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Two opportunities with the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center, Brookfield
Corporate and Foundation Gifts Manager
Job Overview: We are seeking a self-motivated professional who will drive the Center’s corporation and foundation fundraising efforts. Working in coordination with the Executive Director, Individual Gifts Manager, Education Director, and volunteer development committee members lead the identification, cultivation and solicitation of gifts from corporate and foundation sources. More than $500,000 of contributed revenue is funded through these sources on an annual basis.
The position reports to the Executive Director. This is a full-time position and works in coordination with the various volunteer committees (development, corporate sponsorship, special events).

Job Qualifications: Experience in non-profit development, or commensurate experience in a for-profit environment, especially high-end sales and/or business development. Demonstrated strength in donor/business relationship cultivation and the ability to close a sale. Basic database management skills and general aptitude with software programs; superior written and verbal communication skills are necessary. Candidates will need to be a self-starter and work effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders, especially volunteers.

Individual Gifts Manager
Job Overview: We are seeking a self-motivated professional who will drive the Center’s individual gifts fundraising efforts. Working in coordination with the Executive Director, Corporate and Foundation Gifts Manager, Education Director, and volunteer development committee members lead the identification, cultivation and solicitation of gifts from individuals. More than $500,000 of contributed revenue is funded through these sources on an annual basis, including revenue associated with fundraising events.
The position reports to the Executive Director. This is a full-time position and works in coordination with the various volunteer committees (development, BackStage Membership, special events).

Job Qualifications: Experience in non-profit development, or commensurate experience in a for-profit environment, especially high-end sales and/or business development. Demonstrated strength in donor/business relationship cultivation and the ability to close a sale. Basic database management skills and general aptitude with software programs; superior written and verbal communication skills are necessary. Candidates will need to be a self-starter and work effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders, especially volunteers.

Compensation for both positions: Salary commensurate with experience; standard benefits available.

Organization: The Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts is one of the region’s fastest growing, privately funded non-profit arts organizations. The Wilson Center presents some of the most dynamic performing and visual arts offerings in all of Southeastern Wisconsin. In addition, there is a growing foundation of arts education programming and community partnerships. It is currently among the top 10 largest-budget arts organizations in the metro-Milwaukee region with an annual operating budget in excess of $2 million.

How to Apply for both positions: Please send cover letter and resume to Jonathan Winkle, Executive Director at jwinkle@wilson-center.com or:

Jonathan Winkle, Executive Director
Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts
19805 West Capitol Drive
Brookfield, WI 53045

Marketing & Community Relations Manager, Present Music, Milwaukee (posted 1-28-2010)
Present Music is looking for a tenacious, detail-oriented, and hard-working Marketing & Community Relations Manager to grow the organization’s audience.

Internationally acclaimed, Present Music is Milwaukee’s independent, post-classical music ensemble that has created and performed more than 50 world premiere commissions by many of the most important composers living today. PM is also known for building one of the largest audiences for new music in the country and has won ASCAP/Chamber Music America’s Adventurous Programming Award an unprecedented five times in the past dozen years. PM’s commitment to musical adventure is fulfilled through a six concert season and community outreach activities that take place in a variety of venues, with consistent and imaginative collaborations with a wide range of community partners.

Position Description/Responsibilities: Reports to: Board Audience Development Committee / Managing Director

I. Marketing Responsibilities

  • Creates and implements an annual marketing plan that (a) sets forth actions to achieve subscription and single ticket sales goals, (b) identifies and executes cost effective methods to raise PM’s public profile, and (c) promotes awareness of PM locally, regionally and nationally.
  • Maintains marketing calendar.
  • Develops and monitors the marketing budget.
  • Manages advertising contracts and vendor relations.
  • Develops unpaid community partners and earned media coverage.
  • Facilitates the production of all promotional materials, including season brochures, concert postcards, etc.
  • Manages and promotes online ticket sales
  • Oversees ticket processing and fulfillment
  • Develops and writes press releases, publicity plans, radio ads, audience surveys, etc.
  • Coordinates media interviews.
  • Manages and updates the website and social media, including web promotions
  • Recruits & trains interns/volunteers for marketing and concert support.
  • Audience Development Committee: Serves as primary staff support to the Board Audience Development Chair, establishes meeting schedule/agendas, keeps action oriented notes and facilitates follow-up with the committee to insure completion of tasks
  • Provides regular progress reports to the Managing Director and Audience Development Committee.

II. Concert Support:

  • Creates a venue plan prior to each season.
  • Writes and produces concert programs.
  • Oversees concert set-up, including transporting box office materials to venue.
  • Staffs ticket table.
  • Recruits, trains and supports ushers and box office volunteers.
  • Assures that season literature is always displayed and available to concert-goers.

