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The Facilities Staff position is an hourly, part-time position reporting to the Shift Supervisor and Director of Facility Operations.  The primary responsibility is to ensure the daily operations of The Cloisters, Top of the World Observation Level, School 33, and Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower as managed by the Baltimore Office of Promotion & the Arts.  Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Familiarize yourself with the property and history of The Cloisters, Top of the World Observation Level, School 33, and Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower (hereon stated as facility)
• Perform opening and/or closing functions of the scheduled facility
• Inspect the facility to ensure all operations are in order
• Interact with visitors and provide orientation to the facility and Baltimore (as applicable)
• Ensure, to the best of your ability, that all guests have a favorable experience
• Ensure all exhibits and brochures/displays are orderly and appropriately stocked
• Perform all cash register and credit card functions
• Maintain proper cash handling procedures as outlined by BOPA
• Assist with set-up and/or breakdown for Special Events
• Maintain cleanliness of the facility during Special Events
• Perform other duties as assigned

Other Duties as Assigned:

• Occasional light cleaning and property maintenance (as needed)
• Participate in staff support during BOPA events and festivals
   

Minimum Qualifications: 

• HS Diploma or greater
• Professionalism, friendliness and trustworthiness a must; be a true team player
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Demonstrate a proficiency in working with the public
• Prior customer service and excitement for the facilities is a plus
• Willing and available to work at least 12 hours per week, weekends

Compensation & Benefits: 

• Hourly pay rate based on experience
• Parking or Monthly Transit Pass (upon availability)
• Prorated Sick Leave accrual pursuant to the MD Sick and Safe Law

Application Process: 

Submit cover letter and resume (with applicant’s name and job title in the subject line) as one PDF document to: humanresources@promotionandarts.org. No phone calls accepted.  

The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We strive to mirror the rich diversity of Baltimore City in our staffing and programming while emphasizing cultural equity.  Cultural equity embodies the values, policies, and practices that ensure that all people-including but not limited to those who have been historically underrepresented based on race/ethnicity, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender, socioeconomic status, geography, citizenship status, or religion-are represented in the development of arts policy; the support of artists; the nurturing of accessible, thriving venues for expression; and the fair distribution of programmatic, financial, and informational resources. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Volunteer Gallery Guides provide superior front line service to all visitors by warmly greeting and welcoming them to the facility and providing information and orientation on exhibitions displayed throughout the building.

Volunteer Gallery Guides come from all walks of life and have one similar trait: an interest in Baltimore’s contemporary art scene, and an enthusiasm for sharing the work of emerging and professional artists.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greet Visitors upon entry to our facility
• Provide 5-10 minute general information on current exhibitions and programs to visitors as they arrive and inquire.
• Encourage visitors to provide feedback by signing our guest books
• Help monitor general condition of facility and alert supervisor on duty to any problems
   

BENEFITS

• Smiles and thanks from people traveling from all over the world
• Free parking while on site
• Increased knowledge of Baltimore’s contemporary art community
   

SCHEDULES 

Volunteer Gallery Guides are scheduled for 4-hour periods during Bromo and TOP of the World weekend operating hours. The hours are as follows:

Saturday, 12:00–4:00 p.m.                      

REQUIREMENTS

Must be 18 years or older (will consider students between the ages of 16 to 18 seeking community service hours).
Must speak English, Spanish a plus.

TO APPLY     

To apply to become a Volunteer Gallery Guide contact Kirk Shannon Butts at Ksbutts@promotionandarts.org.

Corporate Partnership Manager

The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts (BOPA) is a standalone 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves as the arts council, events producer, and film office for the City of Baltimore. In addition to organizing almost every fun, free city-wide event, BOPA uplifts Baltimore’s creative community through funding and support to artists, arts programs and organizations across the City. BOPA is the primary advocate for the arts within the City of Baltimore, and BOPA’s annual economic impact for special events and festivals is $111.1 million.

