Arts Management Career Opportunity
Position: Art Center Director
The Howard County Arts Council (HCAC), a multi-purpose non-profit arts agency, seeks a self-directed, outgoing individual for management position in a small, fast-paced office environment. The Art Center Director is responsible for the day-to-day management of a multi-disciplinary art center with oversight of exhibits, studio, rental, and education programs, special projects and outreach activities. The Art Center Director reports to the Executive Director.
Primary areas of oversight include but are not limited to: classes and camps; exhibits; studio artists, resident arts organizations, and tenant relations; rentals, facility use, maintenance and building oversight; building and program personnel hiring and supervision; program press; visitor and community relations; and outreach and special projects. The Art Center Director supervises all program and facility personnel. The Art Center Director also represents HCAC in the community.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree and 4+ years non-profit administration with increasing responsibility; non-profit arts administration experience preferred. Must be able to use a PC computer and be proficient in Microsoft Office and/or similar applications; Salesforce and Adobe experience desired. Must have own transportation; set up tables for meetings and lift up to 50 pounds; remain seated for long periods of time; and bend, stoop, reach, and climb.
This is a full-time, exempt management position in a community-based non-profit arts organization, required to work at least 40 hours per week, more as needed to fulfill the requirements of the job. Some weekends/evenings are required.
The Art Center Director reports to the Executive Director and is eligible for health benefits and paid vacation and sick leave. Salary range $55,000 – $60,000; salary will be based on relevant job experience and work history.
Priority deadline: February 16, 2025 ; position open until filled. Send cover letter with resume and three references with subject line Art Center Director to: employment@hocoarts.org NO CALLS EOE
The Howard County Arts Council, a multi-purpose non-profit arts agency, seeks a self
directed, outgoing individual for an entry-level Exhibits and Programs position in a
small, fast-paced office environment.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: administration of exhibits and
accompanying gallery talks, coordination of installations, and maintenance of galleries;
drafting and providing web and social media updates; design, printing, and mailing of
invitations and brochures by set deadlines; coordinating mailings; taking committee
minutes and handling related correspondence; administering an annual outdoor sculpture
exhibit, answering and directing calls; greeting Center visitors; providing general
administrative office support; and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: High school diploma/GED plus 2-3 years of work experience in office
administration, Bachelor’s Degree, arts administration preferred. Must be able to use a
PC computer and be proficient in Microsoft Office and/or similar applications. Gallery
exhibit installation and coordination experience strongly preferred; Salesforce and Adobe
Creative Suite experience desired. Must have own transportation; be able to operate an
automobile; computers, and other office equipment; occasionally lift up to 50 pounds;
remain seated for long periods of time; and bend, stoop, reach, and climb without
difficulty.
This is a full-time, entry level position in a community-based non-profit arts organization;
occasional evening/weekend hours are required. Salary $37,000-$39,000, based on
experience. Position is eligible for health benefits and vacation and sick leave.
Applications received by Friday, January 17, 2025 will be given preference;
position open until filled.
Send cover letter with resume and three references to:
Mary K. Baxter
Deputy Director
deputydirector@hocoarts.org
or
Howard County Arts Council, 8510 High Ridge Road,
Ellicott City, MD 21043
NO CALLS
EOE
Posting updated 1/2/25