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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
ARTS COORDINATOR
4-DIRECTIONS DEVELOPMENT (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING)
OPEN: AUGUST 2, 2018
CLOSING: AUGUST 16, 2018 @ 3:00 P.M.
Primary Function:
Work within 4-Directions Development to provide needed services and activities to assist, develop, and market Red Lake Nation artists. Reports to Executive Director, full-time position w/benefits, salary; $13.00 - $15.00 hourly.
Essential Responsibilities & Duties:
• Work within the entrepreneur program to define and achieve annual objectives, schedules, and overall strategies for artist development and promotion
• Planning and coordination needed for artist development trainings and events
• Assist with the development of a successful artist's cooperative
• Establish and maintain communication with all staff, including proper documentation and processing of activities, expenses and timelines
• Communicate and coordinate department staff as needed for arts activities and events
• Help incorporate art options with food initiative events and activities
• Monitor and document work and activities with outcomes for evaluation and reporting
• 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
• Monitor and research resources, models, tools, 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 comfortable presenting to a group
• Assist with maintaining connections with local artists, while maintaining consistent communication with a core group of artists
• Be an effective team member and provide top quality interaction with clients.
• Trustworthy with confidential client and tribal information
• Assist to establish and maintain good working relationships with staff, clients, contractors, and vendors
• Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications:
• GED/High School Diploma
• Event planning experience
• Experience with marketing and promotional outlets
• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented
• Familiar with working in various aspects of the arts (visual, literary, and performing)
• Strong communication network established with artists and artist resources
• Any formal artist development training experience
• Website and social media experience
• Native preference applies in filling this position; those not entitled to native preference will receive consideration without discrimination
• Employment contingent upon successfully passing Pre-Employment Drug/Alcohol Test and Background Check
TO APPLY: Applications are being accepted at the Government Center – Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 546, Red Lake, MN 56671 Phone (218) 679-1847.
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