III. Community Relations

  • Promotes PM’s visibility in the community by identifying monthly outreach opportunities.
  • Staffs personally and with the help of volunteers.
  • Expands relationships with Milwaukee schools, community groups, colleges and universities to increase attendance at concerts.
  • Helps identify and develop corporate sponsorship prospects, develop proposals, and deliver benefits.

Other duties as assigned. Helps support PM’s fund raising efforts as needed, including PM’s annual UPAF effort.

Qualifications: Exceptional ability to organize projects and create efficient systems. The successful candidate will possess strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create a compelling pitch for PM’s programs and edit for accuracy; detail oriented but creative; computer competent in Microsoft Office Suite, as well as ability to learn and maintain Filemaker Database and update website and social media. Graphic Design skills a plus. Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to travel locally to represent Present Music and fulfill other duties. Must be able to work independently within a small office, as well as work effectively with a wide range of volunteers, board members, vendors and community partners. Some evening/weekend hours around concerts and committee meetings are required.

Salary range: 30-40K with health insurance, based on experience.

To Apply: Send a cover letter, resume, and writing or marketing sample to newmusic@presentmusic.org

Or mail to:
Present Music
attn: Marketing & Community Relations Manager Search
158 N. Broadway
Milwaukee, WI 53202

Posted to 3/15/2010.

Executive Director, Door Community Auditorium, Egg Harbor, WI (posted 1-7-2010)
The Door Community Auditorium is accepting applications for the position of Executive Director.

This person will oversee the entire operation of the DCA – both back and front of the house; learn and determine job duties of staff and necessary staff levels. Possess some marketing knowledge – traditional and newer social media; prepare an annual budget; have some knowledge of Quickbooks and ability to update monthly financial reports. Some background of fund-raising and non-profit environment helpful.

Candidate must accept and believe in the mission of the DCA and work toward fulfilling it. Must be energetic and outgoing, able to work effectively with donors, board members, volunteers and patrons. Must enjoy the performing arts; education, degree or experience in performing arts management a plus.

Interested persons can request a more specific job description at dcaapp@gmail.com. Send resumto:
Search Committee
c/o Kaaren Northrop
7770 Hwy 42
Egg Harbor, WI 54209

Posted to 2/22/2010.

Continuing Education Director, Wisconsin School Music Association, Madison, WI (posted 1-6-2010)
The Wisconsin School Music Association is seeking applicants for the position of
Continuing Education Director. The Association is a non-profit organization based at the
Wisconsin Center for Music Education in Waunakee, Wisconsin. The Continuing Education
Director is responsible for developing and implementing programming for educators, other
adults, and students that are offered through the Wisconsin Center for Music Education and other
state level educational agencies. This is accomplished in partnership with the Wisconsin Music
Educators Association plus other organizations and agencies. Both Associations have been
serving music education continuously for over 50 years and each has a Board of Directors with
elected officers who govern the affairs of the Associations.

This is a full-time, professional level position. The starting salary will be based on the
experience and training of the applicant. Benefits include a retirement plan and insurances
provided by the Association. The Wisconsin Center for Music Education offers a pleasant
working environment, a dedicated team of co-workers, and support for individual initiative and
program innovation. More information about the Associations and the Center is available at
www.wsmamusic.org.

Principal Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement programming for educators, other adults, and students that are
    offered through the Wisconsin Center for Music Education.
  • Work closely with planning and advisory committees to develop program ideas for
    educators, other adults, and students.
  • Attend and participate in meetings of the Wisconsin School Music Association and the
    Wisconsin Music Educators Association boards and committees providing reports,
    information and proposals related to educational programming.
  • Serve on a staff steering committee to coordinate the annual Wisconsin State Music
    Conference.
  • Develop and manage distance learning opportunities, webinars, and online courses.
  • Coordinate programming and credit offerings through post-secondary education
    agencies.
  • Seek support and develop programming in collaboration with music related businesses,
    CESAs, and post-secondary institutions.
  • Plan effective marketing related to continuing education offerings.

In addition to the above, professional staff for the state associations respond to numerous
requests for information, assistance and materials from teachers, students, school administrators
and parents throughout Wisconsin and other states. The position requires the flexibility to
sometimes work outside of normal office hours as dictated by the schedule of programs and to
travel in Wisconsin for meetings and conferences.
Desired Qualifications
- Successful experience with planning and implementation of educational programs,
including use of digital technology and communication systems.
- Demonstrated leadership and initiative.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong orientation toward collaboration and networking with a variety of constituents,
including volunteers.
- A minimum of a bachelor's degree in education from an accredited college or
university.
- Experience in education as a teacher or administrator.
- Successful experience with budget management.
- Experience in developing and managing grants that support program activities.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups.
- Sufficient experience in music or music education to understand and further develop
programming for educators, adults, and students.
- Ability and willingness to travel to Association events and meetings in Wisconsin.
- Planning and organizational skills.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, salary expectations, resume, plus names and
contact information for a minimum of three references by February 1, 2010 to:

