EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
The core duties and responsibilities of Receptionist and an Administrative Assistant revolve around supporting others. Their job duties can vary widely, not just from job to job, but from day to day at the same job. The receptionist is stationed at the Dahl Arts Center front desk. On any given day, they may perform a variety of tasks, such as:
This position would be part time with 20-25 hours per week. No benefits.
Contact: Robert Joyce, Executive Director robert.joyce@thedahl.org 605-394-4101
The core duties and responsibilities of Receptionist and an Administrative Assistant revolve around supporting others. Their job duties can vary widely, not just from job to job, but from day to day at the same job. The receptionist is stationed at the Dahl Arts Center front desk. On any given day, they may perform a variety of tasks, such as:
- Answer phones and greet visitors
- Schedule appointments and maintain calendars
- Schedule and coordinate staff and other meetings
- Collate and distribute mail
- Prepare communications, such as memos, emails, invoices and payments for the gift shop, reports and other correspondence
- Light bookkeeping duties may be assigned as needed
- Write and edit documents from letters to reports and instructional documents
- Create and maintain filing systems, both electronic and physical
- Manage inventory, accounts and perform weekly accounting reconciliation of gift shop
- Maintain polite and professional communication via phone, email, and mail
- Assist in maintaining volunteer staffing to supplement front desk position
- Anticipate the needs of others in order to ensure their seamless and positive experience at the Dahl Art Center
- Other duties as assigned
- In order to perform their various duties, a Receptionist/Administrative Assistant must exhibit many varied skills and qualifications. At the core, the Administrative Assistant is a support position, meaning that communications and decision-making are paramount. A few of the specific skills that all administrative assistants should possess include:
- Decision-making: Administrative Assistants have to make independent decisions on a daily basis, addressing the best way to handle specific tasks.
- Communications and collaboration: An Administrative Assistant must collaborate with other staff and support personnel, management and clients on a regular basis.
- Organizational skills: Organization and prioritization are the core elements of the Administrative Assistant's responsibilities. You must know how to keep yourself and others organized and how to determine which tasks are the most important in a given list.
- Writing and communication: Spelling, punctuation, sentence structure and writing are essential to an Administrative Assistant, who must be proficient in a variety of styles, from creative to professional to technical to education and more.
- Other: Strong writing, communication and computer skills are a most. Basic to moderate accounting skills are a plus.
- Associate’s Degree in related field preferred
- Prior administrative experience preferred
- Excellent computer skills, especially typing, Microsoft Office Suite and mail merge
- Attention to detail
- Desire to be proactive and create a positive experience for others
- This position requires moderate lifting of 25 lbs or less.
This position would be part time with 20-25 hours per week. No benefits.
Contact: Robert Joyce, Executive Director robert.joyce@thedahl.org 605-394-4101
Community Engagement Coordinator
Organization Description:
The Rapid City Arts Council (RCAC) brings art and people together to fuel creativity and innovation and encourage diversity through dynamic partnerships that strengthen the greater community.
The RCAC carries out its mission through educational programs for young people and adults, exhibitions with a special focus on regional artists, and support to artists and arts organizations in the community. In addition, through a public-private partnership with the City of Rapid City, the Council provides leadership on artistic and cultural development for the community and manages the Dahl Arts Center (Dahl).
The RCAC:
The Community Engagement Coordinator will provide support to the Education Director to ensure quality and accuracy within the Education Department. Education has always been a priority for the RCAC, since it is through education that we fulfill our mission in ways not possible through other programs. We believe it is education that we are best able to impact lives, one person at a time. It is important for us to serve as divers a population as possible, and we define diversity by culture and ethnicity, economic levels, age, gender and ability.
The Coordinator will focus on teen, at-risk/under-served youth and young adult education. The Coordinator will also serve as the community outreach liaison to facilitate partnerships, events and activities with educators, artists and the public. This position works in partnership with staff, interns, art teachers and volunteers to design, implement and promote arts education programs which increase people’s creative-thinking and problem-solving abilities and add to the quality of life in our region.
