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TRURO CENTER FOR THE ARTS AT CASTLE HILL

JOB DESCRIPTION

Building & Grounds Manager

Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the smooth, safe and efficient transitions during workshops and for daily maintenance of studios and grounds. Working with Interns and gallery. Duties Include:

• Responsible for the buildings & grounds in anticipation of the summer season,  planning & making necessary repairs

• -Maintaining equipment and supervising its use

• -Gardening, watering, plantings

• -Keeping grounds in order and all public spaces, i.e. bathrooms, gallery, landscaping, parking

• -Painting floors, walls & all areas as needed

• - Preparing gallery walls

• -Setting up for board meetings and gallery openings

• -Assisting with all events as planned

• -Cleaning, inventory and closing the studios at the end of the season

• -Assisting with all aspects of the Encaustic Conference

Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in arts or related field, strong people skills, organized and a team player
­ Must have an interest in the arts and a strong background in at least one of the following areas, handyman / light carpentry / maintenance / landscaping /

Salary range:
$16.00 – 18.00 dollars per hour (May - September) based on experience
Monday – Friday, (some weekends) 20 hours per week.

Please send resume and cover letter by April 26, 2013 to: Cherie Mittenthal, executive director, Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill, P.O. Box 756, Truro, MA 02666 Questions, call:  (508) 349-7511

 

Revised 1/24/12

 

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INTERNSHIP ARE AVAILABLE!

 

Internship Applications: Click on the link below

College Student

High School Student

Work Study

 

The intern is responsible for the smooth, safe and efficient running of workshops and for daily maintenance of studio and grounds. Studios require quick breakdowns and set ups between classes with attention to the detailed requirements of each class including the number of students. Classes change every week and studio managers must anticipate new requirements and understand how all equipment works. Studios open at 8:45 a.m. and close at 5:00, staff ideally work on staggering 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (times will vary depending on evening workshops)

 

Duties Include:

- Preparing the studios and grounds in anticipation of the summer season, making necessary repairs, gardening, painting...
- Work with Operations Manager regarding supplies
- Preparing studios for each workshop, cleaning up after use, closing down at the end of the day
- Assisting the faculty, checking attendance, and generally monitoring each class
- Maintaining equipment and supervising its use
- Enforcing universal and safety precautions as described by director- Keeping grounds in order and all public spaces, i.e. bathrooms, gallery, landscaping, parking
- Assisting with Open House and other events as planned
- Cleaning, inventory and closing the studios at the end of the season

Qualifications:
- Associates Degree in arts or related field, strong people skills, organized and a team player
- Must have an interest in the arts and a strong background in at least one of the following areas: ceramics (experience in firing kilns), printmaking, working with children, handyman / light carpentry / maintenance / landscaping

Salary range:
Unpaid for trade for workshops and work experience.

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Please submit resume and cover letter anytime to: Cherie Mittenthal, Castle Hill, PO Box 756, Truro, MA 02666