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TO WORK: RISCA’s Arts Jobs in RI resource
Artists, arts and culture organizations, you now have a special resource website just for you. Whether you are looking for work or looking to hire, in the “arts” world.
The RI State Council on the Arts – RISCA – has heard you and has answers regarding an online place for arts jobs. After receiving feedback that RI lacks a jobs website for artists, and arts and culture organizations, they stepped up and created a place.
Arts Jobs in RI is for those in the arts community who are seeking a job, and for employers to have a place to post their job searches. The online page is devoted to art and culture workers, and will be updated frequently.
Here is the link to the new jobs web page.
Employers, read RISCA ‘s policy on posting rules and requirements.
Send job notices and any questions to: [email protected]
Here is a selection of openings posted now on their site:
Arts Jobs in RI
This information is updated frequently. Feel free to check back here for the latest searches. If you have questions, email – [email protected].
Job listings:
Providence Children’s Museum is actively recruiting for a full-time Experience Coordinator
Title: Full-time Experience Coordinator for Visitor Services Team.
Deadline: Until the position is filled.
Salary and hours: Position begins late June 2021. Starting schedule is Tuesday – Saturday (Sundays & Mondays off). $29,990 ($31,990 for bilingual fluent English/Spanish)
The Experience Coordinators make up a frontline team, primarily responsible for ensuring a high quality visitor experience at PCM. As a team, the Experience Coordinators ensure the smooth daily operation of the Museum, including COVID safety protocols, and coordinate, prepare for, and implement educational and fee-for-service programs. Read more and to apply, click here.
The CORE Organization seeks summer teaching artists
Job Title: Teaching artists for summer 2021 Enrichment Program
Hourly Rate: $25, August 2-6 and 9-13 (Warren) and August 16-20 and 23-27 (Bristol).
Time Commitment: Part-time, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (tentative) – Up to 30 hours/week for up to 4 weeks
Summary: Specifically seeking Teaching Artists for Fine Arts/Visual Arts, Theater/Performing Arts, and STEAM classes. To apply and read more.
Three in-school art teachers needed, Providence and East Providence
Job title: PK-12 Art teacher at Gilbert Stuart MS, Providence
Deadline: Posted until filled
Hours: Full-time permanent teaching position beginning at the start of the 2021/2022 school year.
Salary: Teacher Salary Scale
Job title: PK-12 Art at West Broadway MS, Providence
Deadline: Posted until Filled
Hours: Full-time permanent teaching position beginning at the start of the 2021/2022 school year.
Salary: Teacher Salary Scale
Job title: Art Teacher Elementary, East Providence
Deadline: Posted until Filled
Hours: Full-time permanent teaching position beginning at the start of the 2021/2022 school year.
Salary: Teacher Salary Scale
The studio of Ben & Aja Blanc seeks an art handler, studio fabricator
Job title: Art Handler & Studio Fabricator
Deadline: June 25, 2021
Hourly Pay Rate: starting $20 an hour, commensurate with experience
Hours: 37.5 per week
The studio of Ben & Aja Blanc, which designs and creates bespoke mirrors, lighting, furniture and objects using the finest materials, techniques, and processes for the world’s most sought after interior designers and collectors, is seeking a skilled and adaptive Art Handler & Studio Fabricator to join the team. Please visit www.benandajablanc.com to view the collection of objects. Read more about this job search.
Please send resume (with references) and letter of interest to: [email protected].
Trinity Rep announces job opportunities
Rhode Island’s Tony Award-winning theater, Trinity Rep has announced a number of job searches specifically for summer work and some full time options. When you visit the jobs page, all linked positions are accepting applications. The positions without active links will be opening soon.
If you want to receive an email notification when new jobs are posted on Trinity’s “Work With Us” page, sign up here for job posting reminders at Trinity Rep.
Providence Student Union has a job search for a part time Individual Giving Assistant
Position/title: Part time Individual Giving Assistant
Salary and hours: $20 an hour for 20 hours per week. Discussion for continuation may be an option.
Deadline: May 30; start date June 14.
