Voices & Venues : Published by the South Florida Cultural Consortium

On this page, you will find listings for paid positions (one-time, part-time or full-time) offered by arts and cultural organizations within the five counties represented by the South Florida Cultural Consortium, as well as selected positions in other areas.

City of Pembroke Pines Parks & Recreation Depratment

City of Pembroke Pines Parks & Recreation Department Seeks
Part Time Drama Teacher

Salary: $ 25.02 per hour
Closes Thursday, September 9, 2010

Duties
Under the general supervision of the Recreation Supervisor, performs a variety of tasks including planning and implementing the daily activities of a drama class, including planning and preparing the learning environment and preparing needed materials and supplies.

Requirements

Must have Bachelor's Degree in Theater, or related field.
*** NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT COPY OF BACHELOR'S DEGREE ***

How to apply
Submit an application with original signatures and required documents to Human Resources Department, 10100 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines (City Hall 2nd Floor). Applications available at Human Resources Department or visit our web site at www.ppines.com.

Any employee wishing to be considered for the above position must submit an Updated Application Form for Employees Only with resume and submit to Human Resources Department.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation must contact Human Resources Department.
The City of Pembroke Pines is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Work Place.

Expires: 9/10/2010

The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood

YOUTH MUSICAL THEATRE DIRECTOR AND/OR CHOREOGRAPHER

The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood is looking for a qualified director and a choreographer who has experience working with elementary (1st through 5th) and middle school (6th , 7th and 8th grade) students. The rehearsals will be on Tuesdays and Thursday from 3:30-5:30 starting September and continuing through March. Some dress rehearsals close to show will be full day rehearsals during the week. Show will be presented the evening of March 15. Must be able to commit to the entire 7 month project. The salary will be project based and is competitive. Rehearsals take place at a private school in North Miami Beach.

Qualifications
· 3 or more years experience directing/choreographing the specific age group (Elementary and Middle) for which you are applying. Certified teacher a plus
· Punctual and reliable with attention to detail
· Ability to interact positively and be diplomatic with children, parents, and coworkers
· Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team
· Positive and strict classroom management
· Experience creating lesson plans and curriculum (incorporating Sunshine State Standards) for subject being taught
· Must pass background check

Apply:
Interested applicants: should send resume and references
Mail: to 1650 Harrison Street, Hollywood, FL 33020 attn: Susan Rakes
Email: susan@artandculturecenter.org.
Fax: (954) 921-3273
Please Put Youth Director and/or Choreographer in the Reference line.
Expires: 9/30/2010

The Miami World Cinema Center

CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

The Miami World Cinema Center (MWCC) is seeking an experienced Development Professional to build support and establish relationships within the South Florida community as well as national corporations and foundations.

We are a Florida not-for-profit Corporation 501(c)(3) established in Fall 2008. Our mission is to enhance and develop creative talent in filmmaking and digital media production. Visit our website at www.miamiworldcinemacenter.org.
MWCC operates within 4 main areas activity - Education Programs, Talent Development, Communication & Events and Film & Digital Media Production.

The ideal candidate has:
? A minimum of 5 years work experience as a Corporate Development director
? Executed successful corporate-sponsored programs
? Strong knowledge of and contacts in the South Florida community
? Interest and knowledge of the Arts & Culture landscape in South Florida
? Ability to work in an active, fast-paced environment with creative young artists

Duties include:
? Leading the MWWC?s fundraising efforts
? Building a strong company and donor database
? Assist in writing and implementing a comprehensive business plan for a newly formed Film organization
? Organize and execute innovative, strategic fundraising events
? Position the organization for success within the South Florida community
? Supervise Grants and Foundation application process
? Work with Project Manager to finalize and present sponsor/partnership packages

This is a consulting position for 3 to 6 months and could lead to a full time staff position. Salary commensurate with experience.

Please forward resume and cover letter to admin@miamiworld.org or call 305-433-5848.
Contact: Patrick de Bokay

Expires: 9/30/2010

Florida Stage

Florida Stage DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

We are seeking an exceptional Development Professional to join our team.

