HAF OPPORTUNITIES
Listed below are the current available positions at the Harlem Arts Festival. We are looking for people with a range of skills and availability on a number of dates. Interested volunteers should complete the volunteer application to the right. Please email us at info@harlemartsfestival.com. We will be in touch with you once we have received your materials! Thank you for being in touch!
Development Associate
We are looking to hire a Development Director that will organize and manage a major multi-faceted fundraising and promotional campaign throughout Harlem and Manhattan. The basic job description includes but is not limited to:
1. Research and application for funding offered through community, city-wide and state granting institutions.
2. Planning special events of large and small scale to a diverse audience of potential investors and VIP’s of Harlem. These fundraising events must reflect the high standard of the Harlem Festival of the Arts, a world class, premiere event; they must be planned and executed with the utmost attention to detail.
3. Development and execution of our Business Incentive Program, which will invite local business owners to invest in the festival in exchange for promotion and recognition.
4. Regular meetings to discuss long and short term plans with the Director of PR and Marketing, Executive Director, and Creative Director.
5. Creation and maintenance of strategic relationships with potential investors, and private donor base.
Must have established connections in the Harlem community and be poised to foster and maintain strategic relationships with leaders and business owners in the community. Successful candidates should be proven leaders with significant senior management experience in the non-profit sector and strong financial management and budgeting skills.
He/she should have measurable achievements in fundraising, audience/market development, and increasing earned revenue. He/she should have a passion for classical music and for taking a visible role in promoting the appreciation of music to audiences of all ages. He/she must possess a solid reputation for integrity, high energy, a strong work ethic, fairness, and strong interpersonal skills. This person should ideally live in Harlem, and/or be very passionate about the neighborhood, and increasing access to the arts in the community.
EOE. Stipend available based on experience.
Qualified candidates should send a detailed cover letter highlighting their interest and qualifications and a résumé to the attention of the Executive Director, Neal Ludevig at info@harlemartsfestival.com
Director of PR and Marketing
We are seeking a Director of PR and Marketing for the Harlem Festival of the Arts in Marcus Garvey Park. Responsibilities include all aspects of brand management, including designing the graphic material of HFA brand, maintenance of virtual presence, growing revenue, and increasing engagement in new and traditional media that support strategic festival objectives. The individual will also be responsible for partnering cross-functionally with the Director of Development and to accomplish strategic goals and actively participate in development of advertising, promotions, and other initiatives to drive results.
We are seeking someone fearless and acclimated to the virtual world of social networking and electronic communications, preferably in a nonprofit environment. Responsible for overseeing development and implementation of integrated marketing, fundraising, and communications plans, with a focus on the festival’s online presence and virtual support networks.We are are looking for a person who is reliable, dedicated, and fun to work with. We are a team of very passionate people, who are committed to presenting a world class multi-disciplinary festival at the amphitheater in Marcus Garvey Park.
We need someone who is self motivated, who can take initiative to build this marketing campaign from the ground up with the support of the Artistic and Managing Directors. It is critical that this person demonstrate ability to think creatively, work quickly, and collaboratively. Must be fluent in Adobe suite, Microsoft Office Suite, HTML, photo and video editing. This person should ideally live in Harlem, and/or be very passionate about the neighborhood, and increasing access to the arts in the community.
Regular meetings to discuss long and short term plans with the Director of PR and Marketing, Executive Director, and Creative Director will be held to ensure team collaboration and effective communication.
Job Description:
Track and maintain a detailed mailing list of our contacts.
Create and manage an effective social media campaign including Facebook, Twitter, and Linked In that builds a network of supporters, and creates buzz.
Build and edit web site (harlemartsfestival.com) content including video, images, and frequent updates.
Write and publish a newsletter to our mailing list informing them of our progress
Create press releases, and procure and manage media features, press contacts are preferable.
EOE. Stipend available based on experience.
Qualified candidates should send a detailed cover letter highlighting their interest and qualifications and a résumé to the attention of the Executive Director, Neal Ludevig at info@harlemartsfestival.com
Gain experience or school credit! We offer internships in Social and Digital Media, Grant Writing, and Community Outreach
