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June 11, 2008
Directions Newsletter Summer 2008
Welcome to DIRECTIONS, the quarterly newsletter of ArtJob Online
At ArtJob Online you'll find hundreds of up-to-date national listings in all areas of the arts: visual, performing arts, nonprofits, graphic design, film, public arts agencies, museum, and academic positions. Find full- and part-time employment, internships, fellowships, and calls for entry. Use ArtJob's daily jobs e-mail and have new jobs matching your search criteria sent directly to your e-mail. If you are not currently a member, subscribe today at www.artjob.org!
IN THIS ISSUE
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1) Featured Jobs
2) Featured Article - “Tips You MUST Know To Survive a Layoff” by Nathan Newberger, www.WorkTree.com.
3) Job Seeker Hints and Tips – Post Your Resume!
4) Job Poster Info
FEATURED JOBS
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ArtJob Online currently has approximately 500 job opportunities available. We add new jobs every day. The following are samples of current opportunities. For more information on these and other jobs, subscribe to ArtJob Online at www.artjob.org.
1) Assistant Technical Director, San Jose Repertory Theatre, San Jose, CA – The San Jose Repertory Theatre is accepting applications for an assistant technical director. The assistant technical director will assist the technical director in all aspects of stage production. This is a full-time, salaried position with benefits. Qualified applicants should have an undergraduate degree in technical theater or professional experience. They must have a broad knowledge of scenic construction techniques, good communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to supervise and lead crews.
2) Public Art Assistant Curator, Arlington County Government, Arlington, VA – This employee is responsible for providing collection and project management and program support to the Public Art Program. The Public Art Program of the Cultural Affairs Division is responsible for developing and implementing public art projects at sites identified as priorities in Arlington County's Public Art Master Plan.
3) Executive Director, Blue Sky Gallery, Portland, OR – Seeking a new executive director for world-renowned photography nonprofit in Portland, OR. Dedicated to showing the best photography we can find, Blue Sky Gallery continues its 33 year run. We own a stunning new 3700 square foot space and now have a significant endowment. Your responsibilities will include fiscal management, grant writing, and other fundraising; the coordination of artistic content, including exhibitions, lectures and publications; and strategic planning with our board. Experience with nonprofit arts organizations is important, a photography background is desirable but not necessary, and the ability to work collaboratively with others is essential.
4) Arts and Cultural Plan, City of Mountlake Terrace, Mountlake Terrace, WA – The City of Mountlake Terrace is soliciting firms to submit their project approach, work methodologies, work plan and ideas about developing a format and products to accomplish the primary purpose of developing an Arts and Cultural Plan. The Arts and Cultural Plan should reflect the City Council's goals and the values of the citizens of Mountlake Terrace.
FEATURED ARTICLE
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Tips You MUST Know To Survive a Layoff
by Nathan Newberger, www.WorkTree.com.
"Losing a job is one of the most stressful life events. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. With this in mind, you will need a good action plan in order to recover as quickly as possible from a job loss. The following eight tips will help make sure that you recover from a layoff sooner than you think."
Read more at http://www.worktree.com/newsletter/surviving-a-layoff.html
JOB SEEKER HINTS AND TIPS
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Post your resume! ArtJob Online helps job seekers connect with potential employers through a resume posting section on the site. Subscribers can post their resumes online by clicking on the “Post/Modify Resume” link once they are logged into their accounts. Job posters can search the resumes of job seekers by logging in and clicking on the “Search Resumes” link located on the upper left hand side of the page.
JOB POSTER INFO
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If your organization has an arts-related position to fill, ArtJob Online is your best bet for finding qualified candidates. Registering and posting your job opportunity is quick and easy. Your job posting will be viewed by a targeted audience of hundreds of artists, arts administrators, and arts professionals. Highlight your job opportunity with a featured display ad or search professional resumes to find the best fit for your organization. Post your listing today!
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