http://jobs.metafilter.com/tags/Humanities Posts tagged with 'Humanities' at MetaFilter Jobs. Fri, 30 May 2008 08:06:31 -0800 Fri, 30 May 2008 08:06:31 -0800 en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://jobs.metafilter.com/mefi/453 Position: Development Director Organization: Vermont Folklife Center Location: Middlebury, Vermont Date posted: 5/21/2008 Application deadline: 6/20/2008 Reports to: Executive Director The Vermont Folklife Center is seeking a highly qualified, enthusiastic individual to serve as its Development Director. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with our professional staff and Board of Trustees to increase philanthropic support for the organization. The successful candidate will have excellent people skills, be self-motivated, have demonstrated experience with all aspects of annual membership and special project campaigns, and be able to facilitate donor cultivation and solicitation activities. S/he must be technologically savvy and competent in all aspects of database management. About the Vermont Folklife Center Founded in 1984, the Vermont Folklife Center’s mission is to document and preserve the voices and traditions of Vermont and its communities. Headquartered in its new offices in downtown Middlebury, the VFC’s new interactive multimedia exhibit, educational classroom, and digital recording studio are state-of-the-art facilities. Our new climate-controlled archive houses over 4000 interviews collected from Vermonters. Our expanded gift shop features a unique shopping experience with exciting items from Vermont and beyond. For over two decades, the Vermont Folklife Center (VFC) has pioneered the use of the oral interview to strengthen communities and build cross-cultural understanding. The VFC’s key programs include our “Discovering Community,” a week-long intensive summer workshop for educators and community leaders; the “Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program,” which strengthens multi-cultural communities; “Youth Radio Vermont,” a program that teaches students the use of digital media as a tool to explore community; and our new Vision & Voice Documentary Workspace, a multi-faceted education site that features the work of both established and novice documentarians in an innovative gallery setting. Job Description Summary The ideal candidate will be personable, organized, and able to set and meet goals and deadlines. The Development Coordinator’s integral role includes supporting the Executive Director, the Board of Trustees and the Folklife Center staff in their philanthropy-related outreach and cultivation activities. A firm belief in the value of a multi-cultural community is needed as well as an appreciation for the preservation of cultural heritage. The Development Director is a full-time position and will, in part: • develop and implement fundraising strategies to engage members, major donors, and corporations and foundation • coordinate direct mail appeals • research corporate and foundation funding opportunities and prepare proposals • plan and implement donor cultivation and stewardship events • manage donor database • acknowledge donors’ gifts in a timely and accurate fashion. • work collaboratively with other staff to advance the mission of the Folklife Center Experience Require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of three years' related work experience in nonprofit Development or the equivalent. Excellent writing skills and experience with data entry and database reporting are essential. Experience working in FileMaker Pro preferred. Experience with producing direct mail appeals and foundation proposals needed. If you are excited about being a part of the Vermont Folklife Center team and have the experience and qualifications needed, please submit a resume and cover letter: Vermont Folklife Center, Attn: Hiring Committee, 88 Main Street, Middlebury, VT 05753. Fax 802-388-1844. Email: bhooker@vermontfolklifecenter.org. No phone calls please. Salary is commensurate with experience. A comprehensive benefits package is offered as well as a congenial working environment. The Vermont Folklife Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status. tag:jobs.metafilter.com,2008:site.453 Fri, 30 May 2008 08:06:31 -0800 development folklife folklore fundraising humanities nonprofit vermont Miko http://jobs.metafilter.com/mefi/440 Nevada Humanities is seeking a dynamic and visionary executive director to implement its recently adopted five-year program plan. The program plan addresses needs in the State of Nevada for community building, organizational capacity building, convening people for informed discussion and civic reflection, and new technologies for program delivery and communication. It also emphasizes expanding financial resources so that Nevada Humanities can keep pace with population growth and have a greater impact and influence. The Executive Director of Nevada Humanities (NH) is responsible for the management and oversight of all programs and activities of Nevada Humanities, a nonprofit organization governed by a volunteer board of trustees that is one of 56 state and territorial humanities councils funded in part by an annual operating grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). The Executive Director provides state-wide leadership to advance the mission and goals of the organization including strategic plan development, implementation of policies established by the Board of Trustees, administering a federally-funded grant program, and hiring and supervising staff located in the Reno and Las Vegas offices, fundraising, and being a spokesperson throughout the state for the Humanities community. Public funds provide roughly half of the annual operating budget ($821,000); the remainder is raised through donations, grants, earned income and sponsorships. The successful candidate will have experience in the following areas: fundraising, grant writing, budget management, program review and evaluation, and cooperative relationships with various publics including media, business and industry, the higher education community and prospective donors. Skills required: The job requires an in-depth understanding of the how the humanities can be used to help frame public discourse and provide context for contemporary issues and concerns. An ability to stay focused on organizational goals; to carry complex projects to completion; and to effectively communicate results are important. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and good interpersonal relationships are essential. Minimum qualifications: Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution with emphasis or major in a humanities discipline or related field. Preferred qualifications: A Doctorate Degree with five years work experience and a proven record of success in an appropriate field, such as nonprofit management, cultural programming, grant writing, marketing, development and fundraising. Application deadline: The target date to begin review of applications is August 1, 2008. Application procedure: Applications must be submitted electronically. The applications are submitted through the University of Nevada, Reno’s e-search process: http://www.unrsearch.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=53164 or go to www.nevadahumanities.org for a quick link to the application form. A complete application must include a letter of application; resume (not to exceed five pages); names and contact information of three references; and a writing sample (not to exceed five pages). tag:jobs.metafilter.com,2008:site.440 Wed, 14 May 2008 11:42:42 -0800 executive Humanities Nevada program Miko