Position Title: Client Relations Coordinator
Reports to: Director of Programs
STATUS: Full-Time, Exempt
Mid-America Arts Alliance has an exceptional opportunity for an experienced marketing professional, with a passion for building quality client relations. The objective of this position is to manage the marketing efforts for the program divisions of Mid-America. The Client Relations Coordinator is responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of marketing strategies for VAH exhibitions, Performing Arts programs and Professional Development activities. This individual ensures the development and maintenance of long term relationships with our constituents by providing outstanding customer service.
Mid-America Arts Alliance is based in Kansas City's Crossroads Arts District and provides a creative work environment. This position will fill a need as a full-time position, available immediately.
Mid-America, http://www.maaa.org/, brings more art to more people in communities throughout our six-state region (Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas). With an annual operating budget of $4 million and 27 staff members, we produce and manage more than 450 exhibition, performance, and professional development opportunities in more than 300 communities for more than one million people annually.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate marketing for all program divisions and provide quality customer service to Mid-America constituents. Prepare and monitor program delivery reports for all fiscal years.
- Work with program staff to determine and implement strategies for marketing specific exhibitions and program activity. Track results and maintain aggressive marketing and program delivery goals.
- Actively participate in the development and selection of Mid-America programs, working with program staff to develop programs that will meet the needs of our constituents. Be familiar with all Mid-America programs in detail to better serve our current constituents and identify new constituents as required by program development goals.
- Oversee life cycle service to constituents, from initial contact through final evaluation by researching, identifying, and implementing improved methods of service to our customers.
- Utilize relationship building strategies to sell arts and humanities programs in-person, over the phone and through e-mail. Lead the sales of projects that are in development and touring. Initiate contact with potential customers.
- Research and identify new and innovative ways of marketing, and develop advertising opportunities for conferences and various program directories. Participate in onsite visits to constituents across the country. Utilize the marketing booth at all national, regional, state, and local conferences and attend as required.
- Coordinate the development and production of marketing collateral, including the Visual Arts and Humanities Catalog of Traveling Exhibitions, postcards, fact sheets, and program marketing materials.
- Provide accurate data entry and maintain complete information on constituents, generate client contracts, input final evaluations, and monitor accuracy of constituent database. Maintain exhibition tracking system to ensure uniformity of data collection and reporting as well as the client database.
- Work in conjunction with Marketing Staff and provide updated program information and monitor for overall accuracy.
- Manage VAH storage areas, exhibition material inventory and archives.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a demonstrated mix of the following:
- Bachelors degree in related field and three to five year's experience in a marketing role.
- Ability to build relationships and sell a product and service to a client-base over the telephone.
· Ability to collaborate with staff, professional colleagues, and supporters.
· Proficiency in Adobe - Indesign, Photoshop and Microsoft Office – Word, Excel and Access.
· Ability to lift small parcels.
· Prefer previous work experience with an arts program, foundation or non-profit organization.
Benefits
Competitive salary with excellent benefit package including: 401(k) and Roth 401(k) program; health, and vision insurance; Section 125 flexible benefits; paid holidays, vacation and sick leave; Life, AD&D, long-term disability insurance. Friendly work environment with a dedicated staff located in the heart of the Crossroads Arts District.
Application Instructions
Interested individuals please send resume in confidence to Anne Nichols, hr@maaa.org. Include a cover letter that details your interest in this position, previous experience, and how this job might fit into your career plans. EOE
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Position Title: Interpretive Specialist/Exhibition Designer
Reports to: Creative Director
STATUS: Full-Time, Exempt
Mid-America Arts Alliance has an exceptional opportunity for an Interpretive Specialist, with a passion for exhibition design and bringing artistic intent to full realization. Mid-America Arts Alliance is based in Kansas City’s Crossroads Arts District and provides a creative work environment. This position will fill a need as a full-time position, available immediately.
Mid-America, www.maaa.org, brings more art to more people in communities throughout our six-state region (Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas). With an annual operating budget of $4 million and 30 staff members, we produce and manage more than 450 exhibition, performance, and professional development opportunities in more than 300 communities for more than one million people annually.
Responsibilities
The Interpretive Specialist’s responsibilities include the development, implementation and evaluation of interpretive projects related to Mid-America Arts Alliance travelling exhibitions He/she will be responsible for supporting Mid-America’s travelling exhibition program, with a regional focus and national reach.
Primary responsibilities include:
Accomplish the objectives of Mid-America Arts Alliance; implement the organization’s vision of enriching communities through extraordinary cultural experiences.
- Collaborate with administrative, curatorial, educators and fabrication team to develop interpretive exhibitions for travel. Key liaison between curatorial intent and the physical representation of art and art objects and the communication of core objectives and ideas.
- Drive the creative process of exhibition design to shape the look and feel of exhibitions, transforming the quality of EUSA travelling exhibitions.
- Plan, design and prepare drawings of proposed exhibitions, including detailed construction layout, material specifications and 3D renderings. Base exhibit design and specifications on knowledge of artistic and technical concepts, principles and techniques.
