Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Job Opening for Arts Administrator

I loved my time on residency last spring at the KHN Center, so I know this would be an amazing job for the right person! (Read more about the KHN Center here: http://www.khncenterforthearts.org/.)

Employment Opportunity

The KHN Center thus has an immediate opening for Program Director position to manage the operations of its artist-in-residence program. The Center's year-round program hosts 60 artists, writers and composers annually and mounts 6 exhibitions throughout the year. It is located in the center of historic Nebraska Cityapproximately 130 miles north of Kansas City and 50 miles south of Omaha.

A successful candidate will be a creative, energetic individual with a passion for supporting artists and promoting art in Nebraska and beyond. Applicants must be dedicated to teamwork with strong organizational skills, excellent writing, communication and interpersonal skills as well as marketing experience and a familiarity for design software, computer technology and artwork conservation. Requirements include an advanced degree in visual art or arts administration (MFA, MA) and relocation to Nebraska City. The position will not carry fundraising duties.

The Center is fully funded by the Richard P. Kimmel and Laurine Kimmel Charitable Foundation, Inc. This position reports to the Center’s Board of Directors and the Kimmel Foundation’s Board President.

Email a letter of interest and a resume that includes education and work history in electronic file format (PDF or Word document) to office@kimmelfoundation.org. Applicants determined to be viable candidates will receive, via email, follow up documents with details about the position. No telephone calls accepted.