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American Alliance of Artists & Audiences

Job Description – Full-Time, Permanent Director of Operations and Planning

Organization Description: 4A (American Alliance of Artists and Audiences) is a low-fee national membership organization that will increase participation in the arts, arts education, and arts advocacy across America. 4A will provide member benefits from our partners and sponsors through a robust website platform. As 4A’s membership grows, so will awareness that the arts and creativity have an immeasurable and inherent value in American society. Based on successful models of service organizations like AAA and AARP, 4A members of all ages and from all sectors will pay a low, annual membership fee and receive benefits at arts, humanities, and science organizations as well as businesses. 4A will not decide what “the arts” are or who is an “artist.” Instead, we will

help creatives, artists, and cultural organizations achieve their goals by sharing their work and magnifying its value.

4A will direct our members to support existing advocacy efforts and to take part in a wide variety of artistic, cultural, and arts education activities that make up the vibrant landscape of America — growing audiences and expanding participation in arts advocacy. We will galvanize an immense creative community that is millions

strong and increase both appreciation of the arts and support at all levels.

For more information on the organization, please visit our website: www.4aarts.org

4A’s Director of Operations and Planning will support the mission, vision, and goals of 4A. This person will

be responsible for overseeing administration, operations, marketing, web development, and strategic plans for

4A. This a senior level position, which reports to the Founding Director.

Reports to: Founding Director

Status: Full-time, permanent position

Salary: Negotiable (with opportunity for advancement); includes full benefits package

Location: Manhattan [WeWork office]

Start Date: late December 2017 – early January 2018

Application Deadline: October 31, 2018

Interviews: November-December 2017

Responsibilities of the position include:

• Create and implement a robust business plan which outlines growth targets and strategic priorities

• Oversee operational, financial, administrative, and personnel management

• Help develop, maintain, and support a strong and diverse Board of Directors

• Communicate effectively with the Board and provide, in a timely and accurate manner, information

necessary for proper functionality and informed decision-making

• Design and implement earned income (members and sponsorship) and contributed fundraising

strategies

• Serve as an articulate, persuasive, and effective spokesperson with current and prospective

partners, members, and sponsors

• Effectively manage 4A’s annual budget and monthly cash flow, including regular reporting on

revenues and expenditures

• Determine staffing requirements and oversee an effective staff recruitment process

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree; graduate degree preferred

• Strategic organizational leader with at least 5 years (or an equivalent combination of education and

experience) of senior-level management experience, including prior success in managing the

growth of teams, programs, or initiatives

• Demonstrated commitment to and interest in the arts, including a deep understanding of their

intrinsic value within American culture

• Ability to oversee communications, marketing strategies, social media engagement, and website

development

• Collaborative working-style that enables engagement within the organization and with external

partners

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong track record of financial and operational management experience, including budget

preparation, analysis, decision-making, and reporting

• Maintains a high level of integrity and consistent ethical judgment in all working relationships and

related duties

• Demonstrated sensitivity to and appreciation for diverse viewpoints and different communication

styles while working with diverse stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a start-up environment

• Knowledge of website development or other technological propositions

• Background in the development of advertising and marketing strategies, including online advertising

and social media strategy

• Demonstrated track record of effective fundraising

• Knowledge of the arts, cultural, and creative sector regionally or nationally

• Experience in building inclusive and engaged workplaces

Application Instructions:

Only candidates who meet the above-stated qualifications will be considered. You must submit a resume and

COVER LETTER AS A SINGLE PDF EXPRESSING YOU ARE INTEREST IN WORKING AT 4A AND WHY

YOU ARE QUALIFIED FOR THIS JOB. Please indicate where you saw this listing in your cover letter and

submit your application to apply@4aarts.org, with the subject line “Last name, First name; Director of

Operations and Planning.” Applications are due on October 31, 2017.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

4A is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of

color, bilingual and bicultural individuals, disabled and neuro-diverse individuals, as well as members of the

lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of

race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, ability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity,

color, marital status, veteran status, or medical condition including acquired immune deficiency syndrome

(AIDS) and AIDS-related conditions.

Applicants with Disabilities:

Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the

application process. Please advise in writing of special needs at the time of application.

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4A American Alliance of Artists & Audiences

Job Description – Part-Time, Temporary Operations Manager

Organization Description:

4A (American Alliance of Artists and Audiences) is a low-fee national membership organization that will

increase participation in the arts, arts education, and arts advocacy across America. 4A will provide member

benefits from our partners and sponsors through a robust website platform. As 4A’s membership grows, so will

awareness that the arts and creativity have an immeasurable and inherent value in American society.

