Development Coordinator
Part Time | 8-10 hours a week

In 1929, South County Arts Association (SCAA) was established as a nonprofit arts organization in Kingston, Rhode Island. Since its inception, SCAA has played a major role promoting arts participation. This is accomplished by encouraging the creation, visibility, and appreciation of artwork through membership, quality education, juried and organized exhibitions and shared artistic experiences. SCAA offers over 100 classes a year in pottery, painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, arts wellness, and mixed media. Additionally, the historic Helme House Gallery hosts 11 exhibitions each year that include a wide variety of open-juried, invitational, and member exhibits that feature all mediums. 

Position Description
Reporting to the SCAA Executive Director, candidates for this position should have a deep appreciation for the arts and prior experience with philanthropic activities in a nonprofit organization. The Development Coordinator is responsible for managing and implementing all development initiatives of SCAA related to grant writing, the annual capital campaign, fundraising initiatives, giving strategies, and special events.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Create and implement a yearly fundraising strategy.
• Create communications pieces associated with fundraising activities.
• Cultivate new and maintain existing relationships with donors and sponsors.
• Manage Annual Appeal and 401Gives campaigns.
• Maintain accurate donor records using Bloomerang database.
• Identify available and appropriate grant and foundation opportunities.
• Write grant applications.
• Manage and track grant awards and complete grant reports.
• Work with the Executive Director and committees on planning and executing special events.
• Provide reports to management and the Board of Directors on status of development activities.

Qualifications and Skills Desired

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Prior work experience in fundraising at an arts, educational or nonprofit organization. 
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Adept at communication through multiple media platforms (website, e-marketing, social media, print, etc.)
• Superior administrative, time and project management skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Proficient computer skills with knowledge of database, spreadsheet, word processing, and graphic design programs.

This is a part-time (8-10 hours per week) position with additional hours possible. As a nonprofit organization, starting salary is $20/hour. Individuals with the qualifications required for this position and who are passionate about working with a highly successful nonprofit arts organization are urged to apply.

Please email a letter of introduction, a resume and a one page statement on your relationship to the arts to:
Jen Ferry
SCAA Executive Director
execdirector@southcountyart.org


Application deadline is May 1st, 2023

Ceramics Instructor
Part time Contract Position
$1,000/class | 2-4 classes/year

South County Art Association is seeking experienced ceramics instructors for our adult pottery classes. Our classes run for eight weeks (both day and night classes) with each class meeting once a week for three hours. For wheel throwing classes, intermediate to advanced throwing skills. For hand building classes, expertise in pinch pots, slab, and coil methods. A thorough knowledge of glaze and glaze application is required. 

​Role and Responsibilities

• Provide instruction through varied demonstration processes.
• Setup before and breakdown/cleanup after each class.
• Respond to class-specific inquiries from students. 
• Actively support student success through guidance, advising and assisting individual students as needed.
• Maintain a positive and respectful attitude.
  
  Qualifications 
• Expertise in wheel throwing, surface design, and glazing and/or hand building techniques.
• A rich portfolio showing a range of work.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle up to 10 students with ease, while striving for accuracy and excellence in all areas. 
• Ability to outline objectives of the class and how you’ll achieve them.
• Educational background in ceramics with prior teaching experience.

​Please email a letter of introduction, a resume and a one page statement on your relationship to the ceramics arts to:
Jen Ferry
SCAA Executive Director
execdirector@southcountyart.org