NORTHEAST MINNEAPOLIS ARTS ASSOCIATION 2015 Art-A-Whirl Volunteer Coordinator Description: Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association (NEMAA) is currently accepting applications for a contract seasonal position of Art-A-Whirl Volunteer Coordinator. The Volunteer Coordinator will assist with volunteer recruitment, management, and guest services coordination efforts for ArtA-Whirl, the largest open studio tour in the country. Art-A-Whirl takes place the third weekend in May throughout Northeast Minneapolis. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Coordinate, promote, and fill volunteer shifts, and communicate with all volunteers. About 100 shifts need to be filled before, during, and after Art-A-Whirl for the two information booths, trolley, and NEMAA silent auction. Work with Art-A-Whirl Silent Auction Intern and Installation Intern to assure volunteer needs are filled. Lead volunteer orientations, organize and develop materials. Confirm all volunteer shifts – at sign up and one week reminder prior to shift. Coordinate set up and tear down of two outdoor information booths (about 1 mile apart). Check in on information booths throughout the weekend, fill in shifts as necessary. Act as main contact for volunteers throughout the weekend. Call on-call volunteers to fill shifts when necessary. Stock materials for info booths as needed. Trolley –set up signage; check in on trolley ride and schedule. Assist with placing parking signage throughout NE Arts District Assist with printed Artist Directory & Guide distribution efforts. Qualifications: Must be available to assist throughout the week before and after Art-A-Whirl (May 4-22, 2015) – schedule flexible and TBD. Open availability May 13-17 is especially crucial and required. Ability to meet and work at least once a week leading up to Art-A-Whirl at the NEMAA office in Northeast Minneapolis (during regular office hours, Monday - Friday) Experience in working or volunteering at a festival or large event Experience managing volunteers Strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills Excellent organizational skills Vehicle to assist with responsibilities mentioned above Detail-oriented and self-motivated individual who is successful in completing projects by the deadline This position involves lifting – candidate must be able to lift at least 20 pounds Access to internet, email, and computer Microsoft Office experience required Pg. 1/2 Education Requirement: A major or focus (in progress or attained) in a relevant field, including Volunteer Management, Event Management, Arts Administration, or Nonprofit Management is preferred. Benefits: Opportunity to connect and network with a variety of artists, arts administrators, and community members Develop your skills in supporting a large event and coordinating a detailed volunteer schedule Flexible schedule and hours available Stipend of $800 offered after successful completion of position. Start Date: March 2015. Hours per week: Part time, contract position, schedule flexible. Hours will vary, approximately 5-20. Commitment may start off at 5-10 per week for a couple of weeks, but will increase in May to about 20. Duration: Minimum of 3 months required – beginning in March through the end of May, 2014. To Apply: Email resume and cover letter (attach both either as .doc or .pdf attachments, please do not embed cover letter or resume in body of email) attention: NEMAA Executive Director Alejandra Pelinka at [email protected]. Please include intern job title in the subject. Deadline to apply: Position Open Until Filled About NEMAA The Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association (NEMAA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization that works to build a more vibrant, diverse and economically healthy community through the arts. Our vision is to support a community where artists can live, work, and showcase their art. And our mission is to promote connections between individuals, businesses and artists for the collective benefit of our community. Founded by a small collective of artists in 1995, today NEMAA has more than 700 members, and is proud to sponsor Art-A-Whirl - the largest annual open artist studio tour in the U.S. Pg. 2/2
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