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Cincinnati Art Museum

Position: Head of Photographic Services

The Cincinnati Art Museum has an opening for a full-time Head of Photographic Service in the Design & Dissemination Division.

Responsibilities:
The Head of Photographic Services is responsible for photo documentation of the Art Museum’s permanent collection and temporary exhibits. The Head of Photographic Services supervises all activities within the Photographic Services office, including maintaining the photo archives, internal and external image requests, the digital imaging and collection access program. Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Providing administrative support to the General Manager in relation to the management of special events booked at the Art Museum.
• Conducting walk-through meetings with potential clients and secure pertinent information regarding the event.
• Selling special events at the Art Museum to potential clients.
• Entering internal and evening special events on the Art Museum calendar, in conjunction with the General Manager.
• Placing catering orders.
• Providing exemplary customer service to clients in person and via phone calls and e-mails.
• Providing and maintaining statistical data on events.
• Overseeing external events to ensure the quality of special events at the Art Museum, as well as assisting Museum Departments with various internal events.
• Actively marketing the Art Museum as the premiere venue for special events in the greater Cincinnati area.
   

Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in art history or studio art and knowledge of traditional large format photography, as well as high-end digital imaging technologies, are required.  Candidate must have above average skills using PhotoShop and other image editing software applications, as well as a  proficiency using both PC and Macintosh based computer operating systems.  Must have excellent organizational skills and the ability to effectively manage staff.  Must possess ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Must possess ability to write reports, business correspondence, and contracts.  Must be able to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, personnel, customers, other museums, and the general public. Must be able to work collaboratively with others to achieve common goals and institutional objectives.    
 

If interested, please send cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to:

Cincinnati Art Museum
Attention: Human Resources
953 Eden Park Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45202-1596

Fax: 513.639.2932 humanresources@cincyart.org. No phone calls please.

The Cincinnati Art Museum is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where a variety of backgrounds, cultures, orientations, ideas, and talents can flourish.

May Festival

Position: Manager of Marketing & Communications (full-time)

Reports to: Director of Administration, Marketing and Development
 

General Summary:
The Cincinnati May Festival is the oldest continuous choral festival in the Western Hemisphere and has recently been called “America’s Premier Choral Festival”. The world-renowned May Festival Chorus is the core artistic element of the May Festival and also acts as the official chorus for the Cincinnati Symphony and Cincinnati Pops. As a member of the May Festival management team, the Manager of Marketing and Communications is charged with promoting the image and activities of the Cincinnati May Festival locally, regionally and nationally in all the institution’s endeavors. The Manager of Marketing & Communications is responsible for five major areas: communications and branding; publications; website and other electronic communications technology; media relations and community engagement. This includes developing and implementing marketing and publicity campaigns for concerts as well as fundraising and promotional events, collaborative efforts with other institutions, press communications, and other work directly related to the business operations of the Cincinnati May Festival.
 

Responsibilities:
Develop and implement marketing and publicity strategies to promote May Festival concerts and related events to maximize attendance and public notice. Specific duties include:

• Utilize discretion and independent judgment to create brochures and other materials for direct mail, e-marketing and advertising campaigns via all types of media.
• Write and prepare press materials and create written materials for publications for May Festival concerts and related events.
• Direct media placement and secure media sponsorships.
• Manage and direct all in-house photography and media clippings.
• Oversee and produce content for www.mayfestival.com.
• Develop and implement the overall strategy for community engagement activities.
• Evaluate strategies using independent judgment and recommend courses of action.
• Provide guidance and consultation to the President of the May Festival Friends and other volunteer project chairs on fundraising events including the annual fall fundraiser, Opening Night dinner, pre-concert dinners, post-concert receptions, Amen Party & annual volunteer membership meeting and other fundraising events. Carry out major assignments directly related to these operations.
• Assist the Director of Administration, Marketing and Development in developing and executing strategies for all of the May Festival’s other fundraising activities including the annual fund campaign, sponsorships, government and foundation grants, Fine Arts Fund campaign and planned giving.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Skills required:

• Strong written and verbal communications skills and a high degree of creativity, resourcefulness and energy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as strong experience in budget management.
• Ability to manage projects independently and in a team.
• Professional and outgoing demeanor necessary to successfully interact with volunteers and donors at all levels.
• Knowledge of classical music, particularly choral and vocal music, is helpful.

Professional Background and Experience:

• Minimum three years experience in Marketing, Public Relations or Arts Administration.
• College degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Arts Administration, or equivalent.

Salary & Benefits:
The May Festival/Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, parking and pension. Salary is commensurate with experience.

To Apply: E-mail resume and cover letter to Human Resources at: hr@mayfestival.com

The CSO Celebrates Diversity.

We are an EEO/M/F/V/D Employer

Cincinnati Ballet

Position Title: CB II Manager and Academy Coach

Department: Academy and Company

Reports to: Dean of the Academy/Associate Artistic Director

Position Category: 10 month annual commitment: Mid July – Mid May

Position Summary:
The CB II Manager teaches, coaches, organizes schedules, and administratively supports Education Outreach efforts as it involves CB II - Cincinnati Ballet’s second company, which is a group of 6 dancers who have been chosen from around the country, receiving a small stipend, who will also dance with the professional company in full-length ballet productions. The Academy Coach organizes, coordinates, sets, and conducts rehearsals for Academy students’ and Trainees, who are top level students from the Academy, University of Cincinnati, and the School of Creative and Performing Arts, with the professional company ballet performances through the season - typically 3 productions a year.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with Education Outreach Director to schedule CBII dancers and or Trainees for Education Programs including visits to Schools, Nursing Homes, Special Events, Luncheons, Fine Arts Fund Campaign efforts or special Marketing and PR opportunities.
• Give administrative support to Education Outreach Director, by helping to instigate relationships, finalize schedules and contracts for appearances, and coordinate with Education volunteer.  
• If Education Director is not available to conduct an Education Outreach Program, CB II Manager would be expected to present the program.
• At times choreograph for CB II/Trainee presentations.
• When needed, teach ballet technique class and/or pre-show warm-ups classes for Company, CB II, Trainees, and/or Academy.
• Create and maintain contracts for CB II dancers.
• Supervise evaluation and status of CB II dancers.
• Establish lines of communication with Artistic, Academy and Education Outreach Directors, to bring awareness of any CB II/Trainee dancer issues or problems.
• Work closely with Associate Artistic Director and/or guest choreographer and the Academy Dean to coordinate schedules for CB II, Trainee and Academy participation with professional company.
• Audition Academy/Trainee students for participation in company full-length ballets.
• Rehearse, teach and/or set sections of full-length ballets or mixed reps that include CB II dancers, Trainees and/or Academy students.
• Work with Academy Manager to communicate with parents of Academy students participating with professional company to establish schedules and policy procedures.
• Represent the Academy and Company at selected events.

Apply online here.

Cincinnati Ballet

Job Description: Production Director

Reports To: Managing Director

The Production Director supervises all aspects of Cincinnati Ballet’s and the Otto M. Budig Academy of Cincinnati Ballet production and technical operations.  This includes creation of the production budget and maintaining the department’s operations within it, generation of the production calendar and schedules within all union guidelines, and coordination of performance activities with artistic, technical, and venue staff.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• In collaboration with Artistic Director, Company/Stage Manager, and Managing Director create, manage and monitor production and technical plans and budgets.
• Provide diligent oversight of budgetary production by forecasting and offering timely communication with Manager Directing regarding potential budget deviations.
• Create, manage and communicate production calendar and schedules for all IATSE, AGMA, Wardrobe, Stage Management; Guest Lighting, Set and Costume Designers, and all Artistic and Production Staff.
• Facilitate pre- and post-production meetings with appropriate personnel.
• Oversee production warehouse/ storage planning and supervision and tracking of inventory.
• Oversee all design process coordination (scenery, lighting, wardrobe), repertory and rental research.
• Engage and over-see Stage Management support.
• Oversee all Wardrobe participation and thoroughly understand schedule and Wardrobe union regulations.
• Oversee all IATSE Crew to most effectively adhere to union rules and regulations while serving management budgetary requirements.   
• Supervises the IATSE Crew in all aspects of technical direction, including management of supplies, equipment purchases/rental, set maintenance and refurbishment, prop procurement and maintenance, pyro licensing/supervision for theatre and FOH.
• Oversee Stage Management for rehearsal studio support and maintenance.
• Local and long haul Trucking management and administration/ documentation, shipping and receiving.
• Manages touring and run out production planning/development of budget/supervision.
• Support Stage Management in set and costume rentals/sales management.

Education Preference: A BA in theater or production and/or a minimum of 8 years production management experience is required.

Apply online here.

Cincinnati Ballet

Position: Assistant to the Artistic Director & CEO (full time)

Position Summary:
To provide internal communication between Artistic Director and CEO (AD & CEO) and departmental leadership of Cincinnati Ballet (CB) and to support AD & CEO efforts in the relationship building for CB’s Board of Trustees, community interest in the Ballet, donor cultivation and guest artists associated with CB. Perform tasks that are diverse and advanced. May occasionally be required to work over-time and weekends.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Areas of Administrative Responsibility:

• Internal: Create a positive work environment and manage internal communication with AD & CEO and CB department heads, which include Finance, Artistic, Production, Academy, Marketing, and Development.  Schedule weekly meetings, provide agendas, take minutes and follow-up with department leadership to assure clarity of communication and appropriate timely action.
• External: Assist AD & CEO in timely management of external communication, both written and via phone, email and voice mail tracking with a variety of constituents. Compose letters and statements to address donor cultivation and Board development as well as to facilitate community priority contact with AD & CEO.
• Schedule: Help AD & CEO manage daily output, workflow, schedule and Company deadlines. Coordinate and prepare materials for appointments, meetings and speaking engagements. In absence of AD & CEO be prepared to approve decisions, requests, and recommendations according to agreed upon guidelines and policies.

Areas of Artistic Responsibility:

• Guest Artists: Assist the AD & CEO and AAD in negotiating, finalizing and managing guest artist schedules and contracts, and with Production and Stage Manager prepare budgets and transportation needs for all guest artists.  Ensure hospitality and serve as liaison between various departments.
• Company Auditions: Organize and arrange national auditions. Coordinate dates with AD/CEO and Associate Artistic Director (AAD) and Ballet Studios and maintain mailing lists for announcements, website updates and submit posts nationally.  
• Company Class Auditions: Coordinate local audition dates with AD & CEO and AAD. Oversee collection of audition materials and fees.
• Artistic Liaison:Research and convey artistic-related information needed for internal and external reasons, examples would be; information required for playbills and website updates and information for development to assist them in establishing relationships with vendors for in-kind contributions to support guests artists or for donor cultivation. 
   

Education or Experience Necessary for the Position:

• Strong written and oral skills in both professional and social language and experienced use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, and knowledge of graphics useful.
• Experience in relationship/team building as well as in working with artists and employees from multiple areas of operations.
• Proven ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines and to work unsupervised on a variety of projects, executed on schedule with an even and mature temperament. 
• Strong knowledge of non profits and the ways in which Artistic must effectively communicate and support areas of operations.
• Love of humanity and a passion for dance, arts education, and culture on a broad scale.
• A bright, confident personality and positive approach.
• Arts Management Degree and/or MBA a plus.

Apply online here.