The Chesapeake Arts Center is growing! We are always looking for capable, hard-working and fun individuals who are passionate about our mission. Please see the opportunities below and apply today.
CAC does not discriminate in offering equal access with respect to employment terms and conditions on the basis of age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or protected veteran's status and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Development Manager
Job Type: Full-time, Exempt
Reports to: Executive Director
CAC seeks an enthusiastic Development Manager who is passionate about how the power of arts can facilitate community connections and bring people of diverse backgrounds, ages, and cultures together. This is a full-time, (40 hours/week), exempt position. At CAC we encourage and promote open-minded thinking and honest dialogue and utilize the arts as a catalyst for cross-cultural collaborations that celebrate and embrace our community’s rich diversity. We also believe in providing equal opportunity to all qualified persons in our recruitment and hiring practices.
About The Position
In consultation with the Executive Director, the Development Manager plans and implements a comprehensive fundraising program that includes securing grants from private and public sources, individual gifts solicitation, and fundraising event management. The Development Manager will build on the development efforts CAC has implemented in the past 5 years and will solidify and expand the development capacity in support of our mission.
The Development Manager will implement CAC’s existing fundraising plan and will continue to refine and improve it by bringing their own ideas. The Development Manager will collaborate closely with the Executive Director and other CAC team members to expand contributed revenue to CAC from varied funding streams.
The successful candidate will have:
- BA or BS degree; or significant experience in development in grant writing, annual fund, or major gift solicitation
- 2-4 years of grant writing or other fundraising success in a previous nonprofit organization
- Exceptional verbal and written communications skills and attention to detail
- High degree of initiative and ability to adapt to change
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficiency and familiarity with databases; knowledge of Photoshop/InDesign, social media, and email platforms helpful
- Ability to manage multiple tasks; work independently and as part of a team; self-starter; creative thinker; flexible and adaptive; sense of humor
- Maturity and sensitivity to confidentiality
- Demonstrated resourcefulness and creativity in an environment with limited resources.
- Ability to work evenings or weekends if needed
Position Responsibilities:
Grants Management:
- Study and understand CAC’s history, structure, objectives, programs, and financial needs and research grant opportunities from government, private, and public agencies and organizations that align with CAC priorities.
- Work with the Executive Director to add to CAC’s qualified and prioritized grant prospect list.
- Draft and submit grant proposals and supporting documents based on the funding requirements of each funding entity.
- Maintain positive relationships with grantors and other stakeholders.
- Maintain records and submit reports related to approved grants.
Gift Cultivation:
- Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward potential and current major donors and maintain ongoing relationships
- Assist the Executive Director in mobilizing the Board of Directors to support organizational fundraising and provide staff support to the Board Development Committee.
- Provide support to the Executive Director to plan and execute fundraising special events that engage donors and meet fundraising targets.
- Develop and solicit sponsors for CAC community-based events.
- Monitor and analyze fundraising data using the CRM database to evaluate performance and adjust strategies as needed.
- Collaborate with colleagues and marketing team to develop and execute effective donor communications and marketing materials.
Physical Requirements:
● Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
● Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
● Position requires occasional travel in and around sites within Anne Arundel County and Baltimore with reliable transportation.
● May require occasional standing, cleaning, organizing, walking, lifting, and bending.
Salary: Mid to high $50s depending on experience.
Apply: Submit cover letter and resume to jobs@chesapeakearts.org. No phone calls please.
CAC Benefits (eligible after 90-day probationary period):
● Flexible daytime work schedule; 20-40% remote option.
● Eligible for medical benefits.
● Paid annual leave and sick leave.
● Eligible for retirement plan once minimum requirements are met.
● Life insurance equal to $50,000 and $100,000 for accidental death based on salary.
● Up to 15 paid holidays including paid leave for the week between Christmas and New Year
CAC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work expected for this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Work Location: Chesapeake Arts Center; 194 Hammonds Lane, Brooklyn Park, MD 21225
Overhire Event Crew - Ongoing
The Chesapeake Arts Center (CAC) seeks overhire lighting and sound technicians for its wide variety of events in its two performance spaces. CAC’s proscenium theatre and black box theatre are both equipped with industry-standard lighting and audio equipment, including rep lighting plots hung and focused in each space. While shifts are largely focused on the technical side of events, CAC prides itself on providing quality customer service for our renters and audiences. Therefore, a positive attitude and willingness to help is a must. Teamwork is crucial to the success of the events, and flexibility is paramount as a technician. Outside of standard technical duties, crew is expected to assist with simple custodial tasks at the end of the event.
Hours vary, but are most frequently evenings and weekends. Event shifts are staffed through a system that allows crew flexibility in requesting shifts that fit within their schedules. If applying with technical experience, rates begin at $21/hour. CAC is also willing to help train and provide experience for young technicians with a desire to learn.
To apply, please send your resume to Dan Goodrich, Director of Operations, at dan@chesapeakearts.org
Instructors - Ongoing
CAC seeks Teaching Artists, for both in-person workshops. Please send resume and cover letter to our Education Director, Sara Moore. CAC is currently look for instructors that work in the following disciplines:
Camp & After School Programming (Students ages 5-14)
Ceramics
Dance - All types; Guest Artists welcome to apply
Visual Arts – Painting (Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Gouache), Drawing, Mixed-Media, Printmaking, Fiber Arts, Art Classes for Elementary-Aged Students, Anime & Manga, Cartooning
Digital – Animation, Digital Photography, Computer Programming, Graphic Design, and Adobe CC Suite Instruction
Theater – Play-writing, Improv, Musical Theatre
Music – Beginning instruments for group classes, Choir, and Musical theater
MakerSpace – Jewelry-making, Woodworking, 3D Printing, Screen Printing, Sign Making, STEAM Activities, Sewing, Moldmaking/Casting, 3D Modeling, Arduino & Microcontrollers, and Home Repair.
Ceramics Wheel Instructor for Adults
Winter / Spring Semester
Pay $35 an hour
We are in search of a skilled and enthusiastic Ceramics Wheel Instructor to become part of our team, to lead our Saturday morning kids pottery class from 10:00-11:30 am starting in January. The perfect candidate should possess expertise in wheel-throwing techniques, a solid artistic foundation, and a passion for guiding and enlightening our students. Each class will have 4-8 students. In the summer more teaching opportunities will become available.
Please email our Ceramic Department Chair, Cami Ascher at camilla@chesapeakearts.org your resume along with either a link to your website or images of your work.
