various aspects of working in the arts (visual, literary, and performing).
• A strong communication network established with Red Lake Nation artists and artist resources.
• Any formal artist development training would be a plus.
• Website development and social media experience is a plus.
• Project Management Training and Cooperative Knowledge would also be a plus.
• American Indian Preference.
TO APPLY: Applications and copies of certifications/diplomas are being accepted at the Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 546, Red Lake, MN 56671 Phone 218-679-1847.
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