The Coordinator is directly supervised by the Education Director. Regardless, this position will enjoy a high level of autonomy and the Coordinator is expected to work well independently. The Art Education Outreach Coordinator is a full-time, hourly position.
Primary Duties
· Develop and implement teen and young adult events and education outreach opportunities
· Data collection to evaluate/measure effectiveness and quality of programming
· Manage Emerging Visual Artists program
· Manage youth oriented events and middle/high school exhibition efforts.
Secondary Duties:
Experience/Qualifications:
The Community Engagement Coordinator will have a combination of education and life experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities for this position, and a minimum of 3-5 years of successful employment experience. The Coordinator will have experience with teaching and art education initiatives. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major work in Art History, Art Education or a closely related field is a plus.
The Coordinator must possess strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with the Executive Director, Education Director, board members, all levels of RCAC personnel and the general public in a positive and cooperative manner. Knowledge of computers, databases, network applications and email are required, a passion for the arts a plus.
Community Engagement Coordinator should demonstrate reliability, communicate constructively, listen actively, function as an active participant, share openly and willingly, exhibit flexibility, show commitment to the RCAC team and treat others in a respectful and supportive manner.
40 hour work week. Benefits package available.
Contact: Robert Joyce, Executive Director robert.joyce@thedahl.org 605-394-4101
Organization Description:
The Rapid City Arts Council (RCAC) brings art and people together to fuel creativity and innovation and encourage diversity through dynamic partnerships that strengthen the greater community.
The RCAC carries out its mission through educational programs for young people and adults, exhibitions with a special focus on regional artists, and support to artists and arts organizations in the community. In addition, through a public-private partnership with the City of Rapid City, the Council provides leadership on artistic and cultural development for the community and manages the Dahl Arts Center (Dahl).
The RCAC:
- Provides quality arts programs for the community
- Works to increase the impact and awareness of arts and culture in the region
- Stimulates and promotes the arts
- Encourage diverse participation in the arts
- Leverages the arts for social and economic benefit in the region
- Promotes sustainable community use of the Dahl
- Is a 501 (c) 3
The Community Engagement Coordinator will provide support to the Education Director to ensure quality and accuracy within the Education Department. Education has always been a priority for the RCAC, since it is through education that we fulfill our mission in ways not possible through other programs. We believe it is education that we are best able to impact lives, one person at a time. It is important for us to serve as divers a population as possible, and we define diversity by culture and ethnicity, economic levels, age, gender and ability.
The Coordinator will focus on teen, at-risk/under-served youth and young adult education. The Coordinator will also serve as the community outreach liaison to facilitate partnerships, events and activities with educators, artists and the public. This position works in partnership with staff, interns, art teachers and volunteers to design, implement and promote arts education programs which increase people’s creative-thinking and problem-solving abilities and add to the quality of life in our region.
The Coordinator is directly supervised by the Education Director. Regardless, this position will enjoy a high level of autonomy and the Coordinator is expected to work well independently. The Art Education Outreach Coordinator is a full-time, hourly position.
Primary Duties
· Develop and implement teen and young adult events and education outreach opportunities
- Work closely with Education Director and Curator to integrate exhibition themes into education efforts
- Use Oceti Sakowin Essential Understanding and Standards and SD State education standards to guide curriculum development
· Data collection to evaluate/measure effectiveness and quality of programming
· Manage Emerging Visual Artists program
· Manage youth oriented events and middle/high school exhibition efforts.
Secondary Duties:
- Support on other department initiatives, programs and fundraisers as requested and able to do so
Experience/Qualifications:
The Community Engagement Coordinator will have a combination of education and life experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities for this position, and a minimum of 3-5 years of successful employment experience. The Coordinator will have experience with teaching and art education initiatives. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major work in Art History, Art Education or a closely related field is a plus.
The Coordinator must possess strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with the Executive Director, Education Director, board members, all levels of RCAC personnel and the general public in a positive and cooperative manner. Knowledge of computers, databases, network applications and email are required, a passion for the arts a plus.