Based on successful models of service organizations like AAA and AARP, 4A members of all ages and from all

sectors will pay a low, annual membership fee and receive benefits at arts, humanities, and science

organizations as well as businesses. 4A will not decide what “the arts” are or who is an “artist.” Instead, we will

help creatives, artists, and cultural organizations achieve their goals by sharing their work and magnifying its

value.

4A will direct our members to support existing advocacy efforts and to take part in a wide variety of artistic,

cultural, and arts education activities that make up the vibrant landscape of America — growing audiences and

expanding participation in arts advocacy. We will galvanize an immense creative community that is millions

strong and increase both appreciation of the arts and support at all levels.

For more information on the organization, please visit our website: www.4aarts.org

4A’s Operations Manager is a part-time, temporary position that will manage the organization’s operations,

compliance, and day-to-day administrative requirements. Over a three month period, this person will facilitate

communications and coordinate the hiring process/onboarding for a new 4A staff member. Simultaneously, this

person will manage the financial and operational management of the organization.

Reports to: Director of Strategic Partnerships

Status: Part-time, temporary position

Hourly Rate: $30/hour

Schedule: 20 hours per week

Location: Manhattan [WeWork office]

Engagement: November 1, 2017 - January 30, 2018 (with potential for a continuing part-time or full-time

position after that date)

Application Deadline: October 17, 2017

Phone Interviews: October 23-24, 2017

In-person Interviews: October 26-27, 2017

Responsibilities of the position include:

• Management of daily organizational operations and maintenance of office supplies, equipment,

phone/email communications, message keeping, office files, etc.

• Interface with WeWork building management for technical needs, mail/package deliveries,

conference room bookings, etc.

• Liaise with external bookkeeper for monthly review and reconciliation of income and expenses, and

quarterly review of profit and loss statements

• Coordinate hiring process, including organization of applications, distribution of packets to panelists,

coordination of schedule, management of logistics, and communication between applicants,

panelists, references, and the organization

• Coordinate logistics for applicant review process, including securing meeting space and equipment

needs, catering, printing, setting up and breaking down meeting space

• Onboard new employee to ensure completeness of paperwork, payroll, computer and email user

IDs, general training and benefits enrollment

• Liaise with payroll provider to onboard new employee while also processing payroll monthly

• Oversee all payroll functions to ensure that employees are paid in a timely and accurate manner

• Be the contact person for employee questions regarding benefits or discrepancies with payroll

• Liaise with bookkeeper and external auditor/accountant for annual Char 500 and 990 filing

• Issue annual W4s (in collaboration with payroll company) and 1099s (in collaboration with

bookkeeper) as required by law

• Handle the application, administration, renewal and filing of company insurance policies (liability

and directors/officers), and steward the timely completion of necessary documentation

• Additional responsibilities to be identified as necessary

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated commitment to and interest in the arts, including a deep understanding of their

intrinsic value within American culture

• Proficiency and confidence with website, software and database systems (eg. Squarespace,

Quickbooks, MS Office, etc.)

• Equally comfortable with in person, over the phone, and written communication

• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with experience working in a collaborative

internal environment

• Able to simultaneously manage multiple demands with comfort, exercise independent judgment,

and work under deadlines with changing priorities

• Holds self and others accountable for high-quality, timely, and effective results

• Maintains a high level of integrity and consistent ethical judgment in all working relationships and

related duties

• Demonstrated sensitivity to and appreciation for diverse viewpoints and different communication

styles while working with diverse colleagues and clients

Education and Experience:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent years of related work experience

• 3+ years of professional experience

Application Instructions:

Only candidates who meet the above-stated qualifications will be considered. You must submit a resume and

COVER LETTER AS A SINGLE PDF EXPRESSING YOU ARE INTEREST IN WORKING AT 4A AND WHY

YOU ARE QUALIFIED FOR THIS JOB. Please indicate where you saw this listing in your cover letter and

submit your application to apply@4aarts.org, with the subject line: “Last name, First name; Operations

Manager”. Applications are due on October 17, 2017.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

4A is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of

color, bilingual and bicultural individuals, disabled and neuro-diverse individuals, as well as members of the

lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and non-binary communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against

because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, ability, political affiliation, sexual orientation,

gender identity, color, marital status, veteran status, or medical condition including acquired immune deficiency

syndrome (AIDS) and AIDS-related conditions.

Applicants with Disabilities:

Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the

application process. Please advise in writing of special needs at the time of application.