Part-Time Program Assistant. The Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center in downtown Asheville, is currently looking for a part-time Program Assistant to begin as soon as possible.  Duties include: Grant writing and research; Management of membership program; Interaction with museum visitors; Assistance to Program Director with events, exhibitions, marketing, etc. Hours will consist of 12 hours per week to start and may include occasional weekends &/or evenings depending on events.
Compensation is an hourly wage. Send a cover letter and resume to P.O. Box 18912, Asheville NC, 28814, or e-mail to bmcmac@bellsouth.net

Gallery Assistant needed at EnergyXchange, a non-profit in Burnsville. 20 hours per week. The gallery features clay and glass art, made with renewable energy. The position involves customer service, display, and inventory management. May require work on Sat and special events. Great working environment. This position is grant-funded, pays $7.25 per hour and requires that workers be over 55 years old and meet income limits ($13.5k for 1 person; $18.2k for a family of 2). Two positions are currently available. Contact Dan at 828-675-5541 or dasher@energyxchange.org

Deadline Until Filled: The Sampson Arts Council in Clinton NC, seeks a full-time Executive Director to develop and coordinate performing and visual arts activities in Sampson County. Applicants should have the ability to develop and implement programs, manage finances, write effectively, and multi-task. They should be able to work evenings and weekends. For more info, www.sampsonarts.org

Deadline-Until Filled: Artspace in Raleigh seeks a full-time Development Director, responsible for all fundraising efforts, including membership, corporate and foundation relations, grant writing, fundraising events and assisting the Ex Dir with the major gifts campaign. The Dev Dirreports directly to and works closely with the Ex Dir and communicates regularly with the Development and Special Events committees of the Board of Directors. For more info,  mpoole@artspacenc.org.

Deadline Aug 15: HandMade in America is seeking an entrepreneurial and creative Executive Director to lead the organization and build on its 15 year history of promoting craft, culture and the spirit of community for economic development in WNC and surrounding regions. The incumbent serves as the chief executive officer of HandMade in America and is responsible for overall staff, program and fiscal development of the organization. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Ex Dir will provide leadership to the organization and manage its ongoing activities. The Ex Dir is responsible for the development and refinement of its service programs; development and control over budgeting and financial planning; contract and grant compliance; fundraising; accounting and fiscal management; recruitment and evaluation of the management team within guidelines established by the Board. For more info, go to www.handmadeinamerica.org.

Deadline July 23: Penland School of Crafts seeks Asst to the Director, an executive administrative support position reporting directly to the Executive Director of Penland School. The position has frequent contact with a wide variety of people in person, by phone, and through correspondence. Primary responsibilities include the planning and follow up required for meetings and other activities of the Board of Trustees, Executive Director meetings and travel, and the preparation of meeting documents and annual information summaries. This is a full-time, year-round, benefits eligible, hourly position. Anticipated Start Date: Sept 7. For more info, www.penland.org.

Submittal Deadline July 16/Deadline Aug 2: Appalachian State University Turchin Center for the Visual Arts seeks a Major Gifts Officer, to raise major gifts for the University. Responsible for securing major gift commitments from alumni, parents, and other friends of the university in support of priority needs for the entire institution. In addition to supporting priority institutional needs, he or she will be focused on supporting the specific funding priorities of the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts. For more info, www.hrs.appstate.edu

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Deadline July 16: North Raleigh Arts & Creative Theatre seeks a Theatre Operations Manager who will act as the public face of NRACT and is the day-to-day manager of the theatre including staffing, and managing of volunteers. The Operations Manager takes direction from and reports to the NRACT Board of Directors. For more info, go to jobs@nract.org. No phone calls please.

June 15 Deadline: Iredell Arts Council-Exe Dir.  Contribute to the vision of the council, participate in strategic planning, and provide for the implementation of activities that serve to advance the arts in Iredell County. Must have a “roll-up-the-sleeves” work ethic, an outgoing personality, and the ability to work independently while initiating and prioritizing tasks. Must be team player, excellent communicator, and committed to the arts in Iredell County. Will serve as the spokesperson of the Iredell Arts Council and work closely with a Board of Directors to implement new programs and funding strategies for the Council. For more info, iredellarts@bellsouth.net (subject line: Executive Director Search Team).

June 15 Deadline:Health Arts Network at Duke (HAND) has an opening for a Program Asst. A part-time contracted position, will support a 31-year old ‘arts in health’ program at Duke Medicine in Durham, NC. Provide administrative and communications support for an innovative and dedicated team that provides art to patients and staff at Duke. Send a resume/cover letter to olivia.woodford@duke.edu. For info about HAND, visit www.handatduke.org.