In July we are moving to our new residence in the Rinker Playhouse at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, providing a higher profile performance venue and superb technical and audience features.

Founded in 1987 Florida Stage now America?s largest professional theater company, producing exclusively new and developing plays. This position will play an important role in our continued growth and development as a leader in our field.

The Director of Development will be a member of the Executive Management Team reporting to the Producing Director and the Managing Director. This professional will work closely with an active Board to ensure fundraising success with the responsibility for planning, implementing and administering all individual, corporate, foundation and government fundraising campaigns and oversee all special events for Florida Stage as well as manage the three person staff.

Successful candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of development experience in a non-profit organization with a proven track record in individual and major giving; experience fundraising in diverse, multilingual communities; a proven track record in motivating others; a keen understanding of management systems, databases, research and other donor related tools.

Your cover note and resume should be submitted in strict confidence to Mr. Peter Newsham, President,Graham Newsham and Associates - Peternews@aol.com

Expires: 9/30/2010

Florida Grand Opera

Broward Manager

(Full-time, Exempt)

(August 2010) Florida Grand Opera (FGO) is the nation?s 7^th oldest opera company. FGO celebrates its 70^th consecutive season in 2010-11. Annually over 80,000 people attended its main-stage performances with thousands more attending its education and outreach programs. It is a Resident Company at Miami?s Arsht Center for the Performing Arts Center where it produces and performs its Miami season in the Ziff Opera House. In Ft. Lauderdale, FGO performs at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. FGO has offices both at the Doral Center just west of the Miami International Airport in the City of Doral and at the Leiser Opera Center in Ft. Lauderdale. The Doral Center houses offices, as well as a rehearsal studio, coaching rooms, and its costume, wig, and make-up shops. The Leiser Opera Center contains offices, meeting rooms, and a banquet facility.

Florida Grand Opera seeks a Broward Manager to represent Florida Grand Opera in Broward County and cultivate relationships on behalf of the Opera with individuals, businesses, foundations, government agencies, volunteer organizations, and other Broward cultural organizations. The Broward Manager will also be responsible to oversee all activities at the Josephine S. Leiser Opera Center. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Representing the Opera in Broward County as assigned and networking within the community to build relationships that promote the Opera and the Leiser Center.
Acting as Opera?s liaison to the Opera Society volunteers.
Coordinating development, marketing, education, and outreach activities in Broward County.
Acting as Opera?s liaison to Broward Cultural Affairs.
Managing Leiser Center activities, events, rentals and maintenance.
Cultivating and promoting rental of the Leiser Center ballroom and ancillary spaces.
Coordinating rental tours, caterers, valet parking, and other rental related activities.
Managing rental contracts, insurance requirements, payments and record keeping.
Preparing check requests and invoices for Leiser Center expenses.
Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor?s degree or equivalent. Minimum two years of sales and customer service experience. Strong organizational, writing, administration, telephone, and interpersonal communication skills. Professional demeanor, flexibility, strong attention to detail, patience, and able to respond to multiple demands. Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus. Florida Grand Opera is an equal opportunity employer.

DEPARTMENT: Administration

REPORTS TO:

General Director & CEO for general activities
Director of Development for development and volunteer activities
Director of Marketing for marketing activities
Director of Artistic Administration for education activities

COMPENSATION:  Commensurate with experience.

Interested candidates should send a letter and a résumé to Robert M. Heuer, General Director & CEO, Florida Grand Opera, 8390 NW 25^th Street, Miami, FL 33122 or to: bheuer@fgo.org.
Expires: 9/30/2010

Palm Beach Dramaworks

HOUSE MANAGER/STAGE CREW
Palm Beach Dramaworks

What: Full-time House Manager/Stage Crew

When: Starting October 2010

Contact: Sue Ellen Beryl, Managing Director

How: Please DO NOT call the theatre
E-mail inquiries & resume to Sueellen@palmbeachdramaworks.org
or fax to (480) 287-8666
or mail to : 322 Banyan Blvd
West Palm Beach FL 33401

House Manager: To perform all duties associated with managing front of house before, during, and after performances, including but not limited to:
* Maintain all public areas
* Supervise volunteer ushers
* Maintain a position at the front Box Office desk
* Maintain concession supplies and sell concessions during intermission
* Responsible for seating check at five minutes prior to curtain and communication with

Stage Manager
Stage Crew: Assist Crew Chief in running shows in any capacity as needed, including but not limited to:
* Dresser and wardrobe assistant
* Costume cleaning and maintenance
* Setting props onstage pre-show
* Post-show clean-up
* Stage crew for scene changes, quick changes and any other assistance necessary as determined by the Stage Manager or Crew Chief.

