U.S. Department of Art and Culture Hiring Chief of Operations

USDAC is seeking a motivated, organized, reliable, efficient, and ‘can-do!’ operations and communications manager to support the activities of the people-powered U.S. Department of Arts and Culture.

This person in this critical new position will help build and maintain infrastructure and capacity to catch up with rapidly growing participation and activity across the USDAC network. We’re looking for someone who has experience and comfort working remotely, is comfortable learning and using new tech platforms, and has experience in both digital communications and organizational administration.

A strong match will have experience in building effective systems to manage complex projects. Experience working at the intersection of arts, social justice, and organizing is welcome, but not essential so long as the applicant is aligned with USDAC values.

This person will focus on day-to-day administrative and communications tasks, including...

• Communicating with partners and participants
• Scheduling and logistical support for meetings/travel/accommodations
• Managing online database of Affiliates and participants
• Creating online forms and newsletters
• Maintaining the USDAC’s social media presence and developing strategies to engage and expand our audience.
• Organizing and archiving media from USDAC events, calls, and actions
• Posting materials to and updating our website
• Managing donor database
• Managing volunteers for key initiatives
• Conducting research for new initiatives
• Ordering and mailing materials
• Basic bookkeeping

Requirements

• Comfortable using an array of tech platforms.
• A flexible self-starter and creative troubleshooter
• Good collaborator in dispersed team environments
• Able to build community partnerships
• Strong writer & communicator
• Able to track multiple deadlines and needs
• Able to connect with and relate to many different kinds of people
• Excellent follow-up/Prompt on email
• Experience with social media platforms
• Experience in a fast-moving start-up or organizational setting
• Basic bookkeeping skills
• Strong reliability and accountability: keeping commitments and deadlines, showing up for scheduled meetings, remaining in regular, clear communication.

LOCATION: While the majority of this work can be done remotely, we are seeking candidates in Philadelphia or the surrounding region, who can easily take in-person meetings with members of our core team.

COMPENSATION: This person will be an independent contractor. We anticipate the role will grow to an average of 30 hours per week, but is likely to start smaller. We are offering $17/hour, with possibility of increased hours/rate after first six months.

There is no deadline to apply, but we are looking to fill this position as soon as possible!

If interested, please send a resume and cover letter to USDAC Chief Instigator, Adam Horowitz: hello@usdac.us.

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