Employment Opportunities

Long Island Decentralization Grant Outreach Coordinator (Reposted)

The Huntington Arts Council seeks a part-time Decentralization Grant Outreach Coordinator dedicated to reaching out to minority not-for-profit arts and/or community agencies that provide arts services to Long Island. This position will focus on researching, recruitment, and retention of potential ethnic groups and emerging artists involved in the arts, including African and African American, Latin American, Caribbean, Asian, Native American, Pacific Island groups and others not identified, for Decentralization Grants from the New York State Council on the Art.

The Outreach Coordinator will work with the Grants for the Arts Coordinator and the Huntington Arts Council Executive Director in developing year-round methods of communication with minority arts organizations with the goal of supporting and encouraging growth of arts organizations on Long Island. This position will entail a high degree of research and driving for in-person meetings throughout Long Island.

Qualifications

  • Familiarity with operations of community-based not-for-profit arts and cultural organizations
  • An interest in promoting community arts activity in a variety of disciplines
  • Comfort working with minority organizations
  • Comfort working with ethnic groups
  • Strong communication skills including writing and public speaking
  • Computer literate, knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Access. Graphic design skills a plus
  • Bilingual preferred (Spanish, Creole and/or Hindi)
  • Bachelor's degree or comparable experience
  • Own automobile and current NYS drivers license.

About The Huntington Arts Council, Inc.
The Huntington Arts Council, Inc., is a professionally staffed arts agency founded in 1963 to provide coordination and programming services for the arts. The Huntington Arts Council enriches the quality of life of Long Islanders with programs and services that address the needs and interests of artists, cultural organizations and the community. The Council remains true to its motto, "serving the arts . . serving the community," through the scope and type of projects and programs offered. Included among them are Information Services & Publications, Training, Education and Advocacy, Outreach Efforts, Huntington Summer Arts Festival, Grants for the Arts; Arts-in-Education and Youth Services; and membership benefits to the over 100 non-profit arts organization members.

Send cover letter, resume and three references to:
Long Island Decentralization Grant Outreach Coordinator Search
Huntington Arts Council, 213 Main St., Huntington, NY 11743
Deadline: Rolling
The Huntington Arts Council, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer

 

Arts Administration Internship Opportunities for
College & High School Students

Internships are available year-round to college and high school students. Non-paid internships fulfill community service requirements and written verification may be provided to students at the end of their session. Hours are flexible. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Application Process:
Please send cover letter, resume, a writing sample and two references to:

Huntington Arts Council
213 Main Street
Huntington, NY 11743
Attention: Caitlin Apostoli, Arts-in-Education Coordinator

About The Huntington Arts Council, Inc.
The Huntington Arts Council, Inc. is a professionally staffed arts agency founded in 1963 to provide coordination and programming services for the arts. The Huntington Arts Council enriches the quality of life of Long Islanders with programs and services that address the needs and interests of artists, cultural organizations and the community. The Council remains true to its motto, "serving the arts. . .serving the community," through the scope and type of projects and programs offered. Included among them are Information Services & Publications, Training, Education and Advocacy, Outreach Efforts, Huntington Summer Arts Festival, Grants for the Arts; Arts-in-Education and Youth Services; and membership benefits to the over 100 non-profit arts organization members.