Michael George, Executive Director
Wisconsin School Music Association,
1005 Quinn Drive,
Waunakee, WI 53597
mgeorge@wsmamusic.org

Teaching Artist, Skylight Opera Theatre, Milwaukee, WI (posted 1-4-2010)
The Skylight Opera Theatre’s Enlighten program is actively seeking a music theatre teaching artist to implement Skylight’s education programs in several Milwaukee Public Schools. Candidates should be comfortable working in an urban setting with students ranging from elementary to high school.

This seasonal, part-time position would begin in January and end mid-June with a commitment of 20-25 hours/week. Teaching artists would be responsible for working with staff, students and parents at four Skylight MPS partner schools on supporting arts activities within the school as well as implementing Skylight workshops and residencies. This position also includes administrative duties including scheduling, record keeping and maintaining project reports.

We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible. Please send resumes and a cover letter requesting an interview to Becca Nielsen, Education Manager at beccan@skylightopera.com or (414) 299-4952 or c/o Skylight Opera Theatre, 158 N. Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

Director, Small Business Development Center, UW-La Crosse, La Crosse, WI (posted 11-20-09)
The College of Business Administration seeks a visionary leader to replace the retiring director of its Small Business Development Center (SBDC). The SBDC plays a key role in fostering regional economic development through business outreach. It provides business educational services for western Wisconsin, accessing resources of the statewide UW System and provides counseling services and educational programming to small business owners, managers and prospective entrepreneurs. The SBDC Director is responsible for planning, administration, coordination and evaluation of services to diverse populations in a seven county service area in western Wisconsin. Click here for additional information about this position and to apply.

Director, Wisconsin Field Office, National Trust for Historic Preservation (posted 11-8-09)
Click here for the full description and application information.

Media Specialist, docUWM, UW-Milwaukee, Milwaukee (posted 11-3-2009)
The Media Specialist will serve as the Program Manager of docUWM and will
manage the development, implementation, and reporting for extramurally
funded documentary media projects. docUWM is a documentary media center
based in the UW-Milwaukee Film Department that provides students with the
opportunity to work on professional productions and learn the art, craft,
and business of making media. Students and affiliated faculty collaborate on
feature-length documentaries for public television broadcast, short form
videos that raise awareness about a variety of contemporary political and
social issues, as well as boundary-defying projects like the animated poetry
series, "Poetry Everywhere." Minimum

Qualifications: Candidate must have a bachelor's degree in filmmaking,
journalism and mass communication, or a related discipline. Preferred
Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications include: Evidence of outstanding
documentary film production; a history of acquiring and administering funded
federal grants and/or other funded grants and contracts; a history of
collaborative/
interdisciplinary film production projects; a record of distribution and
presentation at the national/international level; experience in management
of diverse personnel, including academic staff, interns, and students; and
experience budgeting and reporting on grants and contracts.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Persons interested in being considered
for this position must apply through the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Employment Site located at www.jobs.uwm.edu/. The direct link to the
positing is www.jobs.uwm.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51156. Completed
on-line applications must include a letter of application describing
interest in and qualifications for the position; a curriculum vitae which
includes applicant's email address; a description of funded research
projects/potential projects (research interest); and a document listing the
names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional
references.

Arts/Industry Coordinator, John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan, WI (posted 10-27-09)
The John Michael Kohler Arts Center, located in Sheboygan, WI, is seeking an Arts/Industry Coordinator for the administration of the Arts/Industry Program. Arts/Industry provides residencies for artists in two studios located in the Kohler Co. factory—one in the pottery and the other in the foundry. The program focuses on making industrial technologies and facilities available to artists.

The Arts/Industry Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of the program:

  • development and oversight of the residencies, workshops, tours, and other related educational programming, as well as related publications.
  • Develop and implement recruitment strategies for the artists-in-residence program
  • Oversee and facilitate the selection process of applicants to the program.
  • Serve as liaison between the Arts Center staff and Kohler Co. personnel; initiate and maintain communication with Kohler Co.’s administrative and factory personnel
  • Develop and implement orientation for each artist-in-residence.
  • Oversee safety and security procedures.
  • Develop and implement publicity strategies with the Arts Center’s marketing department.
  • Write Arts/Industry articles and provide related visuals for the Arts Center’s bimonthly newsletter.
  • Develop and supervise appropriate educational programming with each artist.
  • Update and clarify Arts/Industry policies and procedures for all aspects of the program whenever necessary.
  • Maintain training manuals for Arts/Industry staff.
  • Develop and implement strategies to communicate with A/I alumni.
  • Assist with fund raising capabilities through development of relationships with alumni, potential supporters, and collectors.
  • Develop and implement programs/events to preserve and grow the A/I programs’ reputation on a regional and a national level.
  • Supervise and facilitate the digital documentation of all works produced by the artists, the work spaces, and the works in progress ensuring that all are well documented.
  • Facilitate the selection of works of art for Kohler Co. and Arts Center permanent collections with the director, and coordinate with the registrar’s department on supportive paperwork.
  • Develop and administer the program’s annual budget.
  • Supervise the Arts/Industry technicians and interns.