- Incorporate innovative techniques, including electronic and interactive digital graphic design, audio visual, and multimedia, to enhance the visitor experience.
- Ability to trouble shoot and adapt plan as needed to serve intended purpose, conform to budget, fabrication restrictions and timelines.
- Ensure interpretation of concepts and conformance to structural and material specifications. Work with outside contractors as needed to complete exhibit.
- Work with collectors, organizers and travel to exhibition orientations to further serve our constituency.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
The successful candidate will have a demonstrated mix of the following:
· Bachelor’s degree is required, advanced degree preferred in design, art history, museum studies, education, anthropology and/or related fields.
· Five year’s experience in exhibition design in a museum setting, with broad knowledge of the museum exhibition field and current trends.
· Strong technical skills with proven expertise in graphic design, digital media, 3D design and familiarity with interactive exhibitions.
· Strong budget and project management skills
· Ability to collaborate with staff including fabricators, curators, graphic designer, professional colleagues, and supporters. Solutions oriented, diplomatic problem solver and true team player.
· Experience with carpentry, knowledge of materials, processes and equipment.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge of new technologies. Proficiency with design software such as Photoshop or InDesign, CAD etc.
· Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Education
· A Bachelor’s degree is required in a related field
Benefits
Competitive salary with excellent benefit package including: 401(k) and Roth 401(k) program; health, and vision insurance; Section 125 flexible benefits; paid holidays, vacation and sick leave; Life, AD&D, long-term disability insurance. Friendly work environment with a dedicated staff located in the heart of the Crossroads Arts District.
Application Instructions
Interested individuals please send resume in confidence to Anne Nichols, hr@maaa.org. Include a cover letter that details your interest in this position, previous experience, and how this job might fit into your career plans. EOE
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Position Title: Curator of Performing Arts
Reports to: Creative Director of Programs
STATUS: Full-Time, Exempt
Mid-America Arts Alliance has an exceptional opportunity for an experienced program manager, with a passion for performing arts. Mid-America Arts Alliance is based in Kansas City’s Crossroads Arts District and provides a creative work environment. This is a full-time position, available immediately.
Mid-America, www.maaa.org, brings more art to more people in communities throughout our six-state region (Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas). With an annual operating budget of $4 million and 30 staff members, we produce and manage more than 450 exhibition, performance, and professional development opportunities in more than 300 communities for more than one million people annually.
Responsibilities
The Curator of Performing Arts Program provides leadership for the Performing Arts division of Mid-America Arts Alliance. This position will serve the regional performing arts constituents through the selection of programs, maintain an expansive understanding of the needs of the field and a high level capacity for attention to detail. This individual will also oversee all financial management, formulate budgetary needs, and supervise all staff of the division.
Primary responsibilities include:
· Responsible for the administration and implementation of the Regional Touring Program, Performing Artist Services, and other grants programs and services which includes, conveying information to the field, coordinating program-related documentation, reviewing applications and making recommendations, and facilitating monthly panel review.
· Ensure the accuracy of data entry, analyze program data and feedback, and observe trends to seek opportunities to expand the visibility of the program and/or increase its base of financial support.
· Manage and develop the regional Artists’ Registry and other communications and publications as needed. This includes coordinating the development and distribution of mailings such as brochures, pamphlets, booklets or catalogues. Ensure that content-development, printing and distribution are complete in a timely manner.
· Participate in the annual grant application process, which includes management of interim and final report materials.
· Maintain oversight of annual Performing Arts budget and all supporting detail. Review revenue and expenses on a monthly basis.
· Provide assistance with the timely preparation of grant/proposal applications, final report narratives, and appropriate support materials for private and public fundraising.
· Act as primary liaison with the M-AAA Board of Directors Committee for the Performing Arts Department and provide staff support for committee activities.
· Participate in the development and management of the strategic plan.
Supervisory Duties
· Assign, supervise, and evaluate work of the Program Administrator.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
The successful candidate will have a demonstrated mix of the following:
- Bachelor’s degree in arts administration, performing arts education, a performing arts discipline, or a closely related field. Advanced degree preferred. Alternate degrees with a strong concentration or extensive experience in the performing arts will also be considered.
- Three to five years experience in non-profit management, preferably arts-related
- Grant management or program management experience preferred.
- General knowledgeable of performing arts practices (music, theater, and dance).
· Demonstrated ability to manage and motivate staff.
· Ability to collaborate with staff, professional colleagues, and supporters.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Proficiency in Microsoft office (including; Outlook, Access, and Power Point).
Benefits
Competitive salary with excellent benefit package including: 401(k) and Roth 401(k) program; health, and vision insurance; Section 125 flexible benefits; paid holidays, vacation and sick leave; Life, AD&D, long-term disability insurance. Friendly work environment with a dedicated staff located in the heart of the Crossroads Arts District.
Application Instructions
Interested individuals please send application letter, résumé, and 3 references to hr@maaa.org.
EOE
