The Center for Art and Community Partnerships cultivates innovative, sustainable relationships with the broader community to explore and expand the relevance of art in public life. Two major areas of activity are overseen by the Director: the partnerships fostered in the immediate neighborhood of the college, Mission Hill/Roxbury; and the community-engaged curricula offered by the college’s faculty. In addition to direct support from the College, CACP has received significant external funding, including recent grants from the Kresge Foundation and MACC Americorps VISTA. The Director supervises four full- and part-time staff, and works closely with other offices of the College, including the Professional Galleries, Student Development, Youth Programs, the President’s Office, and the Art Education Department.

The college actively seeks a person who thrives in a diverse, urban environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

1. Consult with MassArt faculty and staff on the conception and development of projects
2. Research potential new programs and partners
3. Lead development of new partnership projects
4. Oversee all grant activity -including applications, evaluations, and reporting for CACP projects
5. Work with Institutional Advancement and the Business Office to manage grant guidelines, reporting schedules, application, documentation and evaluation requirements of project grants

COMMUNICATIONS

1. Attend meetings of local community organizations, partnering institutions, and emerging partnership groups
2. Communicate with MassArt staff, faculty and students regarding new project opportunities
3. Oversee external MassArt Community Newsletter development
4. Prepare regular reports about the activities of the Center for the President and Academic Vice President
5. Work with CACP staff on webpage maintenance
6. Coordinate Marketing and PR efforts with the Office of Marketing and Communications.

SUPERVISORY

1. Provide orientation to MassArt policies, facilities and resources for new staff members and contract employees; ensure that contract employees are in compliance with Business Office and Human Resources regulations
2. Oversee all CACP program and administrative staff
3. Provide regular feedback to staff; work with staff members to establish and reach program benchmarks

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION

1. Conduct research about local community issues and efforts, other higher education institutions’ work in the community and advise the Center on issues of underserved populations, diversity and access to the visual arts.
2. Conduct site visits with potential partners to determine level of commitment, need, program relevance to the Center’s mission, and Center’s capacity to engage in proposed project
3. Serve as a liaison between MassArt community members and community partners in order to ensure that projects are mutually beneficial
4. Work with Program Coordinator to develop and conduct evaluation and prepare quantitative and qualitative documentation of Center programming

FINANCIAL

• Oversee CST Operating Support budget, and all grant budgets according to grant requirements

ADMINISTRATIVE

• Oversee administration including payroll, project timelines, and materials acquisition -for community-based faculty projects.

Evenings/weekend work may be necessary, according to events/season.

It should be noted that this position is heavily centered around community relations (ie, off-site meetings and site visits). The candidate should be comfortable with mobility.

Review of applications will begin on July 2, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelors degree in the Arts, Art Education, Community Arts/Development or Art History
2. Experience in community development, art and community partnerships, or school-based/cultural organization collaborations required.
3. Broad knowledge of art in the community context necessary
4. Proficiency with full range of office computer applications and functions
5. Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to work with both the college community and diverse community partners in greater Boston
6. Excellent written communication skills necessary for letters, reports, grants, editing, and press materials

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Master’s Degree or PhD in related art or community development field
2. Relevant experience in higher education
3. Leadership experience in community arts partnerships.

For more information, please contact:

Elaine O’Sullivan
Director of Human Resources
(617) 879-7906
elaine.osullivan {at} massart(.)edu