Qualifications: BA or BFA and a minimum of 3 years of arts administration or related experience required. Computer proficiency, excellent communication, and supervisory skills recommended. An understanding of the creative process with emphasis on clay and metal preferred. Send cover letter, resume, and references to: John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Human Resources, 608 New York Avenue, Sheboygan, WI 53081. Email atritz@jmkac.org . EEO www.jmkac.org.

Arts teachers, Riveredge Nature Center, Newburg, WI (posted 10-23-09)
Art teachers wanted to help develop and deliver a new art initiative at
Riveredge Nature Center. We are looking for workshop teachers to lead in art
activities for children or adults, compatible with our mission of exploring
nature, using natural and recycled materials in art making. Our goal in
providing art classes is to refine attunement to the land and to express the
beauty and diversity of nature.

Riveredge is a beautiful nature center on 380 acres of forest, river, prairie and ponds. You have a wonderful opportunity to use our facilities. Please check us out at www.Riverdge.us.

Contact:
Naomi Cobb, Environmental Educator
Riveredge Nature Center
Naomi@Riveredge.us, www.riveredge.us, 1-800-287-8098

Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra Personnel Manager, Appleton, WI (posted 10-21-09)
Job Status: Part-time Independent Contractor
Position Category: Operations

Position Purpose: The Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra Personnel Manager is responsible for managing the personnel of the Symphony. This includes implementation of the Fox Valley Symphony (FVS), musician handbook, preparation and maintenance of payroll and other records, hiring of substitute and extra musicians, and management of auditions. The Personnel Manager serves as a liaison between the conducting staff, administrative staff, FVS musicians and outside vendors and organizations as needed.

Requirements: The ideal candidate will possess: 1) A Bachelor’s degree and three years of orchestra personnel experience; 2) Expertise in human resources policies and procedures; 3) Exceptional organizational skill; 7) Ability to manage multiple tasks and to meet deadlines under pressure; 4) Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills; 5) Have a passion for symphonic music and music education.

Reports To: Director of Operations
Compensation: Commensurate with skills and experience.
Benefits offered: None

Organization: The Fox Valley Symphony’s mission is to enrich and nurture the human spirit through symphonic music and educational opportunities that enhance the cultural development of our community. The FVS is one of the largest community arts organizations in Northeastern Wisconsin. The FVS Orchestra performs 5 – 8 times per year in the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, other regional venues, and area schools presenting classics, pops, and educational concerts. The FVS also supports three youth and education programs. (www.foxvalleysymphony.com)

Application procedure: Please submit a resume with cover letter describing interest, relevant qualifications and a list of at least three professional references to:

Executive Director
Fox Valley Symphony
111 W. College Ave., Suite 550
Appleton, WI 54914
Fax: (920) 968-0303
info@foxvalleysymphony.com
www.foxvalleysymphony.com

Application Deadline: On-going until the position is filled.

Community Partnership Coordinator, First Stage Children’s Theater Academy, Milwaukee, WI (posted 10-9-09)
First Stage is currently seeking applicants to fill the position of Community Partnership Coordinator for the Theatre Academy. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Go to http://www.firststage.org/jobs/jobopportunities.asp for more information.

Studio Programs Coordinator, Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, Brookfield (posted 10-1-2009)
The Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts is seeking a Studio Programs Coordinator. The position announcement can be found at http://www.wilson-center.com/getinvolvedemployment.htm. (Please note there is a link to the full description under “To Apply”.)

Internship positions, Arts Wisconsin, Madison, WI (ongoing)
Arts Wisconsin, Wisconsin's arts service, advocacy and development organization, is seeking interns interested in working in the areas of arts policy, advocacy, education, and/or community development. Interns will be part of a wide assortment of arts-related opportunities and gain hands-on experience in administrative, management, and programmatic responsibilities. Arts Wisconsin encourages interns and volunteers to pursue areas of interest and to propose challenging and fulfilling projects to work on during the internship. This position is unpaid; the work environment is supportive and flexible. For a full description of the internship position, contact Anne Katz, Executive Director, 608 255 8316 | akatz@artswisconsin.org.

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