Position Description

The Corporate Partnership Manager is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the Director of Development. Their primary responsibilities are to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward corporate partners with the goal of pairing BOPA’s impact throughout the community with each company’s specific business objectives. The Corporate Partnership Manager must be a self-directed team member with demonstrated success in securing sponsorships across a spectrum of businesses and working closely with C-level executives and local and regional business leaders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Steward relationships with an existing portfolio of sponsors to increase interest in continued and long-term partnerships

· Develop relationships with new corporate prospects to grow portfolio of high-level regional and national sponsors

· Work with the Development team and across the organization to conceptualize and develop standard and custom visibility and benefits packages for sponsors

· Maintain accurate and updated records of all contacts, actions, and opportunities within BOPA’s CRM database (Raiser’s Edge)

· Ensure timely processing of contracts, pledges and/or payments, and acknowledgements

· Work with the Marketing and Communications, Programming, and Events team to ensure all promised benefits are fulfilled accurately and to the highest standards of excellence

· Provide on-site stewardship to sponsors at sponsored events to build sponsor relationships and create a positive experience

· Conduct post-sponsorship debriefs, including soliciting feedback, providing post-event impact reports, and holding conversations about continued support

· Represent BOPA at corporate networking opportunities

· Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in arts or humanities preferred 

· 5-7 years of fundraising experience, preferably in corporate sponsorship, with proven success securing five and six-figure contributions

· Experience with Baltimore philanthropy, nonprofit, and business landscapes a plus

· Appreciation for the arts as a vehicle for community building

· Knowledge and familiarity with prospect research and business development techniques

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Strong prospecting, analytical, presentation, and communication skills

· Experience working in CRM system(s), namely Raiser’s Edge, strongly preferred

· Confidentiality, discretion, and ethical gathering of information

· Work in a deadline driven environment 

· Ability to work independently and as a team

· Proficiency in Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Compensation & Benefits:

· Salary: $75,000 annually, commensurate with experience

· Benefits eligibility includes Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, STD, Life and AD&D

· 403B Retirement Plan with employer match

· Paid Holidays

· Paid Sick and Vacation accrual

· Parking or Monthly Transit Pass (subject to availability)

Application Process:

Email cover letter and resume (with applicant’s name and the job title in subject line) as one pdf document to: jjohnson@promotionandarts.org. No phone calls please.

The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to mirror the rich diversity of Baltimore City in our staffing and programming while emphasizing cultural equity. Cultural equity embodies the values, policies, and practices that ensure that all people-including but not limited to those who have been historically underrepresented based on race/ethnicity, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender, socioeconomic status, geography, citizenship status, or religion-are represented in the development of arts policy; the support of artists; the nurturing of accessible, thriving venues for expression; and the fair distribution of programmatic, financial, and informational resources.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Description

The Office Assistant position is a full time, non-exempt position reporting directly to the Office Manager. The job’s primary responsibility is to oversee the front desk and main phone line, in addition to general administrative duties to ensure efficient operation of the office. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Answer and direct phone calls that come through the BOPA main phone line, provide information or direct incoming calls to provide the general public with answers to routine inquiries.

· Check voicemail for the main line and direct calls or respond as appropriate.

· Assist with scheduling meetings for the Executive team.

· Assist the Executive Team with administrative tasks.

· Assist with staff meetings.

· Greet and provide general support to visitors.

· Produce and distribute correspondence memos and forms.

· Keep inventory of office supplies and equipment.

· Maintain professional and pleasant demeanor while assisting visitors.

· Receive, sort, and distribute the mail.

· Ensure common areas such as the break, lactation, conference and collaboration rooms are kept stocked and neat.

· Keep the master schedule for reserving the conference, lactation and collaboration rooms.

Qualifications:

· High School Diploma or equivalent.

· 1 year of general office experience.

· Experience in a service-oriented business environment preferred.

· Knowledge of Microsoft office suite.

· Strong verbal and written communication skills.

· Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

· Experience with web-based applications, a plus.

· Dependable and conscientious.

· Can easily adapt between working independently and engaging in collaborative teamwork.

· Availability to work a full-time schedule (Monday to Friday) in an office setting

Compensation & Benefits:

· Hourly rate: $21 to $23, commensurate with experience

· Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, STD, Life and AD&D

· 403B Retirement Plan with employer match

· Paid Holidays

· Paid Sick and Vacation accrual

· Parking or Monthly Transit Pass (subject to availability)

Application Process:

Email cover letter and resume (with applicant’s name and the job title in subject line) as one pdf document to: jjohnson@promotionandarts.org. No phone calls please.