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NORTHEAST MINNEAPOLIS ARTS ASSOCIATION
2015 Art-A-Whirl Volunteer Coordinator
Description:
Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association (NEMAA) is currently accepting applications for a
contract seasonal position of Art-A-Whirl Volunteer Coordinator. The Volunteer Coordinator will
assist with volunteer recruitment, management, and guest services coordination efforts for ArtA-Whirl, the largest open studio tour in the country. Art-A-Whirl takes place the third weekend
in May throughout Northeast Minneapolis.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
 Coordinate, promote, and fill volunteer shifts, and communicate with all volunteers.
About 100 shifts need to be filled before, during, and after Art-A-Whirl for the two
information booths, trolley, and NEMAA silent auction.
 Work with Art-A-Whirl Silent Auction Intern and Installation Intern to assure volunteer
needs are filled.
 Lead volunteer orientations, organize and develop materials.
 Confirm all volunteer shifts – at sign up and one week reminder prior to shift.
 Coordinate set up and tear down of two outdoor information booths (about 1 mile
apart). Check in on information booths throughout the weekend, fill in shifts as
necessary. Act as main contact for volunteers throughout the weekend. Call on-call
volunteers to fill shifts when necessary. Stock materials for info booths as needed.
 Trolley –set up signage; check in on trolley ride and schedule.
 Assist with placing parking signage throughout NE Arts District
 Assist with printed Artist Directory & Guide distribution efforts.
Qualifications:
 Must be available to assist throughout the week before and after Art-A-Whirl (May 4-22,
2015) – schedule flexible and TBD. Open availability May 13-17 is especially crucial and
required.
 Ability to meet and work at least once a week leading up to Art-A-Whirl at the NEMAA
office in Northeast Minneapolis (during regular office hours, Monday - Friday)
 Experience in working or volunteering at a festival or large event
 Experience managing volunteers
 Strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills
 Excellent organizational skills
 Vehicle to assist with responsibilities mentioned above
 Detail-oriented and self-motivated individual who is successful in completing projects by
the deadline
 This position involves lifting – candidate must be able to lift at least 20 pounds
 Access to internet, email, and computer
 Microsoft Office experience required
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Education Requirement:
 A major or focus (in progress or attained) in a relevant field, including Volunteer
Management, Event Management, Arts Administration, or Nonprofit Management is
preferred.
Benefits:
 Opportunity to connect and network with a variety of artists, arts administrators, and
community members
 Develop your skills in supporting a large event and coordinating a detailed volunteer
schedule
 Flexible schedule and hours available
Stipend of $800 offered after successful completion of position.
Start Date: March 2015.
Hours per week: Part time, contract position, schedule flexible. Hours will vary, approximately
5-20. Commitment may start off at 5-10 per week for a couple of weeks, but will increase in May
to about 20.
Duration: Minimum of 3 months required – beginning in March through the end of May, 2014.
To Apply: Email resume and cover letter (attach both either as .doc or .pdf attachments, please
do not embed cover letter or resume in body of email) attention: NEMAA Executive Director
Alejandra Pelinka at ale@nemaa.org. Please include intern job title in the subject.
Deadline to apply: Position Open Until Filled
About NEMAA
The Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association (NEMAA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization
that works to build a more vibrant, diverse and economically healthy community through the
arts. Our vision is to support a community where artists can live, work, and showcase their art.
And our mission is to promote connections between individuals, businesses and artists for the
collective benefit of our community.
Founded by a small collective of artists in 1995, today NEMAA has more than 700 members, and
is proud to sponsor Art-A-Whirl - the largest annual open artist studio tour in the U.S.
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