Community Engagement Coordinator should demonstrate reliability, communicate constructively, listen actively, function as an active participant, share openly and willingly, exhibit flexibility, show commitment to the RCAC team and treat others in a respectful and supportive manner.
40 hour work week. Benefits package available.
Contact: Robert Joyce, Executive Director robert.joyce@thedahl.org 605-394-4101
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COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
POSITION SUMMARY
The Communications Coordinator works in collaboration with RCAC staff to design and implement an integrated marketing and public awareness program and public relations program for RCAC programs.
The Coordinator is part of the RCAC Management Team and plays an integral role in helping the organization achieve its financial and strategic goals in coordination with other team members and RCAC Board of Directors. Team members are evaluated against expectations and performance goals negotiated annually with the Executive Director.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
DUTIES INCLUDE
Communications
Web, IT, social networks and press
Outreach and fundraising events
Print
POSITION SUMMARY
The Communications Coordinator works in collaboration with RCAC staff to design and implement an integrated marketing and public awareness program and public relations program for RCAC programs.
The Coordinator is part of the RCAC Management Team and plays an integral role in helping the organization achieve its financial and strategic goals in coordination with other team members and RCAC Board of Directors. Team members are evaluated against expectations and performance goals negotiated annually with the Executive Director.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Enhance and improve public understanding of RCAC mission and programs
- Develop and implement systems for communicating with existing RCAC audiences and build new ones
- Expand and promote RCAC visibility locally and regionally
- Improve internal communication strategies for board and staff and document procedures
- Work collaboratively with staff in the exhibit, education, development, facility and operations departments on communication and engagement strategies
- Other duties as assigned by Executive Director
DUTIES INCLUDE
Communications
- Assist the Executive Director in implementing comprehensive communications plan for the RCAC and the Dahl
- Work in tandem with staff to maintain information database and manage communications linkages with partners and donors
- Respond to requests for information, images, public listings and printed directories
- Cultivate and expand relationships with local print and media professionals
- Provide support to Executive Director with board communications
- Assist and support Executive Director with board and committee meetings
Web, IT, social networks and press
- Oversee strategy and content of RCAC and Dahl websites
- Devise, implement and manage online and social media strategies
- Develop and oversee maintenance of press and media materials and contact lists
- Oversee email and phone system administrative needs
Outreach and fundraising events
- Work in conjunction with Executive Director and other program staff in the planning and execution of engagement and fundraising events
- Create ticketing, ticketing promotion and execution for special events
- Manage photo and audio documentation for press and program archives
- Graphic design of newsletters, posters, emails, postcards, and other similar promotional items, placing advertising as needed for upcoming events, create and write press releases and public service announcements
- Work with staff to develop successful fundraising and institutional materials and maximize opportunities for clear communication about RCAC core programs and giving opportunities
- Oversee and maintain institutional style guide
- EXPERIENCE
The person in this position should have a bachelor's degree or an equitable amount of work/life experience in marketing and communications. A passion for the arts, ability to manage/troubleshoot IT systems a plus.
QUALIFICATIONS
Strong graphics design skills, excellent writing and communications skills, and social-media experience required. Experience with event planning and coordination preferred, IT/technology support skills helpful. This position must be a self-starter, work well both individually and as a part of a multi-cultural team, and have a working knowledge of social media best practices. Ability to work self-directed and meet deadlines required. Events management experience is a plus.
The Coordinator must be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite, (specifically Photoshop, InDesign and Publisher) social media, email and SEO; possess excellent communication skills including research, writing, editing; knowledge of the organization, target audience and non-profit environments; knowledge of media, public relations, design, and printing methods; and ability to summarize and simplify complex information. The Coordinator must show attention to detail and demonstrated skills and success in interpersonal communication to effectively interact with Executive Director, Board, all levels of RCAC personnel and the general public in a positive and cooperative manner.
40 hour work week, weekdays. Some events may require occasional evening or weekend hours. Benefits package available.
Contact: Robert Joyce, Executive Director robert.joyce@thedahl.org 605-394-4101