Summary
The position leads the Development Department’s focus on individual donor fundraising: prospect, cultivate, and steward long-term relationships built on donors’ philanthropic needs, interests, passions and values. This position leverages key relationships and contacts within the community, in collaboration with Providence Student Union staff, board of directors, and board committee members to achieve revenue goals and engage individual donors. Read more.
Interested applicants should submit a resume and a cover letter to [email protected]. Please include Individual Giving Assistant in the subject line.
Jamestown Arts Center seeks Kids Pottery Camp Instructor
Title: Part-time Kids Pottery Camp Instructor.
Salary and hours: Approximately 3.5 hours a day, July 6 – August 13. Hourly rate is $20.
Deadline: June 11, 2021.
Summary
This is a temporary, part-time position for three to four weeks. Experience with wheel throwing and teaching children under 12 are required. Please email resume and cover letter to: [email protected].
FirstWorks seeks Administrative Coordinator
Title: Full Time Administrative Coordinator
Salary: $35,000-$38,000
Anticipated hire date: June 1 or sooner
Summary
FirstWorks is seeking an Administrative Coordinator to support vital functions of the entire organization. The Administrative Coordinator assures smooth operations across office management, data, and programs. Qualified candidates will be skilled communicators, highly organized, capable of synthesizing complex information, be proficient in CRM/Databases and MS Office suite applications, and have an affinity for the arts. This is a full-time position. Occasional evenings and weekends based on the program schedule are required. Read more
Gallery Night Providence has an opening for a part time Executive Director
Title: Executive Director (Part Time)
Deadline: May 21
Salary: $300 per week (about 15 hours)
Summary
As Executive Director, they will coordinate with the board, guide other contractors, program initiatives, external communication, and the ongoing operation of the organization. This includes conducting regular evaluation to measure success of the organization’s programs. To apply, send application to: [email protected] and put “Executive Director” in the subject line. Read more about this opportunity.
The Rhode Island Historical Society seeks an Exhibit and Program Coordinator for the Museum of Work & Culture
Title: Exhibit & Program Coordinator
Salary: 30-hour per week, non-exempt position, including Saturdays, nights and weekends, as needed. The salary for this position is $15.50 per hour and includes benefits.
Deadline: Review of applications will begin May 19, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. No Phone inquiries.
Summary
The Exhibit & Program Coordinator is responsible for the development, management and growth of the changing gallery and related programs as well as permanent museum exhibits at the Museum of Work & Culture. This position also assists the Education and Program Manager with the creation and execution of other Museum programming and works closely with and reports to the Museum of Work & Culture Director.
Learn more about the position and how to apply by clicking here.
Providence CityArts has a job search for a part-time Teaching Artists
Title: Teaching Artists
Salary: $25 per hour
Deadline: May 20
Summary
Providence ¡CityArts! For Youth seeks talented part-time Teaching Artists to lead workshops in our community-based arts after-school program for July 2021! ¡CityArts! prioritizes BIPOC applicants. Learn more about this job opportunity, Jobs | CityArts Site (providencecityarts.org).
FirstWorks seeks Development Associate
Title: Full Time Development Associate
Salary: $35,000
Anticipated hire date: May 15 or sooner
Summary
FirstWorks is seeking a Development Associate to support all functions of the Development department and the organizations’ overall communication needs. Qualified candidates will be skilled communicators, excellent writers, able to manage concurrent projects, prioritize multiple deadlines, work autonomously and as part of a team. Read more about FirstWorks’ job search for a Development Associate.
Rhode Island Historical Society seeks Museum Collection Manager
Title: Full time Museum Collection Manager
Salary: $40,000–$45,000
Application deadline: May 15
The Rhode Island Historical Society (RIHS) seeks an experienced, energetic, and organized full-time Museum Collection Manager to oversee the care, preservation, and documentation of the ca. 25,000 artifacts comprising the museum collection, largely stored at the John Brown House Museum, but also at the Robinson Research Center, the Museum of Work & Culture, and the Aldrich House (headquarters). These objects include paintings, furniture, textiles, ceramics, armaments, tools and equipment, sculptures, silver and metal objects, toys, and relics and curiosities. Read more about the position.
