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Job Opportunities at HSA
The Harlem School of the Arts (HSA) is a nonprofit, community-based school of the arts that offers instruction in dance, music, theater and the visual arts to over 3,000 students annually. Founded in 1964 our mission is to enrich the lives of children through exposure to and education in the arts. Today, HSA offers onsite instruction to children ages 4 through 18
from Harlem, Upper Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Westchester, New Jersey and Connecticut, and over 1,200 students in 17 New York City public schools through our unique arts-based in-school and after-school programs. |
Current Open Positions:
- Corporate Fundraising Officer/Grant Writer
- Internships
- ARTScape Summer Camp Counselors
Take note of the appropriate email address to direct applications. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. No phone calls, please. HSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. |
Corporate Fundraising Officer/Grant Writer
Reporting to the Director of Development, the Corporate Fundraising Officer/Grant Writer will cultivate and expand HSA’s relationships with corporate donors and research and prepare fundraising proposals for corporations, foundations, and government sources to support a full range of HSA programs. The primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Develop a corporate fundraising strategy that reflects HSA’s business model and program areas of focus.
- Manage and increase HSA’s portfolio of major corporate donors to ensure a continuous revenue stream from this source.
- Conduct prospect research targeted to HSA’s current program and general operating needs.
- Draft letters of inquiry, proposals, and reports.
- Initiate and maintain communication with prospects and donors through telephone interaction, written correspondence and the coordination of site visits.
- Work with staff members at all levels to ensure that application deadlines are met, proposals are of the highest quality, and grantors expectations are fulfilled.
- Meet with senior staff to remain apprised of current and planned programmatic activities/events.
- Liaise with the Controller to develop proposal budgets.
- Prepare monthly activity reports and draft other internal reports as requested.
- Work with volunteers on special departmental activities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors’ degree; graduate degree preferred.
- At least five years fundraising experience with progressively increasing responsibilities; nonprofit experience is a plus.
- Excellent written, verbal, communication, time, and project management skills.
- Thorough knowledge of and experience with online fundraising research methods.
- Highly motivated, detail-oriented, organized, and able to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team.
- Demonstrated success in fundraising.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel; knowledge of Raiser’s Edge is a plus.
Email resume, cover letter, salary requirements, and two writing samples (maximum three pages each) with the subject line: Corporate Fundraising Officer/Grant Writer to : humanresources@harlemschoolofthearts.org
Only qualified candidates will receive a response. No phone calls, please.
The Harlem School of the Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. |
Immediate Internships Available
The Harlem School of the Arts has an immediate need for unpaid and/or college credit interns in the Visual Arts, Dance, Music, and Development Departments. Reporting to the Directors of the respective departments, the responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Development Department
- Maintain Raisers Edge donor database.
- Draft and prepare donor acknowledgements, receipts, and invoices.
- Prepare and mail matching gift forms.
- Prepare monthly donor activity reports and pledge reports; generate reminder letters.
- Assist with the production of fundraising, donor cultivation and programmatic events.
Music Department
- Assisting the Music Program Director in the day-to-day operations of the department.
- Interacting with teaching artists, other Program Directors & Program Associates, parents and students.
- Manage all project and administrative aspects of the department.
- Assist in organizing departmental events, activities, and performances.
- Supervising the registration process.
- Involvement in institutional open houses and other community outreach efforts.
Visual Arts and Dance Departments:
- Interact with teaching artists, other Program Directors & Program Associates, parents and students.
- Organizing departmental events, activities, exhibits, and performances.
- Manage all project and administrative aspects of the department.
- Assist the Directors in the day-to-day operations of the department.
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to commit to a minimum of three months and 10 to 20 hours per week.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of 1 year experience in the arts
- Excellent oral and written communications skills are a must
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications, particularly Word and Excel
- Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task and manage several administrative tasks simultaneously
- Experience working with teaching artists, parents and students
- Development Intern only: Expertise in donor database management, Raiser’s Edge preferred
- Music, Visual Arts & Dance Intern only: Availability on Saturdays is preferred
Email resume and cover letter with a subject line of "Internships" (please also indicate which department you are interested in) to: humanresources@harlemschoolofthearts.org
Only qualified candidates will receive a response. No phone calls please. |
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ARTScape Summer Camp
HSA is currently recruiting for ARTScape, an arts-based summer camp for children between the ages of 4 and 17. We are seeking enthusiastic summer camp counselors with a background in the arts who also enjoy and are experienced in working with children. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- The oversight and group supervision of up to 15 children.
- Attention to campers’ safety, active participation in camp activities & projects, skill development, adherence to camp rules and policies, social adjustment, and the overall enjoyment of the camp’s activities & programs.
- Assist in the planning and administration of camp projects and activities.
- Manage children’s behavior and act as a role model by setting a good example.
- Work with the Camp Directors and other camp staff to handle various situations that may occur between and with campers.
- Keep a record of the daily attendance of the campers.
- Supervise and lead campers on field trips.
- Must be aware of all campers’ whereabouts at all times.
- Must be flexible and willing to pitch-in and contribute whenever necessary, including leading/teaching camp activities & projects and assisting other counselors with their assigned responsibilities.
- Greet campers and parents at the start of the day and at dismissal.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be a minimum of 16 years of age.
- A background/experience or education in the arts is preferred.
- Two years experience working with children of all ages and in a group setting.
- Able to work continuously from June 23 – August 15, 2008.
- Interest and experience in a camp environment or after-school program.
- Certified or willing to become certified in First Aid and CPR.
- Enjoy working in both indoor and outdoor settings.
- Must have a physical examination within one year of the start of camp including a tuberculin test.
- Ability to work as a team member with other counselors and adult staff members.
- Responsible, friendly, patient, creative, and willing to learn.
- Available to participate in mandatory counselor orientation and training.
- Ability to take charge and to motivate others.
Email resume (with the subject line: Camp Counselor Position) and cover letter to: humanresources@harlemschoolofthearts.org
Send by mail: The Harlem School of the Arts, Inc., Attn: HR Dept. - Camp Counselor Position, 645 St. Nicholas Avenue, New York, NY 10030; or fax (212) 491-6913. Only qualified candidates will receive a response. No phone calls please.
The Harlem School of the Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. |
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