Expires: 10/1/2010

University of Miami - Ring Theatre

SCENIC CARPENTER

The University of Miami?s Ring Theatre seeks a full-time carpenter.
Successful candidate will have working knowledge of carpentry, welding and rigging skills. Scenic painting experience preferred. Lighting and/or sound experience a plus.
Responsibilities include the construction, load-in and strike of scenery for 5-show season and other events at the Ring Theatre, maintenance of shop facilities and equipment, some supervision and training of undergrad students of varying skills working in the scene shop, and others as specified by the Technical Director.
Position is full-time, year-round, with excellent benefits. Please apply through the UM website at: www.miami.edu/jobs>>. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are particularly encouraged to apply.

Expires: 10/30/2010

Univeristy of Miami- Ring Theatre

SOUND ENGINEER/ELECTRICIAN

The University of Miami?s Ring Theatre seeks a Sound Engineer/ Electrician. Successful candidate will have experience mixing live bands and wireless microphones, as well as practical knowledge of lighting and sound system maintenance and repair. Experience with digital sound boards and ETC light boards preferred.
Responsibilities include sound equipment selection, as well as load-in, hang, focus and strike of sound and lighting equipment for 5-show season and other events at the Jerry Herman Ring Theatre; supervision of the sound department during all technical and dress rehearsals; supervision and training of student crews and operators of varying skill levels, and installation and maintenance of clear-com system.
This staff position is full-time, hourly, year-round, with excellent benefits. Please apply through the UM website at: www.miami.edu/jobs>>. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are particularly encouraged to apply.

Expires: 10/30/2010

The PlayGround Theatre

NON-EQUITY ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER

The PlayGround Theatre is seeking a Non-Union ASM for our 2010-2011 Season.

Great organizational skills needed. Ability to work with a variety of personalities a must have!

The ASM is responsible for assisting the Production Stage manager in a wide variety of areas including, but not limited to: pre-production paperwork and communications, monitoring and running rehearsals, generating running sheets for and supervising the stage crew, monitoring and maintaining the cleanliness and safety of rehearsal and performance spaces, and assisting in strike and post-production clean-up and may be asked to assist in preparing and/or running Special Events.

Email resume and cover letter to Jeanette@theplaygroundtheatre.com
No phone calls please.
Expires: 10/30/2010

Brevard Cultural Alliance

Position: Executive Director

Brevard Cultural Alliance (BCA) is a not-for-profit serving Brevard County Florida?s cultural organizations, individual artists, and the community, primarily through artist residencies in schools, special residencies for at-risk youth and other education and health programs. BCA currently operates with five full-time staff with a fiscal year 2009-2010 operating budget just over $500,000.

Brevard Cultural Alliance seeks a proven leader to serve as Executive Director who is poised and professional, dynamic and energetic with management experience in attracting, retaining and motivating a team that includes both staff and volunteers. The successful candidate will be solutions-oriented, an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills, and have the enthusiasm necessary to build positive relationships with key constituents within the community. This individual must be able to command attention and respect when speaking in public, and persuasively negotiate in one-to-one situations and in meetings with small groups. He or she must possess the expertise required to make fundraising appeals to individuals, groups and organizations.

Job requirements include:

Bachelor?s degree in related field required, or equivalent; postgraduate degree preferred

Minimum five years of leadership experience in a non-profit organization, private/public partnership organization or equivalent (prefer recent senior executive experience)

Experience in any or all of the following is a plus: tourism development, economic development, strategic planning, financial management, fundraising, advocacy roles, or working knowledge of a specific art form

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualified candidates are invited to send resume with cover letter outlining experience, education, and training to match criteria to bcasearch@uwbrevard.org.

