Management Associate - Vineyard Arts Project

Dates/Hours: 15-20 hours from March 1-June 16, 2017, in New York, NY;



June 16-September 3, 2017, Full Time, 40 hours, in Edgartown, MA







Location: New York, NY and Edgartown, MA. On-site housing provided in Edgartown, MA at Vineyard Arts Project.







General Position Summary:



We are seeking a positive, self-starting, intelligent and hard-working part-time employee to join our small and passionate team in running Vineyard Arts Project. Experience with company management, finance and development is required. Social Media and Quickbooks knowledge is a plus.



Duties will include:



· Managing accounts payable process, tracking office-related expenditures, managing petty cash, and banking deposits and withdrawals



· Maintaining Vineyard Arts Project's financial, communications, and donor relationship management databases



· Answering phones, addressing inquiries, and relaying messages to staff in a timely manner



· Managing incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and deliveries



· Ensuring office is organized, stocked, and free of clutter; ordering, stocking, and distributing office supplies



· Assisting with other related duties such as coordinating artist transportation, photocopying, printing, collating, running errands (driving required)



· Coordinating rehearsal room and event set-ups, including furniture configuration, ordering food and supplies, and set-up and breakdown



· Managing guest check-in at events and public-performances



· Writing draft copy for e-mail announcements, web calendar listings, and other web content



· Maintaining Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts; posting updates on behalf of Vineyard Arts Project



· Maintaining and updating Vineyard Arts Project’s website as needed



· Delegating responsibilities to interns in support of the above duties





More About the Position



Position scheduled to last March-September 2017, with possible extension to full-time permanent position. Valid drivers license and driving experience required. Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize, capable of managing multiple projects at once. Candidate must have strong interpersonal skills and possess a positive demeanor. The position requires interacting with staff, artists, donors, performance guests, vendors, and other external contacts.



About Vineyard Arts Project: Vineyard Arts Project is a performing arts residency space on Martha's Vineyard that furthers the creation of innovative new work in dance and theatre, provides an unparalleled nurturing environment for artists, and reaches a wide audience with “pay what you can” admission prices to all readings and performances. More information about Vineyard Arts Project can be found at vineyardartsproject.org



If you wish to be considered for this position, please email your resume and a cover letter to info@vineyardartsproject.org by February 27, 2017.