Job Posting: Gallery RFD Education and Exhibition Co-Director

Gallery RFD in Swainsboro is currently accepting applications for Education and Exhibition Co-Director.

Swainsboro, GA is “Home of the Rural Renaissance”: a revival of the arts in rural communities. Swainsboro is also home to the artist’s collective Stillmoreroots, and has 24 concerts a year by diverse talents such as The Afromotive, The Packway Handle Band, and Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Tony Arata. Additionally, monthly open-mics, annual arts festivals, and an emerging artist in residence program make Swainsboro a preeminent artist’s hub in the Southeast.

The ideal candidate possesses:
- Strong leadership, organizational, communication, interpersonal, and writing skills
- Uncanny ability to think beyond the box and creatively solve problems (Think Innovation!)
- Passionate about art, community service, and art advocacy
- Exceptional proficiency working with a range of media, including but not limited to painting, photography, sculpture, sound, performance, and new technologies
- Exceptional, outgoing (yet introspective) personality who is cool under pressure, to deal with deadlines and the occasional adverse situation
- Emotional availability, elevated sense of humor, and better than average charisma

Responsibilities include:
-Creating original educational programs for middle school students
-Curating monthly exhibitions at Gallery RFD and in alternative venues
-Promoting the gallery through lectures and involvement in local organizations
-Developing a sustainability plan that includes grants and fundraising
-Liaise and network with artists, community members, and political leaders
-Development, creation and management of marketing materials, online and off
-Collaborate on community-oriented projects in Swainsboro to ensure a role for the arts
-Research, develop, and execute creative projects relevant to Swainsboro’s emerging art scene

Education: BA, BFA or MFA (Preferred but not required)
Experience: The Arts, Gallery Involvement, Education/Teaching, Communications, Business/Marketing, Volunteering (Preferred but not required)
Salary: $25,000 Expected Start Date: January 3rd, 2008

Please email a resume and cover letter detailing your interest and qualifications to galleryrfd@gmail.com under the subject headline: ATTN: DIRECTOR POSITION. Qualified prospects will be contacted promptly, and interviews will be conducted within the month.