Manager, Arts and Cultural Engagement

Organizational Overview: NACDI is a non-profit community development intermediary organization working within the urban American Indian community focused on community engagement and organizing, economic and community development, planning, training and education, and research.

Job Summary: The Arts and Culture Engagement Manager will develop, plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate a range of community arts and culture initiatives. These initiatives will be implemented by using creative community development strategies in collaboration with key agencies and partner organizations across the urban American Indian community.

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REPORTING PROTOCOL: CLASSIFICATION:

Chief Operating Officer of NACDI Exempt/Full-time

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Community Engagement

Coordinate and manage arts and cultural programming
Coordinate and manage community events and programs with Native artists.
(Open Streets, Northern Sparks, Indian Month) especially along the American Indian Cultural Corridor.
Build relationships with non-Native and Native arts and cultural organizations, artists, and community members by attending meetings, public events, and initiating one on one contact.
Establish long-term and sustainable partnerships with funders, arts organizations, and cultural agencies to support the NACDI and other arts and cultural initiatives.
Develop and implement arts and culture educational and engagement activities for all-ages (tours, speaking presentations, workshops, etc.).
Recruit and oversee assistants, volunteers, and program participants related to arts and culture initiatives.
NACDI/AMRA point person for the National Performance Network/Visual Artists Network (NPN/VAN), including the design, organization, and execution of a bi-annual artists residency program held at the All My Relations Gallery.
Assist COO with all tasks, development, and promotion related to the Leveraging a Network for Equity (LANE) cohort
Carry out other arts and culture engagement tasks as assigned by the COO
Assist with preparing relevant reports for the American Indian community and funders
Meet the expectations and produce the outcomes established in work plans co-created by the staff team with oversight of the Chief Operating Officer.

Communications/Public Relations

Prepare, draft, and publish all advertisement material as it pertains to NACDI/AMRA and it’s programming
Prepare and update a press kit including media contacts, addresses, and high quality images
In coordination with COO, develop a marketing plan to expand and track NACDI/AMRA outreach to artists and broader community
Generate, edit, and publish weekly content including press releases, quarterly newsletters, social media content, and print materials to promote the initiatives, news, and outreach efforts of NACDI.
Prepare and submit for review all NACDI press releases, 5 - 8 per year

Minimum Qualifications

Four-year degree or equivalent experience.
2-4 years experience working in community development and/or arts and culture based organizations.
Excellent meeting planning and facilitation skills.
Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
Proficient knowledge of the American Indian urban and tribal communities, particularly in Minnesota and the region.
Computer literacy with strong proficiency in database management, web-based communications, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Demonstrated success in project management and evaluation .
Must have personal transportation available for use, ability and willingness to travel as needed.

Must have excellent communication skills (both written and oral), be an effective speaker in front of groups and large crowds, and be able to interact well with NACDI staff, volunteers, artists, and the general public.
Proven ability to work well as a team member and to coordinate/assist diverse groups of people.
Demonstrated capacity to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
Must be a critical thinker with the ability to self-educate and learn quickly on the job.
Flexible with ability to change gears quickly as needed and when new opportunities present themselves.
Strong leadership skills and the initiative and competence to manage and lead the outlined activities with limited supervision.
Passion for environmental, social, racial and economic justice.
Significant experience working with community groups, youth, and organizations.
Knowledge of various creative community development approaches, arts and culture public programming and the urban American Indian context.

Preferred experience:

Strong knowledge of best art handling practices.
Experience in hanging/display and design of exhibitions.

Hours: Office hours 9am to 5pm weekdays; evenings and/or weekends as needed

Salary: $42,000 to $52,000, depending on qualifications. Includes benefits package.

To Apply: Send cover letter, resume, references and one writing sample via e-mail to Robert Lilligren, NACDI President & CEO, at rlilligren@nacdi.org

Posted until filled

NACDI is grateful for the support of the following organizations & individuals.

Rosemary and David Good Family FoundationMargaret A. Cargill PhilanthropiesThe McKnight FoundationThe Bush FoundationVisual Artists NetworkThe City of MinneapolisThe Minneapolis FoundationHeadwaters Foundation for JusticeBlue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation

Rosemary and David Good Family Foundation
Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies
The McKnight Foundation
The Bush Foundation
Visual Artists Network
The City of Minneapolis
The Minneapolis Foundation
Headwaters Foundation for Justice
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation