The Kent Cultural Alliance (KCA) seeks an energetic and self-motivated individual with a strong commitment to the arts and artists to join our staff as a Project Coordinator (PC). The PC will manage the day to day operations of the Chestertown Arts & Entertainment District and help launch the KCA’s new visiting artist residency program in 2022. This individual will have strong organizational and event skills, and a desire to advocate for artists and arts & culture businesses and nonprofit organizations. This is a full-time, salaried position with health insurance. Hours are flexible but will require some evening and weekend work.
Kent Cultural Alliance Project Coordinator, Duties:
- Serve as the A&E District point person for questions about the district, incentives, available property grant opportunities, etc.
- Maintain asset inventory: artists, studios, live/work space, etc
- Liaise with local officials and Maryland State Arts Council as needed to accomplish goals of the district
- Connect with peers in other A&E Districts across Maryland
- Complete Grant applications and reports, and over see District budget.
- Serve as KCA Residency point person for visiting artists and local initiatives
- Coordinate application process for three annual six-week residency sessions for four artists per session.
- Coordinate KCA’s new Raimond Center Exhibition space with KCA Director
- Coordinate Marketing for both A&E and Residency needs.
- Report Directly to KCA Director
- Other duties as assigned
This position includes 100% employer paid monthly health insurance premium for individual. This is a public facing position and as such, this individual will represent the A&E District and KCA in all public interactions. This individual must adhere to KCA’s policy of zero-tolerance for discrimination of any kind. Salary range is $37,000 – $42,000 based on experience. The KCA is an equal-opportunity employer and people from our Black, Indigenous and People of Color Communities as well as our LGBTQ+ communities are encouraged to apply. KCA is a Drug Free Workplace.
Please send: Letter of interest and Resume to john@kentCulture.org or 101 Spring Avenue, Chestertown, MD 21620 by September 5, 2021
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