Employment

Events Coordinator

Grand Street Community Arts is seeking an arts-oriented individual to fill a new role as Events Coordinator for our Community Arts Center at 68 Grand Street, Albany, NY. The Arts Center is a partially rehabbed former church that has no heat in the main hall, so programming typically starts in late April and goes through October. However, small events can take place year-round in the heated community room, and other venues may be used for fund raising events.

Responsibilities include coordinating, booking, promoting and organizing events at the Arts Center. This includes community outreach, media relations, and updating GSCA’s web site, Facebook and Twitter pages.

The Events Coordinator will work with GSCA’s Events Committee, utilizing policies and guidelines established by the committee and recommending additions or changes as needed. Compensation will be based on events promoted and supervised.

Please e-mail cover letter and resume to Tom McPheeters, GSCA Development Director, at tom@grandarts.org. For inquiries or to send a fax call 433-0679.

Internships

Vacant Lot Project Coordinator

Grand Street Community Arts, Inc., has an unpaid internship position available for the Vacant Lot Project (VLP). This is a new initiative spearheaded by GSCA to re-appropriate vacant lots as community space in Albany’s South End neighborhood. The intern will be responsible for managing and documenting current projects. Computer and web proficiency are necessary, as the intern will use the GSCA website, Flickr account, Facebook page, and monthly newsletter to document and publicize the VLP.

Tasks include:

• Acting as a liaison between the community groups implementing plans for VLPs, the City of Albany, and other community stakeholders;
• Improving visibility of the VLP;
• Attending community meetings to present VLP opportunities and updates;
• Attending GSCA staff meetings, informing GSCA staff about progress and activities of VLP

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Is self-motivated & reliable; comfortable working independently, with minimal supervision
• Is interested in program and community development and neighborhood outreach & organizing;
• and, is inspired by the prospects of community arts and the transformation of vacant lots in the South End.
• Computer proficiency required; webpage management and/or graphics skills are a plus

Please e-mail cover letter and resume to Tom McPheeters, GSCA Development Director, at tom@grandarts.org. For inquiries or to send a fax call 433-0679.

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Web Designer/Content Manager Intern

Grand Street Community Arts is looking for a talented individual that is interested in designing and updating our current webpage. Knowledge of the WordPress web publishing platform is a plus. This is an unpaid position and an excellent opportunity for a student or recent graduate to build on their portfolio.

If you are interested in developing your skills and/or gaining experience in web design, please email cover letter and resume to info@grandarts.org.