SEEKING TECH-SAVVY, POETRY & ARTS-FOCUSED INDIVIDUAL

Program Associate (Part-Time)

The Flow Chart Foundation, 348 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534

Seeking a part-time Program Associate for The Flow Chart Foundation. Flow Chart provides a full roster of online and in-person programming, including workshops, performances, and panel discussions. The Program Associate will work closely with the Executive Director in creating, scheduling, and carrying out public programs, assist with routine administrative tasks, and help in maintaining The Flow Chart Foundation’s social media presence and website. From time to time, the Program Associate may also assist Flow Chart’s Librarian & Archivist in cataloging and exhibition-related activities.

This position presents a unique opportunity to gain nonprofit management experience and play a significant role in shaping the public programming of this developing organization.

Note: While much of this position can be accomplished virtually, some onsite presence is required. Do not apply if you cannot be in the Hudson, NY area on a regular basis.

Qualifications:

  • At least an undergraduate degree, preferably in English, writing, or other art form 

  • Extreme facility with digital systems (i.e. social media, websites, databases, basic graphics)

  • Knowledge of contemporary poetry/poets essential (as well as general knowledge of other literature and art forms), with particular knowledge of Ashbery and the New York School of poets & painters a plus

  • Strong writing/editing skills essential

  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask essential

  • Experience assisting with grant writing and general fundraising a plusStrong interest in developing diverse and equitable multi-arts, poetry-focused programming, as well as in nonprofit management, a plus

  • Interest in and deep familiarity with various art forms a plus

  • Experience in public cultural programming a plus

  • Experience working with Zoom, Mailchimp, and Little Green Light (or other contact management system) a plus—all candidates should have a general facility with technology

Responsibilities include:

  • Assisting with researching, selecting and contacting artists 

  • Helping with the shaping of programming and exhibits

  • Gathering bio, photo, and payment information of selected artists

  • Coordinating workshops and other public activities both in-person and virtually

  • Assisting with creation of, and proofing and editing of, marketing materials

  • Assisting with crafting of fundraising materials (including proofing foundation requests and email blasts)

  • Help with physically maintaining the Flow Chart Space (gallery and event space)

  • Assisting the Ashbery Resource Center’s Librarian & Archivist in maintaining the collections (work may include shelving, cataloging, and rearranging of the physical space), which may occasionally require lifting and moving of boxes and other items

  • Being available on occasional weekend days or evenings for in-person events

Typical Schedule: 10 – 15 hours per week, with some flexibility. $22/hr.

Note: As Flow Chart serves a diverse community of constituents and upholds social justice and equity as key values, BIPOC and LBGTQIA+ individuals are encouraged to apply. 

To Apply:  Send resume and references, attached to an email serving as a cover letter, to info@flowchartfoundation.org with Subject: Program Associate

RESUMES WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1, BUT THIS POSITION MAY BE FILLED AT ANY TIME.


 

from Flow Chart

Either it’s a social event or it isn’t. You can’t get away

with having two kinds of activity back to back: it just won’t work. Otherwise

we’d all be happy, or blissfully out of our minds is more like it, but work

has to get done in the cracks, joists be visible, for it to matter, and happen: you know

the shed was bare in the morning, and when you crept back to it at noon, it still was

and was obviously going to be again when twilight arrived, broom in hand.

from Flow Chart (© 1991, 2017 Estate of John Ashbery. All rights reserved. Used by arrangement with Georges Borchardt, Inc.)