Executive Director

Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre

The Position

Cedar Rapids Opera Theater is accepting applications for the position of Executive Director from strong leaders with broad practical experience in administration, fundraising and marketing. This is a full-time position, requiring residence in the Greater Cedar Rapids Corridor area. The Executive Director works closely with the Artistic Director on business planning to expand the companys reputation for artistic excellence, while maintaining its financial stability. The Executive Director will play a primary leadership role in achieving the companys vision.

The Company

Cedar Rapids Opera Theater just celebrated its 20thyear anniversary of presenting standard and contemporary repertoires, commissions and premiers. Founded in 1998 by Artistic Director and Conductor Daniel Kleinknecht, the company presents two to three operas each season, along with other opera-related events and programs. The company maintains an internationally recognized Young Artist Program that provides performance training and experience, as well as educational outreach opportunities. Cedar Rapids Opera Theater collaborates with other artistic and community organizations, and annually reaches between seven and ten thousand audience members and students.

Position Summary

This is a full-time position reporting to the Board of Directors. Primary responsibilities include:

Administration & Production Support

• Assume overall responsibility for the companys strategic plan; daily operations and management; financial oversight; internal and external communications
• Work closely with the Artistic Direct to plan future seasons, and maintain the companys calendar of activities, including productions, events and schedules
• Negotiate dates and venue requirements for all events, and make necessary arrangements regarding equipment, set storage, and transportation consistent with the event budget
• After the Artistic Director has hired performing artists and production staff, prepare the necessary contracts with artists, staff, and third-party vendors consistent with the event budget
• Maintain the dexterity to anticipate, identify, and overcome obstacles
• Recognize the multiple components of particular issues, the relationships between people, and the steps needed to achieve optimum solutions
• Prioritize and complete necessary tasks to meet or exceed mutually agreed-upon expectations, and assume personal responsibility for leadership actions
• Develop logical and orderly procedures, processes and systems to meet goals and objectives in an efficient and timely manner

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $35,000.00 to $45,000.00 /year

Experience:

• Arts Administration: 3 years (Preferred)
• Arts management: 3 years (Required)
• Management: 5 years (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Location:

• Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 (Required)

License:

• Driver’s License (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work authorization:

• United States (Required)

Required travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Contact for more information and to send resume:

• Michelle Arenson via email at Arenson.michelle@gmail.com.

January 23-26, 2019, Washington Park

The Dubuque Museum of Art, in partnership with the City of Dubuque’s Art in the Park initiative and Winterfun, Inc., announces a call for entries for the WINTER ARTS – 2019 Snow Sculpting Competition January 23-26, 2019 in Washington Park in Downtown Dubuque. Teams from the state of Iowa are invited to compete. All Iowa teams will be competing for the State of Iowa title and an invitation to the 2019 U.S. National Snow Sculpting Competition in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. In addition to the state competition there will be a community snow sculpting portion of the event that offers the public an opportunity to sculpt a block of snow. The competition will be held in conjunction with Iowa Winter Games occurring at Sundown Mountain Resort.

Call for Entries

Click here for an application form.

Job Title: 
Part-Time Event Coordinator

Company:
City of Marion

Location:
Marion, Iowa

Position Summary: 
Are you a natural leader who thrives on planning and facilitating big events? Do you have a knack for bringing people together? Can you visualize a way to enhance the programming currently offered in Marion? If so, we want you to join our team as Marion’s first part-time event coordinator.

Core Requirements:
– An enthusiasm for thinking big and trying new things… while keeping track of details
– Experience in event management, logistics and community organization with a desire to engage diverse audiences
– Skilled in developing relationships and creating partnerships
– Passionate about working to make a positive impact in your community

This will be a great fit for an innovative, creative, self-starter who is drawn to the idea of helping to shape their own position. Initially, the focus will be developing a long-term strategy and annual budget to support event management in Marion.

You will be responsible for working at a grassroots level to develop new programs and events for public venues in Marion such as Uptown Artway, Klopfenstein Amphitheater and city parks. The work will be complementary to events hosted by the Chamber, Uptown Marion, Marion Parks & Recreation and other organizations, and you will serve as a primary point of contact and liaison for those interested in hosting an event in Marion.

If you are skilled at creating a vision and then outlining the path to get there with strong attention to detail, we want to hear from you!

How to Apply:
Submit a resume, cover letter and completed City of Marion application to Jen Ketelsen, HR Manager at Marion City Hall. Instructions available at: www.cityofmarion.org/employment

Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 26, 2018.

