Employment
Opportunities with Allied Arts
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Allied Arts seeks an intern for the spring semester (January through May, 2012). The position is located in Oklahoma City (1015 N. Broadway on Automobile Alley). The internship is unpaid, but can be done for credit hours through the intern’s college or university.
About Allied Arts:
Allied Arts is a nonprofit organization that works to broaden support for the arts, encourages arts attendance and participation, promotes arts education and provides financial support for arts organizations in Central Oklahoma. http://www.alliedartsokc.com/
About the internship:
Allied Arts’ workplace giving program is a form of community outreach through which employees have the opportunity to give to the foundation through their offices.
- The intern will assist with preparation for workplace giving campaigns by organizing materials and workplace information.
- The intern will have the opportunity to visit companies with the Manager of Workplace Giving and External Relations and assist with presentations.
- The intern will assist with the collection of materials from workplaces as well as with the delivery of incentive items.
Allied Arts offers the OKCityCard, Central Oklahoma’s premier entertainment discount card, to donors who give $50 or more.
- The intern will assist with the promotion of the OKCityCard to the general public through social media.
- The intern will assist with OKCityCard partner appreciation efforts.
- The intern will assist with special OKCityCard promotions in conjunction with businesses who are partners on the card.
The intern will also assist the manager of marketing, public relations and events by:
- Helping to promote the annual fundraising campaign by assisting with media outreach, social media and other various marketing initiatives.
- Helping to facilitate various aspects of Allied Arts events, such as ARTini, Campaign Celebration, golf tournament, etc.
The intern will have the opportunity to learn the logistics of an annual fundraising campaign and work in a team-oriented environment in a nonprofit organization. There will be opportunities for the intern to meet some of the Oklahoma City area’s business and community leaders. The intern will fine tune his or her professional skills through the internship, learn new fundraising software and gain experience in nonprofit administration. While an interest in the arts is a plus, this internship is a business/administrative position and a wonderful opportunity for anyone who hopes to work in the nonprofit sector.
Internship Hours:
- Allied Arts is flexible in terms of work time, however prefers an individual who can work at least 8 hours a week on a set schedule.
- There may be evening work associated with this position.
Candidates should be:
- Studying Business, Marketing or Public Relations, or a related field (preferred), Junior or Senior
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Well-organized with strong attention to detail
- Outgoing and flexible to be able to deal with last-minute changes
- Ambitious with the ability to take initiative with projects
Application
Please send a cover letter and resume, listing your:
- Contact information
- Major
- Year of study
- GPA
- Campus involvement
- Any past work experience
- Availability (days/times)
Please email your application to bailey.gordon@alliedartsokc.com.
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Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park
Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park is seeking applications from qualified individuals for the following employment position.
Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park Managing and Marketing Director
Operating under the administrative oversight of the Executive Director the Managing and Marketing Director is responsible for generating, directing and supervising day-to-day administrative activity as well as working closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to ensure that the vision and mission is supported financially. The Managing and Marketing Director also oversees all promotional activities of the company.
Essential Duties and responsibilities:
Answer phones, monitor and respond to e-mail, and manage walk-in traffic needs
Oversee general office duties (e.g. record keeping, copying, pick up mail, mailings, etc.
Manage payroll and file tax reports
Maintain donor database
Track and monitor budget
Generate financial reports and submit budgets and spreadsheets
Assist in fund development through grants (government, foundation, corporate) by research and identification of grant possibilities, providing financial information and writing and/or editing grant proposals at the request of the Development Director.
Creating and executing contracts for summer staff
Check and update office inventory
Coordinate auditions
Provide scheduling of volunteers
Provide direct supervision to marketing, box office, house management staff.
Create and maintain volunteer database
Train and schedule office assistants/volunteers
Plan volunteer recognition efforts
Manage special events including but not limited to student matinees, donor parties and community outreach events
Take and submit board meeting minutes
Manage all marketing and promotional operations including but not limited to:
Annual subscription, single and group ticket sales, and program ad sales
Arrange interviews, create press releases, photo scheduling, create and manage social media
Maintain and update website
Create and manage special events and promotions
Oversee creation of all printed promotions, including brochures, programs and ads for print media
Compile and furnish show information to graphic designers and printers for program, posters, tickets, ads and brochure design
Maintain records of company promotion, including clippings, articles, brochures, mailings and video
Prepare PR/Marketing report for Executive Director, PR committee and board
Necessary skills and abilities
Must demonstrate excellence in oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrate flexibility in position requirements.
Must have proficient computer skills and knowledge.
Has ability to work as a cooperative and supportive team member.
Must be a self- starting, highly motivated individual.
Please submit a resume and letter of introduction to:
Kathryn McGill
Executive/Artistic Director
Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park
P.O. Box 1437
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73101-1437
Or send to:
For questions: (405) 235-3700 or kmcgill@cox.net
