Hello! This is LouAnn Muhm, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Nemeth Art Center. While I am happy to be speaking directly to members and prospective members through this website, I am sorry that the reason I am writing this post is that our extremely talented and valuable current Director, Kelly Gabriel, is leaving us at the end of February. Kelly has brought fantastic energy and expertise to her tenure as the Art Center Director, and all members of the Board of Directors would like to give her our profound thanks for the job she has done. We wish her the best in the future. It will be very difficult to replace her.
Having said that, replace her we must. The advertisement below appears in several newspapers and on websites that post arts opportunities. If any readers of this blog are interested in applying, please do so, or if you know someone who would be interested, please pass on the information. As you can see in the ad, prospective applicants are referred to this site for additional information. See below for that information.
The Board of Directors hopes to have a new Director in place by April 1. The next time I post here, I hope to be introducing you to that new Director. We are very excited about the level of energy and enthusiasm about the Art Center, and we look forward to many new experiences and events in the coming year.
The Art Center only exists with the support of our members. If you have not yet become a member, please consider joining now. If you are already a member, thank you. Maybe you would consider an additional donation of money or time. Park Rapids is incredibly fortunate to have an Art Center, and its continued success depends on your continued support.
Thank you!
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Job Posting:
The Nemeth Art Center in Park Rapids, MN is seeking applicants for the position of Director. This is a part-time position requiring some weekend and evening hours in addition to some weekdays. The ideal candidate will be professional, well-spoken, enthusiastic, and connected to the arts community. Please send a resume to Nemeth Art Center, PO Box 328, Park Rapids , MN 56470. For more information, visit nemethartcenter.org. Resumes must be received by Feb. 15.
Additional Information:
The Director will work the following hours:
•16 hours/week (from home) in the winter season when the Art Center is closed, completing administrative tasks, applying for grants, and scheduling the upcoming summer’s exhibits.
•22.5 hours/week during the summer when the Art Center is open (May-September), Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays, 9:30 AM-5 pm. (Center is open to the public 10:30-4:30 on those days)
•Additional hours, when necessary and pre-approved by the Board of Directors, will be paid at an hourly rate in addition to the regular salary.
Duties include (but are not limited to) the following listing. Some duties may be delegated to Board members or volunteers:
•Reporting: Prepares and presents Director’s Report for each Board meeting
Emails or calls Board Chair when significant issues arise. Board Chair will then communicate with Board members
•Events and Exhibits: Procuring and scheduling exhibits
Hanging and taking down exhibits (with help from volunteers, etc.)
•Membership: Creates and mails membership materials (brochures, renewal letters, etc)
Maintains membership records
•Marketing: Creates a web presence for the museum (website, Facebook page, etc.)
Online Newsletter (4/year minimum)
•Museum Maintenance: Ensures that the space is cleaned and maintained
•Guest Relations: Greets visitors and offers information
•Budget: Prepares annual budget with Treasurer
•Grant Writing: Researches available grants and applies for them
•Fundraising Exhibits: Off-site exhibits that generate income for the Museum
Salary: Dependent upon Qualifications