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY
The part-time event coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing City and community events in Marion. He/she will facilitate placemaking initiatives in collaboration with Uptown Marion Main Street District, Marion Chamber, Marion Parks & Recreation and others at unique venues such as the Klopfenstein Amphitheater, Uptown Artway and other public spaces. Work involves a flexible schedule, limited supervision and the use of independent judgement in a fiscally responsible manner.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/WORK PERFORMED
•       Develop a long-term strategy for annual event planning and management in Marion
•       Create an estimated annual budget, including cost recovery, based on long-term event plan
•       Develop an event guide and associated standards for hosting and producing events in Marion
•       Identify funding sources to help offset costs for community events
•       Work at a grassroots level with businesses, individuals and community groups to assist with the development of new programs/events that complement existing offerings and engage diverse audiences
•       Create and maintain database of community events and contacts
•       Participate in the negotiation of event contracts and service agreements
•       Establish and oversee a community special events committee and coordinate the duties of event volunteers
•       Serve as the liaison for community events not organized by the City
•       Perform other duties as assigned

Find the full job description at www.cityofmarion.org/employment

Application Deadline:
October, 26, 2018

Web Link:

http://www.cityofmarion.org/employment

Position Contact:
Amber Bisinger – abisinger@cityofmarion.org

IOWA CITY ART SHOW EXTENDS ARTIST APPLICATION DEADLINE
All artists encouraged to apply to the 2018 Spring Art Exposé by FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23rd.

Iowa City, IA, (Jan. 30, 2018) CALLING ALL ARTISTS— The application deadline for the 2018 Spring Art Exposé has been extended to Friday, February 23rd. All artists are encouraged to apply to this professional fine arts show. Featured mediums include painting, drawing, clay, woodworking, metal, jewelry, photography, fiber, mixed media and more. Download the application at https://fineartscouncil.uiowa.edu/app/

The Spring Art Exposé is an indoor exhibition held annually featuring the work of artists across Iowa, the Midwest, and beyond. This year, the show falls on April 21-22 from 10am—5pm on Saturday and 10am—4pm on Sunday located at the Iowa Memorial Union in Downtown Iowa City. Admission is FREE and open to the public and includes admission to the wine and craft beer tasting for all those 21 years of age and older.

The University of Iowa Fine Arts Council is a self-supporting, non-profit student organization that strives to support and promote local and regional artists within the Iowa City/Coralville area and beyond. Active since the 1970s, the council organizes two professional fine arts exhibitions throughout the year, the Spring Art Exposé in late April and the Holiday Thieves’ Market in December. Both shows offer the opportunity for individuals to become involved with the community while supporting local artists.

Summer of the Arts is excited to continue a collaborative project with Toyota of Iowa City to support and promote young, local, Johnson County artists. Creating a Legacy of Local Artists is a project aimed at supporting and encouraging emerging artists (age 18-22) to pursue a career in the arts by providing the opportunity for their first commissioned piece.

Applications are now being accepted for an opportunity to create an original piece of commissioned artwork that will be featured at the Iowa Arts Festival­­ June 1-3, then showcased at Toyota of Iowa City.  According to owner Mark Dreusicke, “Toyota of Iowa City and the Dreusicke family are pleased to again provide an opportunity for our young, local yet-to-be discovered artists.  By commissioning one of our neighbors to complete an original painting, we hope to showcase the artist’s creativity and talent to those inside and outside the community.  Toyota of Iowa City is proud to be a partner with the Summer of the Arts, and we look forward to seeing you during Arts Fest and the Friday Night Concert Series downtown! ”

Johnson County Iowa artists between the ages of 18-22 are eligible to apply. The application deadline is April 1, 2018. The selected artist will be notified by April 15, 2018, and receive a commission totaling $3,000 for their original work. The piece must be completed by May 15, 2018.

For more information, contact Summer of the Arts’ Executive Director Lisa Barnes at lisa@summeroftheARTS.org or visit www.summeroftheARTS.org and click on the Iowa Arts Festival tab.

Toyota of Iowa City is the presenting sponsor of the Friday Night Concert Series, just one of the ongoing events produced by Summer of the Arts, a nonprofit organization for local arts and culture events. Other festivals include the Iowa Arts Festival, Iowa City Jazz Festival, Free Movie Series and Iowa Soul Festival.