For more information about Brevard Cultural Alliance, please visit www.artsbrevard.org

Note: United Way of Brevard County is assisting the BCA Search Committee with our executive search process. This job is posted with Career Builder, Monster.com and other select sites. The complete job description is posted on both the BCA website (www.artsbrevard.org) and the United Way website (www.uwbrevard.org). The search is being conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.
Expires: 10/30/2010

The Performing Arts Center Authority

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

The Performing Arts Center Authority is seeking a Part Time Production Assistant to support the Production Department in successfully executing events, managing expenses, and providing exemplary customer service to all customers.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

Will coordinate the Production Department and the stage activities by making decisions regarding technical matters, BCPA emergencies and safety.
Will be responsible for acquiring and disseminating all necessary technical, production, and department information essential to ensure the successful execution of each event assigned.

Will be responsible for retrieving all technical information regarding events in all ancillary spaces as communicated from the Events Manager and Catering including tables, chairs, risers, lights, sound systems, etc.

Will organize, plan, and execute all aspects of any event, including checks, ordering rental equipment, ground transportation, airline scheduling and reservations for self presentation performers.

Will provide administrative support to all members of the Production Department operations.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Able to effectively multitask, shift priorities, and adapt to change.
Able to communicate effectively, both verbal and written, in English.
Able to handle physical effort by lifting up to 25 lbs, walking, standing for long periods of time.
Has knowledge of basic theater production and procedures.
Skilled in Windows based programs,(Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Required education and experience:
High School: General/Theater Production/or or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

If you are an individual with outstanding leadership and management skills, who is eager to become part of a progressive, performance oriented team, please submit a cover letter, resume, list of references (3 minimum), and salary history to: paptsearch@browardcenter.org. (Resumes should be Word documents attached to e-mails only).

Preference will be given to local applicants. No Phone Calls Please! PACA encourages minority participation and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Resumes received until position is filled. Failure to follow job ad submission instructions may result in elimination of further consi
Expires: 10/31/2010

Tamrac Theatre of Performing Arts

SET DESIGNER/SET CONSTRUCTION NEEDED
Set Design And Set Construction Needed

Tamarac Theatre Of Performing Arts
Call 954-942-9578
Bill Schmookler
Expires: 10/31/2010

MIAMI BEACH, FL: ART CENTER SOUTH FLORIDA OPPORTUNITIES

Part-Time Fine Arts Instructors
The ArtCenter /South Florida is currently looking for Instructors for their Education Programming. Applicants must hold a Bachelors Degree (MA preferred) and have prior teaching experience.

Subject areas:

Painting (all mediums)
Traditional Black & White Photography
Digital Photography, Drawing (pastels)
Calligraphy
Paper-Making
Fashion Illustration & Design

Expires: 1/22/2011

JOB LISTINGS

FOR MORE ART RELATED JOB LISTINGS PLEASE VISIT

http://www.flamuseums.org/jobs/
http://www.ArtsOpportunities.org
http://jobbank.artsusa.org/search.cfm
http://www.artsmanager.org/resources/jobs/
Expires: 1/30/2011

Kennedy Center

Mid-Career Arts Managers Invited to Apply for Kennedy Center Fellowship Program

The Kennedy Center Institute for Arts Management Fellowship program annually provides ten mid-career arts managers with academic training and practical work experience at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, one of the world's largest and most dynamic performing arts institutions.

The nine-month, full-time program begins in September. Fellows study with senior staff in weekly seminars (strategic planning, development, finance, and marketing) and complement that study with practical work rotations in three departments.

Applicants must have a minimum of three years' work experience. International applicants are welcome. (The center also offers a month-long Summer Fellowship for international participants only.)
Fellows receive an annual stipend of $20,000 to help defray housing and transportation costs. Course materials and reimbursement for health insurance are also provided.

Application instructions are available at the Kennedy Center Web site.

Contact:
Link to Complete RFP

Expires: 4/21/2011

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Expires: 6/19/2013