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International Arts & Artists (IA&A) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing cross-cultural understanding and exposure to the arts nationally and internationally. IA&A fulfills its mission by providing programs and services to artists, arts institutions, cultural organizations, and the public. Learn More
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Open Staff Positions
Director of Regional Fundraising and Development
Position Summary
The Director will play a crucial role in supporting IA&A’s fundraising and development efforts. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a rising leader in philanthropy to build the organization’s philanthropic structure while directly working with existing and new donors and grantmakers. As a direct report to the CEO, the Director will advise and support the CEO and program directors in ensuring practices and implementation are well executed. While initially structured as a one person operation, IA&A intends to allow the director to hire a deputy upon successful onboarding and delivering a strategic operating plan for the fundraising operation.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample (such as a grant proposal excerpt) in a single PDF to careers@artsandartists.org. Please include “Director of Regional Fundraising and Development” in the subject line.
Registrar and Collections Manager
Position Summary
Reporting to the Director of Traveling Exhibition Services, the Registrar & Collections Manager plays an essential role within the Traveling Exhibition Services (TES) department. Working in coordination with the TES Team including the Senior Curator, Exhibition Managers, and Assistant Registrar, the Registrar & Collections Manager is responsible for managing all logistics of past, current, and future touring exhibitions, while ensuring the care and well-being of the artworks during all phases of the tour. The Registrar is a primary contact for IA&A exhibitions in transit and manages logistics with a high level of professionalism, adhering to industry standards and best practices as well as IA&A's expectation of providing superior customer service.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please send your resume and cover letter to careers@artsandartists.org with "Registrar & Collections Manager" in the subject line. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.
IA&A is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in its workforce. IA&A does not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity/color/religion/sex/gender/sexual orientation/age/disability/veteran status/national origin or any other protected status. IA&A is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
INTERNSHIPS
IA&A supports the development of arts nonprofit professionals by offering internships to students who are eligible to receive course or community service credit for a training or nonprofit experience.
Consistent with IA&A’s mission of promoting cross-cultural understanding through the arts, intern applicants will have the opportunity to assist with a variety of projects that support the advancement of our mission nationally and internationally.
IA&A internships typically track with the US academic semesters and require a minimum commitment of 12 hours per week. Specific intern opportunities are posted below.
Current Internship Opportunity:
IA&A is accepting applications for Fall 2024 internships in its Traveling Exhibition Service. Intern will assist with the development and management of traveling exhibitions within our program of approximately 25 exhibitions on the road or in development.
Duties:
- Assist in researching and identifying potential venues for traveling exhibitions through a variety of resources including a database of international museums and galleries.
- Support Exhibition Managers as needed, including, but not limited to, drafting general letters and emails to promote or follow up on marketing of exhibitions, updating the website, and making sure all marketing materials provide current information.
- Update contact information for venues in database and email program.
- Coordinate and plan social media posts on Facebook and Instagram for exhibitions and the Hechinger Collection.
- Manage, research, and update information for collection’s database, including image rights, artist bios, etc.
- Assist with letters to Hechinger artists and artists’ estates to maintain and update general information, and verify image rights.
- Research and compile information on various artists, sites, curators, etc.
- Other administrative tasks as requested.
Requirements:
- Background in art or art history preferred.
- Organized and detail-oriented.
- Excellent written/verbal skills.
- Proficiency in the use of software (Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel).
- Professional demeanor and appearance.
- Ability to multitask and work well with others.
This internship is unpaid. Email your application to Eileen Streeter, Senior Registrar (eileens@artsandartists.org), with the subject: “TES Marketing Intern Search,” with the following documents:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Three references
Please note: Incomplete applications will not be considered.
International Arts & Artists (IA&A) is an equal opportunity employer and administers all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, veteran status, personal appearance, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.